Thinking about joining the Navy...?
Okay, Curious You're thinking about it for, basically, financial reasons. That's as good a reason as any. Your choice of the Navy, vice Army/Marines/AF, is - from my point of view - a good one. In the Navy, you'll have the opportunity to learn a technical skill that will more likely be transferable to the civilian world. If you qualify for it, and have an aptitude for it, electronics are always in demand. But regardless of what rating you end up going for, joining and serving for four years (any service, not just the Navy) will accomplish several things. You'll be able to subscribe to the Monkey GI bill (Montgomery) and have money for college when you get out. You'll have a HUGE check mark on your resume when you apply for jobs in the future. You'll acquire a world of experience. In answer to the previous response, which was all negative, I can honestly say that there are problems in any job we take, and the military is no different. There will be some real jerks. If you do it, if you do enlist, when you get to boot camp, remember this - boot camp is NOT the Navy. You have any other questions, please, email me and I'll do my best to answer them.
I'm 28 and thinking about joining the Navy, bui I think that I am too old. What do u think?
No, you're not too old. But just keep in mind that you may very well have people..."kids"...almost 10 years younger than you giving you orders. If you can handle that, then you'll be okay. That seems to be one of the biggest problems people who are older than the average booter have to cope with. I say use that as an incentive to advance as quickly as possible. Good luck!
Thinking of joining the Navy at age 31?
didn't I already answer this question , in GREAT length, somewhere else? Yes, Yes........go for it.
Thinking of joining the Navy at 34?
Hi all, I have owned a business and have been in the corportate world for 10 years. With this said, I need a change in life. For the past year I have been thinking about joining the Navy. I have successfull in the cavlian world so i was thinking on tackling the military world. I one thing is that I have not finished my college degree. I have manage over 60 employees so in turn will it difficult for me to take orders from someone that is 20 or are they pretty mature?
Thinking of joining the Navy, I got some questions?
Bounz, good question and thanks for considering a career in the world's greatest military. Its a great life! First, for the idiot that ragged on serving in the military my retired pay is greater than what he earns now or will probably ever earn in his lifetime - plus now I work in my second career so as you can see we do quite well financially. The Navy also sent me to college and paid for my education. Pretty good deal. The Navy has several different programs which you can enlisted under and the actual amount of time can vary from one year on active duty on up - it all depends on the program. Your total commitment is six years but two or more years of that is spent in the reserves - it all depends on the program you enter under. A recruiter will advise you of all programs you are eligible for and you can pick the one that suits you best. I enlisted my eldest son several years ago into a reserve program where he went to boot camp then to "A" school and was given a bonus check upon completion of both and then sent to a reserve unit where he drilled one weekend a month and two full weeks a year plus he was paid to attend college so he got a good program. Boot camp, if you are in good physical condition, is more mental than anything else. The training is to transition you from a civilian world and mindset into a sailor in the most powerful navy the world has ever seen. It is only as tough and difficult as you make it. You will get to travel, see sights and do things that your non-military friends can only dream of. There is great big world out there and you will get to experience it. My travel included all the countries of Europe, as well as much of Eastern, Southeastern and Western Asia, South America and various islands all over the world. You see them for free and get paid doing it! Its not always easy or safe but it is a job and career that you can be proud of. In preparing yourself for the future it is a great place to learn self-discipline. Police agencies regard prior military members as top candidates because the values that are required to be a policeman are already instilled in them by the military. Go for it - you will never be sorry for the experience. Talk to your recruiter about the Master at Arms rating and how you can get into it. That is the Navy's police force. .
Thinking about joining the Navy Reserves?
Hello, I just received my HS diploma. I came across the Navy Reserves and something deep inside me felt triggered. I have talked to a Navy recruiter. I still seem to have some questions, and in respect to the recruiter and his job, I cannot trust his words with my life especially when signing a 6-year reserve contract -How certain is it that you will be training for/entering the Rate you received before you do the big sign-up? -After bootcamp the waiting period before you start you're Rate school training, I have heard 2-weeks and then some people waiting a while because there are no slots available to them for their specific rate school? I am in for the experience, training and honor but the money is defiantly considered for a fresh HS grad. I still can't seem to calculate the payrate I will receive? 160$ a month? -taxes/gas? Also the recruiter enjoyed mentioning I will simply receive 20k for just signing up, read the fine lines -UP TO 20k. How true is this really? Thanks
My boyfriend is thinking of joining the Navy?
