NSI Session Iteration 2, Day 1 Update

"I would like just a light trim on top." he said

"Yes, I understand, I will take care of you." She said.

And just like that, he was welcomed into the naval service.
 

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GLeopard said:
Would appreciate more updates!
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@GLeopard You can try the official NSI page above for iterative updates. remember most of the people at NSI are not going to be sharing updates often. Candidate phones are stowed away. Perhaps in several days families who receive letters will decide what to share. Good luck to whomever you are following at NSI this cycle and all candidates.
 
Based on the first cycle, the first week is where we see the biggest DOR (Drop On Request).

And the main issue there is people just didn't seem physically prepared. They seemed surprised that they had to run and do pushups, etc.

Percentage wise things look better this year, but it's too soon to tell with 2/3 of the applicants still going through the system.
 
DS returned last week - didn't hear from him for 17 days until he was at O'Hare. Set his PR in the 1.5 mile run at the end after failing the initial by a few seconds. Very happy he's done with it but was glad to have the experience and to have performed reasonably well. Definitely a few DORs.
 
Herman_Snerd said:
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DVIDS - Tags - NSI 2022 - Page 1

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@GLeopard You can try the official NSI page above for iterative updates. remember most of the people at NSI are not going to be sharing updates often. Candidate phones are stowed away. Perhaps in several days families who receive letters will decide what to share. Good luck to whomever you are following at NSI this cycle and all candidates.
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My son! I didn't get the "goodbye" phone call, just a text...
 
Herman_Snerd said:
www.dvidshub.net

DVIDS - Tags - NSI 2022 - Page 1

www.dvidshub.net www.dvidshub.net

@GLeopard You can try the official NSI page above for iterative updates. remember most of the people at NSI are not going to be sharing updates often. Candidate phones are stowed away. Perhaps in several days families who receive letters will decide what to share. Good luck to whomever you are following at NSI this cycle and all candidates.
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Thank you for telling me about the Facebook page. Do you know if photos are added throughout the 18 days?
 
GLeopard said:
Thank you for telling me about the Facebook page. Do you know if photos are added throughout the 18 days?
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It depends on who the Public Affairs Officer and team is at present but typically posts happen in bunches maybe every couple to every several days. When my DS went through it was feast or famine. 20 pics one day, then silence for a week. As others noted, no news is good news while your young adult works through this key training. Good luck to all candidates.
 
GWU PNS said:
Based on the first cycle, the first week is where we see the biggest DOR (Drop On Request).

And the main issue there is people just didn't seem physically prepared. They seemed surprised that they had to run and do pushups, etc.

Percentage wise things look better this year, but it's too soon to tell with 2/3 of the applicants still going through the system.
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That is very correct. Got back from NSI Iteration 1(not quite what I expected). 1 or 2 maybe DORed past the first week. Someone actually DORed with 3 days left.
 
NGeorge1 said:
That is very correct. Got back from NSI Iteration 1(not quite what I expected). 1 or 2 maybe DORed past the first week. Someone actually DORed with 3 days left.
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Just curious if you were willing to share.......why was it not quite what you expected? I would be happy to send any ideas or suggestions for improvement back up the chain of command. NSI has been around for a while but all the PNS and other staff change out frequently enough that we sometimes reinvent the wheel.
 
GWU PNS said:
Just curious if you were willing to share.......why was it not quite what you expected? I would be happy to send any ideas or suggestions for improvement back up the chain of command. NSI has been around for a while but all the PNS and other staff change out frequently enough that we sometimes reinvent the wheel.
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I would love to share. I did not expect it to be that real. I thought it was going to be more of a introduction course, rather than a boot camp environment. That being said, I got to really learn what some good and bad leadership looks like. I also got to learn a lot about myself. That being said, 17 days may not be a lot, but it really changed my perspective.

Some of the best nights of my life occurred at NSI and some of the most life-changing. Overall, it was a needed experience. The most meaningful moments of NSI were when our DI's, MI's, and Chief's would mentor us. They were all passionate about this program and clearly wanted to be there. The Senior Enlisted really stressed on the importance of good leadership and the good/bad leadership they experienced. That will be indefinitely important to me and my development as a future Naval Officer.

