What NRC considers competitive

[iamjeff]

Looking to go the DCO reserves route. Interested in IWC mainly MCWO or Intel. Have two years civilian experience in IT field. All other professional background unrelated to IT but good chance I will be starting a new job in IT soon.

Age: 38M
Bachelors: BS - Information Science and Technology
GPA: 3.5

Combined 14 years between AD and reserves. Currently an EM1 active reservist and LPO of my unit so hoping that my Navy job and leadership experience would give me a boost in being competitive.

 

[ZjianCS]

Age 33
Bachelors in Science of Computer Science. (Highly ranked university in US)
GPA:3.42
OAR: 52
I am the US citizen.
My wife and my mom is not the US citizen.

Before graduating from college, I gained civilian experience as a restaurant manager. I have also been a small business owner for seven years, currently operating two stores. I had another store that closed during the pandemic. I believe these experiences have contributed to my leadership abilities.

I am currently considering my options for a Navy Officer position:
1st: I believe IP is my best option.
2nd: I am also interested in this area. I have taken several internet-related courses (CCNT lectures) and cybersecurity courses (Security+ lectures), though I do not currently hold certifications. I do have the concept of the cyber.
3rd: I don't know yet.

I am unsure if I am eligible for IP or Cyber positions due to my family members not being U.S. citizens.(My recruiter said I would be fine just put whatever I like) My recruiter also mentioned that the Supply Corps is full this year. As a result, I am struggling to decide on my last option. I would appreciate any suggestions for positions that might be a good fit for me.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

Age 33
Bachelors in Science of Computer Science. (Highly ranked university in US)
GPA:3.42
OAR: 52
I am the US citizen.
My wife and my mom is not the US citizen.

Before graduating from college, I gained civilian experience as a restaurant manager. I have also been a small business owner for seven years, currently operating two stores. I had another store that closed during the pandemic. I believe these experiences have contributed to my leadership abilities.

I am currently considering my options for a Navy Officer position:
1st: I believe IP is my best option.
2nd: I am also interested in this area. I have taken several internet-related courses (CCNT lectures) and cybersecurity courses (Security+ lectures), though I do not currently hold certifications. I do have the concept of the cyber.
3rd: I don't know yet.

I am unsure if I am eligible for IP or Cyber positions due to my family members not being U.S. citizens.(My recruiter said I would be fine just put whatever I like) My recruiter also mentioned that the Supply Corps is full this year. As a result, I am struggling to decide on my last option. I would appreciate any suggestions for positions that might be a good fit for me.

You have a good GPA, where you went to school doesn't matter.

Where your wife and mom are citizens of will matter. When you fill out the NASIS it will get a preliminary review and if there is an issue they will pull your application, the worst I saw was a person selected then was deemed ineligible due to family member affiliation.

Given your age you options are limited, many of the designators with higher age limits will rarely select a person who puts them either 2nd or lower, if they are under the IWC umbrella it shouldn't matter. Your best bet is to try for IP, CW and MCWO and see what happens.

 

[ZjianCS]

You have a good GPA, where you went to school doesn't matter.

Where your wife and mom are citizens of will matter. When you fill out the NASIS it will get a preliminary review and if there is an issue they will pull your application, the worst I saw was a person selected then was deemed ineligible due to family member affiliation.

Given your age you options are limited, many of the designators with higher age limits will rarely select a person who puts them either 2nd or lower, if they are under the IWC umbrella it shouldn't matter. Your best bet is to try for IP, CW and MCWO and see what happens.

Thank you for you suggest. Do you know what is the main different between CW and MCWO? I did some research, but The MCWO is looks new. So it barely have information about it.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

Thank you for you suggest. Do you know what is the main different between CW and MCWO? I did some research, but The MCWO is looks new. So it barely have information about it.

I would use Google, I am sure the USN has a brief description of the role.