I joined the Navy after graduating from college, with honors and after having served in leadership roles, but I went enlisted. Some people would call me stupid for doing that (hell, my parents were very against me joining the military all together), but it felt right for me. When making life decisions do what's in your heart, not what anyone else "thinks" you should do.
Chief Petty Officers are the conduit between officers and enlisted. Chiefs train junior officers and rely on their Leading Petty Officers to train the junior enlisted, having been in their position before. Any officer worth their salt will listen to the senior enlisted leaders placed under their purview. THAT is the key to success in the Wardroom.
Started off as an E-1, selected to attend STA-21 (BOOST) as an E-2. I really enjoyed seeing both sides as an Enlisted and as an Officer. God Bless the United States Navy.
Enlistedman is more about hands-on work and a lot more learning... officer is more paperwork, and they are obviously smart, but the enlistedmen get a lot of hands-on experience in their job.
***** HaHaHaHaha! You are quite familiar with the MILITARY program I see. This was obviously military propaganda done in such a way as to appeal to both high school and college grads and to recruit them for the Navy by showing a unified chain of command. Hooyah! HahaHaHa!
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice in keeping our country safe. My late father was a Chief Petty Officer in Disbursing who was also a Vietnam vet and was once stationed on the CVN-65 USS Enterprise. He was so proud to be a sailor and was even Post Commander of our local American Legion (Post 858) in San Jose, Ca.
Congrats. I was a navy recruiter for 4 years before retiring. One of the first things I always asked was why do you want to join? Are you doing it to impress others or to show others you can do it. Or because you want to make a difference? Then I would say no matter what me, your family, gf/bf say or think about it. Only you can live your life no one else.
What a great piece! Thanks! The thing about Officers is that, at the outset they know why they're there. For enlisted personnel, most have to learn why they're there after they arrive. Every organization which produces must have management and labor. The Navy is one of the best places to learn the importance of each job ... and how important these components are to each other in the execution of the mission. Want to be an Officer? Stay in school. Want to be an enlisted? Stay in school ... it's just a matter of degree (no pun intended - okay yeah - pun intended)!! :)
I enlisted without a diploma or ged and got my ged after about a year in thanks to a great first class that helped me out. I have since started working on a nursing degree.
As a retired Navy Chaplain, it was a pleasure to serve my country and the fine men and women who do a job of the highest standard day in day out. "May the grace of God keep them safe and healthy and watch over the families to they return safely into arms of love ones" Amen✝️
If you join the Navy as enlisted remember it's all about timing and rate. Pick a good rate, and hopefully with that rate you get a good location and command to spend your first four years with. It's all about luck, timing, and your motivation.
JimPowell speaking. I do agree with both the officer and enlisted. As a Navy Airdale who served in VF-154 the Black Knights fighter squadron during the Vietnam war, from 1967-1969. I had two wartime deployments to the Tonkin Gulf in the South China Sea aboard the USS Ranger. When you are out to sea snd in a wartime situation, your training and learning leadership is all important. As an enlisted man we worked 12 hours a day 7 days a week. Every squadron aboard did the same thing. We all had one objective and that was to launch and recover aircraft safely. You always wanted each pilot/driver and RIO to return safely after each mission, the pride you have in your squadron leads directly to your success. I can honestly tell you that the officers and enlisted were a close knit family. War brings the whole squadron along with other squadrons and ships company close. To a man from the skipper to an airman you do your job each and everyday.
Don't worry about boot camp, that is a very short part of your career that you barely remember anyway. A year after being in, I remember only bits and pieces of boot camp. It's the time after A School that you remember.
Most people don't notice, the officer is a "mustang" as in Prior enlisted, these are usually the best officers. You can tell because his ESWS is Silver, Silver is the color of Enlisted awards, Gold is for officers, though there are very few exceptions but 90% Gold means officer
Noticed that, also he has a good conduct medal with at least one, maybe 2 bronze stars which means he was enlisted for at least 8 or at least 12 years before receiving his commission.
yep, been in since at least 31 Aug 1993, since he has the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait). 31 Aug 93 was the cut off for that medal, and you had to be in the region for at least one day to receive it.
Yes your so right i am a retired SFC. in the U.S. Army, prior enlisted officer are better they were on both sides. I had a few officers who were enlisted they were great officers.
My son’s brother in law just retired from the Navy. 30 year, Mustang Lt. CDR. I was in the Navy during Vietnam, new ship, plank owner. My first Department Head was a Mustang Lt. CDR, tough guy but fair. You might not die a stupid death under one of these guys. GMG3 USN
Yes, officers can provide guidance and mentorship to enlisted, but often it is the other way around. One of the primary duties of a Chief Petty Officer is training junior officers.
