Service Assignments- Class of ‘25

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Congrats to all the Firsties in receiving their assignments today. This has been floating around Facebook. Can anyone confirm this is good and/or possibly have a better copy to share?

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SNA number a little low this year? Usually, it’s 250ish each for USNA and NROTC. SNFO is right around the usual 50 (for USNA and NROTC). A little high because the fleet really needs NFOs
 
Ivy22 said:
SNA number a little low this year? Usually, it’s 250ish each for USNA and NROTC. SNFO is right around the usual 50 (for USNA and NROTC). A little high because the fleet really needs NFOs
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SWO total are down 4 from last year.
NFO back up to the 10 year average after last year's dip.
RL way down. 25 less this year vs last. Mostly in Cyber/Intel/IP related fields.

Subs up, but only due to the IWC combo. I assume some of the RL IWC are getting sent to Sub school first.


That's my nerdy dad annual review of these.
 
Apparently this year they regressed back to accepting only/90% RL mids for IWC. Much to the dismay of firsties who were physically qualified but had spend the better part of three years focusing on IWC.
 
urbansailor said:
Apparently this year they regressed back to accepting only/90% RL mids for IWC. Much to the dismay of firsties who were physically qualified but had spend the better part of three years focusing on IWC.
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Once those firsties get through the natural grieving process in reaction to not getting IWC as their first choice, they can strategize to set a goal of becoming a pack-plus performing officer, obtain their warfare quals, stay as current as they can on IW skills, then when eligible, apply competitively for transfer/redesignation into IWC. That process is timed for a window of a few years after warfare qualification to meet needs of the Navy warfare community staffing and to allow officers to switch career focus. Gaining a fully warfare qualified officer from another community with fleet operational and deployment experience is a desirable thing for the receiving community.

One of my favorite military doctors was a former submarine officer, USNA grad. He had earned his dolphins, had deployment experience, was a top performer, and his package to transfer to Med Corps and attend med school was approved. I always felt “this guy knows what’s what in the Fleet,” and felt I didn’t have to explain much about job stress. I also knew he would be great at attention to detail!
 
Capt MJ said:
Once those firsties get through the natural grieving process in reaction to not getting IWC as their first choice, they can strategize to set a goal of becoming a pack-plus performing officer, obtain their warfare quals, stay as current as they can on IW skills, then when eligible, apply competitively for transfer/redesignation into IWC. That process is timed for a window of a few years after warfare qualification to meet needs of the Navy warfare community staffing and to allow officers to switch career focus. Gaining a fully warfare qualified officer from another community with fleet operational and deployment experience is a desirable thing for the receiving community.

One of my favorite military doctors was a former submarine officer, USNA grad. He had earned his dolphins, had deployment experience, was a top performer, and his package to transfer to Med Corps and attend med school was approved. I always felt “this guy knows what’s what in the Fleet,” and felt I didn’t have to explain much about job stress. I also knew he would be great at attention to detail!
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  • USNA grad
  • Submarine officer
  • Medical school grad
  • Medical doctor
I bet everyone had a lot of fun trying to measure up to that at the high school reunion! 🤣
 
an654 said:
  • USNA grad
  • Submarine officer
  • Medical school grad
  • Medical doctor
I bet everyone had a lot of fun trying to measure up to that at the high school reunion! 🤣
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DH’s dermatologist is a former Navy pilot, flight surgeon via lat transfer, used his GI bill for a derm residency at Johns Hopkins to pursue better QOL in private practice, has decided to do a Mohs fellowship to bump up income, and for the skills challenge.
 
Capt MJ said:
DH’s dermatologist is a former Navy pilot, flight surgeon via lat transfer, used his GI bill for a derm residency at Johns Hopkins to pursue better QOL in private practice, has decided to do a Mohs fellowship to bump up income, and for the skills challenge.
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Is that all?
 
LOL. Just like the last few years, the listings are never consistent.
Actually, now that I audit it, that snapshot matches the numbers announced for class of 2019 instead.
 
EEK said:
Here’s another snap shot
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Looks like that graphic was made before the needs of Big Navy's real assignments. Submarines took from some of those.
 

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Any suggestions on helping DS deal with profound disappointment of service assignment? He was drafted to sub community, clearly they recognize his aptitude for that challenging role, but not anywhere near the top of his rank choice. I know that he will have to grieve for some period of time and intellectually he understands all that "needs of the Navy” but I’d like him to get to acceptance phase and also realize that maybe the Navy knows him better then he does and they wouldn’t think of putting him there if they didn’t think he would be great at it. (BTW top choices was Marines so it admittedly is a big difference) How should I counsel him? Thank you in advance.
 
Just listen when he needs to vent. He is going to go through phases of this. I am sure he is not alone and he will find solace in those facing this. As he goes thru the phases just listen and let him vent. He will come to terms with this. As graduation approaches he will start to embrace his future and plan for it. He just needs some time.
 
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AZDad2024 said:
Any suggestions on helping DS deal with profound disappointment of service assignment? He was drafted to sub community, clearly they recognize his aptitude for that challenging role, but not anywhere near the top of his rank choice. I know that he will have to grieve for some period of time and intellectually he understands all that "needs of the Navy” but I’d like him to get to acceptance phase and also realize that maybe the Navy knows him better then he does and they wouldn’t think of putting him there if they didn’t think he would be great at it. (BTW top choices was Marines so it admittedly is a big difference) How should I counsel him? Thank you in advance.
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I can’t speak specifically to this as a parent but have supported those who have experienced this. I’m an AZ mom. Here if you want to message privately.
 
AZDad2024 said:
Any suggestions on helping DS deal with profound disappointment of service assignment? He was drafted to sub community, clearly they recognize his aptitude for that challenging role, but not anywhere near the top of his rank choice. I know that he will have to grieve for some period of time and intellectually he understands all that "needs of the Navy” but I’d like him to get to acceptance phase and also realize that maybe the Navy knows him better then he does and they wouldn’t think of putting him there if they didn’t think he would be great at it. (BTW top choices was Marines so it admittedly is a big difference) How should I counsel him? Thank you in advance.
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I think it is all about giving time to grieve and very carefully suggesting that he can and will be great where placed. Like any grief, time is a big factor - so, don’t rush him. For the moment, your listening provides a space that may not be available elsewhere. I do suggest chaplains as another potential ear. And, good luck.
 
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