Yes, this is just what I was hoping to hear. About three years for an instant RO. Here is the impression I have of where I stand right now. Anyone with good knowledge feel free to correct me:
I have a B.S. in HR MGT, 8.5 year E6/or 7, EWS, great evaluations, etc. I can expect that at the end of next summer, I will be able to get tons of offers for NLO positions, probably no "instant RO" positions, and a good chance of one or two "instant SRO" offers.
I am not EOOW qualified, (Maybe before I get out)and my degree is non nuclear. I am still so confused about what is the best way to get into the field. (LOL is said I didn't want to create another instant SRO post and that's just what I'm doing!)
The only comparison I have right now is the situation I see at prototype. We have Navy staff that qualify EOOW with all their operations experience, and they usually do well, but not always. Then when the new civilian staff come in to qualify, they are just glorified students, and we have to suffer through their growing pains. Some are better than others. Is this the same dynamic for the SROs that come up from NLO vs. the instant SROs? Or is there more to it that I can't understand? Because in all reality, sure, I wouldn't like to be viewed as inept, but if the end goal is going to be the same, I don't see any justification to not speed up the process if at all possible. Comments?