USNA Service Assignment 2022

Capt MJ said:
It was my smart and savvy Aunt Margaret who followed my career closely and had some notion of what the heck I was doing, was well-read on govt and military issues as a DC native and “career gal” from WWII to the early 60’s.
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Your aunt was Peggy Carter??? ;)
 
LT360 said:
Your aunt was Peggy Carter??? ;)
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Ha ha, no, but the real-life kind. Never called Meg, Maggie, Mags, Peggy. A formidable woman who in another era would have been the CEO of something instead of the long-time executive assistant to one at a Fortune 100 company. She also taught me about single-malt Scotch, good red wine, and business magazines, but that is a sea story for another day.

And now back to thread topic…
 
OldRetSWO said:
People who have not been to sea on other ships might tend to overestimate the psychological environment if you're thinking about not seeing the outside. Lots and lots of our sailors on many surface ships go weeks or more without seeing outside as there are often few opportunities for them due to their duties and lack of places to actually view the outside in normal operations and especially when weather is bad. On the vast majority of ships that I served on, there were windows on the bridge and one or two other places (Pri-Fly, Signal Bridge, Flag Bridge) but all of them are extremely limited entry and "tourists" are generally not allowed. I've also gone weeks with the topsides secured - nobody allowed outside the skin of the ship without permission AND a harness attached to a tether.
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Co-worker, USNA grad, spent time as Nuke officer on a Carrier. When I mentioned to her that DS was not interested in subs because he could not just walk outside, she recalled a tour where she spent 12-16 hours below deck for weeks on end with no sunlight seen as any off time was spent doing paperwork or sleeping.
 
MidCakePa said:
In official SA parent jargon:

Need to know = Really, really, really want to know. (Virtually indistinguishable to the layman’s eye.) 😉
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And I'm in the other boat, my MIDN talks to me, a lot. I almost have to take notes so I can keep up with all of the official terminology. 🤷‍♀️ Certainly a broad spectrum of MIDN out there.
 
justdoit19 said:
Whoa 🤯 That makes it real. Here are my initial reactions to your post:

What is a SWO interview? Are you saying everyone who wanted SWO had to interview? That seems like a tall task!

I also wonder what ‘good stem grades’ are.

Praying fervently that all are at peace with their outcome!! And the friends and families have the right words of support for those that initiall are not ♥️
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Not sure if everyone had SWO interview, but it appears that way based on XYZ Company experience. Good STEM grades, no C's.
 
justme said:
I wonder what would cause SWO to be so wanted this year? Is it the covid-reduced exposure to other areas?

And how often do folks fail at sub career due to being drafted and not handling the unique psychological environment? That community seems like it would be either first or last choice for folks. (at least from my non-military perspective.)
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No one knows what caused such high demand for SWO this year. Son's roommate was grilled at his SWO interview and came back feeling hurt. Grilled him on "what demonstrated leadership jobs have you done while at the Academy." He originally wanted Sub but picked SWO as his first choice. It appears, Subs and SWO Nuke attract some of the best academic performers, but have not been the first choice for some of the best academic performers. These communities are looking for people who can handle STEM, post Commission at Nuke schools and on the job. Culture, environment is a personal thing and matter so I will not comment on that here. But these communities have fantastic people working on their jobs like all other communities in the Navy. Every communities have exceptions and norm.
 
SRR04 said:
Sorry for the newbie question - is the sub draft where you are basically told you are going subs because you meet the requirements? Even though it is not your first choice and you might be ranked high, they send you to subs anyway?
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Yes!
 
Yes, we will all find out in 2 days. When I saw the Stat number of MIDNs in detail by communities, I knew they have already set the Class of 2022. I only shared the Stats above because I didn't want to show too much detail to put everyone in worry. So the deal is done as we speak.

