They seemed like "my people". Funny part is after boot camp I talked to him and he said he’s never been stationed on a boat but I’d do it all over again. There are flexible drilling options that enable you to serve on weekdays or on an extended mission to ensure you meet annual commitment requirements. Navy CWOs possess the authority and are qualified by extensive experience and knowledge to direct the most difficult and exacting operations within a given occupational specialty. By marrying him, you said yes to the Navy,” she said. But if I was recruiting someone. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Why should we hire you? New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Navy because the Air Force said no with delinquent student loan debt and drug use (I didn't lie to the recruiter). Posted by just now. I joined the Navy over other branches because I love the sea, and I didn't want to be stationed in some asscrack of the midwest. According to a new study of enlisted soldiers, however, a core motivation is relatively simple: for money. Within days of signing my DEP contract, I got offered a job playing double bass on a cruise ship (for their dance/lounge band). Press J to jump to the feed. As a recent transplant ourselves (4 years), we love it here because of the friendliness, wildlife, climate, and thank God, no traffic. Not only did it let me finish school debt-free with a job lined up, it's allowed me to build up a significant retirement portfolio starting from age 19. The Navy, seemed boring to me. Graduated High School in June 1965 and was in boot camp in July. If you are a former Enlisted Sailor affiliating within six years of discharge, you will most likely enter at your then-current pay grade and rate/rank. This leads to, in my opinion, a higher level of average competence among personnel. EDIT: Thanks for the good answers, everyone! Being in the military service elite groups, such as the Army, Air Force and Navy, is a truly a special experience to show your love for the country. But all major Naval bases are in or near big cities. The financial incentive just helped the decision. Medical's primary duty here is to medically extent the shelf life of the food at the store. He did,” I casually joked to a fellow military spouse once. 29 countries in all.). I have no complaints. Interview question for Officer in Grantham, England.Why the RAF and not the Navy? The majority of jobs in the military will directly … No personally identifying information (PII). I would be just fine stocking soda machines and having normal working hours! As an MU, I've played more than I did in music school, toured a decent chunk of the U.S., and even when I lived in the barracks-the quality of life was AOK. I got lied to hard and had my OCS application nearly in within a week before I realized the gravity of my decisions. What, in general, makes the Navy stand out? All my buddies who joined the army get stuck in fucking Missouri , fort drum or some dumb shit. I figured out better reasons over time. I did not consider the Marines. Everything I read about their lifestyle and culture made me think I'd rather stick to working retail and freelancing. The COs are cool as shit because this is Major Command for them and there are literally zero scandal-worthy events that happen out here. Choose your index mutual fund, and then invest up to $18,500 (as of 2018) when not deployed or up to $55,000 if you are deployed. If it hadn't been available, I would not have joined. My bullshit detection is at an all time high, I have far better time management skills, and learning how to embrace the suck have all benefited me tremendously. Honestly. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. For those that don't know, once you are accepted, Navy will pay you E6 pay for up to 30 months for you to finish your degree and commission as a nuke officer. I also wanted to avoid desert deployments, I would much prefer traveling to Europe, or Asia, and eventually sitting in the sea and doing our part on the ocean to keep it free and safe. If a life at sea with a career that will last a lifetime and is packed full of adventure appeals to you, a job in the Navy might be for you. A little more laid back, and not as "militaristic". I found out about the NUPOC program while I was studying engineering in college. Ditto. Nearly all Navy Reserve Sailors serve a minimum of one weekend a month, plus two weeks a year. Why Did You Choose Mesquite. Never even considered the Marines or Army. Being young and full of potential, I find myself wondering what I … I would have to say that the benefits of the Navy out weigh the other branches in the civilian sector due to the in depth training that you will receive. I was working with an Army Recruiter and a Navy Recruiter. Posted by. Ultimately it's turned out to be the right choice--it's definitely a more laid-back branch, which suits my personality, and hey, I'm usually gonna be near the beach. (I was an enlisted electronics tech/nuclear reactor operator on a sub.). I worked with plenty of Marines and Airmen, but didn't have much contact with Sailors. So much for staying out of Vietnam. Also, as far as the Navy or Air Force, the choice should be easy, life in the Navy will be much better than the Air Force, going underway is not a con in any way shape or form, it is one of the biggest PRO's, the con should be the Air Force, are you ready to live in middle of nowhere Nebraska for your career? People that play bass guitar and double bass, well people that play them well, that want to join the military are rare enough, so I thought, "what is going on in that program where they need people to play three instruments?". A VR squadron has 5 maybe 10 FTS pilots and many aren't located at a base with a large Navy presence, so you'd like to hold an IGS class just for you. The Navy has the best choice in duty stations. They turn to the junior enlisted personnel who aren't even