Remember seeing this video a while back. As of June, I commissioned through navy ocs & have been designated as a supply corps officer. Thank you for having some influence on my decision
Well, this is the video I needed. I’m 23, have a Business Degree, and don’t know what I want to do with my life. I want to see the world and maximize my potential, and have family history in the Navy. I’m gonna do it
Hey Rob , Just wanted to say I appreciate you taking the time to record this and providing insight. I'm currently in the process of submitting my package and was also hesistant on which designator to go into. I recently graduated last May with an economics degree, am currently an AE3 reservist in Oceana VA Beach. I feel more secure with the foundation the supply corps will provide me as I progress into my career.
Good for you. You will find your career will go places not just in the Navy in Supply but learn and take advantage of every aspect of the new digital world in logistics, including government contract. Once you do your first tour you might consider applying for the NACO program which is very good. It's where I got my start in contracting.
@@RobertKnauerUnfiltered I’m basically accountable for all vehicles, everything to be honest I’m 21 years old I’m always around my commander or my xo navy supply and army supply is different in a way but overall the same
Hi Robert, I'm a 25 year old man and have recently come to the decision to commission as an officer in either the air force or navy as a supply corps officer. Any advice and do you recommend this? Would love to talk to you more about this in private if possible
Probably a wise decision. I would not go into the AF unless it is to be a pilot. Promotions are very slow and most jobs very boring. Navy is faster and more challenging. Other than that you MUST be able to take orders and be PHYSICALLY FIT and up to the challenge. Go for it.
I am currently 34, have an MBA, and worked in the start up world for 10+ years. I am currently awaiting the board selection after my age waiver for the SUPPO program finally got approved. Any advice for an older guy going into the Navy as a supply officer? My goal is to go make the rest of my career as a Navy officer, and stay in until I am kicked out for being too old.
Glad you got accepted. It's TOUGH, but don't ever think you should be #1 because of your age, you will start at the bottom just like everyone else and have prove your knowledge, integrity and that you have the right kind of ethics for the job. You will be tested and tested to see how far people can push you, but you have to push back the correct way by following the laws and regulations, or else you go to Leavenworth.
I will be graduating this semester with a Bachelors in Political Sciences. Would my degree give me a good shot at the supply corps program? I have a very decent background, GPA and extracurricular activities. I wanted to do Intel but unfortunately my parents are not citizens for which it would be an automatic disqualifier. Thanks for this vid, it is really helpful.
Reydi, understand your plight but they NSC requires a full degree in Business. You would have to reenroll to get another Bachelors in some business program (mgmt, finance, accouting, etc) to qualify. It can be done, but you have to have it. I would suggest joining as an officer via OCS, and while you are doing your first 4 years, enroll in the online and many college programs that would offer business degrees both on ship and on land paid for by the Navy, and THEN....submitting a letter to "cross over" to the Navy Supply Corps with what is known as a Designator Change Request. It has been done many times by surface, aviators and even some Seals.
@@RobertKnauerUnfiltered This is now false. Supply Corps no longer requires a degree in business. The updated program authorization from a few days ago says so. These are the only education-related requirements. d. Education (1) Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university (2) Cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (3) Successful completion of one calculus course with at least a “C” or two other college- level math courses with a “B” average or higher. Acceptable courses include those taken in algebra, trigonometry, calculus, finite math, business statistics, or algebra-based probability and statistics. Courses must be documented by a letter grade on an education transcript from an accredited college or university. (4) A conferred graduate-level degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative graduate program GPA of 3.0 or greater will supersede an undergraduate degree with a non-qualifying GPA and/or the absence of qualifying math courses. and g. Program Specific Requirements: (1) Officer aptitude rating of at least 42 www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Career/OCM/PA-102_SC_Officer_Nov-2023%20.pdf?ver=Hww3vFxXfce3H8Gnq6VrAQ%3d%3d.
