The only officers I was ever exposed to were prior enlisted. One fought in Vietnam as an enlisted Army soldier and the other was a Chief Gunner's Mate before he was commissioned. I'd rather deal with them any day versus someone who's college degree is the only thing qualifying them to be in charge. Not saying this young lady isn't going to be a top notch officer, but, like i always tell my kids, you have to learn to follow before you can lead. Their great grandpa was an enlisted Marine before he was accepted into the Naval Academy and he said his enlisted experience was what molded him into the true leader he was.
There is an Officer's version of the ASVAB, called the Officer Aptitude Rating (OAR). It also encompasses the Aviation Selection Battery. However, for a Naval Officer position in the Nuclear Navy, the OAR isn't required. Technical interviews are conducted by Officers from that community and they will make a recommendation. Your GPA in a STEM degree will get you to a screening, but the application can be time consuming.
So the difference between enlisted nukes and officer nukes is a diploma(not necessarily technical). The nuke training is the same but enlisted nukes have to stick around for 4 yrs AFTER they complete prototype. Sounds kinda unfair
ZFlyingVLover nevermind. Same service time except enlisted has the training upfront but officers get the training after two years of management. Both serve for 6 yrs total
ZFlyingVLover No, that is not the only difference. There are completely different responsibilities as an officer vs enlisted. As an enlisted nuke you are going to be specialty trained as either a MM, EM, or ET. You will become an expert in your respective systems. An officer is going to be handling big picture objectives, such as mission readiness, and interfacing between divisions, ensuring professionalism within their division or department, maintaining a healthy work environment under their watch, and of course qualifying OOD, EOOW, and working your way up.
Greg Underhill aka management son. The reason an officer can focus on the 'big' picture is because he has staff sweating the little picture/i.e details.
The only officers I was ever exposed to were prior enlisted. One fought in Vietnam as an enlisted Army soldier and the other was a Chief Gunner's Mate before he was commissioned. I'd rather deal with them any day versus someone who's college degree is the only thing qualifying them to be in charge. Not saying this young lady isn't going to be a top notch officer, but, like i always tell my kids, you have to learn to follow before you can lead. Their great grandpa was an enlisted Marine before he was accepted into the Naval Academy and he said his enlisted experience was what molded him into the true leader he was.
Mustang here
-Bachelor’s Degree in Physics
-US Navy Nuclear Propulsion Officer
-NASA Flight Controller
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Is there an officer version of ASVAB? If so, what’s the score requirement for nuke career? Compared to other tracks?
There is an Officer's version of the ASVAB, called the Officer Aptitude Rating (OAR). It also encompasses the Aviation Selection Battery. However, for a Naval Officer position in the Nuclear Navy, the OAR isn't required. Technical interviews are conducted by Officers from that community and they will make a recommendation. Your GPA in a STEM degree will get you to a screening, but the application can be time consuming.
@@johnpennacchio1176 Very informative. Thank you very much!
What’s the maximum number of years you can serve
Till you’re 65 I believe
Does anyone have the Pipeline PDF they can send me? I'm curious about your options after the 2 years on the carrier!
Inspiring!
2 years ?!
Submarines!
So the difference between enlisted nukes and officer nukes is a diploma(not necessarily technical). The nuke training is the same but enlisted nukes have to stick around for 4 yrs AFTER they complete prototype. Sounds kinda unfair
ZFlyingVLover nevermind. Same service time except enlisted has the training upfront but officers get the training after two years of management. Both serve for 6 yrs total
ZFlyingVLover No, that is not the only difference. There are completely different responsibilities as an officer vs enlisted. As an enlisted nuke you are going to be specialty trained as either a MM, EM, or ET. You will become an expert in your respective systems. An officer is going to be handling big picture objectives, such as mission readiness, and interfacing between divisions, ensuring professionalism within their division or department, maintaining a healthy work environment under their watch, and of course qualifying OOD, EOOW, and working your way up.
Greg Underhill aka management son. The reason an officer can focus on the 'big' picture is because he has staff sweating the little picture/i.e details.
The training also differs.
Navy Edgar zambrano officer
Why do you think that?
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Heh SWOs. :p