<p>Okay, so they say that you can select restricted line specialties (intel, supply, etc.) if you're qualified to graduate but not physically qualified for unrestricted, but what exactly are those disqualifications?</p>
<p>one I believe is colorblindness, this may be incorrect but it is one that comes to mind.</p>
<p>i've heard that some football players have to go restricted line or graduate/commission late because of serious knee injuries and such.</p>
<p>In my day, folks were NPQ (for unrestricted line) for very severe allergies, very bad eyesight (in the days before LASIK and other surgeries), dermatological problems, knee injuries, etc. There are a few folks who are admitted to USNA with the knowledge that they'll be NPQ upon graduation; however, that number is VERY, VERY small. In most cases, the NPQ issue is something that either arises or worsens during the time at USNA.</p>
<p>This is to supplement previous postings.</p>
<p>By definition, "restricted line" means that an officer is not eligible for command at sea. Officer can be medically sent to a restricted line community, can lateral transfer into a restricted line community, OR possibly select a RL community from USNA. Not all RL officers are medically disqualified.</p>
<p>RL communities:
44-Engineering Duty Officer
44-Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer
Aerospace Maintenance Officer
47-Naval Intelligence (can be service selected)
47-Information Warfare (can be service selected)
47-Information Operations
Public Affairs Officer
44-Naval Oceanographers (can be service selected via SWO -- must get SWO qual -- skips lateral transfer board -- automatic)
47-Information Professionals (can be service selected via SWO -- must get SWO qual -- skips lateral transfer board -- automatic)
44-Human Resource Officer (usually for USNA Med DQ)
44-Medical Corps (can be service selected)
44-Chaplain Corps -- RDML Alan Baker USNA grad, SWO
44-JAG Corps
44-Supply Corps (usually for USNA Med DQ)</p>
<p>Also, FYI the information on USNA Admissions for service selection for the Class of 2008 is incorrect. There are 16 medical corps officers and the interservice number is 0 USA, 0 USCG, and 1 USAF (Female)</p>
<p>Interesting. When I first looked at USNA I looked at restricted lines, but I was told if I was going to do that I would have a better chance going through ROTC or another commissioning source. Now I'm waiting and seeing what'll happen. =)</p>
<p>So jadler, how possible is it for someone to select RL?</p>
<p>navypilot08,</p>
<p>Can you clarify your question a little because I am unsure what you mean exactly.</p>
<p>Like, if you're a completely qualified (medically, academically, etc.), can you service select a specialty like intelligence? Are you absolutely required to go unrestricted?</p>
<p>I'm not sure exactly about intel, I don't think you have to be medically DQ'd. The OCEANO/IP SWO Options did not require a medical DQ, rather a board was convened to determine who was qualified to become an OCEANO/IP officer. Though, remember the needs of the Navy do come first; just like this past year, some people were volun-told to another community.</p>
<p>volun-told - I love that word. :)
I wish I had known it before - this forum is very vocabulary enriching. Not only is it very appropriate for the military but in my own home as well.
I can't wait to use in in complete sentences - like when I volun-tell my kids to do the dishes, laundry etc - ;)
thanks Jadler!</p>
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Navypilot, there's always the option of you cutting your arm off 1/C year. Then again, depends how bad you want it.</p>
<p>My s received his appointment knowing he will never be able to be a pilot because of eye sight. Alright with that and still ready to serve...</p>