Hey Rob - thanks for the video. I appreciated your insights about Navy Supply & where it has taken you. I graduated college about 2 years ago (May of 2019) and have been working in in wealth management since then. I am very interested pursuing OCS for Navy Supply. Are you open to speaking with me via phone, email, etc.? Would be great to pick your brain. Thanks.
@@RobertKnauerUnfiltered Hello sir, I just subscribed and I’m in the same boat looking to get into the navy as a supply officer but on the reserve side. Can I give you a call at some point please?
@@anthonybutler2001 I suggest you email Admiral Smoke Hickman at " smoke56@aol.com as he was both head of the Navy Supply Systems Command, Commander of the Navy Supply Corps school and senior board member of the Navy Supply Corps foundation. He is retired and always willing to give advice and assist people who both are qualified and truly want to become a PORKCHOP. Just ensure you tell him that I gave you his email (from Robert Knauer) Smoke has been in the business a lot longer than I and can give you the best advice on what you need to do and who you need to contact.
Hi Robert, great video, there is hardly information like this elsewhere on the internet. Could I email you or contact you in some way, I’d really like some good advice as I am about to join but am having trouble deciding.. right now it will be either Supply Officer or Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer in the Navy.. OR if I should just join the Air Force as an officer like I’ve been told by many Navy people. I’m 26 I’d greatly appreciate a response as this has been stressing me out for months now.. thank you!!
Remember seeing this video a while back. As of June, I commissioned through navy ocs & have been designated as a supply corps officer. Thank you for having some influence on my decision
Well, this is the video I needed. I’m 23, have a Business Degree, and don’t know what I want to do with my life. I want to see the world and maximize my potential, and have family history in the Navy. I’m gonna do it
good for you, you can't go wrong.
Agreed Jay!
Hey Rob , Just wanted to say I appreciate you taking the time to record this and providing insight. I'm currently in the process of submitting my package and was also hesistant on which designator to go into. I recently graduated last May with an economics degree, am currently an AE3 reservist in Oceana VA Beach. I feel more secure with the foundation the supply corps will provide me as I progress into my career.
Good for you. You will find your career will go places not just in the Navy in Supply but learn and take advantage of every aspect of the new digital world in logistics, including government contract. Once you do your first tour you might consider applying for the NACO program which is very good. It's where I got my start in contracting.
Rodney, how has your Navy journey gone?
good for you.
Plan on switching over from army supply to navy supply after my contract is over with army
Tell my your age and rate now and what you've done to do so, so far?
@@RobertKnauerUnfiltered I’m basically accountable for all vehicles, everything to be honest I’m 21 years old I’m always around my commander or my xo navy supply and army supply is different in a way but overall the same
Hi Robert, I'm a 25 year old man and have recently come to the decision to commission as an officer in either the air force or navy as a supply corps officer. Any advice and do you recommend this? Would love to talk to you more about this in private if possible
I do have a bachelor's in healthcare administration, but I'm very open and would to get a masters in business/ MBA etc
Probably a wise decision. I would not go into the AF unless it is to be a pilot. Promotions are very slow and most jobs very boring. Navy is faster and more challenging. Other than that you MUST be able to take orders and be PHYSICALLY FIT and up to the challenge. Go for it.
@@RobertKnauerUnfilteredThank you sir
I agree 100%
I am currently 34, have an MBA, and worked in the start up world for 10+ years. I am currently awaiting the board selection after my age waiver for the SUPPO program finally got approved. Any advice for an older guy going into the Navy as a supply officer? My goal is to go make the rest of my career as a Navy officer, and stay in until I am kicked out for being too old.
Glad you got accepted. It's TOUGH, but don't ever think you should be #1 because of your age, you will start at the bottom just like everyone else and have prove your knowledge, integrity and that you have the right kind of ethics for the job. You will be tested and tested to see how far people can push you, but you have to push back the correct way by following the laws and regulations, or else you go to Leavenworth.
