See, I have a friend who is already enlisted in the Navy, and he'll be going soon as he's out of high school. He's 17 right now. And he just told me yesterday, and I am so worried about him. Him getting hurt or dying would kill me. Are my fears irrational? Is the Navy really dangerous? Are they likely to go to combat? Or is just like the Army that's dangerous?
2007-11-18 11:48:37 · 13 answers · asked by bpd 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I have no idea what exactly he's gonna do. I had no idea he wanted to join the Navy. He just kinda told me and I was shocked, so I didn't really ask any questions.
2007-11-18 16:28:52 · update #1
There are dangerous jobs in the Navy and there are less dangerous jobs in the Navy. Basically anyone in the Navy can be chosen to go on an IA assignment to Iraq. But everyday life is dangerous. Your friend could die crossing the street. Its not irrational to be fearful, you just can't let fear consume you.
2007-11-18 11:51:59 · answer #1 · answered by Denise S 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hospital Corpsmen and members of the Navy Seabees, Explosive Ordnance Disposal and SEALS are the most likely in the Navy to see land warfare. Others are aboard ships. But, some of those ships are assigned to outfits like Combined Task Force 151 which is involved with interdiction of vessels who might be engaged in smuggling of goods or personnel or even piracy. And, as one would guess, there is the potential such vessels might fire back.
Assignments on the flight decks of aircraft carriers are dangerous. But, it demonstrates how the Navy will give such awesome responsibility to such young men and women.
I know you are worried about him being harmed in combat. Still, the armed forces lost 7,500 of its active duty members in the eight years of the previous administration when we were not involved in any sort of intense combat operations. And 9,555 died between 1980 and 1984.
The point I'm making is that military service comes with dangers. Whether through accidents on duty or off-duty. That's the truth and nothing can be done to change that except to use safe practices to reduce those accidents.
2007-11-18 14:26:13 · answer #2 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what branch of the military you are in there is a risk of serious harm or death. This could be from risk operating on the carrier deck to driving in Baghdad and being struck by an IED.
One of the biggest things civilians dont understand is that the military is s a proffesion and our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airman are some of the best in the world. They are very good at what they do and have extensive training in their jobs. While the concept of reacting to a complex ambush in Sadr City might be overwhelming to you, to an infantryman his duties and tasks are second nature. He knows what he has to do to disrupt/kill the enemy and bring his brothers in arms out of harms way.
Depending on his ocupation, some jobs are more dangerous then others. Being a supply troop is very different then being a Navy Corpsman. Regardless of his occupation, he will have the required training to handle the situations and difficulties that will confront him.
2007-11-18 11:56:16 · answer #3 · answered by B. Wags 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You is probably not allowed to become a member of any department of the US navy. Standards of Medical Fitness AR forty-501 Chapter two Physical Standards for Enlistment, Appointment, and Induction two–27. Learning, psychiatric and behavioral problems c. Current or historical past of problems with psychotic points similar to schizophrenia (295), paranoid disease (297), and different unspecified psychosis (298) does no longer meet the general.
2016-09-05 08:31:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those of you making assumptions based on how it was when you were in should do some research. Things have changed. The IA's that were mentioned earlier being the biggest example. Forget what rate you are, when you're picked for IA you're going to the sandbox.
Military is not a "safe" occupation. It is however a rewarding occupation in my opinion.
2007-11-19 00:26:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you're letting your worries get the best of you. It definitely has risks, but so does driving a car. More than likely, your friend will be absolutely fine and have a wonderful experience in the Navy and serving the U.S.
2007-11-18 12:40:45 · answer #6 · answered by Snuggly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He should be o.k if he is joining the navy.The only navy personel that i have ever seen in a combat zone were navy corpsman.And thats only because they were attached to us.But if he's navy and he's going to the middle east its probally only to drop off the marine personal who have to go into the warzone. the navy personel will likely stay on ship.
2007-11-18 12:39:05 · answer #7 · answered by upside 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you serious? What kind of question is that? What does he do? Is he a MA/HM? If so, I would worry if he wants to go to Iraq but if he is a Nuke Electrican than don't worry, nukes never leave the ship. What ship is he going to be on? A sub? A carrier? You need to add more details than you just being worried.
2007-11-18 16:05:08 · answer #8 · answered by larry7crys 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If he insists on joining the military, the Navy is definitely the safest way to go. As long as he does not become a S.E.A.L. he in all likelihood will not be put in harm's way. Just be glad he's not joining the Marines if you are that worried about him.
2007-11-18 11:57:57 · answer #9 · answered by doglover 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's so dangerous that one of my cousins has been planning it all his life,now he wants to wait a year or 2.
2007-11-18 11:52:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