Service AssignmentService Assignment

LtCol LagoreLtCol LagoreMarch 2011March 2011

PurposePurpose

To introduce service assignment To introduce service assignment OptionsOptions ProceduresProcedures RequirementsRequirements Grading criteriaGrading criteria

To obtain current service To obtain current service assignment preferences of rising assignment preferences of rising senior Navy Option midshipmen / senior Navy Option midshipmen / STA-21 Core Option STA-21 Core Option

Or reintroduce

AgendaAgenda

Designators open to NROTCDesignators open to NROTC Historical data on service assignmentHistorical data on service assignment Designator RequirementsDesignator Requirements Medical ProceduresMedical Procedures Service Assignment Selection CriteriaService Assignment Selection Criteria Service Assignment TimelineService Assignment Timeline Helpful HintsHelpful Hints

BOTTOM LINEsBOTTOM LINEs

““Every job in the Navy is great.” Captain Jay Every job in the Navy is great.” Captain Jay Smith, former Commanding OfficerSmith, former Commanding Officer

““I can’t believe they’re paying me to have so I can’t believe they’re paying me to have so much fun!” Captain Bill Radomski, much fun!” Captain Bill Radomski, Commanding OfficerCommanding Officer

The goal of our staff and the NSTC Service The goal of our staff and the NSTC Service Assignment Panel is to get all of you the Assignment Panel is to get all of you the designator that you want.designator that you want.

LtCol Lagore’s perspectiveLtCol Lagore’s perspective

BUT……BUT……

…………the needs of the Navy must the needs of the Navy must also be met.also be met.

Designators Open to Designators Open to NROTCNROTC

NROTC midshipmen are commissioned NROTC midshipmen are commissioned into the Unrestricted Line (URL) into the Unrestricted Line (URL) CommunityCommunity

URL DesignatorsURL Designators 1160 Surface Warfare1160 Surface Warfare 1160N Surface Warfare—Nuclear Option1160N Surface Warfare—Nuclear Option 1170 Submarine1170 Submarine 1180 Special Warfare (SEALs)1180 Special Warfare (SEALs) 1190 Special Operations (Small Boats, EOD)1190 Special Operations (Small Boats, EOD) 1370 Naval Flight Officer (NFO)1370 Naval Flight Officer (NFO) 1390 Pilot1390 Pilot

Designators Designators (Cont.)(Cont.) Other available URL Designators that Other available URL Designators that leadlead

to a Restricted Officer path.to a Restricted Officer path. 1160E – Engineering Duty Officer1160E – Engineering Duty Officer 1160G – Oceanography1160G – Oceanography 1160L – Intelligence1160L – Intelligence 1160P – Information Professional1160P – Information Professional 1160W – Info Warfare (Crypto)1160W – Info Warfare (Crypto)

Ensigns do their initial tour as SWO for 4 Ensigns do their initial tour as SWO for 4 years and guaranteed a Lat Move years and guaranteed a Lat Move if if desired.desired.

ExceptionsExceptions Nurse Option MidshipmenNurse Option Midshipmen Midshipmen found medically unqualified for Midshipmen found medically unqualified for

URLURL Restricted Line DesignatorsRestricted Line Designators

1600 Information Professional1600 Information Professional 1630 Intelligence1630 Intelligence 1640 Information Warfare (Cryptology)1640 Information Warfare (Cryptology) 1970 Doctor1970 Doctor 1980 Dental1980 Dental 2900 Nurse Corps2900 Nurse Corps 3100 Supply Corps3100 Supply Corps 5100 Civil Engineering Corps5100 Civil Engineering Corps

Service Assignment OptionsService Assignment OptionsTarget (FY11)Target (FY11)

SurfaceSurface 173173 SWO (EDO)SWO (EDO) 1818 SWO (IP)SWO (IP) 66 SWO (O)SWO (O) 44 Surface (N)Surface (N) 3131 SWO (Intel)SWO (Intel) 44 SWO (IW)SWO (IW) 44 PilotPilot 214214 NFONFO 4949 SubmarineSubmarine 106106 Submarine (E)Submarine (E) 10* 10* Spec WarSpec War 1919 Spec OpsSpec Ops 1616

Target (FY11)Target (FY11)

NurseNurse 5050 Medical SchoolMedical School 1515 Naval ReactorsNaval Reactors 8 8 SupplySupply 5 5 IntelIntel 4 4 CryptoCrypto 6 6 CECCEC 6 6 HR/IPHR/IP 0 0 AMDOAMDO 0 0

*Submarine (E) is part of the *Submarine (E) is part of the 106106

Obligation Obligation

ScholarshipScholarship At least 4 years active duty following At least 4 years active duty following

commissioningcommissioning College ProgramCollege Program

3 years following commissioning3 years following commissioning Nuclear (Subs and surface)Nuclear (Subs and surface)

5 years following commissioning5 years following commissioning AviationAviation

Pilot: 8 years following wingsPilot: 8 years following wings NFO: 6 years following wingsNFO: 6 years following wings

Aviation Aviation ASTB ExamASTB Exam

Required for Pilots and NFOs. Must have passing score to be Required for Pilots and NFOs. Must have passing score to be assigned designator. IF YOU PLAN TO PUT PILOT OR NFO W/IN TOP 2 assigned designator. IF YOU PLAN TO PUT PILOT OR NFO W/IN TOP 2 CHOICES, YOU MUST TAKE ASTB.CHOICES, YOU MUST TAKE ASTB.

