The contents of your brain, the "wet computer", represent technology on the shelf - for any future contingency that may threaten the United States in this complex, technology-intensive age.
Your education and the ability to be twice succesful make you a real asset to both of your employers and more adaptable in any setting.
So, be sure to present yourself the best way you can in both environments. Only you know how to do that in your civilian job.
In the Naval Reserve it means that your fitness reports should always be written with your next selection board in mind. If you are asked to write a fitness report draft for your reporting officer, put your best foot forward. Write in a telegraphic style with the really important items underlined. You want the reviewer to find and identify the salient points as he is looking through thousands of microfiche images to find the nuggets that apply to you.
And be sure that your Naval Reserve Qualification Questionnaire (replaces the old Annual Qualification Questionnaire - AQQ) is complete. List everything that you know is important to your Navy career somewhere on that form: second sheets may not be included in the microfice record. A handwritten NRQQ is very hard to interpret on a microfiche reader. Take the time to do it right.
Today may are ranked in the upper one percent. You need to differentiate yourself in the selection process.
These are turbulent times and members of the "High Tech Brain Trust" need to present themselves with an accuracy that justifies that motto.
Good luck in both careers!
NUMBER ONE PRIORITY TODAY - RECRUITING! Emphasis is on candidates for boot camp. Spread the word that the Navy is hiring and the Navy is still a great career.