I don't know how long the aptitude test is good for, but I think your one in February would probably still be good unless you didn't score high enough to go officer, in that case you would have to re-do it.Leo791989 said:Not sure if I have to do an aptitude test..i did one in february 06.
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So, basically what you're saying is that there is a good chance of getting an invite to goto NOAB. And since Iam starting my university this fall. I am not sure if they'd want you to take a week off for NOAB's. Those who have gone to universities can concurr with me on this...especially late feb..early march(mid terms etc).
So in regards to NOAB. Any advice on it?
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Missile Man said:SeaDog spins some truth, some fiction in his post cats. One thing you youngsters need to reel in nice and early is that there is no common sense in the MARS profession. No, they will not look at how much they have dumped into you for trg and say "hey, we should keep this cat around, he cost us tons!". One of my buds out here just pulled himself off of the ORO Course, so ostensibly the Navy has dumped just over 1.5 million to get him there, then another 1.2 million for the ORO Course. Guess what? They almost punted him, but he barterred for a recruiting job inland. *If nothing else, this job is never a sure bet, even after you are post d-level. However, as we are currently over 175 MARS Officers (post d-level) short in the fleet today, chances are they will keep you around. However, at the NOPQ stage, and up until you pass your d-level, you are expendable. Remember, you are not useable to the career mangler in Ottawa until you are done your d-level tour, then you are eligible for purple jobs (recruiting, basic trg, JHQ etc).
So Fred, don't buy a house until you are done your d-level course. Until then you are the peanut shells beneath the boots of Ottawa.
SeaDog, yes, most cats get several cracks at their NOPQ (C of C II for us oldies) board. However, if you can't pass that board after 2 or three cracks, they need to seriously consider another career path, I just sat a TRB for an unsuccessful NOPQ candidate and we booted him into TDO. We usually send the dead weight to either Int or TDO, somewhere far from the coast, Ships, and the ability to put people in body bags.
kincanucks said:I'm curious about the dinner they have at the boards. The officer who performed my interview was a pilot, and when he spoke of the NOAB I got the impression that he saw it all as pomp and circumstance. Is this actually a black-tie affair, or something a little more casual. I'd like to know what to pack for this.
I went as an observer in 2003 and it was a casual dress affair but bring a jacket and tie and you will be fine. There will be a package given to you before you go and it will tell what is going to happen, when it is going to happen, where it is going to happen, why it is going to happen and what o bring to make it happen. Patience grasshopper.
Gus said:The NOAB will be doing an alongside tour aboard HMCS YELLOWKNIFE, and Navymich's observations are excellent advice, at sea and alongside.
navymich said:I'm sure the tour and information passed on will be informative and such...