As an E-1 possibly E-2?

Question

Coming into the Navy, just started DEP, what are some hints to dealing with people and Navy and how the Navy's system works? I have heard and believe there are people out there to make your day hell and turn on you. May it be take credit for your work or tell on you. What are some ways of coping with this? (This isn't to make Navy sound bad you get these people anywhere you go but the Navy is a different enviorment). What are some tip right off the bat for an E-1 to do...it will be kind of a culture shock in a way?

Answer 1

Shut up and listen. Or be smart and go get a 4 year dgeree and make twice as much money ang get twice as much respect by becoming an officer. Wish I would have.

IT IS NOT TOO LATE to back out of the Delayed Enlistment Program no matter what the recruiter says.

They get paid twice as much, have many more liberty rights, and get first rate attention to all of their needs. For example an E5 (enlisted) with 10 years of service gets paid $2551 a month an 04 (officer) with 10 years of service gets paid $5602. Both of these pay grade are realistic for the Air Force..Staff Seargent E5 after 10 years and 04 Major after 10 years.... Its a no brainer...DO NOT be an enlisted troop.

http://www.militaryfactory.com/military_pay_scale.asp

THERE IS NO WAY I would go back and do it all over again UNLESS I went in as an officer. After 20 years I get about $1700 a month in retirement. If I was an officer I would be getting closer to $4000 a month plus have all of the extra money I was paid as being an officer for 20 years.

All you need is a 4 year degree in underwater basket weaving and you can become an officer. Trust me college is easier than the military anyway. I went in the Air Force as a High School Goof off with C's and D's on my report cards. When I went to college after the military I graduated with a double major with a 3.94 GPA and Honors.

After you spend 3-4 years in college you will have a better understanding of what you want to do in the military...plus you can always change career fields while you are in the military.

If you think you cant afford college, your wrong, you can get cheap student loans and or you can join the ROTC and have them pay for your college.

Trust me...or call me at 352-324-2492...you really need to go in the service as an officer if you go. I would be happy to answer your questions and/or speak with your parents if needed. Sincerely, Richard Thor

Answer 2

It will definitely be a shock. Boot camp always is. If you're in the DEP pool, then nows a good time to practice. For 2 months your life will literally be hell. It happened to all of us. Once you're out though, the world changes slightly. Yes you have to listen to your superiors, but don't you do that at any job. Just remember in boot camp to be proud of who and what you are doing. Learn to take a 30 second shower, and how to sleep without tossing and turning in bed, in order to make your rack up in about 10 seconds. These things may sound foolish, but if it were a real life emergency, you need to know how to make yourself available asap. You will more than likely be stationed on a ship, see all sorts of new places, you will be crowded 3 high in a berthing, little space to call your own, but these people will be friends for life. It is an adjustment, but one I would never trade for the world. I was a Coastie, (Yes we had Boot Camp too) and now I support my Husband in his career, and we won't ever trade a day of it. PS He was a former recruiter as well, The Dep that your recruiter puts you through is nothing. Learn to let things roll off your back, and you'll do fine. Good luck and be Proud!!

Answer 3

First off, your basic experience will be alot different than your actual station. Army here, but the military is the military.

you have some good NCO's and Officers, and others bad nomatter what service you are in.

Bottom line is youre going to be the low man on the totem pole for a while.

The best advice is to let two words get you through everything
"aye aye"
That should be your response to everything,until you prove yourself worthy of a few promotions.

Dont know how Navy is, but since you are in the Delayed entry program, talk to your recruiter see if theres some work aroudn his office you can do, if you cant get someone to sign up with you.

They will usually give you credit for someone they enlist.
Marines andArmy both do it at their recruiting stations.
This way you enter as an e-3

My best advice is grow some tough skin.
Dont let things get to you.
your nco comes at you with a bad attitude because hes such a prick his wifes leaving him, "aye aye" even when he rips you a new one when you dont deserve it.

do your job,and dont let anyone get into your head, or they will feed off of it.

in the army its "hoah" or "roger"
They started calling me roger when I just got in, because thats all I ever said.

So good luck.
Appreciate the service.

All the Way!
youngster

Answer 4

I enlisted in the Navy back in '82', and yeah, it's a dog eat dog enviroment in the Navy, can't say about the other branches of the service. Tips to go into boot-camp with, volunteer for every job until you get picked. It's much easier if your in charge, they have CEO, Master at Arms, and a bunch of other jobs they ask for people to volunteer for. I'm not a religious person, but I ended up with the job of religious petty officer of my unit, that was the only time I truly enjoyed about boot camp. I got to volunteer to type up diploma's, gather the troops for mass, the real Religious petty officer's were cool, they let me smoke, broke out the church wine and gave me some, they made sure I was always welcome there, so that if there wasn't anything going on in the barracks, I could stick a piece of paper in my hand and double time it to the church, when you double time, it's a clue to the petty officers who police the sidewalks and streets, that your pass was already checked, they make you double time after checking your pass. Try to stay out of I.T. intense training, at least till you have about 4 weeks of Naval training under your belt. It's a bad place to be, and they only put you in there if you did something wrong. Hope this helped. Try not to laugh when they are screaming in your face, that pisses them off, just remember that it's all an act, and when they go home at night they all turn into regular people. Good Luck.

Answer 5

Keep your head down and do what you're told. Qualify your watches and get your warfare pin as soon as possible. Learn everything about your job and the job of the guy above you. Don't take things personally. There are a lot of buddy f**kers out there, but there are some truly good guys, too.

What not to do: come to your command with the attitude that you are owed something.

Don't be a squeaky wheel until you get a little more weighing your shoulder down. Basically if you work hard and don't complain too much, you will succeed.

Answer 6

Keep motivated. Remember you will start out as the lman on the totum pole. you'll be tasked with all the B.S. jobs but remember everyone has done them. keep your head up, stay away from those that will bring you down, look for a mentor, and everything will pass.
As far as taking your credit for a job well done just know who did it, i have seen a lot of people get my awards and pat -on-the-backs, but i got over them.
Remember stay motivedand keep your head up.

Answer 7

I can speak for the military in General...as an E-1/E-2 your primary responsibility is to train...yes there are people that will make your life hell but most won't....pay attention, do your duty and most of all be respectful and you will be fine....

Answer 8

yes, i have this problem also ... wrote customer svc about 5 days ago and no answer yet !!!! This sucks especially since i am paying customer ... if you find answer let me know

Answer 9

take it easy
trust your buddies
be nice
trust them to be nice back
but you should know it you all do well and the unit does well every one benifits

Answer 10

Shut up, do what they tell you. You'll be fine.

Mouth off and screw off, you are doomed.