Separation to OCS

Weren't you already enlisted prior to going to USNA? If so, to those in the know, would this make any difference in the path that @btbswimmer takes from here?

I just scanned the thread, didn’t see OP mention being a prior enlisted, but I may be missing the obvious - if OP was, then he’ll have a DD-214 that documents that service that ends the day before his I-Day.

This question was based on his previous posts. If that were the case, I wasn't sure if this would present a new wrinkle in any of the advice that had been given to him, if the Navy were to view the situation in a different light.
Yeah that is another reason why they didnt want to give me leeway. I was a prior nuke for a year.
 
Agree with all that OCS is a shock absorber for officer manpower accessions. Hopefully after you earn your degree and choose to apply, there will be a slot available for you and the DUI will be in the rear view mirror and never seen nor heard from again...

As far as a commission after enlisting, the opinions on this forum vary but this is my experience from writing many commissioning package endorsements and letters of recommendation while in command. Most of these enlisted sailors, seeking a traditional path to a commission (USNA, NROTC, OCS) were unsuccessful. Those that were successful were normally senior enlisted who were selected for LDO/CWO and were in a specific technical field (Aviation Maintenance, Shipboard Repair, Supply, etc...) where the Navy required their technical background as an officer and most importantly, had an open billet to place them in.

Why is this? Because truthfully, the Navy needs to retain the experienced Petty Officer/Chief Petty Officer (E-5-E7) more than they need a new junior officer. As you can see on this forum, their are thousands of people who are seeking a commission. Not so many with 6-8 years experience as a maintainer with a Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) or Quality Assurance (Q/A) background, who can inspect, certify and sign off the work quality of a junior sailor. By enlisting, you have already told the Navy what your priority and personal preference is...an enlisted sailor. Not that it doesn't happen, my son's roommate is prior enlisted...but the odds are not in your favor.
 
Just saw you were a prior Nuke, so you probably already know what I posted...best of luck to you. I hope you earn that degree and get another shot at a commission. I did thirty years and had multiple command tours...I served with lots of folks who were great officers and sailors with a wart or two in their background. I realize a DUI is a serious offense, but the current "nanny" state mentality of the military has just tipped too far to the other side..
 
Part of me feel sorry about your situation, but the rest is wondering how many opportunities does one get in his/her life? Your four/five years plus experience in uniform you have heard/seen the results of DUI, and yet you did it as a Firstie who was going to be commissioned and to lead young Sailors and Marines. You thought you could get away? You weren’t drunk? You wouldn’t get caught? Good luck in your future career. If you have a drinking problem, please get some professional help.
 
Part of me feel sorry about your situation, but the rest is wondering how many opportunities does one get in his/her life? .

Well, as the story goes, A friend, another MIDN, was out at a Penn State football game. We were drinking during pregame and the after the game. We went to some bars and I noticed he was getting pretty drunk so I stopped drinking around 2300. He ended up blacking out and getting kicked out of the bar around 0200. So by that time I felt fine but I was not going off science which would have told me I was still intoxicated. What I did was still wrong but I am not ashamed of the fact that my mind was only on helping my friend. Yeah I did in pretty much the worst way possible but not ashamed.
 
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