HM Advancement

Diesirae27 · 11-18-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kforbs126

HM is one of the hardest rates to advance. A lot of people and it takes a long time to advance.

Well...doesn't that suck for me. Any indication of advancement for HMDAs though?

kforbs126 · 11-18-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesirae27

Well...doesn't that suck for me. Any indication of advancement for HMDAs though?

Its all the same rate.

sweetmtn · 11-18-2013, 09:57 PM

Just know that it is automatic to E3(unless you screw up), just need the time in grade to get there...advancing beyond that is all about testing, performance, outside work, ie: community service, online college etc, and how you do on your evaulations.

Diesirae27 · 11-18-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetmtn

Just know that it is automatic to E3(unless you screw up), just need the time in grade to get there...advancing beyond that is all about testing, performance, outside work, ie: community service, online college etc, and how you do on your evaulations.

The greater the competition the better i perform. Doesn't stop me from being a worry wort while I have nothing to do but WAIT

Going to my recruiter tomorrow to ask for a DAR. Long shots sometimes pay off right?

FutureHM · 11-19-2013, 12:39 AM

Have a family friend who made chief in 12 years as a HM. Honestly, if you just work 110%, do the jobs no one else wants to do, and show that you an get stuff done, then you'll show up more than those who have the same rate as you.

My father made chief in 9 years. His whole life was family < work, but he did it so he can support our family. He's a O-3 now and still kicking ass.

HMYert · 11-20-2013, 10:00 AM

I spoke to my Chief yesterday about advancement in HM. He said it is only difficult in certain NEC's. Your NEC's will also help determine your advancement. He even showed me a recent promotions list for HM's that showed it broken down for the different NEC's. I found a CREO list for HM NEC's and if you are in an undermanned NEC within HM you have a better chance of being promoted. I didn't think you NEC would matter but my Chief showing me the breakdown on the Promotions list proved that it does. He did also tell me that if you are in a a NEC that is labeled as critical you can pretty much count on only doing that job for your entire Navy career. I want to be a HM-8452 Xray Tech, it is labeled critical so that is what I would be doing for my 20+ years and is also undermanned so better shot of being promoted.

Diesirae27 · 11-20-2013, 10:26 AM

Great info HMYert. We have a new Chief and the recruiters aren't painting a pretty picture of him. I really don't to bother him if I don't have to. Do you remember seeing whether HMDAs are critical or not? I really have my heart set on surgical tech.

delucabv23 · 11-20-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesirae27

The greater the competition the better i perform. Doesn't stop me from being a worry wort while I have nothing to do but WAIT

Going to my recruiter tomorrow to ask for a DAR. Long shots sometimes pay off right?

I received a call yesterday about HM opening on december 2nd...the slot is open but I cant fill the slot because HM for december apparently its over quota from HM already....this is my SECOND call ive gotten to leave early thats resulted in no where so far....dont get your hopes up

Diesirae27 · 11-20-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by delucabv23

I received a call yesterday about HM opening on december 2nd...the slot is open but I cant fill the slot because HM for december apparently its over quota from HM already....this is my SECOND call ive gotten to leave early thats resulted in no where so far....dont get your hopes up

Quotas are set by region according to my classifier...He also said that the region has over sold HMs for the quarter. Ah well. My 3rd daughter will be born in December. I just spent more time with her.

Pyro_Av8r · 06-01-2014, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by delucabv23

I received a call yesterday about HM opening on december 2nd...the slot is open but I cant fill the slot because HM for december apparently its over quota from HM already....this is my SECOND call ive gotten to leave early thats resulted in no where so far....dont get your hopes up

Lol I think I took that slot for HM cuz I got my contract that day for HM, still waiting to leave 20140618!

Raca1234 · 12-11-2014, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyro_Av8r

Lol I think I took that slot for HM cuz I got my contract that day for HM, still waiting to leave 20140618!

Congrads! How was/is A-school? Any advice?

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11-18-2013, 09:57 PM	#3
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,792 Rep Power: 0	Just know that it is automatic to E3(unless you screw up), just need the time in grade to get there...advancing beyond that is all about testing, performance, outside work, ie: community service, online college etc, and how you do on your evaulations.

11-19-2013, 12:39 AM	#5
FutureHM Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 49 Rep Power: 0	Have a family friend who made chief in 12 years as a HM. Honestly, if you just work 110%, do the jobs no one else wants to do, and show that you an get stuff done, then you'll show up more than those who have the same rate as you. My father made chief in 9 years. His whole life was family < work, but he did it so he can support our family. He's a O-3 now and still kicking ass.

11-20-2013, 10:00 AM	#6
HMYert Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 71 Rep Power: 0	I spoke to my Chief yesterday about advancement in HM. He said it is only difficult in certain NEC's. Your NEC's will also help determine your advancement. He even showed me a recent promotions list for HM's that showed it broken down for the different NEC's. I found a CREO list for HM NEC's and if you are in an undermanned NEC within HM you have a better chance of being promoted. I didn't think you NEC would matter but my Chief showing me the breakdown on the Promotions list proved that it does. He did also tell me that if you are in a a NEC that is labeled as critical you can pretty much count on only doing that job for your entire Navy career. I want to be a HM-8452 Xray Tech, it is labeled critical so that is what I would be doing for my 20+ years and is also undermanned so better shot of being promoted.

11-20-2013, 10:26 AM	#7
Diesirae27 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 127 Rep Power: 0	Great info HMYert. We have a new Chief and the recruiters aren't painting a pretty picture of him. I really don't to bother him if I don't have to. Do you remember seeing whether HMDAs are critical or not? I really have my heart set on surgical tech.