I also have a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and I would definitely say it counts as STEM. I've never heard of a rigid guideline that you need calc or calc-based physics to be considered STEM.
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sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs
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Tacticalhusky
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Definitely correct, I have not heard this either. However, there are designators that required certain classes to have been taken (ie Oceano requires a physics class)
Meatman4000
New Member
Thanks to both of you for the clarification, was just going off some old reply from NavyOffRec and wanted to double check.
JoJoGoHard
PRO-REC Y IW (18100) 20DEC13
CIS (Computer Information Systems) is considered a STEM degree by all accounts within the Navy. I never took calculus/calculus based physics for my CIS degree and it is documented within my Officer Service Record under the STEM category. The calculus based courses with a B or better grade help your cause, but does not determine between STEM or Non-STEM by Naval standards.
What should I bring to the OCS? I use this website below as a guidelines. Most of the answers I found by Googling are too old. Any items not in the list but you recommend?
FormerRecruitingGuru
Making Recruiting Great Again
What should I bring to the OCS? I use this website below as a guidelines. Most of the answers I found by Googling are too old. Any items not in the list but you recommend?
Being that this is the OFFICIAL OCS website, that’s probably the most official source of what you need to bring.
No need to overthink this...
wcisel77
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What should I bring to the OCS? I use this website below as a guidelines. Most of the answers I found by Googling are too old. Any items not in the list but you recommend?
At the top of the website it also says "Updated: December 20th, 2019 "
Acsantosus
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I was reading the “First salute” discussion and it’s been dead for 2 years now so I figured I’d reach out for updated information from a recent OCS graduate. Are Silver dollars still a thing at the first salute and is this something you should bring with you when you report?
Unless it's changed, you will have an opportunity to do a class buy near the end. A lot of people won't even know about the tradition before they show up.
AIRMMCPORET
Plan “A” Retired
Unfortunately it’s dead, when I was there in 2018, I participated with a graduate performing this time honored tradition outside the gym on our own. It’s not a thing anymore unless you want to do it after the ceremony.??⚓️
Silver dollars aren’t really a thing anymore due to gift-giving rules. But first salutes are still very much alive and well. After the ceremony you’ll see a lot of people doing first salutes in front of the flags with their class chiefs, drill instructors, or family members
Acsantosus
Well-Known Member
I guess I will just bring a few of my own in the event that my classmates don’t want to order any. I found a few 1920 Morgan’s and Eisenhower Centennials. Not sure what would be more appropriate.
Yeah bring some. It's tradition that shouldn't die due to... 2020 BS. Sadly the Navy is losing a lot of it... No more bottle bets for CQ, for on-wings, etc. Not hazing in any sense; it's showing appreciation for someone helping you through something (your DI/chief at OCS, onwing in primary, LSO in CQ, etc).
None of those things have ever been REQUIRED (which could maybe be considered forced gift giving). But the good candidates/studs will find a way to do it.
None of those things have ever been REQUIRED (which could maybe be considered forced gift giving). But the good candidates/studs will find a way to do it.
Acsantosus
Well-Known Member
I agree. Tradition is something we are losing, sadly it has a lot to do with people abusing the tradition/ taking it to extremes. I was one of the last guys to be able to drink/ tack on my fish back in 2012.
Kevin Derouen
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I have seen multiple posts about the medical forms DD 2807 1/2 and DD 2808. I have seen some say that if you send them to the fleet processor they will get them stamped to be valid for a year or two. My question is how do I send them to the fleet processor? Is there an email or mailing address I should use? Planning on doing my medical this month, but not submitting until June. I just want to make sure I get this step completed peoperly. Thank you in advanced.