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What does it take to become a class officer?
What does it take to become a class officer?
You put your name on a piece of paper.
If there's more names than what's needed for the category then, in my case, our senior chief picked who got it, but I don't know if that's how everyone else handled that.
I still remember more than a decade ago, two prior chief PAs showing up in flip-flops, shorts and hawaiian shirts. Despite their best efforts, both passed OIS.
Shirt with a collar, slacks, socks, shoes.
Any recent ODS grads care to clear up a pay question for me? My recruiter told me that I won't get paid until after ODS while a friend who went through 2 years ago said she got paid after a few weeks. So, which is it? Thanks.
Any recent ODS grads care to clear up a pay question for me? My recruiter told me that I won't get paid until after ODS while a friend who went through 2 years ago said she got paid after a few weeks. So, which is it? Thanks.
I will be going to ODS next month and wanted to know if I have to shave my hair. Will they determine on an individual basis who will need one, or will everyone get a shaved like it was when i went to enlisted boot camp in Great Lakes, IL few years back?
Hello one and all. As the name implies, I am a Navy Dad. My son will be going to ODS this June. I have read through all 5 pages of this forum and still have a couple of questions to ask. What airport did you use to fly in from? I assume Boston Logan but want to make sure. My wife and I want to fly in from California and plan to attend the party the night before graduation, is this a formal dress event? Did you guys get to plan your own travel arrangements to your first duty station or did some staff person handle it? My son is headed to Japan for his first duty station, anybody have an idea how much travel time he might be allowed? Will he have time to come home to pack up before heading to Japan? My favorite part of boot camp in the Air Force back in '72' was live weapons fire, do you get to shoot any guns at ODS? Lastly, thank you all for your service to our country. I hope you all enjoy this time of your life, you will look back on it fondly.
Hello one and all. As the name implies, I am a Navy Dad. My son will be going to ODS this June. I have read through all 5 pages of this forum and still have a couple of questions to ask. What airport did you use to fly in from? I assume Boston Logan but want to make sure. My wife and I want to fly in from California and plan to attend the party the night before graduation, is this a formal dress event? Did you guys get to plan your own travel arrangements to your first duty station or did some staff person handle it? My son is headed to Japan for his first duty station, anybody have an idea how much travel time he might be allowed? Will he have time to come home to pack up before heading to Japan? My favorite part of boot camp in the Air Force back in '72' was live weapons fire, do you get to shoot any guns at ODS? Lastly, thank you all for your service to our country. I hope you all enjoy this time of your life, you will look back on it fondly.
I am applying for a job with the Navy and know I need to attend ODS. My biggest concern is the bathrooms. Does anyone know if you get normal toilet stalls, or have they ripped the doors off so you have no privacy? Also, I heard the first few days they wake you up early. Can you please let me know what time they wake you up, and how long they do this.
Thanks
Thanks. I just have one more question. Can you do girlie push-ups or do you have to do regular ones for the fitness test?
I was also wondering if anyone has gone thru a fligt physical. Do they give you a fitness test (running, push ups, etc) or is it more like a doctors visit?
Thanks
First, sent recruiter resume a week ago haven't heard back yet - How long does it take for him to receive approval frm Headquarters to continue with my recruitment? Second, what's average GPA for ODS acceptance? I'm 33 with 3.3 GPA frm a major university & 12 yrs experience owning my own insurance agency. I'm finishing a BA in Health Policy in April 2012 how detailed and long is the process of getting accepted in ODS. If accepted can I start immediately after graduation? Third, if accepted what's the chances of getting stationed at one of the three locations listed on your dream sheet? Last question, if I don't like this recruiter can you seek another?
First, sent recruiter resume a week ago haven't heard back yet - How long does it take for him to receive approval frm Headquarters to continue with my recruitment? Second, what's average GPA for ODS acceptance? I'm 33 with 3.3 GPA frm a major university & 12 yrs experience owning my own insurance agency. I'm finishing a BA in Health Policy in April 2012 how detailed and long is the process of getting accepted in ODS. If accepted can I start immediately after graduation? Third, if accepted what's the chances of getting stationed at one of the three locations listed on your dream sheet? Last question, if I don't like this recruiter can you seek another?
In what capacity are you looking to join the Navy. ODS happens long after you have been accepted for the program which you have applied.