trained to guard a box of coloring books. Why do I want to be a naval officer? He felt that Air Force jet guys had a way more relevant and demanding path to becoming a mission/strike lead than Navy guys. “But when you choose him, you choose it to. The fishing, snorkeling, and sailing are on point. Your mileage may vary. Went back to the middle east three more times. But is it a bad rate? So, r/navy, what made you choose the Navy over other branches? Navy Reserve service is typically associated with part-time service. I guess it depends what you are going to choose as your job. Grew up on a little island in Alaska so I spent a ton of time on the water and I always thought submarines were awesome. For information regarding Navy enlisted ratings, see [Twisky's Rating Information Guide] (https://www.reddit.com/r/newtothenavy/comments/6mxv7c/links_to_official_information_on_every_enlisted/). I grew up in a family that was mainly Army and Air Force, so I knew exactly how much those people got to travel and serve overseas, and I wanted to see more. The rates seem to be more applicable to what I am capable of (electronics/tech person) than most of the other branches. It doesn't appear in any feeds, and anyone with a direct link to it will see a message like this one. Maybe chipping paint, mess decks duty, cleaning toilets and resurfacing nonskid aren't what you're looking for in experience, but that's what you're gonna get for half a year or more. Semi-useless trivia: at this point, I play bass guitar, double bass, bass drum, and have played synth (keyboard) bass live. Amazing town. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Regardless of branch, aim for the JAG school at UVA (Charlottesville). Come visit our wiki over in r/Navy. Which ever you choose, you should pick something you are not only interested in but want to pursue as a career in the civilian world. r/Military. In fact, much of your on-the-job training and experience can directly translate to college credit. "They had the rating I wanted" and "job prospects after getting out" are great reasons, but they're not helpful to me. Statistically, the odds might be greater at USMA than USNA, however each service does different type of Intel. (Which, btw, I did. The other other rate that looking back, I would consider would be Mass Communications Specialist. He told me about what the quality of life was like for the branches. I would of totally switched my rate though as I went in as a SH because once again recruiter said it was a good rate. Once again, these early discharges are rare. Also, at the time I enlisted, I could not get a technical job from the Army or the Air Force because I did not have a 'traditional' HS diploma, I only had a California Equivalency Certificate, which only the USN at the time accepted as the equivalent of a HS Diploma. However the PRIMARY reason was I wanted to learn a trade that I could take with me after the navy and benefit from, there are so many jobless veterans these days so I made my decision based on long term post military success. Looking back, I made the right choice. Explore the links below to learn about hundreds of career paths and the wide variety of job opportunities a young adult may choose through the Army, and how the Army helps Soldiers pay for college. Read: 3 Reasons Why Students Choose Community College. Want to learn about deploying, finances, mental health, cross-rating, and more? Interested in Officer programs? — or Auxiliary Security Force — made from vari… Discussion - Why did you choose that specific branch of military, rather than a different one? My friend joined after walking inti the AF office to ask about being a PJ (was already a civilian flight paramedic) and got one look cast at his two full sleeves. I have been in just under 11 years and in my time I have been to some really cool spots. As a fellow bassist and Navy vet (HT not MU), I am super jealous that you got to play for the Navy band. If you know in the very core of your being that that is that military service is the path for you, then do it and know that I, and all veterans wish you godspeed in your journey. Granted. Wow! China lake and Diego Garcia exist. Press J to jump to the feed. Why do you want to be an officer? I wanted to go military, but hadn't narrowed it down. Every one of us has dreams, be it career wise or just anything about the future. The real reason I'm applying is that I'm putting in applications to all the branches, but I don't think that's what they want to hear. Why did you choose the army and not any other branch? To be quite frank, my initial reason for joining the military was selfish. For a lot of people the Navy offered the fastest one way ticket out of their current place in life. (Subs are great for that). I was trained to work on any aircraft. Breaking subreddit rules may result in a ban from r/newtothenavy and r/navy. They go in first. I'm enlisted so what motivates me probably does not apply to most officers. Also, while you wait for a reply from a subject matter expert, try using the search feature! “I didn’t choose this life. So, What Do You Do? I wanted to finish the degree quickly, so I took 30-32 credit hours per fiscal year from 2016-2018. "They had the rating I wanted" and "job prospects after getting out" are great reasons, but they're not helpful to me. No interest in college and didn't want to get drafted and end up fighting in Vietnam. You didn't get along with the cowboy and the biker? Why do you want to be [insert … there is so many good reasons. I knew I wanted to join for music, specifically bass guitar. NC—Navy Counselor is a position not open to entry-level enlisted personnel since it requires a thorough understanding of the Navy and how it works. Here they are in random order. I am almost 100% sure i am going to apply for OCS after I graduate. While you are enlisted in the Navy you are allowed to attend … And I imagine the same goes for in the cockpit