Marine66, thanks for chiming in! For those wondering about Marine66's age, the IDC communities now have an age limit of 42, but will grant a year-for-year credit for prior military service up to age 50.
See also
CNRC NOTE 1131 for information on all board schedules that take place for the remainder of FY11 (look for "DCO"). When the FY12 schedule is released, it will be made available under
CNRC NOTICES (look for "OFFICER PROFESSIONAL RECOMMENDATION (PR) BOARD SCHEDULING BUSINESS RULES AND SCHEDULE"). This schedule contains the board dates as well as the deadline to have package materials submitted.
Remember two things:
1. The Navy uses the "whole person" concept when evaluating applicants, so concentrate on improving everything you can.
2. It's all about the needs of the Navy, which can explain inexplicably low selection rates for certain communities or regions.
Another thing that helps immensely is keeping up on events related to your desired community and the IDC. I know some of you are already "in the business" or a related line of work, but I would also recommend to become familiar with the materials posted at the two links in my sig. When your interviewer sees you're already knowledgable about your community and the IDC, that can be a plus as well.
