I completely agree with you. I had the opportunity to serve with this LTJG on my ship who was a SWO and got picked up as a PAO. She has great contacts for me when that time comes in terms of interviews and setting up LOR's, and luckily her brother went through OCS (not sure what for), so she should be a little more reliable in that department, one would think. I already realize that I really just have to get out there and get as much community involvement as possible, as I have already seen on here in a short time viewing threads that the "whole package" concept is a big thing. In terms of who to talk to, I have no shortage of resources, but I am always eager to hear the views of others, especially those of you who are senior posters here and can get to the point quickly. I suppose there is not much more for me to ask about here, and just do as best as possible on my OAR, continue on to my Master's, and keep submitting packages to show the board that I am consistently trying to improve with each submission. I realize that it may take a while, but I am trying not to be in the mindset that it is not worthwhile for me to try early on. Make rank, volunteer, study, submit, repeat...Thank you for your input those of you kind of enough to reply to a newbie. See you all around in the future, hopefully...