stuff. Ultimately, you’ll have to answer that for yourself. Wow. We joined in 2014, and the AF went full freedom on tattoos what, 2015? You will not be at sea during your entire Navy career. DG is one of the most chill duty stations I've ever spent time at. Not in the Navy yet. Indeed, one of our primary missions was simply be a presence and to project America to the world. Going RP ment I got a GI bill kicker, I could go green side and possibly see combat if I wanted to, I can go on large ships if I wanted to. The Brits are a blast and the Filipinos will hook you the fuck up as long as you treat them like they're people. not just a specific one. Do you understand the armed forces drug policy? It’s a win-win, as you get paid to work toward your degree while serving your country. Why did you join the military? I enlisted Aug. 15, 1985, because I was unsure what I wanted to do with my life. Better Person . log in sign up. The personal growth that has occurred was awesome. I'm an AOK bass player, but an awful guitarist. I think I'll go with opportunity to travel and respresenting America to the world. So, not the most typical military applicant/recruit. The training that you receive is outstanding. Passed on NUPOC because it really wasn't something I wanted to do...found out about BDCP AFTER I graduated, waited through 3 canceled AF OTS boards and then finally got my Navy pilot spot. I have, and just recently thought about my answer. The Navy seemed to be held in higher regard from an intellectual standpoint. Tell us about 5 current affairs topics you've seen in the news recently? Experience for a Specific Civilian Career. I met him in person after getting my Navy offer and thanked him for working with me, but I decided to go Navy. Less than a year out of boot camp I was in Iraq. Going through the steps right now, next up is MEPS, but the reason I chose the Navy over my other choice, which was AF, was one, dq'ed due to age, AF's cut off is before your 28th birthday, which I was 2 months too late to do anything, two, Navy has something I always enjoyed since a kid, big ass battleships. Same here. If I didn’t go nuke, I’d be a Marine. So, what does the Navy do to fill those roles? I'm a law student applying for JAG internships this summer. Do not encourage lying. As a reminder, this subreddit is for civil discussion. Not only did it let me finish school debt-free with a job lined up, it's allowed me to build up … Besides being a HM. See TheBeneGesseritWitch's guide on Paths to become an Officer. If I didn't get into the band program, I was going to keep taking civilian auditions. What sealed the deal for me with regards to Navy was my audition. The Army and Marines have a stigma, right or wrong, of being about killing people and breaking things, whereas the Navy seemed to be more about defense. Close. Don't just answer this question by saying, "because I'm awesome," or a wordy, detailed version thereof. Why Did You Choose Mesquite. I wanted to travel and see foriegn lands. You don’t have to put college on hold while you pursue a career in the Navy. Can't beat that deal. Some of your training can even transfer as college credit. The bass guitar side was manageable, but they wanted more challenging double bass materials than what I did in college. I'm down with it. But despite the nobility and prestige that come with it, there are also important considerations you should look into before making a decision to be part of a life-changing call of duty. It's the same argument you would use when comparing Army to Navy aviation. What's even worse, there sometimes isn't enough room in the budget to pay civilians to defend those iron fences either. Military service is a “lifeline” for some Americans, the researchers note, citing one single mother who joined “just because I had my son and I needed the benefits, I guess you … Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://www.reddit.com/r/newtothenavy/comments/6mxv7c/links_to_official_information_on_every_enlisted/. Additionally, at USMA, if you choose "Intel" you might actually end up in an Info Operations job, which wouldn't be true within the Navy. What, in general, makes the Navy stand out? Up until that very moment, this idea that I picked military life for me never entered my brain. 3 years ago. Chances are the answer to that is quite complex. What turned me off of the Army was that their band liaison wanted me to play at least three instruments for my audition. More technical jobs that translated to civilian life. My dad was enlisted and retired after 20 and I always asked him why he chose the army and he said he really doesn't know. My own research confirmed what he said. I remember my Navy Recruiter saying, "Feel free to talk to the Army, but I know you'll go Navy". Press J to jump to the feed. Of course to be completely accurate you have to replace 'I wanted to' with 'If Uncle Sam wanted me to'. I'm a former Army officer, so I have lots of reasons to like JAG in general. Close. It will enhance my career track and be a great life experience. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. The Navy offered the best options for my Rate. I'm getting out in 6 months to go to law school. Most of the rest of us do this shit on a daily basis in the Show and have plenty of practice and annual training, in addition to the week a year we all spend in refresher class and sims. Military Enlistment Breach of … Job Prospects After Service . So, r/navy, what made you choose the Navy over other branches? A forum to discuss Navy Recruiters, processing at MEPS, Delayed Entry Program, Enlisted Ratings, "A" Schools, Officer Candidate School, Recruit Training Command, and transferring to your first command. 