Well I know that thte FBI, for example, will make exemptions for any number of uses under 13 for marijuana... dunno if that sheds any light on the answer to my own question.

Hey I'm about to join the Navy as an IS, I was wondering how long the wait for getting shipped out can possibly be? Oh and the clearance questions, like "Have you smoked marijuana?"; are they asked via a lie detector test or something?

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Originally posted by 16649218:
Hey I'm about to join the Navy as an IS, I was wondering how long the wait for getting shipped out can possibly be? Oh and the clearance questions, like "Have you smoked marijuana?"; are they asked via a lie detector test or something?

Head up to the Joining the Navy forum where that question has been asked and answered more time than I care to think of.

Hi, I'm about to leave for boot camp, and i was just wondering, how long is the A-School for IS?

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Oh and the clearance questions, like "Have you smoked marijuana?"; are they asked via a lie detector test or something?

Lie detector will depend on the clearance. Ordinary every day TS - no lie detector except the one built into the interviewer. But do not lie.

If it has only been a few times, and was a long time ago, no problem. Made a habit of it? Done it in the last 3-5 years? Don't plan on passing.

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Hi, I'm about to leave for boot camp, and i was just wondering, how long is the A-School for IS?

It's 13-16 weeks if I remember correctly and then your C school will be another 6-16 depending on NEC

I'm sorry to ask but what does NEC stand for? And thank you for asnwering my last question.

Naval Enlistment Code. sort of a sub category of your Rating

you get a four digit code after you finish each school..whether it be an A school or a C school.

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Hi, I'm about to leave for boot camp, and i was just wondering, how long is the A-School for IS?

It's 13-16 weeks if I remember correctly and then your C school will be another 6-16 depending on NEC

then another 1-6 months on hold if you are waiting on your clearance.

My recruiter is telling me something different than what you guys are saying here (big surprise).

I am going into the reserve as an IS. He says I only go to A-school and my NEC is out of my hands no matter where I graduate in the class (top of the class, etc.)

So what's the real deal?

If you are a reservist, you will go to A school and then you will pick a C school after you return to your unit. Your unit will most likely have some recommendations or input. Choose carefully..it's your career! As a reservist you have a unique opportunity to pick your poison. That being said, there are some paths that are "discouraged", unless you can give it commitment required.
****IMPORTANT****
At A school talk with the Reserve Liason. He is your BEST resource!

What has been said is true, reservists must complete "A" school. Now that said, you will be given an option there to stay on for "C" school (usually OPINTEL, but sometimes IMAGERY is offered). If you choose to wait, then that is when you must coordinate with your reserve unit.

As for speaking with the reserve liason there, I would do so with caution. You will just get the basic information from him and he isn't really up to date on opportunities and information. I recently went through the process and stayed on for "C" school (I'm a intel reservist). I had to find out my information and career opportunities on my own and give him the information.

If you have any questions concerning the process, accelerated advancement opportunities, college money opportunities, etc... feel free to contact me. I can email you a packet with instructions on how to request accelerated advancement to E4 if you are in the top 10% of your "A" school class

Jon

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As for speaking with the reserve liason there, I would do so with caution. You will just get the basic information from him and he isn't really up to date on opportunities and information.
Jon

Jon
Actually, he was the best resource on-site. He is the one filling classes. Additionally he is the one interfacing with the needs of Big Navy for MOBs and scheduling. I mean no offense by saying, this is where you need to express caution.

All the POC are on NKO. That is where most of your research can/should be done.

Captain Tass
Unless it has changed greatly in the past few months, C school was scheduled based upon your availability. Again, NKO has the schedules for FY09 as well as the POC. Make use of those as much as possible. While it is ok to ask questions and get feedback on these boards, those are the most informed points of contact.

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Originally posted by NutSnack:

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Originally posted by poilu1917:
As for speaking with the reserve liason there, I would do so with caution. You will just get the basic information from him and he isn't really up to date on opportunities and information.
Jon

Jon
Actually, he was the best resource on-site. He is the one filling classes. Additionally he is the one interfacing with the needs of Big Navy for MOBs and scheduling. I mean no offense by saying, this is where you need to express caution.

