dmoney5857
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Actually October rather than September...
I was recently selected for Supply Officer after applying to OCS. I applied for Intel and Information Warfare, but I got Supply.
I don't know the first thing about Supply. My degree was relevant to Intel and Info, not Supply. It's a mystery to me how I got Supply.
But I still intend to accept the offer, in the absence of any other visible options.
I don't much care for the idea of being underway for months and months, or stuck on a ship everyday. Therefore, Supply concerns me.
I was informed that Intel and Info don't normally spend their time on ships or underway, so I wasn't concerned and that's why it seemed safe to apply.
My primary question (among many others) is: Are there any kind of options for a Supply Officer to work on shore? I don't care where it is... Japan, Korea, Guam, whatever. I just want to work on shore, in a port, that kind of thing. I wouldn't imagine that every Supply Officer works exclusively aboard a ship. There has to be someone in a warehouse in a port some where who never leaves the vicinity of the warehouse. Isn't there? Or perhaps there is an airstrip somewhere that tends to the needs of Naval Aircraft, wouldn't there be some kind of Supply Officer there who never leaves the aircraft station?
And if these things exist, is it within a fair likelihood that a fresh Supply Officer out of Supply School could get assigned to one of these locations?
I've read a bit on here so far, and it sounds to me like everyone gets put on a ship and gets 1 day off out of every 3 months. I do not believe that is for me, and it isn't what I really "signed up for". So without having some kind of reassurance or encouragement that I could have the option to actually go and work overseas rather than just on-the-sea, I am having a hard time accepting the job with confidence.
You need to do both yourself and the Navy a favor and stay a civilian. Your whole idea of what the military is about is f'd up and your attitude sucks. It sounds like you plan on accepting Supply because it's the only job offer you have, either military or civilian. Wrong reason. You will regret it and will be miserable. You will make those who work with and for you regret it too. Any military position is NOT just a job. It will require you to make many sacrifices such as long stretches away from home, long work days and limited time off. You'll also have to sacrafice many of the personal freedoms you currently take for granted. It sounds like you do not want to nor are you ready to do this.I was recently selected for Supply Officer after applying to OCS. I applied for Intel and Information Warfare, but I got Supply.
I don't know the first thing about Supply. My degree was relevant to Intel and Info, not Supply. It's a mystery to me how I got Supply.
But I still intend to accept the offer, in the absence of any other visible options.
I don't much care for the idea of being underway for months and months, or stuck on a ship everyday. Therefore, Supply concerns me.
I was informed that Intel and Info don't normally spend their time on ships or underway, so I wasn't concerned and that's why it seemed safe to apply.
My primary question (among many others) is: Are there any kind of options for a Supply Officer to work on shore? I don't care where it is... Japan, Korea, Guam, whatever. I just want to work on shore, in a port, that kind of thing. I wouldn't imagine that every Supply Officer works exclusively aboard a ship. There has to be someone in a warehouse in a port some where who never leaves the vicinity of the warehouse. Isn't there? Or perhaps there is an airstrip somewhere that tends to the needs of Naval Aircraft, wouldn't there be some kind of Supply Officer there who never leaves the aircraft station?
And if these things exist, is it within a fair likelihood that a fresh Supply Officer out of Supply School could get assigned to one of these locations?
I've read a bit on here so far, and it sounds to me like everyone gets put on a ship and gets 1 day off out of every 3 months. I do not believe that is for me, and it isn't what I really "signed up for". So without having some kind of reassurance or encouragement that I could have the option to actually go and work overseas rather than just on-the-sea, I am having a hard time accepting the job with confidence.
I was recently selected for Supply Officer after applying to OCS. I applied for Intel and Information Warfare, but I got Supply.
I don't know the first thing about Supply. My degree was relevant to Intel and Info, not Supply. It's a mystery to me how I got Supply..
You'll be surprised. Look into Navy ERP.
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It has been VERY career enhancing as a chop, resume building and personally fullfilling!
There are alot of shore billets in supply after your first tour, but you have to pay your dues at sea. You can possibly spend a career ashore, but you will find promotion difficult and oppurtunities won't favor you. During your first tour, shore operational billets are very very few if not nonexistent and competitive for selection. Afterwards, they are just competitive only if you want an operational shore billet.
Honestly, if you joined the military to be on shore, go Air Force, Army or Marine. Even as an intel or info type, I don't know how effective you would be supporting the common sailor having never experienced sea duty.
That's the big thing. Doing what is required of you. No one is going to be eager to serve with an Officer who doesn't feel as if he should be doing what is required of his peers and feels entitled to shore duty. I think you should reconsider the Navy altogether, but good luck all the same.
