Nope never an alternate. My first year I went for IWO, then years 2-4 I went SWO. This year I am now too old for SWO and had to go back to IWO. Actually I am also too old for the core program. My options are pretty much limited to IWO or CEC at this point, but next year I am also eligible for LDO so I will probably double dip on the packages if it comes back do not pass go do not collect $200.
Wow, it was hard enough for me to make the 1 to 2 turn. Good luck!