Uncle George was on the USS Medusa at Pearl. He was a Chief Petty Officer. People said they'd rather mess with an Ensign rather than mess with a Chief.
I suggested to one of my students that he enlist in the Coast Guard or Navy. He was planning to go to college on a huge student loan that would've left him in debt for life. Here's what I told him: "You'll be a 19 year old in charge of ten million dollars worth of equipment, and the US government will trust you to handle it. I'm a teacher with a master's degree, and the dept of education won't even listen to me!"
It depends too on the type of ship you’re on if sea duty. I was on a Gearing fram, 69’- 73’. We all got tight, I mean real tight at Yankee station during fire support ops, even tighter still doing surface raids up north. It starts with the skipper, and rolls downhill from there. As a snipe, looking up from the bilges of the hole, the chief was the lube oil that kept the machine (us) running, getting what we needed to do our job when we needed it. The officers were keepers too, when you can smell each other’s sweat, something magical happens- brotherhood, with no loss of respect either. Now almost 50 years later, I don’t do my ship reunions any more, I don’t wanna know who died last year and what from, that’s ruin my memories of a bunch of well trained hot dogs who kept their sh*t wired tight.
When did PO1's start wearing khaki uniforms? When I was in the Navy I was told the difference between enlisted men and officers is the enlisted guys knew who their parents were.
In the past few years its become alot tougher to get a bilet into OCS. Alot of guys especially the ones that want the SEAL challenge contract and dont get into OCS go the enlisted route so that they get their chance at BUD/S. For college graduates that are thinking about joining the Navy under the SEAL challenge contract their best bet is to talk to your recruiter and hook up with a SEAL motivator who will be a retired high ranking officer who will give you a recommendation and help your app.
I Myself Did a very small stint in the Navy and I'm glad I experienced being able to travel to 7 or 8 countries at my first command aboard the USS HOIST ARS 40. IN 1992. I wouldn't have my babies if I didn't get stationed in Norfolk. At Little Creek Amphibious Base. Which as a civilian, I live a 20 minute drive from now in 2023. I just wasn't cut out for it. And got myself kicked out. But 31 years later. Id rather be an OFFICER. But the twist is that as ENLISTED, the more you make rank, you will NEVER OUTRANK a officer fresh from ANNAPOLIS even if you have been in the Navy 29 years, like a SENIOR CHIEF I knew. BUT....there is kinda an unwritten RULE, that EVEN an ADMIRAL that has done less time or just as much as a E-7-E-9 "LISTENS" to the ADVISE and DIRECTIONS of what a CHIEF, SENIOR, OR MASTER has to OFFER.
It's only a joke if you treat it that way. But you're right in that Sailors don't have the PT that the Army and Marines do. They work 24/7. It isn't an easy or safe life. And don't knock Sailors' toughness. Sailors are tough as nails, pot belly and all. BM2/USN 1984-1988. Don't waste your time hating the Navy. In life, do the best you can wherever you are. I can almost guarentee that in 20 yrs., if you work hard, you will be proud. If you have a FTN attitude, that'll be your life.
It would be nice if they did stick to the core values. Just get it done! This is what you'll hear when it is inconvenient to follow the rules and regulations. The Navy wants operators not technicians. When equipment breaks in the new Navy, they will send for a contractor to come and fix it.
I'm 27, prior service (USAF 4 years) and I'm on the verge of joining the reserves. My degree is BS Business -Admin and I was wondering what the likelihood of getting a full time slot is. The recruiter I spoke with told me that they pick a job for based on my degree. What process will be looking at for joining the reserves?
+Rocky James You can talk to someone about wanting to join the Navy right away by using our Live Chat on Navy.com. Here's a link to it: www.navy.com/chat.html This will give you the chance to ask a Navy expert questions about careers
If you really want to know what the relationship is like between officers and enlisted in the Navy just look at every branch. Marine officers are called marines, Army officers are called soldiers, Air Force officers are called Airman, then you have Navy Officers who are not sailors they are Naval Officers. In other words there is a much larger class separation between the enlisted and the officer community in the Navy compared to the other branches.
Yes, you are eligible to switch to any branch of the military once you are in Rufus, that includes state-militia military National Guard/etc. Also since you are enlisted already, you don't have to worry about age regulations or waivers. If you want to be a MC officer you put in a packet with that branch.
And right you are. I worked for a CWO who later made JG. Then I worked a LCDR who was the Flag Secretary for CINCPACFLT. Both were fine Officers. The only issue I had with the CWO is that he would not let me take his daughter out. And believe it or not both of the CINCPACLT admirals were really nice guys.
