stephilisa
New Member
Hi Everyone,
I'm new to this site and it's been very helpful.
Here's my story and I'm actually NOT trying to go into aviation!
I'm a 31 year-old female and trying to get into Navy OCS. I run 26 miles a week and have been a competitive swimmer most of my life. I can do everything for the PT Test, but I'm still trying on the pull-ups. I'm taking the ASTB this week for the first time.
I have a B.A in Commercial/Advertising Photography (also specialized in underwater photography) and I'm a Dive Master working toward Assistant Instructor. Since I have a heavy background in water rescue and jumping out of choppers, the Navy suggested EOD - sounds fun, but we have to get an age waiver. I'm putting together two OCS packages, Intel and EOD.
I've been told over and over again by the recruiters that it's EXTREMELY competitive to get into OCS. On the other hand, I have a friend who's an Intel Officer and tells me that they are "hurting for Intel Officers".
I guess I'm trying to find out just how competitive the whole thing is and/or is this discouragement a way for recruiters to separate the serious applicants from the not-so-serious?
Any info would be greatly appreciated! Also, if anyone knows of any EOD people for me to contact for age waiver info - that would be great, too!
Thank you so much,
Stephanie
I'm new to this site and it's been very helpful.
Here's my story and I'm actually NOT trying to go into aviation!
I'm a 31 year-old female and trying to get into Navy OCS. I run 26 miles a week and have been a competitive swimmer most of my life. I can do everything for the PT Test, but I'm still trying on the pull-ups. I'm taking the ASTB this week for the first time.
I have a B.A in Commercial/Advertising Photography (also specialized in underwater photography) and I'm a Dive Master working toward Assistant Instructor. Since I have a heavy background in water rescue and jumping out of choppers, the Navy suggested EOD - sounds fun, but we have to get an age waiver. I'm putting together two OCS packages, Intel and EOD.
I've been told over and over again by the recruiters that it's EXTREMELY competitive to get into OCS. On the other hand, I have a friend who's an Intel Officer and tells me that they are "hurting for Intel Officers".
I guess I'm trying to find out just how competitive the whole thing is and/or is this discouragement a way for recruiters to separate the serious applicants from the not-so-serious?
Any info would be greatly appreciated! Also, if anyone knows of any EOD people for me to contact for age waiver info - that would be great, too!
Thank you so much,
Stephanie