Quick question regarding the impact of LOR's on pro-rec and final select. I have a letter from a retired VADM Pilot who was CNATRA at one point in his career. How much impact would his very impressive letter have on my pro-rec assuming the rest of my application is solid? My recruiter says that having a Flag level letter labels your application as "Flag Level Interest" and that if not selected a letter must be sent to the VADM explaining the non-select. Is this true? Just curious. I am applying for SNFO. Thanks.
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LOR Question
- Thread starter haypiece
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haypiece said:
Nonsense. The Navy is not a Blue Blood only organization. While, perhaps a Mid, the son of a Four Star, were failing at the USNA, the father could have great influence in the USNA graduating said Mid.
However; that VADM knows that the selection board will do the right thing, based on solid selection criteria. Of course, the VADM's letter would be carefully reviewed and if a board member knew the VADM, may choose to write a letter. Otherwise it is a stellar LOR, nothing else.
A personal letter from the VADM to a board member may have some sway, but I firmly believe, very little impact.
