October 09 Boards

[MidWestEwo]

Does anyone know how long a background check generally takes after it is opened?

 

[bptaylor10]

Just got a call from my recruiter that he read the Pro Rec List wrong and I was not in fact Pro Rec'd for SNA. Needless to say I was irked.

Fortunately I was pro-rec'd as a SWO. It's awesome to get an opportunity, albeit with less than favorable circumstances.

Anybody else ever heard of this?

 

[niktam]

Human Error does happen sorry to hear that.

 

[MikeNY]

Final Select

What's the over/under on when Final Selects start getting handed out

 

[SWOHopeful]

What's the over/under on when Final Selects start getting handed out

Well I did some research for you guys looking at last years OCT 08 boards and it appears that only "2" people posted they got their FS before January. The rest started to trickle in around the middle of January and February. However, looking through the posts it appears there were a lot of waivers involved and such with a lot of the applicants.

 

[remmie2k3]

Non-Select NSA/NFO/SUP

Well just got the word....non-select for all three communities. It was my first time applying so any advice out there??

 

[CalamityJean]

Well just got the word....non-select for all three communities. It was my first time applying so any advice out there??

I was too my first time. Knuckle down and spend some serious time studying to take the ASTB again. There are threads here and at usnavyocs.com that talk about Officer Interviews. Find some new LORS that really focus on your leadership potential. Rework your package. Get involved with something you enjoy within your community like the scouts or big brothers/big sisters. There are tons of people on here who are ready and willing to offer help and advice to get you where you want to go.

If you put your nose to the grindstone and really want this, you can get it.

 

[bedwellm]

Henderson hit it right on the head, be determined!!! This was my second year applying for a Commission and I got picked up this year. Don't let a speed bump flatten your tired on this one. Chin up, and prove that you want it. Like Henderson said, new LOR's, beef up your package with community service, volunteering or even taking up new roles such as cub scout leader or something. Prove that it's not just about you and that you care for others.

 

[MidWestEwo]

Henderson hit it right on the head, be determined!!! This was my second year applying for a Commission and I got picked up this year. Don't let a speed bump flatten your tired on this one. Chin up, and prove that you want it. Like Henderson said, new LOR's, beef up your package with community service, volunteering or even taking up new roles such as cub scout leader or something. Prove that it's not just about you and that you care for others.

I think what helped me the most was nailing an interview with an O4, being a boyscout leader for a year, and a killer LOR from my dean of students. I also put a TON of thought into my reconsideration letter. Just show determination. Make it known that nothing is going to stand in your way of becoming an officer in the Navy.

 

[CalamityJean]

I think what helped me the most was nailing an interview with an O4, being a boyscout leader for a year, and a killer LOR from my dean of students. I also put a TON of thought into my reconsideration letter.

It might seem daunting, but if you take each thing one step at time it's do-able. There are many things you can do. Someone even told me to get my Masters, which was impossible for my finances. If you sit down with your package you can often diagnose your own deficiencies.

For example, my first package had a weak and confusing motivational statement. I didn't add any special skills. In my efforts to be humble, I sold myself totally short and didn't put down any of my missions trips I'd done (something like 13 or 15?).

Translate your activities to show your leadership experience. Use that blank page to fill in the details. I tracked down two old professors, one who could speak to my technical aptitude and one who was an advisor to a student group I started. I also got some awesome Officer Interviews. Using this site and usnavyocs, I found plenty of people who had been there who could give me solid advice.

Don't be afraid to ask questions just because there are some crusty critters around here. But always use the search function first . If you need help with proof-reading, etc etc, pm me.

 

[Simplepnoi84]

Thanks for the congrats Simplepnoi84, I hope that your MEPS and PRT go well and good LUCK!!!

As of right now doing my own test I'm at about good medium. I went to a local doctor for testing this past summer and everything is good including EKG, hopefully I do not have any problems when I go to MEPS

 

[Aviator2B]

Hey all. I just received this message from a friend that is in API. This came from the director of API. Basically he stated that the Navy and Marines have way to many pilots waiting to class up. For those who are on hold the bar is raised a little. Any alcohol incident, PRT failure, misconduct, etc will result in that person being kicked out of the pilot program indefinately. So for those like myself waiting on their final select be mindful in your actions. They have recruited far to many pilots because they were low, as he said they did the same thing in the AW world. So lets be careful during this process and relax while waiting for final select.....it could take anywhere between 1-3 months after MEPS for the final select letter and then 1-3 months until OCS. Congrats to everyone that has been pro-rec.

 

[CPLEGER]

Active Duty Subs, Nuke ET with 9 years in... Got Pro-Rec Pilot on November 6th!!!. I spoke to my Career Councilor to see if she knew of anything I need to do between now and FS (Ie medical, security, age waiver ect.) and she told me all that is being handled in Millington and they would let us know if there was anything left for me to do. I did submit a flight physical and my security clearance info with my package, so it may just be hurry up and wait time, Just kinda wanted to bounce that off the other active duty that are waiting for FS letters.

 

[MikeNY]

SF/86 Form

I was pro rec for Oct. Board. I was told I need to make some updates/correction to my SF 86 (security/background check) before submitting for Final Select, however I have not been able to log onto the nasis site. Anybody else having this issue or can anyone confirm using the site recently? I am working on this out of NRD NY. How are you guys progressing?
Thanks
Mike

 

[cpwhit1]

I was pro rec for Oct. Board. I was told I need to make some updates/correction to my SF 86 (security/background check) before submitting for Final Select, however I have not been able to log onto the nasis site. Anybody else having this issue or can anyone confirm using the site recently? I am working on this out of NRD NY. How are you guys progressing?
Thanks
Mike

If I learned only one thing throughout my application process, it's that NASIS is a big pain in the ass! I had many problems with it and wasted numerous hours re-entering information.

I haven't used it since early OCT. Good luck though.