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.
A retired cryptologic warfare officer explains BAH with dependents barracks rules, BAH-Diff, privatized housing, and how to get your chain of command moving when your child can't live in the barracks.
A torn UCL from high school doesn't automatically end your Navy OCS application. Here's how old joint injuries get reviewed at MEPS and how a medical waiver actually works.
A Navy pilot age waiver can sometimes be requested for OCS, but high blood pressure and thyroid medication usually raise the harder question: medical qualification. Here is how the pieces actually...
A retired cryptologic warfare officer's practical checklist for the last month before shipping to Navy OCS: Appendix B, fitness, an OHARP contact, and your class group.
ROTC scholarships cover tuition, room and board, and a monthly stipend, yet seats go unfilled at some schools every year. Here's why, and how to compete for one.
A retired Navy officer's guide to building a deployment care package that actually gets used at sea — offline games, crafts, puzzles, an e-reader, and PQS study material.