Officer Packet

[Charles Fout]

Hono,

I see a lot of folks chiming in, but none of them are actually military, so I figured I would add my two cents. I’m AD, and I did a CLEP/DSST + Sophia, Straighterline, Study.com, Instacert plus military credits route through TESU for my BSBA. Had everything done in less than a year and used it to apply for CWO. Funny enough, I was offered a commission, but elected to turn it down because I wanted to make a run at Master Chief. Long story short, it works with JST and if you do it right, should show up as a 4.0 final GPA if you get A’s in your two mandatory TESU classes. Also, I was accepted into an MPA program from Jacksonville State with this degree, so don’t worry about how it might be viewed.

-Robot

Good discussion. Not_a_robot_101's input leads me to ask - To which officer ascension program do you intend to apply?

Sustained superior performance is essential regardless of the path you chose to take.

Should you intend on applying for Chief Warrant Officer (after you become a Chief) or Limited Duty officer, your  off-duty educational achievements may of little to no significance. 

My basic advice is especially relevant here. Utilize your network! 

As an enlisted person in the world's greatest navy, you probably already have many mechanisms in place to help you discover your potential. 

Have you discussed your goals with your Chief and or Career Counselor? 

Consider requesting a discussion with the Professional Development Board, should your organization have one.