MOC Interviews

Boiler83:

Here is my advice based on a recent experience with our Congressman's office.
I called our Congressman's office yesterday to ask a question and spoke with his Nominations Manager about the application. In the course of the conversation - she mentioned the interview date, which they changed from last year and now my daughter unfortunately won't be able to attend as she will be in Alabama.
Fortunately, her Congressman understands and will schedule a phone interview for her.
So, now the Nomination Manager - told me that she already has had several requests from kids who are seeking another nomination - and she said "It is always really neat to see the kids come back in their uniforms, I guess there probably won't be that many this year though (since they changed the date)".
So, from her comment it sounds like it would be expected for kids to come in their uniforms.

I am aware that this is a big country with lots of local customs, what is expected in one area may not be expected in another area. So it won't hurt to pick up the phone, call the person in charge and have a conversation. If you get a hint of what is expected - go with that. Otherwise use your best judgement.
 
I don't think this has anything to do with pride, humility, arrogance, protocal, anti-military views, or any other such reason. Zap hit the nail on the head partially with his idea that perhaps the candidate does not have anything better to report.

We must remember that we are dealing with a board of normally three to seven individuals which has not yet even formed. These individuals have independent thoughts. The chairman of the board, with or without the help of the MOC's office, will present a list of questions. Qualifying and edifying follow-up questions may go anywhere. There is usually a schedule of around 15 minutes are so per interview. The uniform is a sign around one's neck asking the board to focus on ROTC. This could be to the detriment of other qualifications. The goal is for them to think you are the most prepared candidate. Give them a clean slate from which to work.

With all that said, I would call the MOC's office and asked if wearing the uniform was expected.

For enlisted active duty, they will probably never be in a position to do a face-to-face interview, but, if so, yes, wear the uniform. If a reservist is receiving a nomination via his chain of command, yes, wear the uniform. If not, it would be debatable.
 
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