So they use the Navy as a stepping stone and bump lifers out potentially
I'm looking forward to it.Good God I hope you take this attitude and sass into Indoc week. It will be awesome for everyone around you.
Your DI is going to love you. You'll def stand out, also just tell him you train with a Marine and he may just let you commission after Indoc week.I'm looking forward to it.
I train with a Marine!
Your DI is going to love you. You'll def stand out, also just tell him you train with a Marine and he may just let you commission after Indoc week.
Great questions!!Halstead, I certainly appreciate your enthusiasm - it will serve you well if you are selected to attend OCS. You'll need every bit of it as your DIs descend into your psyche to crush your soul.
Elephant in the room: What were you doing during your 20s and 30s when most people become interested in a military career? Why the sudden course change? Some people who join later in life have difficulty assimilating with their peers who are 10-15 years younger and you're going to be working for people still in their 20s. Have you given any thought to that aspect of Navy life and what strategies you'll employ to overcome those challenges?
Not looking for favors...just looking for a bed.Or mention that your father designs the Navy's missiles and you'll probably be able to skip OCS all together...
that is awesome!! Don't quit!Good luck, Halstead. I sincerely mean that... You obviously want it. I'm an IDC applicant too. My application is proboard for the April (now early May) board. I've been working on it for about a year, and have been turned down once for another designator. My recruiter has been awesome, though I try to keep in mind he has several other applicants and make sure I am doing my own homework too. I sought out interviews for my package even though they are not required or suggested for IDC. I was able to interview with two officers in the IDC field. Luckily the interviews went well but more beneficial was the opportunity to talk to them about their jobs, something I couldn't get from my recruiter.
hope not....I love the struggle.Your DI is going to love you. You'll def stand out, also just tell him you train with a Marine and he may just let you commission after Indoc week.
Yes, I'm around it all day, maturity comes in various forms. If we all have a set of rules and common goals we can make it work.Halstead, I certainly appreciate your enthusiasm - it will serve you well if you are selected to attend OCS. You'll need every bit of it as your DIs descend into your psyche to crush your soul.
Elephant in the room: What were you doing during your 20s and 30s when most people become interested in a military career? Why the sudden course change? Some people who join later in life have difficulty assimilating with their peers who are 10-15 years younger and you're going to be working for people still in their 20s. Have you given any thought to that aspect of Navy life and what strategies you'll employ to overcome those challenges?
Not everybody has the same ecperiences and opportunities in life. I'm first generation college on the female side and from a town of 700 people.Halstead, I certainly appreciate your enthusiasm - it will serve you well if you are selected to attend OCS. You'll need every bit of it as your DIs descend into your psyche to crush your soul.
Elephant in the room: What were you doing during your 20s and 30s when most people become interested in a military career? Why the sudden course change? Some people who join later in life have difficulty assimilating with their peers who are 10-15 years younger and you're going to be working for people still in their 20s. Have you given any thought to that aspect of Navy life and what strategies you'll employ to overcome those challenges?
so much sassYour DI is going to love you. You'll def stand out, also just tell him you train with a Marine and he may just let you commission after Indoc week.