Welcome to Recruiting Navy

Recruiting Navy Questions and Answers

Open Question: Finding a local army national guard recruiting office?

I've been doing research on the army national guard lately, and i have come to realize, i cant find any way to find my nearest recruiting office. there is a near-by army, marine, and navy office in my mall, but is talking to a regular army recruiter the same as talking to an army national guard recruiter? if not, how can i locate an office near me?  more

Open Question: Will I get the CTI rating in the NAVY?

I went to MEPS, scored an 86 on the ASVAB and signed into the Delayed Entry Program (I am currently a high school senior) with the STG rating (sonar technician). The job I really want is CTI. But, at the time, I couldn't sign in to the DEP with the CTI rating because I hadn't taken the DLAB yet. So, I chose STG, hoping that I could change jobs after I took the DLAB (and if I scored high enough to qualify). A week later, I took the DLAB and scored exactly 100. But there were no openings for me to switch jobs right away. Currently, as an STG, my ship date isn't until December, so I have some time. My recruiter says she will be checking up on the openings every month, and I will keep calling her because I really REALLY want to go in with the CTI rating! I know my score is the bare minimum, but I am very determined to go to the DLI. The only thing I'm worried about is getting stuck with STG. Is it unlikely there will be no openings for me all the way up to December? or that other recruits will get the job over me due to my score? I have grandparents who have served 20 plus years in the NAVY, would calling them and asking for their support help in getting that job? My recruiter says I have a lot of time and that they see a lot of job openings during May because of kids who end up not graduating from high-school. But I won't feel completely comfortable until what I want is guaranteed to me and that I KNOW I'll get the CTI rating. Also, with my score, what kind of languages would I get to study at the DLI? Thanks! All answers and info would be much appreciated :)  more

Open Question: Is the Navy currently accepting recruits with DWI's?

DWI happened when I was a minor. Fines are paid for.  more

Voting Question: Is tihs Navy address correct?

My boyfriend's in Navy basic training and I just got this address from his mom today I just want to make sure it's correct.. SR (last name, first name, middle in) Ship 03 DIV 146 Recruit Training Command 3600 Ohio Street Great Lakes, IL 60088-3156 Uh, where did you even get that from? I want to make sure the address is correct.. She sent it to me through text so there were no spaces and lines or anything. Why can't you just answer the question?  more

Resolved Question: Military Girlfriends/Wives?

My fiance is seriously considering the military at the moment. Actually right now as I type this, he's at a Navy recruiting office. What is it like being in love with a guy who's going into the military? What are the pros and cons? I love him so much and I just want to know what I'm going to have to deal with and what it's going to be like for me when/if he is deployed. I'm fully aware that there's a possibility of our relationship ending, but I don't believe it will. I'm not going into detail about our relationship depth, because honestly that's no ones business but ours. I asked "What is it like being in love with a guy who's going into the military? What are the pros and cons?" That's all I want to know. Also, I'm not going to love him any different. I'm not questioning the fact of whether I'll still love him or not. I just want to know what it's going to be like for me. Correction, he was at an Air Force Recruiting Office, not a Navy one.  more

Resolved Question: Is the US Navy in need of new recruits at the moment?

I am going to join later this summer regardless, but for my own knowledge I wanted to know if demand for new recruits is high or low..  more

Resolved Question: Can you transfer from the Nuclear program (Navy) to Army?

I know I made the decision to join on my own, and I should have been more careful, and I should just tough it out. I know that. Just stating that now, since it is the most common answer. :P Anyways, I made a foolish decision to join something I didn't want to be apart of. I fell for every recruiting trick in the book. It is BORING and very difficult...and will be taking up 6 years of my life doing something I don't want. I am not the average "I-hate-the-navy" guy that wants out...I try very hard, and do my job without complaining, and am average in my class. I just want to know, is it too late to switch to army? Is there any possible way? My gut instinct was to become an Army Ranger like the rest of my family, that is truly what I want to do. I have head of the Blue to Green program but don't know many of the details. If there are any Army recruiters out there who know any loop holes, please let me know. By the way, I am an E-4 with a little more than a year under my belt.  more

Resolved Question: Should I believe the navy graduation date my recruit gave me or the one on the website?

My boyfriend is off at Navy Basic training. Today we got the packet of graduation information. In the packet it says that his graduation is on April 9th. He is in DIV 143. On the website (http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/families.asp) it says TG 20 (07) Divisions (139 – 144 & 920) Graduate Friday, 02 Apr 10 Which one should I believe and order plane tickets for?  more

Open Question: What happens if you have gone to MEPS for one branch of the military and you change your mind on branch?

I'm currently working with a recruiter in the Navy and have gone though the security clearance, physical, tons and tons of paperwork at MEPS. And after all the hoops i've had to jump through to be "eligible" for service, I'm currently ready to DEP in but the job I want is currently unavailable. I've been patient for the last three months waiting and at the moment, I feel like exploring other branch options would be a wise choice but am unsure if it is beyond that point or if I'm even allowed to just stroll into another branches' recruiting office, specially when they are across the lobby at our local mall. Any suggestions on what the procedure looks like? Some other details....I'm currently a US Resident and failed my depth perception test. The jobs available for me under those circumstances are pretty slim. So, I would like to go for something I would enjoy (corpsman) rather than anything available (aircraft mechanic, etc).  more

Resolved Question: If you have a GED and have a misdemeanor, does that stop you from getting into the NAVY?

I went to the NAVY recruit place today and I was going to sign up. The guy asked if I had a high school diploma, I said no, I have a GED. He said ide have to go to college and get 15 credits. Then he also asked if I had a record, I said yes a misdemeanor. He said the Navy wouldnt even take someone with a misdemeanor. I came on here to look it up, some people are saying yes and some say no. What's the deal with this? please help someone, I really wanna get in :)  more

Resolved Question: How do I start off as a higher pay grade in the Navy?

