BDCP, what are we anyway?

[fusu]

So at school when i tell people that im in the BDCP program they often ask me if i am a midshipmen or a cadet. i dont think either of these apply as i neither go to the academy and nor am apart of nrotc. this begs the question: just what exactly are we? BDCP pay puts me at e-3 active duty, but as far as i can tell the only title we have is wannbe. do bdcpers have an official title?

fusu

 

[TheBubba]

I'd call you an Officer Candidate... seeing as how OCS/ROTC/USNA mids fall into that category, and you will soon be an OCS mid. That or a Midshipman Candidate (what NAPSters are called)

 

[kmac]

I believe that the official rate is actually OCSN... Officer Candidate Seaman.

 

[FMRAM]

So would that make my title OCPO1 or Officer Candidate Petty Officer First Class?

 

[BACONATOR]

So would that make my title OCPO1 or Officer Candidate Petty Officer First Class?

Yes, since my orders to OCS put me as OCPO2.

 

[nittany03]

In which case you would be an OC1 or OC2; there is no "PO" unless you are not referring to someone by their rate. MM1==Machinist's Mate 1st class, not MMPO1.

 

[skim]

Is it safe to use Officer Candidate if you are pro-rec (non-prior)waiting final select? It sounds better than telling people "im applying".

 

[BigRed389]

Is it safe to use Officer Candidate if you are pro-rec (non-prior)waiting final select? It sounds better than telling people "im applying".

Officer Candidates are pretty nasty things, but you gotta raise your hand to swear in to actually be a member of the military before you're an officer candidate.

And if you really wanna get into it you're gonna be a nasty poopie before you can even call yourself an officer candidate anyway.

 

[skim]

so basically I should just call myself a 'nasty poopie'? I can dig it.

 

[bb1125]

so basically I should just call myself a 'nasty poopie'? I can dig it.

You're not even there yet. You can only hope to be a poopie sometime soon.

 

[skim]

well, I guess im just telling people im an applicant

 

[BackOrdered]

Everyone asking should probably read there contract more carefully. You can't miss it.

 

[HH-60H]

well, I guess im just telling people im an applicant

There's nothing wrong with that. It's one step closer to your final goal.

 

[Kycntryboy]

Is it safe to use Officer Candidate if you are pro-rec (non-prior)waiting final select? It sounds better than telling people "im applying".

maybe a Candidate Officer Candidate is more technical... or Officer Candidate Candidate.. semantics really :icon_smil

 

[skim]

I think I like Navy Officer Candidate Candidate, NOCC.

It doesn't really matter, just curious.