FY16 Chief Selection Board

[Guest Eric Davis]

I want them now!

 

Same here. I think they should be released a week after the board is finished. And that it should be up to the CO's to determine if they want to hold the selectees recommendation pending and issues. All other advancements are handled this way with the exception of the E7-9.

[Guest itdominance]

my ITC just told me the best advice ever "IT1 you are a glutten for punishment and will enjoy initiation and take the fun out of it for me"!

[Guest Thwayne]

Me Too!!!!

[Guest Vietlai]

Same here. I think they should be released a week after the board is finished. And that it should be up to the CO's to determine if they want to hold the selectees recommendation pending and issues. All other advancements are handled this way with the exception of the E7-9.

I won't claim to know why they do things the way they do; I just roll with the punches.  E7-E9 though is a bit of a stretch to fix if something is wrong or a quota was over-filled.  They may hold them back to prevent headaches later on.  It is easier to leave us stressing than to try to fix things long-distance and having to deal with civilian time-tables.

[Guest itdominance]

I was just told to start thinking about fundraising. You have a pot of money that starts at zero. How do you raise money using your available resources are you? Hint: CHIEF select! I was also told that no matter how many no's I get keep asking questions. Don't take no for an answer evert!

[Guest Vietlai]

Good insight!  I'm a horrible fund-raiser.  I tend to just save my money and throw it in the pot when I can spare it to help out. I am however, good at asking questions.  Thanks IT.

[Guest AtsugiNate]

So, I was mentioning to a fellow First that I needed to slim down to 190, because at 198 I thought it was cutting it close for 72 inches. He mentioned that he too is 72, but currently us 231.

Does anyone know the actual policy once you are Selected?

I've heard everyone gets their PHA and BCA done, but if they don't pass that they can't perform their PRT.

I know I can slim down in 2 weeks, but I am not sure about him.

What is he facing if he is not in height & weight standards if selected?

[Guest Dusten]

So, I was mentioning to a fellow First that I needed to slim down to 190, because at 198 I thought it was cutting it close for 72 inches. He mentioned that he too is 72, but currently us 231.

Does anyone know the actual policy once you are Selected?

I've heard everyone gets their PHA and BCA done, but if they don't pass that they can't perform their PRT.

I know I can slim down in 2 weeks, but I am not sure about him.

What is he facing if he is not in height & weight standards if selected?

They can hold the pinning until he's in standards. They can also take it as a failure and remove recommendation.

[Guest AtsugiNate]

At my last command, the only Flag ship in the Pacific, certain Firsts were spoken to privately by MC's after the board members returned. Funny thing is all those spoken to were Selectees 2 weeks later. There were some not spoken to that made it, but it is strange how some Firsts will know right away if they made it.

[Guest Ty-D]

why be borderline and have to slim down, don't live life on the edge always be ready, junior Sailors recognize these types of things

[Guest AtsugiNate]

Thanks Dusten! Great info. I guess my question really is will they allow him to participate in Phase II / Transition if he doesn't pass his BCA?

[Guest Dusten]

why be borderline and have to slim down, don't live life on the edge always be ready, junior Sailors recognize these types of things

Agreed. I was borderline last prt for the first time in my career (187, 196 max) and I took that as a cue. I'm sitting at 171 today

[Guest AtsugiNate]

Truth to that Ty-D! But my first goal is to get in Navy standards and then think about a beach bod. My sister and I went halves on P90X3 since she is stationed in Geneva, Switzerland and I in Italy.

[Guest Dusten]

Thanks Dusten! Great info. I guess my question really is will they allow him to participate in Phase II / Transition if he doesn't pass his BCA?

Up to the mess. Like stated by another I to had a buddy advanced that was told he's go through the process but wouldn't pin until he could pass

[Guest itdominance]

What'd you just call me?!?!? 

I can call you anything I want!

[Guest MA_TT]

Hey everyone. I've been a lurker for about two years now and have gotten some really great advice and insight from this forum. I have a question regarding the PPME. Did everyone do both the enlisted and officer courses? I have completed the senior enlisted blocks, but wasn't sure about the others. I plan to err on the side of caution and get them done (wasn't possible before this years board) but I was curious what everyone else did. Thanks!

[Guest itdominance]

Hey everyone. I've been a lurker for about two years now and have gotten some really great advice and insight from this forum. I have a question regarding the PPME. Did everyone do both the enlisted and officer courses? I have completed the senior enlisted blocks, but wasn't sure about the others. I plan to err on the side of caution and get them done (wasn't possible before this years board) but I was curious what everyone else did. Thanks!

I did the enlisted courses. really don't know what its worth

[Guest sparks2801]

Hey everyone. I've been a lurker for about two years now and have gotten some really great advice and insight from this forum. I have a question regarding the PPME. Did everyone do both the enlisted and officer courses? I have completed the senior enlisted blocks, but wasn't sure about the others. I plan to err on the side of caution and get them done (wasn't possible before this years board) but I was curious what everyone else did. Thanks!

I did the enlisted and the joint PPME.

[Guest Tincan_OS]

"Optional" as in you, as a PO1, don't HAVE to participate...I'm sure any of us can imagine the ramifications and treatment we might receive if we "opt out."

Probably similar to the way a crew looks at a Wog who refuses to take part in the "crossing the line" ceremony.

We had a select at my command a couple years ago "opt-out"....he was black balled! Every chief we came in contact with when mentioning him said he was not a chief, he's an E-7...He was not allowed in the mess and got no help from anyone, needless to say the very next year he decided to go through phase II

[Guest itdominance]

We had a select at my command a couple years ago "opt-out"....he was black balled! Every chief we came in contact with when mentioning him said he was not a chief, he's an E-7...He was not allowed in the mess and got no help from anyone, needless to say the very next year he decided to go through phase II

I have heard rumors or peeps doing that but never seen it in person. Thought it was an urban legend!

[Guest itdominance]

Those are the same ones I've completed as well.

word is getting around, we are all doing the precepts

[Guest MA_TT]

Thanks everyone. The general consensus seems to be to focus on the senior enlisted courses.

[Guest Dusten]

Does anyone know how much weight an OOD Underway and TAO Letter would have?

Depends on rate, type of command received from and typical rank that achieves that watch station at said command

[Guest HAZEGREY1775]

Does anyone know how much weight an OOD Underway and TAO Letter would have?

A ton, but bare in mind, that is all secondary to SSP....

[Guest AME1]

 Thought it was an urban legend!

 

I have an even better urban legend for you.  I can't remember if the guy was saying it was the current MCPON or the previous one, but supposedly he opted out.