I heard you could start of as a E2 by recruiting others and stuff. I heard something about vocational school hours, but the vocational school I go to is high school courses. I memorized the enlisted, warrant officer, and commissioned officer ranks, the sailors creed, and the 11 general orders of sentry. Will that get me anywhere?  more

Voting Question: Can I get a waiver for USAF?

I contacted a recruiter this morning and was told that I would not be able to get a waiver from the Air Force because of an issue I had 3.5 years ago (possession of paraphernalia). Is it worth it to contact a different recruiter and see what he/she says? I say this because I thought that I wanted to join the Navy and had contacted a recruiting office and was told by the lady that I was automatically disqualified, I then called another recruiter and he was great I got a waiver no problem.  more

Voting Question: Navy boot camp general discharge still have chance to serve?

Would you please let me know,How long will take in navy boot camp to general-discharge papers and out-processing from the Naval Hospital ? Or there is some chace that, Recruits have little chace to save from discharge even his waiting on papers processing? I pray hard that, my son is good young man and still have chance to serve Great US Navy.. Thanks for reading my question. Sincerely, IJ  more

Voting Question: Navy boot camp- await discharge papers and out-processing.?

Would you please let me know,How long will take in navy boot camp to discharge papers and out-processing from the Naval Hospital ? Or there is some chace that, Recruits have little chace to save from discharge even his waiting on papers processing? I pray hard that, my son still have chance to serve great Navy..  more

Resolved Question: Wondering if I could join the Marines.?

I am 18, turning 19 in March. I had a brain injury in 07, and a visit to a psychiatric clinic/hospital, which I know will be on my health record if looked for. I have a high school diploma and I have almost 2 years of machining school done in a 3 year program. I know when it comes to being Army Ranger and Navy SEAL you have to pass a psych process but for now I'm just focusing on getting through talking with a recruit about enlisting with the Marines. Any info you could give is much thanked-  more

Resolved Question: I really need help with these history questions. Please?

Please help with these questions? I've seen on other questions that people will say that they don't think its right for us to ask questions like this, but I really need help so if you could please just keep comments like that to yourself. If you don't want to answer, thats fine and I understand. But I would really appreciate some help. Thanks so much! Question 1 All of the following were difficulties for Britain during the War for Independence except it had a large but ill-trained army. it had difficulty in supplying the army. its navy had been weakened by budget cuts. American privateers seriously hampered Britain's merchant marine. it had a rising financial burden that the politically influential landed gentry was increasingly reluctant to shoulder. Question 2 Of all the political innovations of the era of the American Revolution, which can be considered the most radical? the theory that power within a government had to be restrained through a series of checks and balances. the realization that both houses of a bicameral legislature represented all the people, not just narrowly defined classes. the idea that political institutions should be judged by the standard of whether they served the public good rather than the interests of the powerful few. the assertion that government was based on the consent of the governed and that revolution, therefore, was sometimes justifiable. the introduction of government with powers divided among three branches. Question 3 The Battle of Saratoga was significant to the American Revolution because it convinced France to support the United States publicly. Spain to support the United States publicly. the Netherlands to support the United States publicly. Russia to support the United States publicly. Sweden to support the United States publicly. Question 4 Which of the following battles forced the British government to commence peace negotiations with the Americans? Yorktown Saratoga Brandywine Creek Camden Long Island Question 5 Britain met its personnel needs during the War for Independence by I. raising the recruiting bonuses. II. lowering physical requirements. III. hiring foreign troops. I II I and II I, II and III III Question 6 All of the following conditions adopted by state constitutions during the Revolution are true except I. They concentrated power in the popularly elected legislatures. II. They all contained bills of rights. III. They provided for weak executives and frequent elections. IV. They abolished property and tax-paying qualifications for voting. I and II I, II and III I, II, III and IV IV I Question 7 Which of the following correctly describes the situation of Native Americans in the 1770s and 1780s? As a result of the Treaty of Paris, they expected that their traditional rights would be protected and that their territorial claims would be dealt with justly by the United States. They remained stubbornly rooted in their traditional ways, resisting participation in a larger world dominated by Europeans or white Americans. Only the Oneidas and Tuscaroras, influenced by Congregationalist missionary Samuel Kirkland, sided with the British during the Revolution. They fled their native lands—first the English colonies and then the United States—for the more hospitable political and social environment to be found in Spanish territory. They continued to incorporate the most useful aspects of European culture into their own, combining elements of the old and new Question 8 What is the name of the relationship that the Constitution established between the national and state governments? functional separation of powers bicameralism virtual representation federalism localism Question 9 Frederick von Steuben was the commander of the Hessian forces employed by the British during the War for Independence. representative of Prussia at the Paris peace conference. man who turned the American army into a formidable fighting force. leader of the Antifederalist forces in Pennsylvania. Dutch merchant who was the first casualty in the American War for Independence. Question 10 Which of the following problems challenged the confederation government? the closing of West Indian trade to American merchants an economic depression continued British occupation of western forts outbreaks of domestic violence All of the above  more

Voting Question: Could someone please help me with these ten american history questions?