Limited to 3 tests. Second test may be taken on the 31Limited to 3 tests. Second test may be taken on the 31stst day after day after the first test. Must wait 180 days between second and third tests.the first test. Must wait 180 days between second and third tests.

THE MOST RECENT SCORE WILL BE USED, NOT THE HIGHEST THE MOST RECENT SCORE WILL BE USED, NOT THE HIGHEST SCORE. SCORE.

Minimum scores: Pilot: 4 / 5 , NFO: 4 / 5 Minimum scores: Pilot: 4 / 5 , NFO: 4 / 5 GPA requirement (NFO and Pilot)GPA requirement (NFO and Pilot)

2.5 on a 4.0 scale.2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Waivers may be requested, but should not be counted on. Waivers may be requested, but should not be counted on.

MedicalMedical PRK – Talk to advisor and Mr Foti 1PRK – Talk to advisor and Mr Foti 1stst!!!.!!!. Flight physical timeline Flight physical timeline

FY11 Service Assignment average Pilots AQT 6.8 / PFAR FY11 Service Assignment average Pilots AQT 6.8 / PFAR 7.2 NFOs AQT 6.4 / FOFAR 6.87.2 NFOs AQT 6.4 / FOFAR 6.8

Nuclear Power Nuclear Power DO NOT HAVE TO BE A TECHNICAL MAJOR DO NOT HAVE TO BE A TECHNICAL MAJOR

TO BE ACCEPTED TO NUCLEAR POWER! TO BE ACCEPTED TO NUCLEAR POWER! Start discussing application packages Start discussing application packages

during your Junior year. during your Junior year. Grades in technical classes count!Grades in technical classes count! Records will be screened, interviews will Records will be screened, interviews will

take place in Washington DC (NAVSEA take place in Washington DC (NAVSEA 08) in the Fall (or Spring) of Senior year. 08) in the Fall (or Spring) of Senior year. Junior year possible as well.Junior year possible as well.

Immediate notification after interview Immediate notification after interview

Special Warfare/Special Special Warfare/Special OperationsOperations

Mini-BUD/S no longer offered. We can arrange for Mini-BUD/S no longer offered. We can arrange for exposure to Special Warfare units for interested exposure to Special Warfare units for interested midshipmen. Talk to your advisor early in junior year. midshipmen. Talk to your advisor early in junior year.

Special pre-requisites include: Special pre-requisites include: Dive Physical Dive Physical Special Physical Fitness Test Special Physical Fitness Test HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that the student obtain an HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that the student obtain an

interview from a qualified Special Warfare/Special interview from a qualified Special Warfare/Special Operations Officer.Operations Officer.

Must be first choice (EOD will accept 2Must be first choice (EOD will accept 2ndnd choice if SEALS choice if SEALS are first choice)are first choice)

Applications due prior to regular service assignment Applications due prior to regular service assignment packages (about 2 weeks)packages (about 2 weeks)

Physicals Physicals For SWO. Initial qualification physicals are For SWO. Initial qualification physicals are

good for 5 years. Some tests must be good for 5 years. Some tests must be updated prior to commissioning (dental, HIV, updated prior to commissioning (dental, HIV, PAP, etc) PAP, etc)

Additional physical requirements Additional physical requirements Aviation physical (Pilot or NFO)Aviation physical (Pilot or NFO) Nuclear Power physicalNuclear Power physical Dive physicalDive physical

Aviation and sub physicals Aviation and sub physicals shouldshould be be conducted prior to service assignment, but conducted prior to service assignment, but only need final approval prior to only need final approval prior to commissioningcommissioning

““Rules” for Designator Rules” for Designator ChoicesChoices

5 URL / 1 Restricted Line5 URL / 1 Restricted Line 11stst 5 must include Nuc, SWO, Pilot 5 must include Nuc, SWO, Pilot oror NFO NFO Only 1 SWO “type” in top 3Only 1 SWO “type” in top 3

Which is good to go?Which is good to go?a.a. 1170 / 1160 / 1390 / 1370 / 1180 / 16401170 / 1160 / 1390 / 1370 / 1180 / 1640

b.b. 1160 / 1390 / 1160L / 1370 / 1170 / 16501160 / 1390 / 1160L / 1370 / 1170 / 1650

c.c. 1390 / 1370 / 1160 / 1160E / 1170 / 11901390 / 1370 / 1160 / 1160E / 1170 / 1190

