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Howard,
Thank you again for your response to previous questions. My application for the Navy Reserves has been received and I am prepping to take the ATSB tests.
My application for DCO is geared towards either a PAO or Intel position. However, do you know if, as a reservist, I will be able to work towards a Navy Warfare Qualification in addition to my role in either PA or Intel?
Should I end up in PA, I feel this additional understanding would only increase my ability to work with sailors and civilians alike telling the Navy story. In addition to making myself a better officer to serve the Navy's needs.
Let me know your thoughts.
Thank you,
Mike
Mike,
Anything is possible for you at this point however you are starting to get into the limited realm of my knowledge of the Navy. I would suggest that once you are on the "Inside "of the fence, then I would ask those questions. If the NWQ is what I think it is, I whould lean on the side of saying that it sounds like something that Most Navy officers get. But then thats only speculation on my part.
I would take it one step at a time and proceed towards waht ever goal you have set for youself. It appears that you are on your way. I am sorry that I dont have the difinitive answer you seek in regards to the NWQ. I wish you the best in your new endevor.
HW
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Howard Lorenz
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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.
Experience
Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years
Organizations
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Education/Credentials
Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University
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