All the POC are on NKO. That is where most of your research can/should be done.

Captain Tass
Unless it has changed greatly in the past few months, C school was scheduled based upon your availability. Again, NKO has the schedules for FY09 as well as the POC. Make use of those as much as possible. While it is ok to ask questions and get feedback on these boards, those are the most informed points of contact.

NUTSnACK is correct: the Navy liason, the CNRIC guy, is the one who you want to talk to about staying for a follow on C school. One thing to note is that you CAN go to A school with just a secret clearance but you MUST have your TS for all of the C schools. Another thing to note is that for whatever reason, some reservists ARE allowed to pick from more than the standard three NEC's (I was) but others are not (another person in my unit who attended A school at the same time I did.) Why this is, I do not know. As a Reservist, depending on what program you come in under (I was a cross rate), you can go to the active duty C school or, like it is where I'm from, you can attend the weekend a month class for Op at least. I would recommend going to the active duty school if you can.

And the BEST person to ask and the person who SHOULD be working on this with you is your unit's training officer. Use your chain of command whenever possible. If you don't get results there, and you're a reservist, move it to your RIA OIC or Command Chief. Someone wil have the answers....and if things are so pathetic that you cannot get results from either of the above, talk to CNRIC. If you are a reservist like me, CNRIC is the be all end all for intel. They dictate the mob requirements, class schedule, billeting, everything. So, as I originally said, talk to the CNRIC liason at the NMITC and he will totally be able to help you.

I am kinda catching on to this after the fact, so excuse me if I am too late or off topic, but when I was in the C schools were hard to come by. You would go to A school get your command and then ship out. I was lucky enough to come back to Dam Neck for two different C Schools, but as I said they were hard to get into. It depended on the class availability and your availability to make the class (i.e. Ship movements). Also depends on if your ship has a slot open for that NEC...The Wasp did not have a 3905 spot when I got on board but after a few years 2 opened up and I got lucky. So dont hold your breath on the C school.

Every active duty IS gets a C school now. They dont ship you out to the fleet until you have an NEC.

WOW alot has changed...

How about every reserve IS. Do they also get a C school. Since the reserve guys don't have to worry about shipping out they probably would get them would be my guess. Does anyone know for sure.

EVERY Reserve IS is REQUIRED to have an NEC by 2011. The three available are Operational Intel (IS-3924), Imagery Interpreter (IS-3910), and Strike (IS-3923). Reserve IS's can go straight to their C school following A school if they already have their appropriate clearance and there is a spot available or they can come back to their unit and put in for a quota to go later. The most popular is the OpIntel NEC because it is the shortest course (6 weeks active) or there is also a year long class you can take on your drill weekends, depending on where you live and where its offered. Next most popular is Imagery because there is a need for it and you don't have to get up and brief as often. That class is 12 weeks active and is only offered as an active duty course. Lastly, there IS strike but in order for that to be approved, you have to belong to a unit that has a NEED for a Strike Analyst, and I've never encountered one but I'm sure they are out there. I left one out that is listed in the link below because its one that most people WANT to do but hardly anybody gets to do it. There are other programs you can qualify for such as Ground and some others, but you need special permissions and that would depend on the unit you are with. If you are with a SeaBee unit, you may have more or different choices than what an IS who belongs to a SubGru or Surface unit may have. My advice would be to ask your Command Carrer Counselor if you have one, or your recruiter if you are just joining. Keep in mind that if you are just coming in, you won't be guaranteed a slot in the NEC course of your choice until you have the appropriate clearance so if your investigation might take a little longer, you might be better off waiting. Who knows, something else could open up that you might like more, it just all depends on the 'needs of the Navy.' Good Luck! And remember, ALWAYS get it in writing and make 3 copies.

P.S. I tried to find the instruction on the requirement and couldn't so it may be a CNRIC requirement instead.

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navynecs/a/intel.htm

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'needs of the Navy.'

Now, where have I heard that before?

There is a Strike billet you can apply for. The program I know about is centered around NAS Fallon and requires a pretty hefty commitment from the reservist. Power drilling and several mini-deployemtns for training and what-not. Not to mention, spending time on a carrier with a real strike squadron.