Selection Procedure and Selection Procedure and TimelineTimeline

June: All Service Assignment information must June: All Service Assignment information must be entered into OPMISbe entered into OPMIS MajorMajor Date of CommissionDate of Commission Board PointsBoard Points Naval Science YearNaval Science Year Home of RecordHome of Record Degree program (major)Degree program (major) Five URL designator choices/1 RL choice Five URL designator choices/1 RL choice **** Cumulative GPACumulative GPA Aptitude ScoreAptitude Score ASTB Scores (if applicable)ASTB Scores (if applicable)

Procedure and Timeline Procedure and Timeline (continued)(continued)

Summer 09: NROTC Unit runs verification Summer 09: NROTC Unit runs verification reports from OPMISreports from OPMIS No data can be changed at this pointNo data can be changed at this point Midshipmen review Verification ReportsMidshipmen review Verification Reports

August / September: Hard copy packages due August / September: Hard copy packages due to NSTCto NSTC

NOTE: Limited packages also due for nurses, NOTE: Limited packages also due for nurses, and are used in determining priority for duty and are used in determining priority for duty stationsstations

October: NSTC conducts board. Target date October: NSTC conducts board. Target date for results is mid November. for results is mid November.

Step 1: Order of MeritStep 1: Order of Merit Non-Aviation Score (All)Non-Aviation Score (All)

Cumulative GPA (4.0 Scale) – 45%Cumulative GPA (4.0 Scale) – 45% Aptitude – 35%Aptitude – 35%

Only Spring Semester Junior YearOnly Spring Semester Junior Year Academic Major – 10%Academic Major – 10%

Tier 1 = 100%, Tier 2 = 85%, Tier 3 = 75%Tier 1 = 100%, Tier 2 = 85%, Tier 3 = 75% PNS Points – 10%PNS Points – 10%

Aviation Score (1370/1390) – Anyone with a ASTB score gets Aviation Score (1370/1390) – Anyone with a ASTB score gets one. Used to determine Top 25% for Pilot/NFO 1one. Used to determine Top 25% for Pilot/NFO 1stst Choice folks Choice folks Non-Aviation Score – 60%Non-Aviation Score – 60% AQR – 15%AQR – 15% PFAR/FOFAR – 25%PFAR/FOFAR – 25%

Step 2: Get ‘er doneStep 2: Get ‘er done Rack and Stack and start picking.Rack and Stack and start picking. Top 25% in each designator “You Top 25% in each designator “You

are safe”are safe” Cherry Picking?? Yes!Cherry Picking?? Yes! Quality Spread??? Somewhat, but Quality Spread??? Somewhat, but

not the rule.not the rule. ““TBD’s”TBD’s” Subjective vs ObjectiveSubjective vs Objective

Medical SchoolMedical School Take the MCAT by May of Junior year.Take the MCAT by May of Junior year. Submit applications to NSTC by 1 July of Junior year. Submit applications to NSTC by 1 July of Junior year. No more than 25 NROTC midshipmen selected/year.No more than 25 NROTC midshipmen selected/year. Minimum GPA of 3.5, solid grades in technical Minimum GPA of 3.5, solid grades in technical

courses.courses. If selected, student must apply to an accredited If selected, student must apply to an accredited

medical school between August and November of the medical school between August and November of the calendar year prior to starting medical school. calendar year prior to starting medical school.

If not selected to medical school by May of Senior If not selected to medical school by May of Senior year, the student must accept a warfare designator year, the student must accept a warfare designator and reapply to medical school upon completion of and reapply to medical school upon completion of their initial obligation.their initial obligation.

Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Leave of Absence (LOA) for Graduate Leave of Absence (LOA) for Graduate

StudyStudy Applications are due concurrent with service Applications are due concurrent with service

assignmentassignment Selected midshipmen will be designated and Selected midshipmen will be designated and

will be commissioned into that designator at will be commissioned into that designator at the end of the period of study.the end of the period of study.

Some options within communities for Some options within communities for Immediate Graduate Education (IGEP)Immediate Graduate Education (IGEP)

Helpful HintsHelpful Hints Keep your options openKeep your options open

Get good gradesGet good grades Take ASTB early (and again, if necessary)Take ASTB early (and again, if necessary) Get the right physicalGet the right physical

Ensure accurate records (OPMIS)Ensure accurate records (OPMIS) Learn all you can on cruiseLearn all you can on cruise Decide by the middle of your 2nd semester of Decide by the middle of your 2nd semester of

your junior yearyour junior year Don’t game it!!!!!!Don’t game it!!!!!! Epiphany: Call your Daddy!Epiphany: Call your Daddy!

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?