I am a 25 year old male, and I am thinking of joining the Navy. The situation is that I am thinking of marrying the mother of my child so we can be together before I serve and I was wondering if anybody thinks its a good idea because my daughter is only 2, but at the same time I want to build some type of financial security for her. Will I be able to spend time with her and spend time with my future wife? And if so, do you think that I will be able to be stationed where I originally enlisted at? Because most of her family lives here.
2007-09-06 06:14:01 · 9 answers · asked by Dizzy D 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Well the navy just really stays on the coast. but when its time for operation i dont belive they go but you work on the ship. i also want to join myself and become and cropsmen an hm in the navy getting into the medical and dental feild. but i do know that you have to take a pt test a physical test no matter what branch your'e in you must take the test and pass it also you take drug test too. but you dont pick where they station you they station you where ever they want weather its china or the persian golf you have no choice and if they want you deployed you must GO! also. they have contracts that you sign after you pass the test and stuff but its good to contact a recuriter first but DO NOT TELL THEM what you want to do in the Navy because they will talk to you into stuff you dont want to do. have them include whaterver you want in your contract and make sure that it's what you want. if your'e married they pay fot your house all you have to pay for is gas and electricity but if your'e not married they have you live with a roomate in barrics but its not that bad from what ive heard. they also cover your dental and other insurances too. but when your'e on the ship its not gaurnteed that the ship will not be attacked because the USS COLE was also attacked so it's not a PROMISE you also read your wills and things like that before you get depolyed just incase you may DIE! it's a harsh but it's never promised i know the air force has a 2yr contract to see if you like it or not. and also a 6yr contract and an 8 yr contract. but i dont know if the navy offers a 2 yr contract. contact your recuriter for call 1800usanavy and they should give u a number for your local recuriter. ther'es alot of different jobs u can do inside the navy servies also visit www.navy.com for the list of jobs your'e intrested in. if you have any questions feel free to email me anytime at jamilah619@yahoo.com
2007-09-06 07:49:29 · answer #1 · answered by MILAH 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you want to enlist and still be near home, do not join the Navy. You will most likely end up on a ship and be out to sea for months on end. Consider the Air National Guard or Army National Guard. That way you will be near home. Reserve units will let you be near home as well.
2007-09-06 09:19:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you will be stationed where they need you. My daughter was in a similar situation but she was unmarried with 3 small children. She joined the Army and married the children's father. She was sent to Iraq less than a year after enlisting. You have to make sacrifices. If you aren't willing to make sacrifices then the military probably isn't for you
2007-09-06 06:23:56 · answer #3 · answered by John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let's put it this way: as things stand now, you are a single parent and CANNOT enlist.
You go where the Navy sends you. Unless you live in San Diego, Norfolk or Bremerton, your chances are slim that you will be stationed in your hometown. What rating you get also determines where you are sent. If you are not in Submarines, you won't be going to Groton.
2007-09-06 08:36:25 · answer #4 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude, your gonna join the Navy. The Navy go's out for six months at a time. I'm not telling you not to do it, but you need to understand that the military commitment will come first, then family.
2007-09-06 08:24:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be stationed where uncle wants you.
NOT where you want.
The Navy has shore duty and sea duty.
Some cruise last 9 months or more..Shore duty for the most part will let you move your family to that location...When I got out of Navy boot camp, I applied for a base close to home...They sent me to Atsugi Japan for 3 years. Go figure.
Sign up...You won't regret it later in your life.
2007-09-06 06:21:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear Young Man: When you join the Navy you cannot dictate where, why, or want while you in the service.
2007-09-06 06:27:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont do it. you are a father and ur 2 year old deserves to have u around everyday.
if you join the military you'll be gone 90% of the time.
dont do it. stay with your family!!!
2007-09-06 07:56:53 · answer #8 · answered by Moore55 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont get to choose where you get stationed, they choose it for you depending where you are needed for the job you are going into, as far as spending time with them, that will all depend on where you are stationed and how often you go out to sea, if you are stationed on a ship.
2007-09-06 06:17:51 · answer #9 · answered by HAROLD A 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