October/November SNA & SNFO Boards

[Tasha]

Well I won't be getting to OCS quite yet, "No" select here. I just already hold a Secret Clearance so I know the process. You have already filled out the SF86, sit back and let them do the rest unless they ask for more information. They may call your references and previous employers, may ask for old tax W2's, might even want an in person interview. All of these happened to me. I had an in person interview for my driving incident, it was pretty much just going through the entire form again in person question for question. If you have a clean record I wouldn't expect an in person interview. If you didn't lie on the SF86 you have nothing to worry about.

Second this.

I had an interview with an agent. Although, my agent met with a good amount of my contacts/references for about 10-15 minutes and even conducted on the phone interviews.. I have a clean record and I didnt have any incidents that would flag a record. ie dwi, etc.

ricks right. Be honest, if you didn't lie on any forms then you should be golden.

 

[Andy Beezy]

Just got the call. Unofficial OCS date of 23NOV14. I should have my FIN-SEL by the end of this week, or early next. Swear in tentatively scheduled for end of next week.

For people stumbling across this thread in the future, the only reason the paperwork is moving so fast for me is because of my age. The normal process takes months to be slotted and ship for a class.

Holy crap that's a fast turnaround. I'm in the same age critical boat you're in. You just got an out boats motor thrown into yours. I just need to get mine now. Haha.

 

[Popo Jijo]

Just got the call. Unofficial OCS date of 23NOV14. I should have my FIN-SEL by the end of this week, or early next. Swear in tentatively scheduled for end of next week.

For people stumbling across this thread in the future, the only reason the paperwork is moving so fast for me is because of my age. The normal process takes months to be slotted and ship for a class.

That is awesome to hear you got your OCS date. They seem to take priority with the people who are age critical, as they should. I wish you the best of luck at OCS.

 

[Lore]

Pro-Rec Y for SNFO. Deeply honored.

Perhaps this is a poor place to ask this question, but would anyone have advice on how to properly "politely decline" a commission should it be offered?

Do not misinterpret such an action as ingratitude or flippancy, because it certainly is not. There have been a number of factors in the past months, since my app was submitted, that are pushing this decision, including a strong opportunity for military service with another branch. The Navy was my number 1, but all things considered the number 2 may be more appropriate.

 

[HTR]

Pro-Rec Y for SNFO. Deeply honored.

Perhaps this is a poor place to ask this question, but would anyone have advice on how to properly "politely decline" a commission should it be offered?

Do not misinterpret such an action as ingratitude or flippancy, because it certainly is not. There have been a number of factors in the past months, since my app was submitted, that are pushing this decision, including a strong opportunity for military service with another branch. The Navy was my number 1, but all things considered the number 2 may be more appropriate.

Wait.... Let me get this straight. You took an opportunity for someone to get selected, and you now you want to turn it down? Unbelievable.

 

[Chris_Clark]

Pro-Rec Y for SNFO. Deeply honored.

Perhaps this is a poor place to ask this question, but would anyone have advice on how to properly "politely decline" a commission should it be offered?

Do not misinterpret such an action as ingratitude or flippancy, because it certainly is not. There have been a number of factors in the past months, since my app was submitted, that are pushing this decision, including a strong opportunity for military service with another branch. The Navy was my number 1, but all things considered the number 2 may be more appropriate.

With all due respect you were correct in saying this was not the forum to ask a question as such; considering there are several people who did not get selected. It's just a shame that one person could have been selected had you politely declined prior to the board! Kind of Selfish if you ask me.

 

[MikeMillerUK]

Pro-Rec Y for SNFO. Deeply honored.

Perhaps this is a poor place to ask this question, but would anyone have advice on how to properly "politely decline" a commission should it be offered?

Do not misinterpret such an action as ingratitude or flippancy, because it certainly is not. There have been a number of factors in the past months, since my app was submitted, that are pushing this decision, including a strong opportunity for military service with another branch. The Navy was my number 1, but all things considered the number 2 may be more appropriate.

Agreeing with everyone above. You screwed the pooch on that one. You should have removed your application beforehand, and not screwed someone who actually wants to be a Naval Flight Officer out of a possibly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Good luck with your backup plan.

 

[mizzouzk]

Pro-Rec Y for SNFO. Deeply honored.

Perhaps this is a poor place to ask this question, but would anyone have advice on how to properly "politely decline" a commission should it be offered?

Do not misinterpret such an action as ingratitude or flippancy, because it certainly is not. There have been a number of factors in the past months, since my app was submitted, that are pushing this decision, including a strong opportunity for military service with another branch. The Navy was my number 1, but all things considered the number 2 may be more appropriate.

Im sure you have some sort of situation, but there are people that put there entire lives on hold for the opportunity you have been given and they get turned down. Its pretty irresponsible for you to proceed through the board with your package if you even had the slightest idea that you might not want to go. Now someone has been robbed a spot at OCS through your actions.

 

[Lancerr1]

Pro-Rec Y for SNFO. Deeply honored.

Perhaps this is a poor place to ask this question, but would anyone have advice on how to properly "politely decline" a commission should it be offered?

Do not misinterpret such an action as ingratitude or flippancy, because it certainly is not. There have been a number of factors in the past months, since my app was submitted, that are pushing this decision, including a strong opportunity for military service with another branch. The Navy was my number 1, but all things considered the number 2 may be more appropriate.

I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume your motives changed post submission and you didn't have the balls to tell your recruiter to cancel the app or to pull it out of the system.

