For AD and prior-enlisted IW applicants:
I've been comparing mine and previous IDC (IW) board selectees' applications, looking for similarities. Here's what I've found:
- In addition to the required officer evaluation sheets, all selectees had multiple LORs from senior officers in their desired designator(s).
- All IW selectees had at least one tour of duty at an IDC-heavy duty station, or came from IDC rates (IS, IT, CT).
- The majority of IW selectees had at least one expeditionary tour in which they supported the OIF/OEF IW effort.
- Over half of IW selectees geared their entire package toward selection for the IW designator, i.e., their desire to become an IW specifically was reflected in LORs, essays, and officer evaluations.
- Most IW selects had at least one non-EoT accomplishment-related award (e.g., SOY, spot NAM).
- Selects had at least two LORs from Navy Captains or higher.
- All selects held the rank of PO2 or higher.
- Evaluations history varies, but demonstrates a consistent breakout among peers at a ranked MP level or higher.
Other things I've noted:
- Education ranged from brick-and-mortar STEM degrees to online college Liberal Arts degrees, with GPAs ranging from 3.4-3.8.
- Enlisted experience ranged from 4-12 years in service.
- OAR scores ranged from 50-58.
I'd also like to mention that, while this is from a fairly small sample of IW prior-service or AD selectees (seven total), each of them has been selected from a different IDC board over the last two years, as well as on their first application.
Now, this is by no means meant to be a set-in-stone list of credentials that you must have in order to be selected; we all know that each board is different, and many individuals are applying for many different designators, so things like gearing your package toward one designator may hurt you. However, for those AD/PE specifically looking to become a commissioned member of the IDC, maybe some of this is noteworthy.
I've been comparing mine and previous IDC (IW) board selectees' applications, looking for similarities. Here's what I've found:
- In addition to the required officer evaluation sheets, all selectees had multiple LORs from senior officers in their desired designator(s).
- All IW selectees had at least one tour of duty at an IDC-heavy duty station, or came from IDC rates (IS, IT, CT).
- The majority of IW selectees had at least one expeditionary tour in which they supported the OIF/OEF IW effort.
- Over half of IW selectees geared their entire package toward selection for the IW designator, i.e., their desire to become an IW specifically was reflected in LORs, essays, and officer evaluations.
- Most IW selects had at least one non-EoT accomplishment-related award (e.g., SOY, spot NAM).
- Selects had at least two LORs from Navy Captains or higher.
- All selects held the rank of PO2 or higher.
- Evaluations history varies, but demonstrates a consistent breakout among peers at a ranked MP level or higher.
Other things I've noted:
- Education ranged from brick-and-mortar STEM degrees to online college Liberal Arts degrees, with GPAs ranging from 3.4-3.8.
- Enlisted experience ranged from 4-12 years in service.
- OAR scores ranged from 50-58.
I'd also like to mention that, while this is from a fairly small sample of IW prior-service or AD selectees (seven total), each of them has been selected from a different IDC board over the last two years, as well as on their first application.
Now, this is by no means meant to be a set-in-stone list of credentials that you must have in order to be selected; we all know that each board is different, and many individuals are applying for many different designators, so things like gearing your package toward one designator may hurt you. However, for those AD/PE specifically looking to become a commissioned member of the IDC, maybe some of this is noteworthy.
