Okay, I have 47 college credit hours and I'm thinking about joining the Navy. I was just wondering what rate I would be when I go to boot camp and also if GPA also factors in determining your rate? My GPA is 3.667.
2007-09-07 00:38:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous is my name...lol! 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
you rate is determined by your Line scores on the ASVAB. GPA has squat to do with it. your college credits however, will net you advanced PAYGRADE..E3 in fact. Navy does not go any higher for initial accessions unless you go in as an MU with a Masters in Music.. then you can go in as an E5 or E6.
2007-09-07 02:46:25 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. GPA is a subjective measurement of how well you have done in satisfying some professor's guides for success in his class. Nothing else. You go into the US Navy or any other branch of the service as a PEE-ON. E1. Bottom of the barrel.
Boot camp is wonderful. I did mine over the winter of 1963 at Great Lakes near Chicago. It snowed. It rained. It blew. It froze. It was lovely. On New years Day, 1964, the company CO came into the TV lounge and asked the bunch of us getting ready to watch the football game if any of us could drive a truck. Having been a delivery truck driver as a part time job in high-school, I raised my arm. I was selected to push a lawnmower around the grinder outside the barracks for three hours. When I came in, the other guys laughed like crazy and when I got back to my bunk there was a sign over it that said "Volunteer." It was a good lesson. The rest of the time I was in the navy, no volunteering.
2007-09-07 07:49:21 · answer #2 · answered by David in Madison 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The main factor to determine your eligibility for various rates is your ASVAB score. You DO NOT have to take it at MEPS, you CAN agree with the recruiter to take it IN ADVANCE, prior to actually going to the MEPS to sign and negotiate for the contract. Also, your rank and paygrade can be agreed on prior to your signing the contract. In my case, having BA, I was offered E3 and bonus ($8000) plus an enlistment bonus. Make sure you discuss this all prior, and have it in writing. Also, in case you are not offered a specific rate guarantee at the time of enlistment (due to non-availability), you will be goin through an interview with a classifier while in bootcamp. If your ASVAB score is high enough, you can be offered pretty good rates - CT, IT, IS, I personally saw that happen.
And one more thing - there are lots of possibilities to complete your degree while on active duty, you get Tuition Assistance, up to 18 credits paid by the Navy, as soon as your command and chain of command are reasonable enough and you have a degree plan. Once you have a degree, you can consider commision.
All you need to do is to do more research and think through your career plans.
Good luck!
2007-09-07 10:30:41 · answer #3 · answered by Severinka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
College credits will help you in the Navy, not during boot camp though, but once your out of that ( since they all want everyone to be a level one). I jumped from E1 to E3 after boot camp with my college credits.
Make sure you pick a path to follow, find a job or duty that you will enjoy learning about and want to succeed in.
Good Luck
2007-09-07 07:47:53 · answer #4 · answered by nopeaken 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all,get what the recruiter promises you in writing!All recruits go into the navy as Recruits (one stripe),but after you go through R&O (Receiving and outfitting ),you will talk to a councilor who will let you know what all your opportunities are and choices are.I had guys who had BAs and they were still Seaman Recruits.Be sure to tell the recruiter what you want,and make sure it is on paper before you sign your name.Your job discription will be determined after you are in Basic training (Boot Camp ) unless the recruiter can get you what you want before you sign up.You may be able to get a school after completing basic training.
2007-09-07 08:09:46 · answer #5 · answered by james m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take to your Recruiter, and get everything in writing. My son went in and was an E-2 because he had 39 college credits. You can also get a bonus for your college credits.
Bonuses for College Credits
Recruits with college degrees, college credits or vocational training may also qualify for a bonus. College bonuses may be combined with other enlistment bonuses. You must provide official college transcripts prior to shipping to basic training.
A $5,000 signing bonus for earning an Associate Degree.
A $7,000 signing bonus for Earning Bachelor's Degree.
A $3,000 signing bonus for 1 Year (900 class room hours) of vocational technical education.
A $5,000 signing bonus for 2 Years (18,00 class room hours) of vocational technical education.
And the following bonuses for earned college credits:
$2,000 for 12-23 semester hours (or equivalent) of college
$3,000 for 24-47 semester hours (or equivalent) of college
$4,000 for 48-71 semester hours (or equivalent) of college
$6,000 for 72-95 semester hours (or equivalent) of college
$7,000 for 96+ semester hours (or equivalent) of college
2007-09-07 11:37:46 · answer #6 · answered by John Y 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay in college and finish your degree. Get a good civilian job. The Navy isn't a good life. People are mean and abusive.
Recruiters will lie to you..
Job detailers will lie to get you to sign-up for some rate you seriously don't want.
DON'T DO IT, YOU WILL REGRET IT!!
2007-09-07 23:29:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go to your recuriting office.
2007-09-07 08:40:22 · answer #8 · answered by delldude405 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