Posted on Sep 28, 2019
SPC Cryptologic Network Warfare Specialist
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I'm glad I found this community (hopefully not too late). My recruiter convinced me to enlist (my decision in the end) opposed to attempting OCS. He advised me that with my work background and degrees I would be a strong candidate for OCS after AIT. Below is my experience and education:

- MS in Cyber security
- DBA in Business Intelligence

I have worked in security roles for the past 10 years.

I'm 32, turning 33 in January - then I will not graduate from AIT until (Aug2020). Will I need an age waiver? (How hard is it to get it if needed)? Would I be able to put in a packet for warrant right away if I choose that route? I'm going in as a 35Q Cryptologic Network Warfare Specialist (bonus got me) I had been able to reserve 17C, but no bonus.

Thanks in advance for any tips/suggestions and feedback.

God bless!
Edited 5 y ago
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Capt Daniel Goodman
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http://www.ocsfoundation.org

you might also find the forum pages on here useful....
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Capt Daniel Goodman
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https://www.gocoastguard.com/active-duty-careers/officer-opportunities/programs/direct-commission-engineer-dce

Here's another intersex possibility, I'm unsure if what you'd have would satisfy USCG, again, you might ask, if nothing else....
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Capt Daniel Goodman
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https://www.goarmy.com/army-cyber/cyber-direct-commissioning-program.html

Being Army, you likely know about this, however, I just figured I'd send it anyway....
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Capt Daniel Goodman
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https://news.usni.org/2018/06/13/navy-implements-warrant-officer-1-rank-for-cyber-specialists

This is relatively new, if you'd be willing to try intersvc, you might care to ask about it, being masters and doctoral, I should certainly think you could have a reasonable chance at an age waiver...
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CPT William Jones
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get everything on enlistment contract if you haven't enlisted yet. No verbal promises are valid. you want OCS make sure there is a slot and you are guaranteed if qualifies.
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Edited 5 y ago
At the end of the day, I’m happy to have enlisted to serve and help lead/mentor some of the younger soldiers I will serve with. I will do what I can from the rank and role I possess. Thank you all for taking the time to provide some guidance with great feedback!
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Capt Daniel Goodman
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Sorry, typo...
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