All of the following were difficulties for Britain during the War for Independence except it had a large but ill-trained army. it had difficulty in supplying the army. its navy had been weakened by budget cuts. American privateers seriously hampered Britain's merchant marine. it had a rising financial burden that the politically influential landed gentry was increasingly reluctant to shoulder. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2 Of all the political innovations of the era of the American Revolution, which can be considered the most radical? the theory that power within a government had to be restrained through a series of checks and balances. the realization that both houses of a bicameral legislature represented all the people, not just narrowly defined classes. the idea that political institutions should be judged by the standard of whether they served the public good rather than the interests of the powerful few. the assertion that government was based on the consent of the governed and that revolution, therefore, was sometimes justifiable. the introduction of government with powers divided among three branches. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3 The Battle of Saratoga was significant to the American Revolution because it convinced France to support the United States publicly. Spain to support the United States publicly. the Netherlands to support the United States publicly. Russia to support the United States publicly. Sweden to support the United States publicly. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4 Which of the following battles forced the British government to commence peace negotiations with the Americans? Yorktown Saratoga Brandywine Creek Camden Long Island -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5 Britain met its personnel needs during the War for Independence by I. raising the recruiting bonuses. II. lowering physical requirements. III. hiring foreign troops. I II I and II I, II and III III -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 6 All of the following conditions adopted by state constitutions during the Revolution are true except I. They concentrated power in the popularly elected legislatures. II. They all contained bills of rights. III. They provided for weak executives and frequent elections. IV. They abolished property and tax-paying qualifications for voting. I and II I, II and III I, II, III and IV IV I -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 7 Which of the following correctly describes the situation of Native Americans in the 1770s and 1780s? As a result of the Treaty of Paris, they expected that their traditional rights would be protected and that their territorial claims would be dealt with justly by the United States. They remained stubbornly rooted in their traditional ways, resisting participation in a larger world dominated by Europeans or white Americans. Only the Oneidas and Tuscaroras, influenced by Congregationalist missionary Samuel Kirkland, sided with the British during the Revolution. They fled their native lands—first the English colonies and then the United States—for the more hospitable political and social environment to be found in Spanish territory. They continued to incorporate the most useful aspects of European culture into their own, combining elements of the old and new. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 8 What is the name of the relationship that the Constitution established between the national and state governments? functional separation of powers bicameralism virtual representation federalism localism -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 9 Frederick von Steuben was the commander of the Hessian forces employed by the British during the War for Independence. representative of Prussia at the Paris peace conference. man who turned the American army into a formidable fighting force. leader of the Antifederalist forces in Pennsylvania. Dutch merchant who was the first casualty in the American War for Independence. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 10 Which of the following problems challenged the confederation government? the closing of West Indian trade to American merchants an  more

Voting Question: If i say that I have smoked pot in the past at MEPS, will i still be able to join the navy?

I failed a drug test at my recruiting station, but my recruiter said it was not a big deal, we'll just wait a couple weeks before I go to MEPS. She gave me a huge packet of background information to fill out, and told me to fill out the drug use section honestly... I said I have tried it 4 times. But my boyfriend is in the navy, and he told me that they will not pass you at MEPS if you admit to ever having tried it. I really, really want to join, but I'm afriad I screwed myself up. What should I do?!?! Oh, and I have not turned in the background information packet yet, so my boyfriend is sugguesting I tell those recruiters nevermind, wait for the weed to get out of my system, and go to another recruiting station, but I'm afriad I'll be in some big system already, and they'll catch me. I don't want to lie, but I don't know what to do!! Does anyone know what the waivers for that kind of stuff are about?  more

Resolved Question: What would be the perfect World War 3 military strategy? Who Will be involved?

Basically, World War 3 is coming. Nothing will stop it. I would enlist right away. I like to think of strategies and the military in general. If i were in charge of the US in world war 3, i would first throw away the chaos and arguments that would tear the country apart before any other country has us on target. I would send the whole diplomacy and alliance message to the former countries we sided with for the first 2 world wars. Then i would build the defenses around the country. for example. New York was a huge target for 9/11, and it will still be a huge target today. I would build surrounding Air Bases, Army Bases, and i would totally reconstruct the coast of NYC into a strategic defense. I would build the navy to double the quota in world war 2, i would draft the people who are able to fight. I would turn the recruiting process into the biggest infantry in the world. Basically, i would make sure we had alliances with all of the border countries, and protect the border countries the same way we would protect our own. After all of the defenses have been prepared for, i would begin deploying with the defenses in all borders and both oceans. and the parts of our military made for assault will slowly begin moving forward in key directions, establishing the same diplomacy and allegiance with trusting countries. and i could go on with this idea for hours, but ill get into what i would think the factions would be: US, UK, CANADA, ISRAEL, TAIWAN, SOUTH KOREA, AUSTRALIA, JAPAN(since we are practically their army now), PHILLIPINES, NATO FORCES, and others that depend on U.S. suppport vs. CHINA, NORTH KOREA, PAKISTAN, IRAQ, IRAN, SYRIA, PALESTINE, and others that depend on their support. countries that would be questionable are : RUSSIA, ITALY, SPAIN, FRANCE, GERMANY, SWITZERLAND, and others. I ACCEPT ALL OPINIONS, PLEASE SHARE!!!!!  more

Voting Question: Does the Army have a Manual for recruits?

Hi, the USCG has a manual, and the Navy has the Blue Jacket. When you arrive at BCT do you receive a manual, or is it just through instructions offered during training? Thanks.  more

Resolved Question: Advice with my "pressured" future?

Thinking about joining the Navy, have an ASVAB test to take and qualification test for Search and Rescue. Yet I still am also wanting to study Psychology or something like that and be in college full time and possibly my PHD later on. ARGG... Testing comes up this Tuesday and Wednesday on an overnight trip with the recruit. Kinda want to sign the papers, but at the same time, want to wait (even if qualified) to finish High School and than make my decision. Just venting........................... Dang...........  more

Resolved Question: US Navy Information Technology (IT) studying before A School?