So to answer your question, you better be guaranteed the strong opportunity for military service with another branch. The decline of this opportunity, no matter how polite, will secure your "desires" in the eyes of the navy. You're very unlikely to receive an additional chance after you turn down an option that you had before. This is the reason they say "If you don't want another designator, don't put it on the app." If that is all you are selected for, turning it down shows the Navy that you're not serious about becoming a Naval officer.

 

[FROG14]

Pro-Rec Y for SNFO. Deeply honored.

Perhaps this is a poor place to ask this question, but would anyone have advice on how to properly "politely decline" a commission should it be offered?

Do not misinterpret such an action as ingratitude or flippancy, because it certainly is not. There have been a number of factors in the past months, since my app was submitted, that are pushing this decision, including a strong opportunity for military service with another branch. The Navy was my number 1, but all things considered the number 2 may be more appropriate.

1) What is this "strong opportunity for military service with another branch" you are talking about??? I'm really curious!

2) What are all these other factors that suddenly popped up that are changing your mind??? If you don't mind me asking....?

3) Why didn't you pull your kit from the board if you were having second thoughts??? Because you really did bone someone out of a slot!

OCS applicants work very hard to build a resume full of achievements that we can reflect on our applications. This takes years, not to mention how long it could take just being in the application process waiting for a relatively small chance of being picked up. This is a pretty big slap in the face to the people that didn't get Pro Rec Y NFO! You should've pulled your kit before the board!!!!!

 

[Lancerr1]

I have done a good bit of searching and have not yet found a clear answer on this, so any qualified opinion would be welcome:

Does one trip to MEPS cover, or suffice for, the requirements of all Services?

My situation: I am currently forming an application for Navy OCS for SNA/SNFO. I have progressed to the point that I am being scheduled for MEPS... HOWEVER, some things have come to light recently that make me believe that OCS (more specifically the Navy) will not be my ultimate course of action. Probably 97% sure about that.

I still want to fly, so instead I am very seriously pursuing my local Air National Guard fighter wing for a pilot slot. Competition is much greater than for OCS, but all in all, it will probably be the better decision for my family. I will still need to go to MEPS for the ANG, so I figure that I might as well just do it now and get it over with. I have not yet begun a process with the local ANG recruiter, though I have spoken with them and it is my impression that you do not necessarily go through a recruiter for a pilot slot... much of the application is put together by oneself.

When I go to MEPS, I will be classified as an Officer Candidate(?) for the Navy, but will that designation have any effect on this same MEPS visit covering the required visit for the ANG? Should I tell anyone in particular that I will be applying for a Guard (officer) slot also? Or when it comes time to go to MEPS for the Guard, I can just tell them I already went, they can look up my results and everything will be good?

Many thanks for the help here.

Withdrawing my previous statement regarding giving you the benefit of the doubt... you knew in July that 97% sure you weren't going to do Navy, and yet proceeded anyway? Applications are not just for shits and giggles. Applications are for people who are committed to devoting their life to whatever endeavor they are applying for. For your sake, I hope you never receive a commission from the US Navy. Good riddance.

 

[FROG14]

Withdrawing my previous statement regarding giving you the benefit of the doubt... you knew in July that 97% sure you weren't going to do Navy, and yet proceeded anyway? Applications are not just for shits and giggles. Applications are for people who are committed to devoting their life to whatever endeavor they are applying for. For your sake, I hope you never receive a commission from the US Navy. Good riddance.

Not for his sake @Lancerr1 , for the Navy's sake! Unbelievable.....

 

[MikeMillerUK]

Wow. Very pleased that @Lancerr1 stumbled across your older post. I sincerely hope whoever you boned out of an OCS seat for SNFO wasn't age critical and gets the chance to reapply, and I sincerely hope I never serve alongside someone as selfish as you. As previously stated, good riddance.

 

[FROG14]

No worries, I'm 26. All the dates are in my signature. If you are on your phone turn it sideways to display signatures.

You have to graduate OCS by your 27th birthday, assuming you don't have any waivers for prior service. If you turn 27 on 24FEB15, you won't make it. The 23NOV14 OCS class graduates on 27FEB15. That said if you are already calculating in your three month lead time in saying you have to start before 24FEB15, then you should be fine.

Didn't see this til now but holy shit that's awesome @varlogkern! It only makes senses though, if they are going to give you a Pro Rec Y then they should be able to get you shipped out!

This is really good news for me too! I have WAY more time to burn than you did!

Good Luck!

 

[Lore]

Apologies for all the offense I have caused. It was not my intent to screw anyone else here or elsewhere for that matter. I accept all the criticism being heaped on me here. I suppose it is deserved.

I was, and continue to be, very serious about this process. At the time I made that former statement, I was 97% sure, but not 100%... in the event that it was not going to pan out, I did not wish to remove this opportunity from my grasp. And to be honest, I did not know that my being pro-recd would take away from someone else. Perhaps that is just naivety on my part, but my assumption was that the Navy has a certain number of slots for each position and if one person selected or pro-recd turns out to be DQd or unqualified for some reason that they will turn around and select the next in line. Had I asked that question and known otherwise I would have made a different choice.

That just becomes an excuse at this point, but it was my thought process. In any event, I realize I was wrong to continue with my app being mostly sure it was not the path I was going to take. I will not ask for forgiveness, because I don't think I deserve it nor would I receive it. I guess I got the answer to my question though. Best of luck to the rest of you guys.