Posted on Oct 27, 2024
Is doing a BRADSO for Military Intelligence worthwhile?
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I am a Green to Gold cadet finalizing my branch preferences and preparing to commission at the end of the year. I’m seeking advice from current or former MI officers on whether they recommend taking a branch-added service obligation to secure MI. I understand that experiences vary based on individual goals, but I would greatly appreciate any insights or advice.
Additional Info: I’m prior service Infantry, and my top three choices are MI, MI BRADSO, and MI Branch Detail Infantry. My national OML is decent, and I’m a Distinguished Military Graduate.
Additional Info: I’m prior service Infantry, and my top three choices are MI, MI BRADSO, and MI Branch Detail Infantry. My national OML is decent, and I’m a Distinguished Military Graduate.
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SGT (Join to see) I'm Not a "Soldier" I'm a Sailor, You want to be a "Spook" and Not Looking into Naval Intelligence? I Question that Decision! Naval Cryptology, Or Whatever! Let Me Know How it Works Out! Respectfully CTO1 USN(R).
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Need to know two more details to answer this one:
1. You are DMG (top 20% of the OML) but will you make the top 10% of the OML?
2. Do you plan to get out after your minimum ADSO?
1. You are DMG (top 20% of the OML) but will you make the top 10% of the OML?
2. Do you plan to get out after your minimum ADSO?
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Thank you for your response SGM.
1. Negative, SGM. I'm in the 17th percentile, approximately. My national OML is 719 out of 3347 and 536 out of the available 3124 AD slots.
2. Plan A is to stay in past ADSO, depending on my experience and available options (I will be past 10 years of time in service with or without ADSO). Plan B is transitioning to federal service.
Once again, thank you for your time and advice.
1. Negative, SGM. I'm in the 17th percentile, approximately. My national OML is 719 out of 3347 and 536 out of the available 3124 AD slots.
2. Plan A is to stay in past ADSO, depending on my experience and available options (I will be past 10 years of time in service with or without ADSO). Plan B is transitioning to federal service.
Once again, thank you for your time and advice.
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SGT (Join to see) - Based on answer 2, since the BRADSO requirement probably won't be an inconvenience for your future plans, then there is no reason to not roll the dice on that to up your chances for MI Branch. If your plans change down the road, you can still submit the resignation after the requirement. If you have a desperate reason to get out early, you might even be approved for an early resignation and paying back some ROTC money.
That said, if you do pick up MI, the job market in that related field is more attractive for a retiring O5 or even O4 than it is for a 1LT or CPT, and a very comfortable retirement income on top of that next job, in addition to very affordable health care.
Or, O5 retirement at 22 years is about $75K, that's enough to cover mortgage and bills and send the kids to school without a second job in most states other than CA, NY and the DC area.
That said, if you do pick up MI, the job market in that related field is more attractive for a retiring O5 or even O4 than it is for a 1LT or CPT, and a very comfortable retirement income on top of that next job, in addition to very affordable health care.
Or, O5 retirement at 22 years is about $75K, that's enough to cover mortgage and bills and send the kids to school without a second job in most states other than CA, NY and the DC area.
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