I'm thinking of joinig the Navy one year from now. Basically, I'am a junior in college and have one year left in my studies. I was thinking of exploring the world before I apply to graduate school, and I heard the Navy is good for that. I' am thinking of doing a one year commitment in the Navy, no more than one year. Is it possible?
2007-08-22 08:45:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
All contracts are 8 years..... blah blah blah
now for something completly different....
The captain of a Navy vessel sees a young seaman looking out to see with a very sad expression...
The CO walks up and says "Hey Shipmate what's bothering you?"
"Well sir I am 18 and I joined the Navy to see the world and after bootcamp I was flown aboard and we have been out to sea for 7 months with no port. I am just wondering, when do I get to see the world?"
The Captain replies "Son 70% of the earth is covered in water; You are seeing the world. Now get back to F ucking work!!!!"
2007-08-22 09:56:59 · answer #1 · answered by Rek T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You must enlist for at least three years. As much as I am for the Navy, just to let you know you may get stationed in a small town and stay there for your entire enlistment. My brother joined and will spend his full 5 year enlistment in Cherry Point, NC. The recruiters don't tell you everything. They did let a few go to Japan but it was randomly distributed by the officers without any comments from recruits. Good luck to you though. I'm sure you will make the best out of whatever you may pursue.
2007-08-22 08:53:54 · answer #2 · answered by Bridget 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. ALL military contracts are for EIGHT Years. the shortest Active Duty Commitment is 2 years. There is a program that may be discontinued shortly called NCS..which is 15 months of Active Duty (that begins after all training)followed by a mandatory 24 months in the Reserves.
2007-08-22 14:52:22 · answer #3 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no all commitments are 8 years with 4, 5, 6 years active duty and the rest inactive
2007-08-22 08:49:58 · answer #4 · answered by jared 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must do a minimum of two years in with an 8 year obligation if you are needed.
2007-08-22 09:05:44 · answer #5 · answered by Rawbert 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a word, no. Even the "call to service" program is a two-year commitment.
2007-08-22 08:51:30 · answer #6 · answered by serious troll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i can tell you that you will have to enlist atleast 2 yrs because i was looking into that also and your shortest commitment is 2yrs....you might check into the navy reserves they have more options i heard
2007-08-22 08:57:42 · answer #7 · answered by ardasious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends you will have to talk to a recruiter but i think the least amount of time you can sign up for is 4 years.
2007-08-22 08:53:57 · answer #8 · answered by ggates1982 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The minimum enlistment is two years.
2007-08-22 08:48:53 · answer #9 · answered by Ricky T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