OCS and becoming an NFO

[doctorjake]

I am currently enlisted in the Navy and have been for about 8yrs. I am an EM1 (nuke) and want to drop a package for OCS and get picked up for NFO. Is this a realistic expectation. I know there are a few tests I need to take but just wanted to get some feedback on what I'm getting myself into.

 

[usnmerritt]

Uh, you better believe its a real possibility. They're hurting for NFO's right now and OCS always likes getting in priors. Talk to your detailer and drop the package. I think you'd do fine if you do well on the testing and flight physicals.

Good luck.

 

[BYSun]

Hey Doc,

I'm an SNFO in San Antonio about to finish advanced panel nav (P-3) at Randolph. There are plenty of nfo's I have trained with here and back in Pensacola who were prior enlisted. Most of them did extremely well. Several, infact, from my OCS class even. Do well on your tests, drop your package and you should have a real good shot. any questions, let me know. Best of luck.

Bryce

 

[H60Gunr]

Currently enlisted now with a package being sent out next week. When do you actually get to chose a platform to go through? NFO Boards meet at the end of each month?

 

[robv182]

I think there is an ex Nuke wire biter in BYsuns class. The only thing you may have to give up if you want to get selected is the D&D, other than that you have an excellent chance.

 

[H60Gunr]

Any chance you get to chose your duty location (from Randolph)?

 

[BYSun]

Not anymore. Latest we heard, you dont find out where you will be going until you get to JAX for FRS. The P-3s being in a sort of transition state right now, its sor of a wait and see where they need you approach.


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[H60Gunr]

Rumor has it P-3's are transitioning to a different model (jet) in the near future. Any validity to this statement and the overall effects on the role of NFO's in this platform?

 

[T-man]

Rumor has it P-3's are transitioning to a different model (jet) in the near future. Any validity to this statement and the overall effects on the role of NFO's in this platform?

I can't validate the rumor, but I can add some fuel to the rumor fire

http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/military/mma/flash.html

edit: Ok, so maybe I can validate it a little with that above link:

MMA is a long-range anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft capable of broad-area, maritime and littoral operations. The Navy plans to purchase 108 P-8As to replace its fleet of P-3C aircraft. The first aircraft will be delivered for flight test in 2009 and initial operational capability is slated for 2013.

 

[Brett327]

Rumor has it P-3's are transitioning to a different model (jet) in the near future. Any validity to this statement and the overall effects on the role of NFO's in this platform?

Near future is a stretch at best.

Keeping it real,

Brett

 

[BYSun]

OK, yes the P-3 will be transitioning to the MMA providing budgeting doesnt get cut (congress giveth and congress taketh away) but this wont happen until 2012. We may get a couple by 2010 for testing.

However, the EP-3 (same basic plane with a different tech suite and a different mission) is supposed to be transiitioning to a smaller more maneuvarable Leer jet-like airframe (kind of like a Cessna Citation from what I hear) and this was supposed to happen within the next three to five years.

But remember, free gouge is worth everything you pay for.

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