You need to do both yourself and the Navy a favor and stay a civilian. Your whole idea of what the military is about is f'd up and your attitude sucks. It sounds like you plan on accepting Supply because it's the only job offer you have, either military or civilian. Wrong reason. You will regret it and will be miserable. You will make those who work with and for you regret it too. Any military position is NOT just a job. It will require you to make many sacrifices such as long stretches away from home, long work days and limited time off. You'll also have to sacrafice many of the personal freedoms you currently take for granted. It sounds like you do not want to nor are you ready to do this.
Your "Navy must meet my needs/wants" attitude doesn't make the grade. Your me/me/me attitude indicates you would be a disgruntled, unhappy SuppO, making life miserable for you, and those who will look to you for leadership and inspiration. Our fine Sailors deserve much better than that!
Your information has been very clarifying and also encouraging. Thank you. I definitely don't mind doing what is required of me, I just wanted to have some affect on my uses. I wanted to be useful in a particular way so that I can meet that requirement which fulfills personal aspirations as well as duty and need.
I don't know if my attitude sucks, but thanks for your input, I will consider it along with the other information I've received.
I think the attitude of "given my available options, what is the best course of action?" is a fairly standard human attitude. For those of us who want to serve for patriotic reasons: I thought this is the kind of freedom the military exists to protect. Unless one's motivation is purely mercenary in nature, in which case there's still that "me" paradigm
Sir, that outlined above is poppy cock drivel. You, lecturing experiencd military Officers on "what freedom the military exists to protect" is laughable, in that you've never served a day??
I was recently selected for Supply Officer after applying to OCS. I applied for Intel and Information Warfare, but I got Supply.
I don't know the first thing about Supply. My degree was relevant to Intel and Info, not Supply. It's a mystery to me how I got Supply.
But I still intend to accept the offer, in the absence of any other visible options.
I don't much care for the idea of being underway for months and months, or stuck on a ship everyday. Therefore, Supply concerns me.
I was informed that Intel and Info don't normally spend their time on ships or underway, so I wasn't concerned and that's why it seemed safe to apply.
My primary question (among many others) is: Are there any kind of options for a Supply Officer to work on shore? I don't care where it is... Japan, Korea, Guam, whatever. I just want to work on shore, in a port, that kind of thing. I wouldn't imagine that every Supply Officer works exclusively aboard a ship. There has to be someone in a warehouse in a port some where who never leaves the vicinity of the warehouse. Isn't there? Or perhaps there is an airstrip somewhere that tends to the needs of Naval Aircraft, wouldn't there be some kind of Supply Officer there who never leaves the aircraft station?
And if these things exist, is it within a fair likelihood that a fresh Supply Officer out of Supply School could get assigned to one of these locations?
I've read a bit on here so far, and it sounds to me like everyone gets put on a ship and gets 1 day off out of every 3 months. I do not believe that is for me, and it isn't what I really "signed up for". So without having some kind of reassurance or encouragement that I could have the option to actually go and work overseas rather than just on-the-sea, I am having a hard time accepting the job with confidence.
Busy Bee...You are one eloquent motherf#cker. Thanks for putting verse to my meager mental meanderings.Dear Curious...this s**t gets old... BzB, "Out"
Dear Curious...this s**t gets old. A soon to graduate "College Hotshot", shows up here requesting advice, & answers to questions. When a number of fairly senior, experienced Naval Officers volunteered their time to try & evaluate your situation...you very obviously didn't like what you heard.he conclusion of most who responded to your original post, was your quasi-"I'm entitled/what's best for me" attitude. Your latest responses, in some places whiny or sarcastic...
I get it, and I am willing, especially after learning so much from these benevolent educators. There's always something fun about threatening people over the internet. But not as much fun as quoting movies via photo. Love that scene. I was done (also, I thought so were you!) but we both just had to post one more. LOL, psychology. But I declare victory because this is my last one, no really!CI,
There's a few individuals here that you don't really want to question their commitment, be it to the Constitution or just generally hacking it. BzB is one of those. He's fought (yes, actually FOUGHT) more foes, be it men or other, than you'll probably ever have to. So here's the warning... Don't talk up to him, if you get my point.
That said, wanting something is not a bad thing. I wanted to fly. But I also knew there was a price. What that price is varies for each person. For you, it sounds like it's having to actually do Navy stuff (be on a ship) isn't a price you want to pay. That's okay, but don't tell us that we don't understand.
You're not getting "it." We're telling you you're not getting "it," but you keep telling us we're wrong. You can have your wants and desires all you want, but as an O, you still serve. Not just the Constitution, not just the government, but the Navy and far more importantly, the guys who work for you. If you're not willing to sacrifice for them, they sure as hell won't do it for you.
Hey CuriousInquirer
Nuff, said.