16. I looked at the Air Force audition material. I joined the Navy in the 2000s so I could wear crackerjacks and do seagoing sailor stuff. Would have definitely made for a smoother transition (shipping to OCS in 19 days). A military discharge means that you are being released from your obligation to continue service in the armed forces and that you are relieved from any future military service obligations or recalls. RM A school in San Diego and on graduation, received orders for BMU-1 in Yokosuka for two years. During your sea tour, you may live off-base nearby, but must be available to travel with the ship for deployments or training. For those that don't know, once you are accepted, Navy will pay you E6 pay for up to 30 months for you to finish your degree and commission as a nuke officer. Tell us about our current operations? In the military, you get the job you want to pursue, you could be anything from a military police officer, a pilot, or a lawyer. But I want to join because my dad flew S-3's for 8 years in the navy, and he absolutely loved it. This was done both in a hardware sense and in a personnel sense. I mean, sure, you're on an island in the middle of the ocean, but at the same time you're on an island in the middle of the ocean. EDIT: Thanks for the good answers, everyone! In the Navy, we have no more authority than in the USAF, we just end up getting tasked with doing all the work, which often takes more time and effort than if the originator just did it themselves. Honestly, the recruiter for the Navy called me back before all the others. The Navy recruiter door was closer than the Air Force door. Everybody’s always talking about why you should join the military, so I decided to give you five reasons you shouldn’t join. Achievements at school, work, local community or sports? When choosing which branch to join, you … I picked the Army because we were always busy doing things and while it had it's dangers, it did not seem terribly life threatening. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the newtothenavy community. I can literally go anywhere. If you're considering joining the military, here are the top 10 things you should know before you step into a recruiters office. 7. If you were a member of the Navy or Navy Reserve (Enlisted or Officer) or are in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), the NAVET program will allow you to enter or recommit to the Navy Reserve. In this rating, sailors will interview personnel, prepare and deliver talks, establish and maintain liaison with local media, and recruit civilian personnel into the Navy. I talked to my Army Recruiter on the phone while sitting in the parking lot at the Navy Base's Visitor Center. Beyond that, I wanted to travel, and I loved the water. ... help Reddit App Reddit coins Reddit premium Reddit … Travel (Several countries plus the North Pole.). For anything Navy related, not limited to US Navy. Vote. And I fucking love tattoos. The Navy covered about 50% of the cost to finish my undergrad that I finished while on active duty. Always was my dream job while I was in, but never had an opportunity to make it happen. Learn how a career in the Navy will benefit you and find answers to common questions on how to join the Navy in this article. Keep in mind that these limits are subject to change based on current government regulations. This section is designed to help you understand the tangible benefits your son or daughter will reap through a career in the U.S. Army. My recruiter told me when I was young and dumb that it was a party boat going from port to port. So, I didn't submit a screener package. Got to serve my country without going into head-to-head combat. BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFPN) -- I know you've been asked the question, "Why did you join the military?" I was only allowed in the navy because of my tattoos. The Post 9/11 GI Bill with Yellow Ribbon Program will be covering law school tuition and fees while giving me a nice housing allowance. One of my mentors told me Air Force first, followed by Navy, followed by Army. For me, I chose the Navy over other branches because I liked the idea of getting drunk in foreign ports and I thought crackerjacks would help me get laid. They knew I was talking to the other branch. The Air Force was a close second, but again, it seemed boring. I had friends join the Army as bass players and hated it. The Navy application asks for a brief essay about what is motivating me to apply. A typical sea deployment on a Navy ship can last anywhere from six to nine months. I joined specifically to go into the nuclear power program. However, I don't know what to say about the Navy in particular. China lake and Diego Garcia exist. Everyone there was delightfully sarcastic with a slightly warped sense of humor. Thankfully, I think I ended up doing the right thing, even though I usually day dream of shooting guns and making things go boom. Vietnam and the draft. A good chunk of my reasoning, to be honest, was BDCP--best pre-commissioning program I was eligible for out of all of the branches. User account menu. It is these dreams that keep us ambitious and fixed on the goal. Ships typically deploy once every 18-24 months. r/Military: The largest military subreddit on reddit. However that's still more options then a typical blue side rate. In some smaller naval commands, there typically aren't enough Masters-at-Arms (the Navy's military police) to guard all the bases' gates. Should you join the Navy? 16. Marine Veteran. Granted. Dude. He feels like he'd choose the AF now if he could go back and do it again. The Air Force basically said don't bother, and the Army and Marines were a day short. The Navy created A.S.F. I already play two (bass guitar and double bass), so I worked up a blues and a Green Day song on guitar. 1. Best rate in the Navy. Ended up making beach landings with amphib Marines 1/2 dozen plus times. That shit sold me as I didn’t do any research. Give me Jacksonville, norfolk, San Diego or anything. This includes lying by omission (leaving information out) and lying by commission (purposefully misleading).

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