I am a Navy recruit in DEP and my rate is Information Systems Technician and I would like to know what I could do to learn the most now before I get to A School. Ex. Which Certifications do I need to know for the IT career? Thanks I leave July 27, 2010  more

Voting Question: Do you agree with what this marine said? (long)?

His wife is in the army, his contract w/ marines was up so he joined army too. I might seem biased having come from the marines...but simply put...because I did marine bootcamp...I am exempt from all other services basic training. It's longer and designed to be the most physically and mentally challenging of all of the armed forces. Marines are expected to be the best and we are feared worldwide. I joined the marines based on Marine Corps tales I've heard of fearless warriors. I saw it first hand in Iraq when faced with an almost impossible situation and surrounded by enemies. The Army took cover in a hallway and weren't sure what to do. The Marines were already pouring out the door to face the enemy toe to toe. I'm not saying all of the Soldiers are cowards but Marines always seem to be ready to throw down with the enemy in any situation thrown at them. We are abused physically and mentally. (by physically I mean sometimes violently. They say they aren't supposed to do it anymore but they do, and thank God for it) The army has changed significantly over the years...they are expirimenting with trying to create better soldiers. They borrow much of the training from the Marines nowadays, but the stress level has toned down alot because the army now believes it's better to mentor to soldiers than to destroy them mentally. Violence is not tolerated in army BCT and some of the units no longer punish privates like they used to. There is a governing authority over the training environment now called TRADOC. any sergeant or higher can tell you right away they hate tradoc. It basically takes away their authority to control the privates. Now from the time they leave bootcamp and go to AIT they become undisciplined and disrespectful to those above them. This of course changes when they get to their actual units though. I'm hoping they change it because a softer army is a weaker army. Te AIT students think they are in high school and here to party. Mentally and physically it is still challenging I'm sure. It will still change them. The other services don't really depend on breaking their recruits down as much because the same level of combat discipline isn't required. Honestly though I've never really seen many undisciplined navy guys. They obviously must be doing something right. I'm hoping I can gain rank quickly in the army in an attempt to try to change TRADOC. it's a plague to the army and it's something that would be good to do away with. You're angry because of what another marine said, not because of me. If you don't believe me that's fine, I could care less. Could be just coincidence, but the guy that said it is also named Brandon lol. If you're the guy and you found this, sorry but I haven't said anything disrespectful.  more

Voting Question: What are the best military jobs to have?

So, I was looking at joining the Navy under the Nuclear Program. I am very, very interested in joining (mostly because I don't to pay for college) the military, but some testimonials and a tour around a ship scared me away from the NF. Right now I am kinda window shopping all the recruiting spots, but they only talk about the positions they are told to fill. I got a 92 Asvab, and I HATE most things that have to do with circuits. Anybody got some cool suggestions or ideas that don't strap you to a desk but are relatively technical? PS, special ops isn't my thing  more

Resolved Question: How can the Navy pay for my college?

I'm planning on becoming a SEAL after four years of college, and my number one university, Santa Clara University, doesn't have NROTC. Santa Clara costs upwards of $50,000 a year, and my parents and I cannot afford that kind of money. I know I could go to another school, but after an exhaustive college search and a few recruiting trips to various schools, I know Santa Clara is the school for me. I also know that I can't go unless I can find some way to pay for it without putting myself in debt. I'm fine with enlisting or getting my commission after college, so any ideas as to how the navy could help me pay?  more

Resolved Question: Should I get a different recruiter?

After much thought I decided I wanted to join the Navy Im 31 married with 2 Kids and a senior in college. Anyways so I went to see a Navy recruit in July 09 and set up a time to take the ASVAB and past it with no problems. After I past the ASVAB we set another time to meet to sign for a dependent waiver (married w/ 2 kids)...did came back ok but said I was still disapproved because I needed a moral waiver (minor traffic violations) ... So we sent it out in August 09. I called my recruiter every other week for 4 months and nothing came back and he said that MEPS still had it (now December) and he would find out what's going on with my waiver. He called a day later saying meps was waiting for a the best time to send my waiver so it would get approved. I asked him when would that be and my recruiter said the first week of Jan 2010 so... I waited another month called him back and he says we have to rewrite and do the whole process over again with both waivers because the paper work expired. I set another time and day to do the waivers with him and he said that was fine. ...THEN he calls back an hour later says he has to go out of town that day. Do you think I'm getting BS around and should I get a new recruiter or is this the way the Navy works? Thank you for your time.  more

Resolved Question: Why do some soldiers act like 'if you didn't serve, you weren't good enough to serve'?

One quote for example "those who can serve, do, those who can't, don't".... Is it just a matter of arrogance for a job that actively recruits 18 year olds straight out of high school and requires nothing more than the 50th percentile on their standardized test? Take a neurosurgeon for example. 4 Years of undergrad training (let's assume started at 18). 4 Years of medical school 6 Years of Neurosurgery residency that's 32 years old before being to practice. Many Neurosurgeons also get PhD's which is another 5 years, and that's the essential minimum (starting medical school at 22 (average age is 24)). 4 - 8 years added to that by serving in the military really the best interest of the surgeon and those he treats? Clearly there has to be people who can serve but don't. Military have > 2 million personnel. They beg for people to join with multibillion dollar add campaigns and recruitment letters (I get 4-5 letters from the Navy HPSP every month trying to get me to join the HPSP). What would drive a soldier to say such an ignorant thing like "those who can serve, do, those who can't, don't" ? Neurosurgeon reference was just an analogy. IE, that soldier who said "if you didn't serve, you were not good enough to serve" is claiming many people along with some neurosurgeons (only around 2,500 of them in the US), a profession that requires 14+ years of training after they turn 18 before they can practice is somehow inferior. Doctors in the military don't go through "OCS". Most either enter the military medical school (very low admission standards compared to "civilian medical schools" or join the HPSP. Doctors in the military (HPSP or otherwise) are only allowed to treat soldiers, or special case individuals. Civilian doctors can treat soldiers, foreigners and anybody else. Primary reason any doc joins the military is for the money (HPSP pays 100% of medical school and also pays the student ~ $2.2k a month).  more

Voting Question: What United States Navy jobs are available?

