Corpsman Questions

[kgervais]

Originally Posted by sweetmtn

My friends daughter has been in now for almost a year..she took the test for E4, passed the test, but didnt promote...many others ahead of her had more "points" and time in..just understand, just because you pass the test does NOT mean you get the promotion.... there are MANY other factors that come into play on getting promoted.

That makes sense. It would be pretty silly to advance someone who simply tests well and the US Navy would not be the power that it is. I was more leaning toward what I could do while in A school to boost my chances of promotion. A friend said volunteering often helps.

[kforbs126]

Originally Posted by kgervais

That makes sense. It would be pretty silly to advance someone who simply tests well and the US Navy would not be the power that it is. I was more leaning toward what I could do while in A school to boost my chances of promotion. A friend said volunteering often helps.

Actually testing well is how most people advance in the Navy especially in rates that don't advance well at all. I've seen really crappy sailors get average evals but advance because they test well and do well on advancement exams. This can make up for lack of points easily.

[sweetmtn]

As far as doing volunteer work to gain points, it has to be approved by your command on the type of volunteer work and it takes MANY MANY hours to get the pin for it to count towards points. As far as getting points in A school, you need to be the very top of your class.

[kgervais]

Does anyone know what corpsman specialties are eligible for security clearances?

[kgervais]

Anyone? Or can you direct me to a list?