FormerRecruitingGuru
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If SWO was your third choice, that is likely why. NRC won't normally consider or select choices after the second.
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JAN/FEB/MAR 2014 Rolling SNA and SNFO Boards
- Thread starter Hump
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If SWO was your third choice, that is likely why. NRC won't normally consider or select choices after the second.
FormerRecruitingGuru
Making Recruiting Great Again
Some people just hate delivering bad news. Or they just don't want to talk to non selects.
headinclouds
Active Member
I had SWO second. Does NRC ever explain why someone wasn't selected?
I don't believe so, when I was non-select I didn't even hear it from my OR and the OR that did tell me said they don't give reasons.
Marmaduke
FS SNA
Just jumping in. I think I accidentally posted in the SWO thread.
Got pro-rec Y for SNA and NFO out of Spokane. No on SWO. This was my packet.
Applied SNA/NFO/SWO
6/7/6 65
BA Law and Justice, Central Washington University - Private and Instrument Pilot's License
3.373 cumulative GPA
LORs O-4 (ex Naval F18 pilot), O-5 (ex Air Force Pilot), O-7 (Navy), E9 (Army)
2.5 years work as a paralegal
Got pro-rec Y for SNA and NFO out of Spokane. No on SWO. This was my packet.
Applied SNA/NFO/SWO
6/7/6 65
BA Law and Justice, Central Washington University - Private and Instrument Pilot's License
3.373 cumulative GPA
LORs O-4 (ex Naval F18 pilot), O-5 (ex Air Force Pilot), O-7 (Navy), E9 (Army)
2.5 years work as a paralegal
No they do not explain non-select. I was also surprised you were not picked up. When you resubmit, suggest you pursue 3 or more LORs from Officers O-4 and above. You had a higher GPA/much higher ASTB & OAR, than one ProRec-Y I checked, but one big difference was his 3 militaryO LORs. Don't know if that's it or not, but it kind of stood out when I compared the posted package info. Also, think back if there were any leadership experience(s) you may not have documented which would help. PM me if you have any questions... just start improving your package to resubmit. I know it's frustrating, but DON'T GIVE UP!
BzB
I think it was more because of his age. I believe he would have needed to be in a March class before aging out of Aviation, so there was a very small turn around time and OCS classes may already be filled. As for SWO I believe it was because he had it as his third choice. Right now it rare to be selelcted for SWO if it's now an applicants first choice. That is my take.No they do not explain non-select. I was also surprised you were not picked up. When you resubmit, suggest you pursue 3 or more LORs from Officers O-4 and above. You had a higher GPA/much higher ASTB & OAR, than one ProRec-Y I checked, but one big difference was his 3 militaryO LORs. Don't know if that's it or not, but it kind of stood out when I compared the posted package info. Also, think back if there were any leadership experience(s) you may not have documented which would help. PM me if you have any questions... just start improving your package to resubmit. I know it's frustrating, but DON'T GIVE UP!
BzB
Marmaduke
FS SNA
That makes sense. My recruiter said she has had a very difficult time getting anyone picked up for SWO. It was listed as my third choice, but I did not get it. Really, it would have been my second, but since intel was another choice, she recommended putting that first saying that board wanted it ranked 1st or 2nd.
Yeah, could be age. If he still wants a commission, then should resubmit with SWO as first choice. Should be no problem with his GPA/OAR.
BzB
My "now" in the statement was because you could get selected for SWO with it as an applicants third choice not so much anymore. But yes I agree he should reapply if he wants a Commission. Also look into IDC since he does have a Mathmatics Degree.
Josh3714
Active Member
Yeah, could be age. If he still wants a commission, then should resubmit with SWO as first choice. Should be no problem with his GPA/OAR.
BzB
Also could have been due to the fact of having a drug waiver, which he said he had.
headinclouds
Active Member
Thank you, everyone, for the insight. I do believe I was not selected for aviation due to my age, butI had listed SWO as my second choice. I was only asking about NRD explaining because my OR said that he had asked his XO to look into what happened, and he said he would get back to me when he found out.
Although it was a dream of mine to wear those shiny gold wings, not being selected for aviation has not deterred me from wanting to serve in the Navy. Because of my math background, I have found myself researching IW and Subs.
Although it was a dream of mine to wear those shiny gold wings, not being selected for aviation has not deterred me from wanting to serve in the Navy. Because of my math background, I have found myself researching IW and Subs.
exNavyOffRec
Well-Known Member
They don't say why not, and once the board is complete the sheets with notes are disposed of, so trying to ask and get info on a single person when the board member reviewed 100+ and probably paid little if any attention to the names is unrealistic.
Remember on top of that there is SWO-IW and SWO-Nuke. Gives you more designators to apply for. Good luck.
exNavyOffRec
Well-Known Member
Nuke Instructor might be a better option depending on individual grades, SWO-IW and SWO Nuke are very difficult to get.