July 2013 and/or Rolling Board

[Mr Spenz]

Opened background investigation

 

[Bunnyslipper]

My OR just emailed me to let me know I need to get something done in order to complete my medical. I already went to MEPS and I don't have any conditions that would affect me getting selected but I have to turn in a test that I am guessing my recruiter did not know women have to turn in. Is this going to affect my packet considering the results of this test will take up to two weeks?

I'm in the same boat. After I had all my package together and ready to go my OR realized he needed a pap test from me. I managed to get it to him before my package was submitted but MEPS did not clear me by the 19th. Like the others have posted that can be taken care of during/after the board so I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

As far as I know, no. In my case I haven't even been to MEPS yet, but my packet is up at board. I know there is a conflicting statement in OPNAVIST that says you must be PQ before the Pilot Board. My NORS has told me that I will still know whether or not I get selected. Although it is frustrating to know that a guy with a PQ letter probably has a better shot at getting picked up than I do because the board can see the PQ status.

They do not see that, the PQ status is for the NRD getting application credit upon submission vice upon selection. The board only looks at/sees the professional recommendations.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

My OR just emailed me to let me know I need to get something done in order to complete my medical. I already went to MEPS and I don't have any conditions that would affect me getting selected but I have to turn in a test that I am guessing my recruiter did not know women have to turn in. Is this going to affect my packet considering the results of this test will take up to two weeks?

I lost track of how many conversations dealing with "something" I had to have, of course the best is when the mom calls going "why does my daughter need that? she isn't ........." my answer "standard medical exam", I was prevented from saying anything else.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

I'll give you guys the story so far:

Completing the paperwork for N3M and my OR has taken approximately 6 months, that meant tracking down employers as far as 300 miles away. Additionally my OR at the time said I couldn't compete for the March board due to PRK in November 2012, which I was ok with. LORs and DD 370s took a long time to get in. We were timing this to get MEPS done almost immediately after the 6 month PRK mark, which was May 15.

Gave them all my PRK operation and post op, and filled out the med form. Came back they wanted additional paperwork for something else other than the PRK but I won't disclose exactly what it was for privacy reasons. I went to that other doc and got a letter from him, dropped it off at the ORs office for forwarding to MEPS.

During this time period I had to switch from my OR to a senior enlisted member of the NORS as my OR changed duty station and command. I follow up just about every week to see if a date has been set, and still no word.

I'm honestly not sure what to do at this point. I know that going outside of Chain of Command is a big no no. But it has been over 6 weeks and this is borderline unprofessional IMO. Any input helps, thank you.

Have you talked to the processor?

 

[Tiffany Murphy]

I'm in the same boat. After I had all my package together and ready to go my OR realized he needed a pap test from me. I managed to get it to him before my package was submitted but MEPS did not clear me by the 19th. Like the others have posted that can be taken care of during/after the board so I wouldn't worry about it.

I am hoping mine will be taken care of before the board. I go to the doctor today for the pap test and the doctors are going to try to get the results within a week.
I am glad to hear that it can be taken care of after the board as well. My OR seemed a bit concerned when I told him that it can take up 2 weeks for results.

 

[TheBall77]

MEPS next week for this guy.

The OR keeps assuring me that it will be a lot easier this time around than the first time I went back in 2003. How was everyone’s experience as an officer candidate?

 

[Skyler Barger]

They treat you like a human for the most part. It also depends on your location too.

Previous USMC OC, I was told I was selected for USMC Ground on the April board but then I was told that I was a non-select and that it was a 'clerical error'.
I'm on the July board for SNA/SNFO/SWO with
5/6/5 50
3.5 GPA Spanish/Philosophy Utah Valley
8 LORS 1 LtCdr, Professors, Employers
NAMI PQ
Eagle Scout
LDS Service Mission
Plenty of leadership experience in school and church.
Can we really expect a 90% selection rate? That is outstanding! I hope that we hear back the day of as well.
The problem that I keep running into is finding myself walking at the cusp of a blade. On one hand I am applying for one of the coolest career paths ever but that takes forever to accomplish, and on the other I have to maintain my civilian life, job, fam responsibilities, et cet so that if I don't get selected again I don't fall on my face. The worst part is the limbo in which we all find ourselves while we patiently wait. Thoughts on my chances?

 

[Mr Spenz]

Chances...50/50 selected or not selected. As for 90% selection rate that is the word but personally I am expecting a competitive board.

 

[MarpatCam]

All,

I have made a Facebook group for the 25 August 2013 reportees. If this applies to you please join the group so we can get more familiar with each other prior to reporting. FLY NAVY! Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/561827760548674/

Marpat

 

[Robert Allen]

Chances...50/50 selected or not selected. As for 90% selection rate that is the word but personally I am expecting a competitive board.

I did my best to put in the strongest and most competitive package I could possibly submit at the time. If the board is competitive, OK. I hope they think I have the stuff and select me! If the board is not so competitive, GREAT. I hope they think I have the stuff and select me!

Hope the same for all of us. All of us went through some kind of hell to get to this point, some more or less than others. Good luck to everyone who got to the point to submit a package!

 

[Mr Spenz]

I did my best to put in the strongest and most competitive package I could possibly submit at the time. If the board is competitive, OK. I hope they think I have the stuff and select me! If the board is not so competitive, GREAT. I hope they think I have the stuff and select me!

Hope the same for all of us. All of us went through some kind of hell to get to this point, some more or less than others. Good luck to everyone who got to the point to submit a package!

Agreed. It's just no one knows what will happen, even though it seems everyone is hearing the same thing about a high selection rate. "Hope for the best, expect the worst".

 

[Spartan43]

Just got back from my Psych Consult for mentioning that I drink twice a week. Result: I'm not an alcoholic! Stinks that I had to drive 4hrs and stay in the hotel and get to MEPS with everyone else at 0600 only to sit around till 1100 for my 30 min appointment with a psychologist off-base.
Finally got the OK from the doc after a lecture and am now officially qualified.

 

[Mr Spenz]

Just got back from my Psych Consult for mentioning that I drink twice a week. Result: I'm not an alcoholic! Stinks that I had to drive 4hrs and stay in the hotel and get to MEPS with everyone else at 0600 only to sit around till 1100 for my 30 min appointment with a psychologist off-base.
Finally got the OK from the doc after a lecture and am now officially qualified.

Ya they suck lol. But your not qualified till you have a PQ letter from N3M FYI.

 

[Spartan43]

But your not qualified till you have a PQ letter from N3M FYI.

Yeah, I guess I wasn't very specific. Just MEPS doctor qualified