Here's what my DS put down in his wish list packet:

Pilot
NFO
SUB
SWO

Originally was,

SEAL (passed the initial SEALs screener, but had to DOR after 7 hours into mini BUDS due to hyperthermia)
Pilot
NFO
SUB
SWO

This past summer, he was selected for Navy PFP and successfully completed it. He said out of 180 started, 165 completed. One crashed, plane burned to the ground. About 7 DOR, and the rest did not pass the academics and solo flight. I am assuming some of those who passed will be drafted to SUB, as he said some of these Pilot candidates got called by SUB, sniffing around asking if they would like to come to SUB. These MIDNs are now very worried. And most who got called seem STEM strong.

What ever happens on Nov 18, let's celebrate and encourage our MIDNs for their job well done!

And we pray together as Navy! As we Beat Army again on the field on December 11!

BRAVO ZULU to the Class of 2022!
 
OldRetSWO said:
At one point it was $15K and some mids got it 2nd Class Year by opting into Subs during the fall of 2/C year AND getting the equivalent of an LOA from the Nuc Power folks.
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DS went SWO(N) last year via NROTC and nuke bonus was $15K. I'm curious how the sub or SWO(N) assignments go for those who do not list it as their top choice, since all nuke selectees have to go through an interview and testing process. DS said, at least for NROTC, this is usually done as a 2 day trip to DC and includes an interview with the admiral in charge of the nuclear propulsion program. Last year was done via video conference, due to COVID.
 
Best wishes to y'alls darlins' as they transition to the next step. All will go to another training command. I know. I know. They are coming from the prestige of the USNA. That however will not mean squat to the receiving command. The payback to the taxpayer will begin when they step on deck of their first destroyer or squadron. Or submarine. Or FMF unit. The payoff to the Navy or Marine Corps however happens when your sons and daughters stand in front of their division or platoon for the first time.

If, on that first meeting, that first quarters or formation, they aren't scared snotless hoping to make a good first impression, then the four years spent at the Academy meant nothing. I'm betting the new officers who belong to the parents I know on this forum will be nervous but confident, and make a good first impression on the 19 year old lance corporal or seaman they now call their people.

Things happen for a reason. Everybody needs a leader. My motto used to be, "I go where I'm led, I lead where I go."

Regardless of where we want to be, we are where we end up and must make the best of it. The old adage, "You get out of it what you put into it" has always been true.
 
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Devil Doc said:
Best wishes to y'alls darlins' as they transition to the next step. All will go to another training command. I know. I know. They are coming from the prestige of the USNA. That however will not mean squat to the receiving command. The payback to the taxpayer will begin when they step on deck of their first destroyer or squadron. Or submarine. Or FMF unit. The payoff to the Navy or Marine Corps however happens when your sons and daughters stand in front of their division or platoon for the first time.

If, on that first meeting, that first quarters or formation, they aren't scared snotless hoping to make a good first impression, then the four years spent at the Academy meant nothing. I'm betting the new officers who belong to the parents I know on this forum will be nervous but confident, and make a good first impression on the 19 year old lance corporal or seaman they now call their people.

Things happen for a reason. Everybody needs a leader. My motto used to be, "I go where I'm led, I lead where I go."

Regardless of where we want to be, we are where we end up and must make the best of it. The old adage, "You get out of it what you put into it" has always been true.
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Shucks, @DevilDoc. You made me tear up. Imagining the responsibility facing not just my son but all who wear the uniform and lead others. I have two years to let it sink in.
You wax poetic in that post. Bravo Zulu.
 
I had a very sad call with my 2/C tonight. Suffice it to say he is cynical beyond anything I’ve ever heard from him. High OOM had not opened any doors. Hope he gets beyond it. My wife and I cannot help him except to listen.
 
ders_dad said:
I had a very sad call with my 2/C tonight. Suffice it to say he is cynical beyond anything I’ve ever heard from him. High OOM had not opened any doors. Hope he gets beyond it. My wife and I cannot help him except to listen.
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Those are hard calls. Hang in there mom and dad.
 
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