One thing that has stuck with me was when our DI caught two candidates doing something stupid and he said, "I have done a lot worse to a lot better for a lot less." Much of the best advice we received were given by the DI's.

I wish we would have spent more time with the Marlinspike activity because I honestly cannot say that I remember how to do it, whereas I understand just about everything else major we did.


Pros:
Forces you to adapt to chaos
Discipline
Basic Naval Knowledge
Build Confidence
Comradery

Cons:
Knowledge Test has to be harder (I do not know or ever knew some of the major components of the knowledge book)
Lack of Teamwork opportunities
Marlinspike was way too quick, whereas the other major events had days of preparation before the real event.

I apologize, this list is not too detailed as I do not remember the finer details of NSI 1.

I appreciate your willingness to help aid the Navy in creating/adjusting a better NSI. As bad as it was in the moment, it was necessary and I appreciate having to go through it.

Thank you for your service sir!
 
NGeorge1 said:
I would love to share. I did not expect it to be that real. I thought it was going to be more of a introduction course, rather than a boot camp environment. That being said, I got to really learn what some good and bad leadership looks like. I also got to learn a lot about myself. That being said, 17 days may not be a lot, but it really changed my perspective.

Some of the best nights of my life occurred at NSI and some of the most life-changing. Overall, it was a needed experience. The most meaningful moments of NSI were when our DI's, MI's, and Chief's would mentor us. They were all passionate about this program and clearly wanted to be there. The Senior Enlisted really stressed on the importance of good leadership and the good/bad leadership they experienced. That will be indefinitely important to me and my development as a future Naval Officer.

One thing that has stuck with me was when our DI caught two candidates doing something stupid and he said, "I have done a lot worse to a lot better for a lot less." Much of the best advice we received were given by the DI's.

I wish we would have spent more time with the Marlinspike activity because I honestly cannot say that I remember how to do it, whereas I understand just about everything else major we did.


Pros:
Forces you to adapt to chaos
Discipline
Basic Naval Knowledge
Build Confidence
Comradery

Cons:
Knowledge Test has to be harder (I do not know or ever knew some of the major components of the knowledge book)
Lack of Teamwork opportunities
Marlinspike was way too quick, whereas the other major events had days of preparation before the real event.

I apologize, this list is not too detailed as I do not remember the finer details of NSI 1.

I appreciate your willingness to help aid the Navy in creating/adjusting a better NSI. As bad as it was in the moment, it was necessary and I appreciate having to go through it.

Thank you for your service sir!
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I was in your company and platoon. BRAVO 2. I disagree that the knowledge test needs to be harder. It’s not the SATs lol. It’s just a test to make sure you understand the basics of seamanship and the chain of command. The knowledge book has plenty of useless information that I know 99% of sailors don’t need. Even the midshipmen didn’t know most of the stuff in the book. They always asked for one of our books to ask us questions so they could know if we answered correctly.
 
Justin HELPmomStocksPosts said:
I was in your company and platoon. BRAVO 2. I disagree that the knowledge test needs to be harder. It’s not the SATs lol. It’s just a test to make sure you understand the basics of seamanship and the chain of command. The knowledge book has plenty of useless information that I know 99% of sailors don’t need. Even the midshipmen didn’t know most of the stuff in the book. They always asked for one of our books to ask us questions so they could know if we answered correctly.
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DM Your last name. I am unsure who I am talking about but I do think the knowledge test needs to be harder. The fact we were not tested about the mission of the Navy, the Sailor's Creed, etc. I think that I should be required to know these things.
 
I didn’t think to ask my son before he left for iteration 2 if he could receive mail. Did you get mail? Great job in NSI 1. Now go enjoy college,

We did receive a quick phone call from his cell phone that he had arrived at new recruit training. The FB page has been updated regularly for NSI 2 and we have enjoyed the pictures. Mom actually ID our son with shaved head and mask on. Said she could tell from his posture, his neck and his glasses. Go moms.
 
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