Its gonna be final! im joining the NAVY!!!!!?

Question

I have made up my mind and im joining the UNITED STATES NAVY!!!! TOMORROW!!! to be honest im a little worried about basic but im sure ill get threw it alright. Im signing for MASTER AT ARMS and thats the only job im going to sign for.. so wish me luck and if anyone has any TIPS for getting threw BASIC smoothly please let me know!!! THANKS

Answer 1

congratulations. Just listen and do what you are told, good luck!

Answer 2

Don't be afraid to step forward when asked for people to try something first in training. Be the first out the door for formation, be the first to stand to attention. Don't be a shrinking violet. Don't be afraid to take a chance while learning. Everything you do will be monitored and graded against everyone else. If everyone gets a 98 on a test and you get a 92 (80 being passing) you will be last. Everything is a competition. Schools, rank, assignments are given first to those who scored well, sloppy seconds to the rest. Yell louder, support the others in your unit, lend a helping hand even when you feel like a one-armed paperhanger in a windstorm. Don't get flustered, The DI's are there to put you under pressure to see how you will react. The only thing you will get enough of is food and exercise. Everything else will be at a premium. If you screw up, then so be it. You will be graded as much on how well you handle failure and what you learn from your mistakes. Good Luck.

Answer 3

Sorry, but at 5'1" and 106, you are anything but a lot of muscle. Navy boot is BORING! Lots of marching and classes on how to do this, that or something else. Not to mention that you get to spend a few days doing KP. Annapolis is awesome! If you're thinking about being an officer, I suggest you delay your entry and spend some time in college. Maybe join college ROTC

Answer 4

Good luck to you in boot camp. The three things to remember are: do what you are told, pay attention to detail, and keep your mouth shut. Boot camp is a culture shock when you get there, but it really isn't too hard.

Looks like you picked a good rate; MA has a good chance of advancement. Remember that your time in the Navy is what you make of it. You are joining the greatest Navy in the world.

Answer 5

Here's the best advice. Keep your mouth shut and do what they tell you. It's all a mind game.

The whole point of BC is to get you realize that there is a logical process you have to follow to accomplish things. Obviously one must do step A before step C. It's not about how you fold your clothes or any of that junk. All the other stuff is to teach you how to function as a member of a team as opposed to an individual. Good luck

Answer 6

My husband just graduated from basic in Chicago. The only thing that i can tell you is to dont be a smart A$$. He did so much PT it was not funny. LOL Dont piss off the chiefs and you will be good. If you get a girl for your commander, be careful. They can be very nasty. They think that they have something to prove. Well Congrats and good luck.

Answer 7

I thought the Master at Arms was a Boatswains Mate rating that you had to be in the Navy at least 4 years. Humm - perhaps I am wrong

Answer 8

Good luck. Good to see someone is joining to help out the effort. Just remember. If you are ever stationed on a gator freightor, treat the Marines with respect. We arnt that bad.

Answer 9

The Navy is the safest of all the choices. You go to combat, but your not face to face in attack. When you go on your first trip the others have a little fun with the rookies once you pass the equator. Good luck to you and be proud!

Answer 10

Good luck to you. I did 20 years USN. Best move I ever made.

Answer 11

Good luck