Enlisted Navy: What Are my Chances?

[IT1toOfficer]

Here are my stats!!! Sending in package NLT then Next week!! I’m just nervous that I don’t have a lot of math and that I got a 48 on the OAR. What do you think my chances are?


Rante: IT1(SW)
Time in service: 6.5 years
Applying for: (Had crypto #1 but thinking about the chance to command someday has really got to me and that’s why I swapped it around)
1. SWO
2. Crypto
3. Supply

I’m 25 years old
OAR – 48
PRT – Excellent – 10:18 Run, 84 situps, 78 Pushups
Current Position – Leading Petty Officer of 64 E-6 and below
Degree – 3.71 Information Technology (Took 2 Algebra classes and that was my only math. I didn’t take physics)

Awards

- Commendation Medal – waiting on it for my sailor of year stuff (hopefully will be here before I send)
- 2004 NETWARCOM SAILOR OF THE YEAR (Echelon 2)
- 2004 NNSOC SAILOR OF THE YEAR (Echelon 3)
- 2004 NCTAMS EUROPEAN SAILOR OF THE YEAR
- 2004 NCTAMS SAILOR OF THE YEAR
- 3 NAMS
- 2 LOC’s
- 1 Meritorious Mast
- 1 LOA

Top of Class in Radioman “A” school
16 Correspondence courses (5 Business ones)

Extracurricular Activities:

Asst. Command DAPA
Tee-Ball Coach
Command Softball Team
Command MWR treasurer
Intramural Flag football team captain\coach
High School Baseball Coach
Volunteered this past year over 30hours at elementary school
Command Assessment team
Command Readiness Training Team

Previous applied to STA-21 and was a non select
I have a TOP SECRET clearance

Great recommendation from CO (already saw the first part, it looked great. Still waiting on it! Next day or so. I should have package sent by next Friday)

1 letter of recommendation from VADM

Package is being endorsed by a Rear Admiral (NNSOC)

No financial problems of any kind
No NJP or anything (Never been counseled)

1 Supply Captain – All 10’s (Great write up) I liked this part especially “In my 25 years I have served with many officers. Few presented the positive motivation and maturity that would enable him to make the hard decisions necessary that Petty Officer Jensen displayed during the interview. In my opinion, his positive potential is unlimited.”

1 Intel Captain – All 10’s (Great write up)
2 SWO CDR’s – All 10’s (Great write ups)

Last EVAL
November of 2004 - 4.86; #1 of 76 first classes
November of 2003 – 4.43 EP
March 2003 – 3.86 MP (First at new command)
March 2002 – 4.43 EP

 

[Steve Wilkins]

I'd say you're looking pretty good. However, nobody here is gonna be able to give you a percentage number for what your chances are. There's just too much stiff competition out there.

 

[IT1toOfficer]

Your right. Thanks for your input. I just know many of you have seen many get accepted and was curious on your input. Was wondering if my other stuff makes up for the 48 OAR.

 

[makana]

Steve is right, nobody here can tell you any more than he already did. This forum has no bearing on your possibilities of selection. Your stats look good and you obviously don't have a problem tooting your own horn. If you can sell yourself in your interviews based on what you've told us here, I don't see why you would be a non-select a second time. Good luck.

 

[IT1toOfficer]

I don't mean to toot my own horn...

But I was just curious to hear from those who have seen many people make it. One thing I've learned in the Navy is you learn from others experiences and sometime hearing from peoples experienced guesses helps out. Sorry if I sounded like I was tooting my horn.

IT1(SW)

 

[uncledave]

My recruiter told me that he got a girl in not too long ago for Supply with a 38 OAR. Of course I had a 53 OAR and was non-select for Supply. Who really knows besides the selection board what they are looking for. Im sure its not just the OAR they care about so don't sweat it. In fact, I am not in a very good position to be telling anyone their chances but, I would still have to say that I think you will get in there.

 

[makana]

I don't mean to toot my own horn...

But I was just curious to hear from those who have seen many people make it. One thing I've learned in the Navy is you learn from others experiences and sometime hearing from peoples experienced guesses helps out. Sorry if I sounded like I was tooting my horn.

IT1(SW)

No worries, dude. Just calling it like I see it. Like I said, your stats look good and good enough to brag about...to the right audience (ie. your package, your chain of command, and your interviewers). Having seen (and been) the type of Sailors you are competing against, you seem like a shoe-in. I was selected in the second generation STA program (pre- STA-21) when only 50 were selected and your package sounds better than many of my classmates. I will be surprised if you don't get it this year (despite the math and OAR), but if it doesn't happen, just keep trying...persistance and dedication also looks good.

 

[makana]

Here are my stats!!!

Degree – 3.71 Information Technology (Took 2 Algebra classes and that was my only math. I didn’t take physics)

Previous applied to STA-21 and was a non select

I was just thought of something? Have you already completed your degree or are you still working on it? If complete, why are you applying for STA-21? Unless I am missing something here, shouldn't you be applying straight for OCS?

 

[flynsail]

makana,

This is the OCS forum. It sounds like IT1 was just noting that he had previously applied to the STA-21 program, and that he is applying to OCS this time around.

IT1,

Good luck with the selection process and don't sweat the OAR...you have plenty of other good stuff to counter that.

 

[IT1toOfficer]

Thanks everyone. I have my degree and applying for OCS

 

[makana]

IT1,

Good luck with the selection process and don't sweat the OAR...you have plenty of other good stuff to counter that.

Ditto, man. Good luck.

 

[H60Gunr]

Any idea about what kinds of background characteristics are prevelant to those who have made it and are going NFO with an enlisted background?

 

[buddyy777]

what are most likely ocs reprt dates being given out last week, this week, or next two weeks ??? waiting for final select, noticed there has not been any final selects posted here the last two weeks, whats up with that ????

 

[Minnie]

I was final selected for Supply today and have the class date... wait for it... 12 November 2005 (I am not prior enlisted and not BDCP) :timebomb_

The waiting continues...

 

[ip568]

"Your right. Thanks for your input. I just know many of you have seen many get accepted and was curious on your input. Was wondering if my other stuff makes up for the 48 OAR."

That should be, "You're right." I know it's a nit, but brushing-up on grammar can't hurt. An O spends a lot of time writing reports.

Hope this helps.

Ken