SNA/NFO...am I out of time?

[determined2fly]

Hello all,

First post here...I was a non-select for SNA/NFO on the June board. I plan to reapply in September, but I'm worried I'm getting too old to make this happen. I turn 27 next April.

Assuming I were to be pro-rec'd in September; is there any way I could get a final select and start OCS by January? It sounds like 6 months from pro-rec to OCS is about the norm. Does the Navy ever fast track the pro-rec to OCS timeline for those of us nearing the age cutoff?

On another note, what does it take to qualify for a prior service age waiver? I've attended Marine OCS, but was dropped following an injury. My recruiter seems to think that may qualify me for the waiver, but I find it hard to believe 6 weeks at OCS makes me a prior...

Thanks for any insight you can provide.

 

[Seafort]

Do you have time? Yes. Are you cutting it close? Also yes. As for class up, there are so many variables there. Have you already been to MEPS? I turn 27 in October, so I am even more concerned than you are. I have not been led to believe that a September PRO-RECC would be something to worry about if I had to wait that long for an aviation spot. I am going up for SWO/IP in July, and for me, I'll take whatever I am selected for first. My original request was SWO/NFO/SNA.

I believe OCs are given a paygrade of E-5, and OCS time is included in active duty time, but I could be wrong. It's quite possible that you are prior "on paper" even if you don't feel you deserve the title. These are questions for your OR, your OPO, or failing that, your NRD CO. I really can't offer much more.

 

[Swanee]

Hello all,

First post here...I was a non-select for SNA/NFO on the June board. I plan to reapply in September, but I'm worried I'm getting too old to make this happen. I turn 27 next April.

Assuming I were to be pro-rec'd in September; is there any way I could get a final select and start OCS by January? It sounds like 6 months from pro-rec to OCS is about the norm. Does the Navy ever fast track the pro-rec to OCS timeline for those of us nearing the age cutoff?

On another note, what does it take to qualify for a prior service age waiver? I've attended Marine OCS, but was dropped following an injury. My recruiter seems to think that may qualify me for the waiver, but I find it hard to believe 6 weeks at OCS makes me a prior...

Thanks for any insight you can provide.

Did you reapply for Marine OCS? Most of the guys I know who went home due to an injury were afforded the opportunity to go again.

 

[twobecrazy]

Hello all,

First post here...I was a non-select for SNA/NFO on the June board. I plan to reapply in September, but I'm worried I'm getting too old to make this happen. I turn 27 next April.

Assuming I were to be pro-rec'd in September; is there any way I could get a final select and start OCS by January? It sounds like 6 months from pro-rec to OCS is about the norm. Does the Navy ever fast track the pro-rec to OCS timeline for those of us nearing the age cutoff?

On another note, what does it take to qualify for a prior service age waiver? I've attended Marine OCS, but was dropped following an injury. My recruiter seems to think that may qualify me for the waiver, but I find it hard to believe 6 weeks at OCS makes me a prior...

Thanks for any insight you can provide.

The waiver is typically given month for month of service up to 24 months. So 6 weeks should give you a month waiver at least but I wouldn't expect too much more than that.

 

[determined2fly]

Good to know there may be some hope of making this happen. I have been to MEPS already...I'm going to ask my OR about doing a flight physical before the board. Anyone know if they ever do this?

As for the Marines, I could go back, but not as an air contract. Per my OSO: air contracts are not available right now.

 

[Tutt]

I was having a conversation today with a good bud of mine that has been flying Kaiawas in the army for a couple years now. He is really interested in becoming a Naval aviator when he gets out but he will be nearly 31. He already has a bachelors and obviously is good to fly. I told him I read this site from time to time and would see if anyone thought that waiver would be even possible. Any thoughts? Thanks ahead of time.

 

[xmid]

Your buddy might want to look in to HSC-84. I know they have some former army guys over there.

As far as your OCS time counting for service time, I dont think it works that way. We had a guy get rolled and he turned 27 at OCS. They initially took his SNA slot from him and were going to redesignate him, but a few days before commissioning it came through that some admiral waved his age and he got to stay SNA.