How competitive are my LORs for my WOFT packet?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 21:14:04 -0400

I submitted my warrant packet for the NOV board but since it's so early I have time to update my LORs. I have a LOR from my CO, BC, and CCWO for my Senior WO LOR. For my 3 optional LORs, I have a CW4, a CPT that was my BOLC instructor, and a recently retired O8. Should I try to replace the LOR from the CPT or stick with what I have?

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Sep 9 at 2021 9:53 PM

MAJ Byron Oyler — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 21:53:35 -0400

What are they saying about you and is it quantifiable and measurable? What 2nd LT knows a retired general officer in a professional circumstance? Not saying you do not but in my opinion it is what and how they say things about you that is more important than the rank.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2021 9:50 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:50:11 -0400

I'm confussed ... you just commitioned a year ago and you already want to do somehting else?

Aside from that, I do agree with MAJ Oyler, content is more important than rank.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2021 11:49 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 23:49:19 -0400

Ma’am,
If it helps your decision at all, I only submitted the 3 required LORs when I was selected (CO, BC, and a CW4). The fact that you have 3 additional is great and as others have stated the content is probably the most important.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2021 6:20 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 06:20:15 -0400

Ma'am, look at all the LORs objectively, and with a singular focus: quality over quantity—qualitative over quantitative will always offer more than a "rank" heavy, minimalistic LOR. With that, adding the MG's LOR can't hurt though.

Many before you have been selected using the three LORs—you'll be fine. Good luck, and I hope to hear good news in the future!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2021 11:12 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 11:12:09 -0400

Do you have an OER yet? Would that be part of the packet. If so, how does the content of the OER compare relative to the LORs?

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2022 4:37 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:37:14 -0400

I just submitted my packet, did you get picked up?