to get promoted upwards in the navy/ marines/ etc. do i need to go to college first? -_- *crosses fingers for "no."*
2007-06-18 16:51:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Well..depends on what rank you are going for. You do not need a degree in order to join. If you want to enlist as an officer or become and officer you do need a Bachelor's degree. But in order to pick up rank once you are enlisted you will pick up dependant on several aspects. In the marine corps it is based on your cutting score. This increases by years in service, number of recruits, PFT score, number of MCIs completed (marine corps and general education tests) and your pros and cons. In the navy it is based on your pros and cons as well as you passign a test.
So no. You can acheive great ranks without ever going to college.
2007-06-18 16:56:56 · answer #1 · answered by Abby H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really up to you. Since you don't want to be an officer then I would suggest you going in before college. Most people with college degrees go in as an officer, you can also have a college degree and go in as enlisted (E-4). Since you're having money issues the military will pick up some of the tab with your school. I'm in the Reserves and I went in right afer high school before I had any college. It has helped me pay for some of my school, but being in the Reserves and trying to be a student is very difficult. Just keep in mind, chances are you will deployed so you may start school, then right in the middle of a semester you have to leave. You also have your two week Annual Training, which recruiters tell you it's during the summer (so you don't miss class time), but honestly it's any time of the year. Also, some times the two week annual training turns in to 3-4 weeks, depending upon where you go and what the mission is. If you go active duty, I think all of your tuition is paid for, in the reserves they pay for 75% of the tuition. You also get the GI Bill which as long as you have passing grades you get a certain amount related to how many credits you're taking.
2016-05-19 05:41:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you do not need to go to college first. However, after you have completed your service; you may take advantage of the GI Bill and get a great education.
Promotions are not necessarily based on education; however a college educated Marine may get promoted to higher ranks than a non-college educated Marine.
2007-06-18 16:58:46 · answer #3 · answered by patton1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Promoted? Hm ur not gonna become a 4 star general without a degree- try out US Military Academy in West Point they have a school as well as a military training accademy
2007-06-18 17:58:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, most people enlist right out of high school with no college experience.
2007-06-18 16:59:12 · answer #5 · answered by qwerty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You dont but they typically start you at a higher pay scale if you have some college experience.
2007-06-18 16:56:30 · answer #6 · answered by sociald 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can go in as a private. Take a job classification that will allow you to go to college while your in.
2007-06-18 16:55:51 · answer #7 · answered by Cheech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not to enlist, you just need a high-school diploma or GED. Although, to be an officer, you do.
2007-06-18 16:54:17 · answer #8 · answered by feuchtenator 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but it would be good. Seen too many idiots in the military that have no business being there.
2007-06-18 16:57:56 · answer #9 · answered by M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
noo..
see, you can go right after you graduate at 18, so college wouldnt be necessary! but, it is reccomended...
good luck with everything!!! =]
2007-06-18 17:00:30 · answer #10 · answered by ♥MoMo♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