I am 17 and almost through with high school in june and understand that shhip out dates for recruits is about a year max, which is good and will allow me to do college a bit but i was wondering if you knew in dep more about the jobs in the Navy, for someone not very good at math but excellent in English and who got a 50 on the practice asvab, are there jobs for me in the Navy?  more

Resolved Question: leaving for navy boot camp in 2 weeks. having second thoughts?

omg...s00oo... i was completely excited about joining the navy...and all of a sudden...im scared as shit. like.. im so afraid my whole identity will be ripped from me. im an artist..and i love music, piercings, tatoos, playing guitar, dancing (ballet)....and im afraid i wont have time for those things i really love to do. i joined because i thought it was the right decision at the time (having no job, no means of money, no where to really live, or getting into college). my family tries to talk me out of it everyday (even tho..they'd rather me be homeless than to live with them) and now i have "cold-feet". is this normal? do all recruits get this feeling before boot camp? or should i really reconsider.  more

Resolved Question: i chose a certain navy job and then?

Im a dep recruit in the navy and im a dental assisstnat im reserve i recnetly found out that the dental assistant has turned into corpsemen, i was planning on doing reserve but someone told me they would need me and deploy me to afghanistan, is that true, that means i wouldnt be able to do reserve and that means my recruiter is lying to me, help n thanks o and i know it sounds ignarant since its the military and im up for it but what job could place me out of this war directly (battleground)  more

Voting Question: Does every Navy recruit receive one phone call when they first arrive?

My fiance left for Naval boot camp on Sunday. He called from the hotel and told us Tuesday that he was leaving from the hotel for actual training. He also said that on Tuesday they were going to a Bulls game at the United Center as a treat and they were doing something special during half time at the game. He called from one of the recruits phones during the third quarter of the game around 8:00pm to remind me that he would be calling when he arrived. I stayed up until 2 in the morning waiting on his call and I never received one. I asked his family members did any of them receive a call they all said no. But yesterday I received all of his civilian belongings in the mail so I know he's there. Does every recruit receive a phone call when they first arrive?  more

Resolved Question: Whats it like being a squid?

i'm a navy Dep recruit soon to be leaving for RTC april 21..and i was just curious as to how bootcamp would be..obvioously difficult..but nobody really goes in depth with it..whats it like..what goes on..and how is life like on a aircraft carrier..if you were in the navy..morespecifically: aviation ordnance..it would be much appreciated if you could share your experience  more

Voting Question: What do Marine recruits accomplish in boot camp.........?

........that Army, Navy and Air Force recruits do not.....and which, supposedly, makes them such a "special" and "superior" fighting machine?  more

Resolved Question: Second-hand marijuana smoke?

About 2 weeks ago I was at the Big Day Out, a huge music festival in Australia. I was caught in the thick of a crowd of literally hundreds of people, and couldn't move an inch in any direction. A group next to me lit up joints and the smoke was really strong. As soon as I smelt it I held my breath and tried not to inhale any. Every time I had to breathe in I could taste it on my lips so I breathed in as shallowly as possible until I could tell it went away. My concern is, I may have to undergo drug testing for the Royal Australian Navy soon. I'm not sure when as it's a drawn out process and they call on you at short notice. Does anyone know if any of the marijuana will show up in my results? They have a zero tollerance for drugs. Has anyone else been caught for a similar thing while trying to recruit into the Defence Force? I'll be devastated if I'm affected by this. I've been training for months. If you're a pot smoker, smoke it at home. To add more information - it lasted maybe a minute or two.  more

Resolved Question: As a Filipino, will you back up the idea of full military invasion of Sabah, Malaysia?

Just for the sake of argument. I for one is backing up the idea.But first let me explain why. Why do we have to take back what rightfully belongs to the Philippines in the first place. I guess some of you know the Jabidah massacre or otherwise known as corregidor massacre of March 18,1968. The issue of Sabah as a property of the Sultanate & still the extension of the Republic of the Philippines is still pending. The idea of then late Phil. President Macapagal & Marcos to create or established military unit tasked with fomenting dissent amongst Sabah's non-Malay ethnic groups namely the Tausug & Sama, two groups closely aligned ethically and culturally with the Bangsamoro. Recruited 28 Moro Muslim for training and once they all found out the real truth behind it,wanted to quit & were all killed but one survived that is why it was exposed. Turned to the negotiating table between the Malaysian government and the Philippines government about a concrete plan of giving back Sabah. And if they refuse we go to war. Just for argument I know for sure the Philippines will not go to that length of engaging to war just to win back something like Sabah. In 1982, when Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands which is a territory of England, Prime Minister Thatcher immediately send the Royal British Navy and Air Force to win back the Falklands. And they did. Ok we are not like the British. We are a peaceful loving citizen whose only fault is being poor in character, mind and hearts. In fact, history told us that we are often been invaded by foreign forces and we do not even have the the luxury of invading other countries. But I think we should priorities where our bravery should lies. Remember the lines "ang mamatay ng dahil sa iyo". If only Macapagal or Marcos done it right in those critical times I guess we shouldn't be arguing about Sabah, don't we? What do you think?  more

Voting Question: Us navy medics and their training?

