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Well, as for wings, we were guaranteed our dream wing when we volunteered. So I knew I was going to Whiting from the minute I signed up. As for classes, well, I was about to say that the Database and DSS course would probably be the most confusing, but looking at NPS's website I see they've dropped that and replaced it with a C4I systems course anyway.
IS3502 (Intro to IS Networks) would be the only one I had any prior experience with as an IT type. IO3100 (Information Operations) is more basic military thought and doctrine than anything technical. Be prepared to read a lot of boring joint doctrine for that one. SS3011 (Space Technology) is a little more technical, and I can't say anything about the new C4ISR course. So I'd say as a non-IST type you'd be fine; if you're worried read up on TCP/IP networking and the OSI model. The prof for the networking courses is cool too, he's definitely there to teach, not to screw you over.
IS3502 (Intro to IS Networks) would be the only one I had any prior experience with as an IT type. IO3100 (Information Operations) is more basic military thought and doctrine than anything technical. Be prepared to read a lot of boring joint doctrine for that one. SS3011 (Space Technology) is a little more technical, and I can't say anything about the new C4ISR course. So I'd say as a non-IST type you'd be fine; if you're worried read up on TCP/IP networking and the OSI model. The prof for the networking courses is cool too, he's definitely there to teach, not to screw you over.
The course (big picture) deals with protocols, topologies, network operating systems (UNIX/Windows/NetWare), and hardware. If you can find study materials for the Certified Wireless Network Administrator and Net+ certifications, you'll probably go through most of the course material studying those.
ET-Mike
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I was wondering how you got picked up for such a program, it sounds like it would be ideal. Are there any bad sides to doing this? How were you selected for this and when did you start applying? I am a junior in ROTC and this seems like a great program. I am hoping for SNA. Thanks for the help, Mike
I was wondering how you got picked up for such a program, it sounds like it would be ideal. Are there any bad sides to doing this? How were you selected for this and when did you start applying? I am a junior in ROTC and this seems like a great program. I am hoping for SNA. Thanks for the help, Mike
Well, the only bad side is you're stuck at NAS Pensacola for 6 months when all the guys you checked in with are soloing and completing primary. There's no follow-on time to pay for the grad school, but you're actually pushing your service commitment back 6 months b/c it doesn't start until you get winged.
This program got announced at an all-hands meeting for A-pool and IFS students down here, and they said either 30 people volunteer or we'll pick 'em. Astonishingly enough, 30 people volunteered. Anyone in the upcoming classes have info on how to apply? Mike, about your PM, I'd wait until service selection because this is an Aviation-only deal.
This program got announced at an all-hands meeting for A-pool and IFS students down here, and they said either 30 people volunteer or we'll pick 'em. Astonishingly enough, 30 people volunteered. Anyone in the upcoming classes have info on how to apply? Mike, about your PM, I'd wait until service selection because this is an Aviation-only deal.
I found out 2 weeks ago that I got accepted for the ISO program. My orders say I report June 18 to Pensacola. Other than that I don't know what to expect, but there is a webpage about ISO on the Navy Postgraduate School's website under Certificates.
I just got my orders - report NLT 0730 on 18 JUN. I also have follow on orders to Training Wing 5 (or is it 6) in Milton, FL (Whiting Field). I think I got the follow on orders because I am married and have a child.
For those who are doing or have done this program, my wife and I are looking at places to live (closer to Milton or P-cola, we don't know yet). I need to know how often you were required to muster in P-cola during ISO (if it was not very often, I might live closer to Milton than P-cola). Thx guys.
For those who are doing or have done this program, my wife and I are looking at places to live (closer to Milton or P-cola, we don't know yet). I need to know how often you were required to muster in P-cola during ISO (if it was not very often, I might live closer to Milton than P-cola). Thx guys.
HA! A guaranteed jet slot? Phew! Guess I'll screw the whole study break thing and just flat out blow off my Aero II test tomorrow. . . </SARCASM>
No, Sabre, my platform selection is DEFINITELY still up in the air, considering I haven't even gotten to Primary yet. All I got to pick was where I got to go for Primary, in my case TRAWING 5 at Whiting. No guaranteed Jet (or E2/C2, P3, etc. for that matter) slots for the ISO program. Sorry to burst your bubble but you've still got to earn your platform of choice. I'm not sure they're even giving the dream wings out like that anymore; that may have just been an incentive to get the first 20 guys to volunteer.
sfa_gray, my group phone mustered while in Grad school, but that may change. Your Welcome Aboard packet should have a phone number for the Flight Management office at NASC. Call them and they might have better gouge on what they're doing with the next group.
No, Sabre, my platform selection is DEFINITELY still up in the air, considering I haven't even gotten to Primary yet. All I got to pick was where I got to go for Primary, in my case TRAWING 5 at Whiting. No guaranteed Jet (or E2/C2, P3, etc. for that matter) slots for the ISO program. Sorry to burst your bubble but you've still got to earn your platform of choice. I'm not sure they're even giving the dream wings out like that anymore; that may have just been an incentive to get the first 20 guys to volunteer.
sfa_gray, my group phone mustered while in Grad school, but that may change. Your Welcome Aboard packet should have a phone number for the Flight Management office at NASC. Call them and they might have better gouge on what they're doing with the next group.
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