I will be graduating this semester with a Bachelors in Political Sciences. Would my degree give me a good shot at the supply corps program? I have a very decent background, GPA and extracurricular activities. I wanted to do Intel but unfortunately my parents are not citizens for which it would be an automatic disqualifier. Thanks for this vid, it is really helpful.
Reydi, understand your plight but they NSC requires a full degree in Business. You would have to reenroll to get another Bachelors in some business program (mgmt, finance, accouting, etc) to qualify. It can be done, but you have to have it. I would suggest joining as an officer via OCS, and while you are doing your first 4 years, enroll in the online and many college programs that would offer business degrees both on ship and on land paid for by the Navy, and THEN....submitting a letter to "cross over" to the Navy Supply Corps with what is known as a Designator Change Request. It has been done many times by surface, aviators and even some Seals.
@@RobertKnauerUnfiltered
This is now false.
Supply Corps no longer requires a degree in business. The updated program authorization from a few days ago says so.
These are the only education-related requirements.
d. Education
(1) Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
(2) Cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
(3) Successful completion of one calculus course with at least a “C” or two other college-
level math courses with a “B” average or higher. Acceptable courses include those taken in
algebra, trigonometry, calculus, finite math, business statistics, or algebra-based probability and
statistics. Courses must be documented by a letter grade on an education transcript from an
accredited college or university.
(4) A conferred graduate-level degree from a regionally accredited institution with a
cumulative graduate program GPA of 3.0 or greater will supersede an undergraduate degree with
a non-qualifying GPA and/or the absence of qualifying math courses.
and
g. Program Specific Requirements:
(1) Officer aptitude rating of at least 42
www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Career/OCM/PA-102_SC_Officer_Nov-2023%20.pdf?ver=Hww3vFxXfce3H8Gnq6VrAQ%3d%3d.
Supply requires 2 college level math classes. I have a degree in criminal justice & I got supply. Give it a shot & find out
I found out about this opportunity recently and it seems so cool. Can I contact you?
certainly...contact me via MESSENGER and I'll give you my phone number.
Hey Rob - thanks for the video. I appreciated your insights about Navy Supply & where it has taken you. I graduated college about 2 years ago (May of 2019) and have been working in in wealth management since then. I am very interested pursuing OCS for Navy Supply. Are you open to speaking with me via phone, email, etc.? Would be great to pick your brain. Thanks.
I would be happy to but TEXT me first before any call to set a time at 352-812-7353, then we can arrange an EST call to talk.
@@RobertKnauerUnfiltered Hello sir, I just subscribed and I’m in the same boat looking to get into the navy as a supply officer but on the reserve side. Can I give you a call at some point please?
@@anthonybutler2001 I suggest you email Admiral Smoke Hickman at " smoke56@aol.com as he was both head of the Navy Supply Systems Command, Commander of the Navy Supply Corps school and senior board member of the Navy Supply Corps foundation. He is retired and always willing to give advice and assist people who both are qualified and truly want to become a PORKCHOP. Just ensure you tell him that I gave you his email (from Robert Knauer) Smoke has been in the business a lot longer than I and can give you the best advice on what you need to do and who you need to contact.
Hi Robert, great video, there is hardly information like this elsewhere on the internet.
Could I email you or contact you in some way, I’d really like some good advice as I am about to join but am having trouble deciding.. right now it will be either Supply Officer or Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer in the Navy.. OR if I should just join the Air Force as an officer like I’ve been told by many Navy people. I’m 26
I’d greatly appreciate a response as this has been stressing me out for months now.. thank you!!
What felonies did your shipmates commit? Come on, tell us.
No one smart ever gets into specifics unless under a subpoena or under oath....there is a reason for it, along with time limitations.
@@RobertKnauerUnfiltered if you’re vague they can’t prove and won’t pursue anything. I don’t want names and dates or anything.
Hey Mr Knauer do you have an email I can contact you? Just want to talk about Supply Officer …or a LinkedIN?
I will call you if you send me your cell nr. and give me a date and time to call.
you can also email me at ROBERTKKNAUER@MSN.COM