Hello everyone.
I just dropped off the last of my paperwork for ROTP as Logistics Officer in the Navy. Because it is late in the year, they did say it was a long shot I would make it in, but since I have 2 years of college already completed, there is HOPE!
I do have a couple questions that I forgot to ask at the recruit centre though.
If I do not get ROTP this year, I could join as an NCM (NCI Op or something else of my choosing), and later pursue a career in Logistics. One of my concerns is... Would I not only have to complete BMQ as an NCM, but also BMOQ when I pursue the officer training? I'd rather avoid going to basic training twice, even if they are different! :-\
Also, would there be a particular NCM career that would be more suitable if my future goal was logistics? The recruiter (In Victoria, B.C., btw..) suggested MARS Officer, but I'm not sure I'm quite cut out for that, but it's basically a guarantee to get in if I wanted...
All I'm trying to figure out is if it's worth it to WAIT until I'm accepted into ROTP (most likely for Sept. 2010), or if I should start my career NOW as an NCM so I can quit my worthless day job and start my life finally... and eventually pursue an officer position.
I'm also going on a Day Sail on May 26th to kind of get a feel for life at sea, but I get the impression I will have to make a decision before that date.
Any suggestions or insights are welcome.
Thank you!
I just dropped off the last of my paperwork for ROTP as Logistics Officer in the Navy. Because it is late in the year, they did say it was a long shot I would make it in, but since I have 2 years of college already completed, there is HOPE!
I do have a couple questions that I forgot to ask at the recruit centre though.
If I do not get ROTP this year, I could join as an NCM (NCI Op or something else of my choosing), and later pursue a career in Logistics. One of my concerns is... Would I not only have to complete BMQ as an NCM, but also BMOQ when I pursue the officer training? I'd rather avoid going to basic training twice, even if they are different! :-\
Also, would there be a particular NCM career that would be more suitable if my future goal was logistics? The recruiter (In Victoria, B.C., btw..) suggested MARS Officer, but I'm not sure I'm quite cut out for that, but it's basically a guarantee to get in if I wanted...
All I'm trying to figure out is if it's worth it to WAIT until I'm accepted into ROTP (most likely for Sept. 2010), or if I should start my career NOW as an NCM so I can quit my worthless day job and start my life finally... and eventually pursue an officer position.
I'm also going on a Day Sail on May 26th to kind of get a feel for life at sea, but I get the impression I will have to make a decision before that date.
Any suggestions or insights are welcome.
Thank you!