What kind of training does a navy medic go through i know they are assigned to marine units but im wondering if their basic is different than other naval recruits? what kind of ait do they go through?  more

Resolved Question: what do recruits do on saturdays & sundays in navy bootcamp?

 more

Resolved Question: Navy enlistment job recommendations?

I will be joining the Navy a little late on this year, and was wanting to get some opinions on jobs I should do. I took the practice ASVAB at the Navy recruiting office and scored a 93 out of 99. They said I would pretty much be able to choose whatever I wanted and I'm really not sure which direction to go. They were talking about Nuke but I don't know if I want to do with all of the science that goes along with it. I'm thinking about doing Air Traffic Control. I want something that would help me get a nice job when I finish up in 5 years. I would try and go in as an officer, but then I wouldn't qualify for the loan repayment program. Thanks! Also, I am graduating from Indiana University with a Bachelor's in General Studies in May.  more

Resolved Question: how do i find my basic training picture?

my recruit training photo burned in fire how do i get a replacement photo us navy company 035 1991  more

Resolved Question: is the army as bad as everyone says?

i'm thinking of joining the army, everyone tells me not to, i was enlisted in the navy i've been out for about two years now. i know the army scrapes the bottom of the barrel when it comes to recruits but there's idiots every where you go. i'm not worried about being deployed, i don't know for sure but i don't think iraq or Afghanistan is as bad as the news makes it out to be. i got out because i was envious of civilian life but i've come to realize that this life sucks balls and i would rather have a purpose in life... how hard is another 20 years, a retirement would be good to have also.  more

Resolved Question: Military W-2 Question?????

I went through US Navy Recruit training April 14 of 2009 and was separated and sent home May 28 of 2009. How would i be able to obtain my W-2? I searched google, and they suggested myPay, but i dont remember signing up for anything like that. Thanks in advance.  more

Resolved Question: how can women in the U. S Navy boot-camp maintain their hair?

im mixed race (Ethiopian/white) and when my hair gets wet..it curls up. it's a little past my neck, so i know when i arrive...they'll cut it a little shorter. but how can the girls maintain their hair throughout the course of boot camp? can we braid it before/when we get there? can we use bobby pins, flat irons, or rubber bands? p.s everyone in the nearest recruiting office are guys...and when i asked this question...they're all like " uhhh...we have no idea".lol so girls...if you've been...please help!  more

Resolved Question: I am leaving for Recruit Training for the NAVY, in March, what is the medical and dental process like?

 more

Resolved Question: Can you take leave while you're still in your Navy "A" school.?

Not in recruit training, obviously, but what about while you're in school? Also, can I get away with asthma? I mean, its barely asthma at all, and I'm obviously gonna lie about it, but are the instructors gonna get all pissed after we run a mile and give a cough or two?  more

Resolved Question: USMC very slight cerebral palsy?

i want to enlist into the United States Marine Corps. i have wanted to enlist for a long time. upon graduating high school and getting my running up to snuff, i feel ready to enlist. i talked with a recruiter over the phone, and he said he would get back to me in a couple of days. i talked to him about my cerebral palsy. i have (no exaggeration) the slightest case of cerebral palsy ever recorded, possibly. it is in my left foot. my toes are slightly curved and deformed. i run 5 miles every day in boots. i can run, jump, kick, swim, and anything else that requires feet work. my cerebral palsy does not effect my performance in any way shape or form. cerebral palsy is an automatic disqualification to serve in the US Marine Corps. i told my recruiter about my CP, and he said that he would have to pull a lot of strings to get the proper waivers. he told me that my medical documents and records will have to be sent all the way down to Washington D.C. and looked at by US Navy medical personnel. the Navy medical personnel will determine weather i am fit to serve or not. i hate to think negative, but i highly doubt they are going to approve. but they do not know what they are giving up if they do not approve. i am in top physical condition, i have superb reflexes and i am very very disciplined. i am a good listener and i ALWAYS put the directions first. i have more motivation to become a Marine and serve 150% than an entire battalion of recruits put together. it is my dream to become a US Marine. i guess my question is...what do you think will happen? as i said my CP does not interfere with my performance at all in any way. it is like it is not even there. but i am technically diagnosed with it. just because it says it on the god damn papers. that might ruin my dream. what do you think will happen? thank you for your time and answers.  more

Resolved Question: Bathroom breaks in Navy bootcamp?

I keep hearing different things... will someone who has been there (preferably recently) tell me? Do individuals have the ability to request permission to use the head even during any given class or training? Or must all recruits be given a break at the same time at scheduled times? I just want to be able to use the restroom when i need to and come back... im just curious.no big deal. im more concerned about the vaccinations. i hate shots  more

Voting Question: Navy Recruiter Taking Forever!?

It has been 6 months since I first visited the recruiters office. That evening I took the EST and scored an 89 because I was kind of rushing it and signed all of the medical records release forms and all that wonderful stuff. I had two surgeries one when I was 12 and one at 14 that we needed to get records for. My recruiter was pretty lazy about trying to get the records so I ended up doing most of the leg work to get them faxed to the recruiting office which ended up taking about 3 months. Then another two months passes and with a little prodding from me, my recruiter finds out that my whole package needs to be resubmitted because there was to much of a time gap between the first bit of papers and my medical coming in. Long story short it has been another two months and still no word and I can't get anything out of my recruiter. What should/can I do? I'm trying to go nuke and get an age waiver and I'm not getting any younger.  more

Voting Question: Can I join the US Navy with migraines?

