What are some applicable and acceptable forms of extracurricular activities to include on a Navy Officer package?

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 08:05:20 -0400

I'm submitting a Navy Officer Package (1420.1B) going from enlisted to officer. I've been in my command for 2 years. I don't have a lot of the ideal extracurricular activities, like a substantial amount of volunteer hours. I'm brainstorming ideas but I'm not sure if the things I'm coming up with are applicable or acceptable.

Officer package applicable and acceptable forms of Extracurricular Activities?

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 7 at 2019 8:07 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 08:07:03 -0400

Volunteering is always positive and encouraged.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 7 at 2019 8:13 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 08:13:07 -0400

Professional memberships related to your desired field or current field. Toastmasters is good as well

Response by LCDR Joshua Gillespie made Oct 7 at 2019 9:07 AM

LCDR Joshua Gillespie — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 09:07:16 -0400

The whole point is to demonstrate initiative and involvement "above and beyond" the routine. Officers have a great many "un-official" obligations they may encounter...in addition to those more "official" collateral duties such as PAO, etc. Someone who already demonstrates the ability to manage a complex matrix of such responsibilities, is who they're looking for. Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Boy Scouts, Rotary, American Legion, various post outreaches, Church activity, etc...etc. They probably aren't looking for things like non-command related sports team participation (though I'm sure it's attractive in other ways), or if you run ultra-marathons.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Oct 7 at 2019 9:20 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 09:20:56 -0400

It's help.to know more, so Far as you can go into...assocs, bach, grad coursework, STEM vs non-STEM, specific course titles.taken, hobbie, interests, reading tastes, sports esp any martial arts, what specific field you want, surface warfare, subs, mix power, aviator of NFO, cyber, try to be as explicit as you can, the more you relate, the more we can all.suggest, honest, OK? Also, are you trying for one of the Navy OCS, either regular or aviation, a direct commission Indic OIS, though I know Navy calls it something else, I'd known a Navy nuc instructor who'd been a Navy OIS grad, he's always wear his yellow Navy OIS tee shortage I'd seen him in grad school...try to give us more, so we can try to give you more, that's all I'm saying, honest, no rush,whenever you'd want, OK? And, have you looked at other svcs? USCG? NOAA.Corps? USMC? USAF?.Army? Try to apply to all thenothers, when I'd been at USAF OTS, we had others there from all.svcs, who's been prior enlisted, one guy even had Navy enlisted sub dolphins on his USAF blues, the only time I'd ever seen that...my next younger brother had been USMMA Kings Point, I'd commissioned him when he'd finished and went USNR, I've had sevl friends who were Navy, known many USMC, seen the NOAA OIS called BOTC at USMMA, it's a tenant school there, I'd walked through the bldg, when my brother was there, purely out of curiosity, HOW A has a really good five year flight program, as well...and, have you looked at warrant at all? That new Navy cyber warrant program? USCG direct commission? Abby law school interest? That's the kind of stuff it's seriously help us.all to know to help you, honest, as I'd said, OK!

Response by LTC Stephan Porter made Oct 7 at 2019 10:14 AM

LTC Stephan Porter — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 10:14:53 -0400

I would include all you can that you’ve done.

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Oct 7 at 2019 11:26 AM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 11:26:50 -0400

Any projects or events in which you took a leadership position, official or unofficial.

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Oct 7 at 2019 2:09 PM

CPL Gary Pifer — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 14:09:45 -0400

Just keep it honest... Don't forget you're working a full time position and may not have the time.

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Oct 7 at 2019 2:18 PM

CPL Gary Pifer — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 14:18:05 -0400

PS... and with the current climate.. I would never volunteer with any group... especially kids or women...(metoo#) Not worth the risk... I tried working with Homeless Veterans.. but all they wanted was pain pills... no thanks..

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Oct 7 at 2019 5:23 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 17:23:19 -0400

I used to be a Screening Officer for the Accessions Program. If you didn't pass muster with someone like me, you don't pass GO or collect $200. Extracurricular stuff for those who do well includes some common features. The candidate thinks it's an important investment of their time. They see it as part of their own growth. They see it as an additional learning activity. I could tell through the interview process if any of that was going on vs. just punching a ticket. Be ready to demonstrate how the sidebar stuff has made you a better deal for the Service. It wasn't my job to fill in the blanks. Good luck son...

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 7 at 2019 8:13 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 20:13:25 -0400

By this time in your Navy career you should know, The Navy loves community involvement. Quick ways to build up big projects are habitat for humanity, starting a homeless support program collecting materials and handing them out, tutoring programs at local schools. Remember while doing all of these you are there representing the Navy and what it can do for the non-military community, improving the lives of the local populace.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 11 at 2019 3:05 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 15:05:11 -0500

Do u have to write an essay during the process?