I am not sure I can answer your questions with 100% accuracy, but I can tell you how it went for my son. He will graduate from Optometry school in May and will be attending ODS this summer. My son had to go through the physical and interviews first before he was accepted. I think it took a couple of months. Yes, you can request a different recruiter. Just ask for his/her supervisor, explain your problem and ask for a different recruiter. I don't know about the GPA, my son had to keep a 3.5 to keep his Navy scholarship. My son and 13 others were given a list of 14 locations around the world to choose from. Some got where they wanted and some didn't. Ultimately, there is no guarantee, the Navy will put you where the Navy needs you. Good luck, I hope it all works out for you.
I was told if accepted I would be going straight into ODS after my graduation in May. This is Medical Services Corp. Hospital Administrative area. Is this not correct?
The Navy wants to make sure their officers are of high caliber, the best of the best. My son had to interview with Officer Recruitment, plus they did back ground checks before he was accepted. Of the stations that were available for my son to choose from, San Diego was wanted by 9 of the 14 applicants. But it all depends on what the Navy has open at the time.Thank you, could you expand on what type of interviews they were and just curious in your opinion what are the top stations that were sought after most? I personally (if all goes well) would like to go to Portsmouth, VA.
How are you expected to pay for uniforms you are required to buy? I will have a difficult time coming up with $2000 for uniforms and not intersted in the STAR card.
Either money you have put away or the STAR card. I'd say close to 95% of the people in my company went the STAR card route.
Are there any other payment plans they offer if you cannot qualify for a STAR card?
Either money you have put away or the STAR card. I'd say close to 95% of the people in my company went the STAR card route.
The Navy wants to make sure their officers are of high caliber, the best of the best. My son had to interview with Officer Recruitment, plus they did back ground checks before he was accepted. Of the stations that were available for my son to choose from, San Diego was wanted by 9 of the 14 applicants. But it all depends on what the Navy has open at the time.
They were all two year assignments, but if your overseas you may be able to extend it from 2 years to 3.how.long.are.they
stationed.there?
I know the Navy ODS website has a list of uniforms that an officer will require. I will be attending ODS in the winter. What are the MINIMUM uniform reqirements someone needs to purchase (ie- I'm pretty sure I will not need the summer whites)
You'll buy what they tell you to buy. I went in winter and still had to buy dress whites/summer whites. And add NWUs to the list because you'll wear them the last week, we did at least. You won't pay for uniforms until the last week. If you don't use the STAR card, you can pay using debit/credit/cash. Only stipulation is that you pay down to $700 or less by the time you leave.
Do you have to pass a running PRT to graduate from ODS?
There seems to be differing answers in this forum so I am hoping a recent ODS grad could clarify.
Some threads seem to indicate you get remedial PT if you don't, but that they still move you on; while other threads seem to indicate you don't graduate until you pass.
I am confident in the push-ups/sit-ups/swim for my age group, but I am still off-pace for making the 1.5 mile run. I have about 5 weeks until ODS, so I am hoping I'll get there....but I am just curious what happens if I don't.
thanks in advance.
Hi all-
First I have to say I really appreciate reading all of the questions and answers posted because it has been very helpful. I'm still in the process of getting in so I'm sure I'll be asking a lot of questions as time goes on!
My first question is in regards to my recruiter. My recruiter does not seem to respond in a timely manner (e.g., he asked for my transcripts 3 months ago and hasn't gotten back to me since I sent them after he asked). Is this normal considering that I'm still a few months from being eligible (I'm planning on doing direct accession as a psychologist and before that can happen I need to finish my post-doc and get licensed) or should I try and find another recruiter?
That is helpful to know and explains some possible reasons I'm not hearing back. Given that in all likelihood I won't be done with the licensing process until October, what would you recommend I do? Should I try and talk with the recruiter about just holding off on paperwork until then? Also, does the year roll over at the start of October or the end of October?I might try to find another recruiter, but there are several factors which may be in play.
1) Your recruiter has met his/her goal for the year in your area. They don't get bonuses for getting more, so enthusiasm to work applicants over goal is not high.
2) The service to which you are applying has filled all of its needed slots. They can only take so many. If they have enough, back burner for you until October when the next fiscal year kicks in.
3) Your recruiter has a large territory and is working other applicants.
4) Your recruiter is just lazy or otherwise non-motivated and does not care to work hard to get your application done.
All are possible, none get you into the military.