What are the specifics of the Navy job Personnel Men (PS) or for some of you old school, (DK)?

Question

I recently joined the navy. My current job is EM(electrician's mate). I will be 2 classes short from having my BBA in accounting and Financing before I go to basic training, since the school is online, I plan to complete the Bachelor's degree after "A" school.

My questions are, because I wil be really close to having my bachelor's should I change my rating to PS, since it is more related to the degree I will have?

What is the contingent in the rank PS? Are there a lot of people doing these jobs?Would this make me getting rank or OCS harder. If not, would the fact that I have a degree related to the rank stand me out compared to every one else?

If I do not change to PS and maintain EM, will my education officer, when I am assigned a base allow me to finish my degree even though there is nothing to do with electricity?

In case I decide not to follow carreer in the NAVY(I doubt it), would the PS job help me with my BBA in Accouting and Finan

Answer 1

First, the chances of you being assigned to a base are slim and none. Plan on sea duty. You should have no problems finishing your courses.

As a PS (DK) with a degree in Finance and Accounting you will have a better chance than an EM getting an OCS slot as long as the you stress that you want to be a Supply Officer. Just remember, there are many, many applicants for each available OCS slot for fleet enlisted sailors.

If you pick some of the more sexy officer designators you'll find it very, very difficult to get a slot. Most ROTC and academy grads come in as Unrestricted Line Officers. Some of the real geeks from these programs come in as Engineering Officers. IMHO, few of them really want to be in Supply.

Answer 2

PS is going away. it will be civilianized almost exclusively for shore duty, and the sea duty will be minimized severely. Don't Bother trying to change ratings. Between the recent merge of PN and DK and this new trend towards contracting shore jobs out, it's a waste of time. you will be stuck in a severely overmanned rating, won't be able to make rank or worse case scenario, be forced out.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

PN is personellman.
Both jobs involve keeping detailed records. Pn's keep personnel; records up to date and DK's keep pay records up to date.

There is no restriction on what type of off duty education you take.