I'm 21 years old and I thinking about enlisting in the Navy, and I wanted to know if there are any people out there that's in the Navy and if there's anything (bad or good) that you can share about you experience. I would appreciate it.
2006-11-30 07:30:29 · 8 answers · asked by Supa_Sexy1 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I'm 28, spent 10 years in the Navy Special Forces. Depending on what you've heard about the Navy, I don't know so I'll give it tto you from the top.
The Navy, unlike other branches, actually takes care of you. You know healthcare wise, the other branches take care of you yes, but they use their own people, the Navy actually sends you out to specialists in town, and no matter the cost they take it.
The Navy also has the Buddy Program, where you and three other females would spend a lot of time together, and most likely be stationed together as longa syou guys can. Depending on your jobs. This is a great opportunity for you to get to know people from the very beginning and become close close friends.
The Navy also has the "smartest" people. We train all of our enlistment / officers to the point of "perfection". In boot camp you spend 40% of the time in the classroom. Unlike other branches where you focus on physical attributes. The Navy isn't like that. They train you to the end, so everyone has the same standards.
The Navy may not have a lot of jobs and careers as the US Army does, however, the Jobs you find in the navy are 98% of the time are co-ed jobs. The only jobs I believe you can't get in the Navy as a female is of course, Special Forces, and I can't remember the other 2.
The Navy has just spent 78 million dollars to rebuild all their base housing in just about every single base around the world. So its all been renovated, the gyms and places are a lot better.
As far as my experience in the military, I've been raised a Navy brat all my life. And the Navy has really given me an opportuntiy I wasn't given when I was growing up. I mean I have guys that are like my brothers, and we've served together 10 - 11 years. We have BBQ's together, go out to Hooters together once in a while, and you know just have fun. Its all a big family. Thats what ANY branch can give you. A close knit family no matter wher eyou go.
IF you have any questions feel free to IM me, email me.
2006-11-30 08:17:34 · answer #1 · answered by Jason M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been in the Navy for the past 12 years.
It is like any other job, there will be things you like, thinks you do not like.
You start off, your first year, doing some dirty work. If you put forth the effort, take charge and excel, you can do anything. My first job in the Navy was landing H-60 Helicopters on Aircraft Carriers, I was one of those guys out there giving the signals. Its amazing, at such a young age to be in charge of the safety of others.
The Navy, I think, has the best opportunity for travel. Sure in the Air Force, Army and Marines you can go to other countries... but in 6 months you won't hit 6-12 different countries.
Over the past 12 years, I have done 3 6-7 month deployments. I have been to the following places: Marsilles, France; Palma De Majorca, Spain; Benidorm, Spain; Cannes France; Trieste, Italy; Venice, Italy; Slovenia; Rhoades, Greece; Corfu, Greece; Lisbon, Portagul; Haifa, Israel; Antalya, Turkey; Marmaris, Turkey; Bahrain; UAE and many more.
I think, what I love the most about the Navy, is being out to sea, no land in sight, just the ocean everywhere you turn. The smell of salt in the air, and watching dolphins playing in the wake of the ship.
2006-11-30 09:10:34 · answer #2 · answered by Darius 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's what I have told most people with a question like this. There are bad things about the Navy. For me, it was privacy. If you are lucky enough to be stationed on a ship, you have to give up some of you privacy expectations. There isn't a whole lot of places to go where you can be totally alone. If you are not on a ship, you will be living in barracks. It's like your own apartment. You may have a roommate. You can have your own stuff, tv, stereo, computer, etc. The pay is very comparable to civilian jobs and in most cases surpass them. It is very secure in that you never have to worry about getting your paycheck. If you get hit by a car and are in ICU for 3 months, when you get out, all your checks will be in your account. You also will not have medical bills. Can you think of a civilian job that offers that? I can go on but you get the drift. Email if you have specific questions.
2006-11-30 09:10:56 · answer #3 · answered by spag 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in the Navy during the first Gulf War. I spent two years in the Persian Gulf. I agree with the previous answer. There are a lot of good times, and also a lot of crap. But I suppose it is the same with many jobs.
I am glad I did it. I am much more mature because of my time in. And by using the money I got for college I am currently in my third year of my doctorate degree.
2006-11-30 07:42:55 · answer #4 · answered by Pharm_DJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
confident being a SEAL is risky, that's what their profession revolves around, in any different case absolutely everyone could exchange right into a SEAL. you are able to enlist right this moment out of high school, yet you're able to attend 2 years until eventually you are able to now test.
2016-10-04 13:52:58 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same as anything else, your gonna have to deal with bullsh*t .
Alot of good times and bad times. Just gotta make the most out of what ever you get.
2006-11-30 07:34:12 · answer #6 · answered by striderknight2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here, read this guy's stuff. http://www.swarthoutfamily.org/MarksFamily/Mark/JohnRodgers.htm
He seemed to have some fun, but he was an officer, not enlisted.
2006-11-30 07:40:27 · answer #7 · answered by Aggie80 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my aunt is still in,she joined in '82,she loves it and she is rich.
2006-11-30 07:43:18 · answer #8 · answered by BEAVIS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