A 2.5 GPA is a real obstacle for Navy pilot OCS, and a strong ASTB helps but doesn't erase it. Here's how the board actually weighs the two, and what to do about it.
How the Maritime Cyber Warfare Officer designator split from cryptologic warfare, and what that means for an OCS candidate choosing between the two today.
An HCA MSC IPP paygrade waiver is the piece most enlisted applicants underestimate. Here's how the process works, what the 6-month clock really measures, and where to verify it.
An NFO is not a pilot, and the difference matters. A retired Navy officer explains the wings, the roles, and why getting the title right on a P-8 matters.
Two Information Warfare designators that share spaces but own different work. Here's what each one actually does, where the handoff happens, and how to choose before the board does.
A navy OCS drop before you take the oath is a different animal than quitting after. Here's how separation works, what it does to future selection, and why delaying beats dropping.
A retired cryptologic warfare officer's advice for Information Professional selects on what to study before OCS and IWC training — networking, cyber basics, and the pitfalls to avoid.
How you actually become a US Navy intelligence officer through OCS, in the order it happens: designator choice, selection board, Newport, then the intelligence officer basic course. What the board...
Missing ASTB scores after a glitch or skipped UAV section are rare but fixable. Here is what the test normally produces and how your recruiter works with NAMI to sort it out.
A retired Navy officer's take on ODS Newport connectivity, from Verizon cell coverage around King Hall to whether the paid Wi-Fi is worth your money.