Hi all! I'd like to join the US Navy as a career. I've worked hard to get to where I'm at in my life. I lost a ton of fat (55 pounds and 10 inches off my waist) and I have an Associate's degree and a Bachelor's degree. I love to travel and serve my country on top of putting in my retirement pension time too with lots and lots of other benefits. However, I do sometimes suffer from migraines. I've never been clinically diagnosed as having migraines but I get about 1 - 2 of them a week. However, I can always remedy them with Tylenol, Excedrin Migraine medicine, some rest, etc. I've been getting migraines all my life as as far as I can remember. Will any US Navy recruiter disqualify me automatically for it from joining anyway? Someone told me that she's going into the Marines and she said they didn't mind it because they'd be willing to work with her condition. I'll be okay as long as I always have access to take my medicine whenever I have to. We're all human. Nobody has picture perfect health. The whole US military has a huge shortage now because so many potential recruits can't join because they're either overweight or obese. I would think any branch in the military would have to work with people on various issues to get recruits anyway. What do you think? Thanks!  more

Voting Question: what is the minimal asvab score required for enlistment in the navy.?

i was in my recruiter's car coming home from a dep meeting. he and some other recruit in the car were talking and my recruiter said that the minmal asvab score to enlist in the navy is a 50. maybe i didnt get all my facts straight isnt that just for GED holders or whats going on with todays asvab score? chick under me. i did pass the asvab. i was just surprise to hear it jump from a 35 to 50 in a day.  more

Resolved Question: When can the Navy recruits write back? I still haven't recieved a letter from my boyfriend yet..?

 more

Recruiting Navy News

Morris' Molnar living his dream with Notre Dame - Morris County Daily Record

When he was still in grade school at St. Virgil's in his native Morris Township, Charley Molnar always dreamed that he would eventually end up at the University of Notre Dame. Somehow, someway, Molnar believed he would be in South Bend. "I remember ...

Read more

---

Chesterfield County's Pete Stith to retire - Progress Index

Navy "Seabees" to build the county's first community ... celebrated "fast-track" review process for commercial development, instituting a Web site for developers' projects, and recruiting new businesses totaling millions of dollars in new investment ...

Read more

---

Latest News - RealClearPolitics

Whither the youth vote? A year after backing Barack Obama by an overwhelming 2-to-1 ratio, young adults are quickly cooling toward Democrats amid dissatisfaction over the l... House gives boost to Native Hawaiian government , Kevin Freking Congress ...

Read more

---

See-no-Islam’ strategy disgraces fallen soldier - York News-Times

Remember last June when President Obama traveled to Saudi Arabia because, as he put it, "It was very important to come to the place where Islam began and seek his majesty's counsel"? I argued at the time, gagging, that rather than visiting "the place ...

Read more

---

Planning for next Illinois Marathon begins - Daily Illini

From recruiting the ROTC and Navy to help out on the day of the event to ensuring that there is a gluten-free option at the post-race meal and that there are enough parking spaces, there is never a dull moment for the organizers. “Holding the ...

Read more

---

Special Report pushes debunked claim that DADT repeal would "adversely ... - Media Matters

... uniformly shown that transitions to policies of equal treatment without regard to sexual orientation have been highly successful and have had no negative impact on morale, recruitment ... Advocate General of the Navy was a participant in the ...

Read more

---

The Cursed Subs Of Oz - Strategy Page

Australia's submarine fleet seems to be cursed. Normally, two of the six boats are out on patrol, two are conducting training (but available for operations) and two are undergoing maintenance. The reality is that, right now, only one of the Collins ...

Read more

---

Chiefs warn against lifting gay ban too quickly - Fresno Bee

The Army's top uniformed officer said Tuesday that he has "serious concerns" about overturning a 17-year policy that bans gays from serving openly in the military and supports a yearlong study into the matter before any changes are made. The ...

Read more

---

Interview mistakes that can cost you the job - Financial Post

Getty Images While men and women make many of the same mistakes -- arriving late or unprepared, refusing to answer a question or lying about previous experience -- women can make particular missteps that may cost ... David Lewis, president of ...

Read more

---

5 Borough Business Breakfast - Queens - 1010Wins

The most recognized and trusted news brand in New York is about to put its 44 years of experience, connections, and unmatched resources behind a dynamic new series of events for New York City's small business owners! The 5-Borough Business Breakfast ...

Read more

---

Recruiting Navy Links

Government Jobs - A step towards securing your livelihood

Job security or safety of the job is the virus from which service people are fighting these days. The job of a person is not only important for his own living, but it is also a source which caters to ... more

Military Banners

Military banners are a great way to advertise the military. Recruitment centers often have military banners in the windows, inside the center or outside of the recruitment center. Military Banners... more

How to go about Choosing your Career

Choosing your career is a crucial step as it involves your entire future career prospects. Often, it is observed that a large number of students are unaware of what they want to be. This confusion amo... more

Chez Ami Review - Is This a Good MLM Business Opportunity for You?

Being involved in the children's clothing industry is not only rewarding, but lucrative and flourishing. Many have jumped at the opportunity to offer doting parents with apparel that their children l... more

Find Huge WW1 & WW2 Vintage Posters Online

A vintage poster is not just about prints and visual representations; it's certainly much more than that. And if it's inspired by a war theme, then the intensity is bound to be superior enough. Today,... more

Tim Sales Professional Inviter MLM Course CD-ROM Set Review

For those of you who don't know who Tim Sales is, his name is sort of a pun so I guess he intended it this way and yes Sales is really his last name. Anyway he's one of the two creators of the Brillia... more

CDS Question Papers: How to crack them

Aspirants who want to serve their country and have a passion to join the defense services appear for the CDS examination. For cracking the CDS exams, students must always go through previous year's... more

NFL Tickets - Two Teams Add Defensive Coordinators

Even before the 2009 Super Bowl has kicked off, many teams are scrambling to solidify their coaching staffs. Teams around the league have changed everything from assistants to head coaches, with expec... more

Top Ten Timeshare Scams

August 3rd, 2009 As far as sales are concerned, the timeshare industry is like any other industry. The sales department is going to quickly find something that will give them the edge over the custom... more

The Somali Pirates of Healthcare Who Hijack Your Health to Extract Profits

As the world's attention is now fixated on the Somali pirates who hijacked the Maersk Alabama ship in their quest for profits, it's fascinating to watch the circus of the American justice system attem... more

$errorCode = 7
xml_error_string() = mismatched tag
xml_get_current_line_number() = 11
xml_get_current_column_number() = 2
xml_get_current_byte_index() = 780

GAO: Military Needs Better System to Track Transgressions by ...