Well, I hate to be the one who confirms your worst suspicions, but you are right in assuming he will deploy for extended periods of time. Deployments in the Navy can be as short as 90 days or as long as a year (in worst case scenarios). Most cruises (deployments) last around 6 months and he will be gone the entire time. once he's back, however, the Captain will probably authorize maximum liberty status for the first couple of weeks he's back. After that, while the ship is in port, it's like a 9 to 5 job with weekends off if he doesn't have duty. Most ships go to three section duty (duty section, standby section and liberty section) which means he will have to be on the ship for 24 hours and stand some watches and stuff once every three days. Time between deployments is usually 6 months to a year. The Navy is brutal on relationships, I will tell you that. I saw so many marriages fail simply because the wife was tired of being alone and raising the kids, paying the bills and generally taking care of the home while her husband was away. But on the other hand, I saw a lot of marriages that worked because both parties had made up their minds going into it that no matter how tough things got, they would stay with each other through thick and thin. I have so much respect for those couples; It takes a special kind of person to be a Navy spouse.
I've been thinking about joining the navy, but I want to join and become an officer. Should I go to a college where there is an NROTC, or enlist?
TL;DR: Unless you already have a degree, applying to an Officer Program as a civilian is almost always the better option.I applied multiple times to Officer programs while I was an enlisted Nuclear Machinist's Mate. Here's what I learned:The people most accessible to you (Chiefs and First Class Petty Officers) likely know *nothing* about the application process to become an officer, mostly because they've never done it themselves.Even if you are able to get personal time with the Navy Career Counselor, they are *also* enlisted, and have never sat in a board with those who are selecting the next generation of officers.There are two separate boards; one for current enlisted, and one for civilians. There are more slots for civilians, and most of the people on the enlisted side have nearly identical experience unless they have had significant college time. The golden spot to be in is a prior enlisted person who is now a civilian and is applying to become an Officer.If you enlisted just to become an Officer and fail to become one, you're out many years of your life doing something you may not have wanted.I never made it while I was enlisted. However, I *did* make it after I got out. Here's why:I was a prior enlisted Nuclear Machinist's Mate competing with civilians who likely didn't do anything better than being President of their college club.The officer recruiter's entire job is to help you put your package together, which means that you likely won't have the obvious mistakes that the poor enlisted sailors have to deal with since they don't have Officers to help them.If you wouldn't consider the military unless you're an Officer, then if you don't get picked up, you're only out your time.
I'm thinking of joining the navy, please help me?
Well i dont know too much about the navy but i am in the air force and let me tell you ive never felt more accomplished in my life. The bootcamp was not what i expected but by no means hard when you put your mind into it. Think of the outcome and it flies by. hardest part for me was being away from my family. But anyways the decision is ultimately up to you but i can definately say ive made some friends in my classmates and bmt flight that i will never forget. One of the girls in my flight at bmt has also became my roommate and tech school so weve been together since september and she is one of the best people i know. As for how you sign up just go to a recruiting office. They are everywhere. And dont wait till you graduate. I signed my papers right before i started my junior year. As long as you have parental permission you can sign contracts at 17 but until you hit 17 you can get everything squarded away get your asvab done and just rethink everything. Im definately proud to be doing what i do and never in a million years would i think i would get to be in the medical field. Didnt think i would ever be able to afford. NOW IM GETTING PAID TO DO IT! Not to mention my chance to become a nurse AND an officer! So many opportunities. But whether you choose to go Airman or Seabee is your decision. Talk to both recruiters. See what they have to offer you. Its an experience of a lifetime and now that ive gone in ive entered the thought into many of my family member in high school. Its a very honorable position and my family couldnt be more proud. Best of luck in whatever you choose but get it all started soon and you wont regret it.
Thinking of joining the Navy Reserve as an officer?
Here's the deal, I have a good 6 figure job, no debt, masters degree, near 4.0 GPA in college, and am fairly happy with the direction my career has taken. However, I would like to do more with my life and have always had a side of me that wanted to join the military to serve my country, and a little bit of excitement (but not too much). After talking to a Navy recruiter, I am considering joining the Navy Reserves as an officer doing Accounting/Finance related work. This appeals to me because I can keep my current job, while hopefully working on the weekends, and experiencing the Navy. I'd like to just see what it's all about before diving down the whole active duty full commitment path. I am hoping NOT to go to Iraq, and according to the recruiter, there is a low chance that I would be deployed given I am going the finance route and am in the reserves. I am not exactly built for combat, and it makes sense for the military to let those made for combat to fight, while those with other talents to be do other things. I'm hoping to receive some unbiased advice from people who know what they're talking about. Would this be a good move for me, and what would be the chances that I would be shipped out to Iraq? Thanks in advance.