This is a double post to ensure wide distribution in the interests of education. Sorry to use up the band width Websan. It is a good cause.
After a little follow up I see that it isn't that josephdodge has been misled by a recruiter. He just thinks he is entitled to be a Navy pilot because he wants it so bad. Well, everyone wants it so bad and nearly everyone else got their app in before they were too old. Of those that inquired after they were too old or not competitive, most politely went away reflecting on the choices they made in the previous 5 years or so that cost them their chance. Only rarely do we get folks like josephdodge that is convinced he is God's gift to Naval Aviation and enlists the help of his Congress Member. As an education to those of you passing by, this is how a recruiting office reacts to a congressional inquiry. First, the NRD knows that Congress Members respond to all such requests for their constituents with little regard for the facts. Second, they know that the Congress Member doesn’t know this guy or the complete circumstances of his application. The constituent is talking to a staffer or volunteer. 80% of the time the NRD receives a form letter. Third, and most importantly, the NRD knows that the Congress Member will not expect the Navy to break the law or violate their own regulations. So, on receipt of a congressional inquiry, the NRD looks at the file and makes sure the I’s are doted and the T’s crossed. Then they submit it to CNRC. In josephdadge’s case, to be turned down because he is too old by a LONG shot. No waivers for non-priors. No special consideration. “Yes Mr. josephdoge, we submitted your request for waiver. Jeez, we are sorry it didn’t go your way. Can’t imagine what happened. Have a nice life.” This is from the Navy recruiting instructions for officer recruiting.
MARGINALLY QUALIFIED PROSPECTS. Before scheduling a
Marginally qualified prospect to process, the OR must determine
that the individual has compensating qualities or attributes
that balance or out-weigh the characteristic or circumstance
Identifying him/her as marginally qualified. It is important to note that a prospect that is marginally qualified is not a field
reject candidate. Field rejection is for non-qualified
prospects only. However, knowingly processing or submitting a
"Marginally Qualified" applicant's package that is not deemed
competitive is not in the best interests of the applicant and
only causes unnecessary work for everyone involved (including
selection boards). Therefore, the NRD CO has the authority to
not process or forward any applicant's package if he/she
determines that the package is not competitive for the officer
program for which the applicant is applying. (emphasis added)
Oh wait, this doesn’t apply, because josephdodge isn’t marginally qualified, he wasn’t qualified at all! This is the route the NRD tried to take. But now he is taking time away from the board members and NRD staff trying to fairly serve the interests of the Navy and legitimately competitive applicants. Don’t be this guy!!!