Other offenses listed in the report include a Navy recruiter who purchased illegal drugs with recruits, an Air Force recruiter who drank alcohol and had inappropriate sexual conduct with a recruit and an Army recruiter who sexually ... more

NAVY RECRUITING SCENE IS BLEAK - David Pugliese's Defence Watch

The Navy has hard a hard time with recruiting becuase the drive of CFRG has been the combat arms, in order to get the Army the numbers it needs to support Afghanistan. To counter this, the CMS bagan his own Navy recruiting drive, ... more

Self Actualization and the Navy « jordandchan

Self Actualization and the Navy. jord | 24/2/10thoughts. There is a recruiting ad for the Australian Navy that has been on air for quite a while now; Painting Navy life as non-stop excitement and fun ... more

Anyone in the Navy? - SoCalTrailRiders

For the last month or so I have been considering talking to a recruiting officer about joining the navy. I am currently a Junior at University of Hawaii At. more

SIGNING DAY, IF YOU CARE « The Birddog

That's why Navy won't officially release its recruit list until I-Day. Not only that, but recruiting doesn't end on signing day, either. The weekend or two after signing day are usually big recruiting weekends in Annapolis. ... more

Life according to me...: Getting to Know Me:Day 9 "The Navy" Part 1

For the past couple of weeks I've been gathering information and documents to put together for the Navy. Slowly preparing my journey. Well, a shit storm hit on Monday when my Recruiter's higher up told us we were going to MEPS- same day ... more

The Rule for Processing

All questionable cases will be forwarded to Navy Recruiting Command's legal department by recruiting personnel. Waivers for domestic violence convictions (misdemeanor or felony) are not authorized, per the Lautenburg Amendment to the ... more

Marine Corps Recruiting: U.S. Navy Seals and the myths and legends to

The U.S. Navy SEALs were discovered in the 1960s, its origin goes back to the time that Pearl Harbor was bombed in the 1940s. The seals may also be referred to a mysterious group, and hundreds of people may only be able to name the ... more

Military News: Military Services on Track With Recruiting Goals

19, 2010 - All four active services and the six reserve components met or exceeded their recruiting goals for the month of January, Defense Department officials said today. At the same time, the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force ... more

STRESSED TRADES TARGETED FOR CF RECRUITING - David Pugliese's ...

The Canadian Forces Recruiting Group (CFRG) has coordinated this opportunity to generate awareness of Navy and Air Force technical occupations, as well as draw attention to the Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Education Plans (NCM ... more

Navy Opportunities

Job opportunities, skill training, money for college and travel in today's high-tech Navy. more

U.S. Navy Recruiting Command

Click Here to find a collection of America's Navy Posters and logos. ... Navy Recruiting Command - 5722 Integrity Drive, Bldg 784 - Millington, TN 38054 ... more

NAVY RECRUITING POSTERS, WWI

U.S. Navy Recruiting Posters, World War I. This page presents images of the classic Navy World War I Recruiting Posters by artist Howard Chandler Christy: "Gee! ... more

Navy Recruiting Command

Navy Achievement and Navy Commendation Medals for above-average performers ... Navy Recruiting Command - 5722 Integrity Drive, Bldg 784 - Millington, TN 38054 ... more

Careers & Jobs: Navy

A list of eighteen different careers. Try imagining yourself in each one and indicate whether you think you would "like" or "dislike" it. more

Navy Recruiting District Websites

Navy Recruiting Command currently maintains 26 recruiting districts strategically located throughout the ... Navy Recruiting Command and regions East and West are located in ... more

United States Navy

Categorical database of the United States Department of the Navy's public affairs library and naval web sites. more

Navy Midshipmen Athletics - scout.com

Find out what Johnson had to say about his commitment to Navy (as well as the 2010 recruiting class as a whole) in this GoMids exclusive! Full Story | Discuss ... more

Recruiting | NavySEALs.com - Experience the SEAL Edge

Official Recruiting Forum U.S. Navy SEAL Motivator Forum Official Recruiting Websites more

Naval Special Warfare :: Official U.S. Navy Web Site

Naval Special Warfare Recruiting :: Official US Navy Web Site more

AMERICA’S NAVY – A Global Force for Good Provides information on various aspects of Navy life and communities that can assist in choosing a Navy profession.

Find a Recruiter: Navy The Navy can accelerate your life, but to get where you want to go you need to be headed in the right direction.

Navy Recruiting Command Contains links to every Naval recruiting station and information on how to become a Navy recruiter.

NAVY OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE - Recruiting The NAVY Official Athletic Site, partner of CSTV Networks, Inc. The most comprehensive coverage of NAVY Athletics on the web.

Naval Special Warfare :: Official U.S. Navy Web Site Naval Special Warfare Recruiting :: Official US Navy Web Site

Navy Recruiting Command “Recruit Quality Today – Build for Tomorrow.” Top Performer; Independent; Motivated; Outgoing; Tech Savvy; People Oriented; These are a few of the many traits necessary to ...

Navy Midshipmen Football, Basketball, and Recruiting Front Page GoMids.com - Navy Midshipmen football and basketball news.