Just some ideas for you. Start to train your body. Calisthenics, running and stretching. You will need to be physically fit for recruit training. Study and practice for the ASVAB tests. The higher your scores on your entry tests the better your choices for your rating. Start to think about what you would like to do in the Navy (or the military in general). Take an aptitude test and use it as part of your planning. Remember even if you make a career of the Navy at some point you will retire. If you become a aircraft mechanic or jet engine mechanic you have your pick of jobs in that field after the Navy. Same with computers, programmers, electronics technician and so forth. Young men like to say I want to be a SEAL but very, very, very few make it and just like being an infantryman in the Marine Corps, there are not a lot of jobs that you are trained to do in civilian life. The Navy and all the military forces can be a life changing experience that can and will make a better person out of you. Ignore those who had a negative experience. It will largely be their own fault. My father spent eight years in the Navy during WW II and ended up working for a Naval Ordinance Test Station working on the early Polaris missile program. I spent six years in the Marines with a tour in Vietnam. After Vietnam I became involved with computers at my next duty station which led to a lifelong career in computer programming and engineering. Remember that the Navy and the Marine Corps are both part of the Department of the Navy. We poke fun at each other but at the end of the day, the same guy signs our paychecks. The better prepared you are for your Navy career the better off you will be. Bottom line is go talk to the local Navy recruiter. You can do that long before you are even old enough to enlist. Get their advice on the things you need to do to prepare for your enlistment. Good luck.
Good grief. You've been out a LONG time. Actually, the uniform is not the same as E-7 and above. They have dark pants and a khaki shirt that is slightly different from the ones you remember. Basically, they look like something like Marine Corps uniforms. I was enlisted from 93-98. In boot camp i was issued dungarees, working whites, dress whites, working blues and dress blues. And there was only ONE hat for everything. I got a stack of 5 dixie cups that I had to stencil with my name in the back.
Honestly I think that going enlisted first is the best option to get a hold of the job before you actually go out as a leader. Just my opinion. Future Sailor Sanders, Navy Air Rescue Swimmer.
I want to join the Navy. I'm 19 and I'm a year away from graduating with a Bachelor's in Business Management, but I can't afford to continue with my education. Would I be able to go into the Navy and go to school at the same time to become an officer or no? I've known that I wanted to serve for a while but ideally I'd like to be an officer.
Logan Merrick One of the benefits of the Navy is higher education. Learn more about the programs available here: www.navy.com/joining/benefits/education-opportunities/undergraduate.html#general-programs
So I got my degree and now I'm told that a degree itself will not qualify me as an officer. I now have to hold a certain GPA requirement? I got 3.08 and the only thing I qualified for was Aviation in the Navy which is what I want. Can someone clarify this, please? Thanks!
I'm interested in pursuing a career in nursing but want to join the Navy, i'm currently halfway through my bachelors and was wondering as a Navy Nurse will I be able to experience the ship life and travel or just be stationed on land. My University does not have JROTC, is there a way my education can be covered or would i have to take out a loan?
+Randy Le Navy Nurses are usually stationed at a Naval Hospital for their first tour but do have the opportunity to be attached to ships, squadrons, or go overseas and be stationed at a base or hospital there. Also, since your university does not have NROTC, you should look up "Navy Nurse Candidate Program"
You do have the option of enlisting and becoming a hospital corpsman. You are then eligible for education benefits along with getting hands on experience. Corpsmen are scattered throughout the fleet, ashore and with the Marine Corps. You can continue your studies while serving and like I said, get lots of hands on. Once you graduate you can go for a commission as a Navy Nurse. Talk to your local recruiter and get as much information from him/her that you can get. The good thing about talking to the recruiter is they have all the latest info, tons of literature and it is free.
Probably not. When I was first commissioned, I spent 2 months recruiting staff corps officers (clergy, JAG, medical, etc.). My job as a brand new ensign was weeding out the candidates based on a questionnaire. GPA was very important and few waivers were given for it.
I agree with Bob and also think if you can't make it in the Navy, you can't make it anywhere. It's all laid out: What you need to do in your job skills, basic time management, a little imagination, a little initiative, a little tenacity. I've worked with the other branches and their enlisted personnel are just task completers. In the Navy, I've found leaders at all levels. It's an environment that demands flexibility and drive. If you don't have that, you are very welcome to fail on the outside.
@KillerBeeKiller I am currently in college right now. I am thinking about joining the Navy or Navy Reserve. Do you recommend me joining after I complete college? Also, what is your view on whether I should choose Navy or Navy Reserve? Thanks in advance! --Blake
The officer/enlisted concept is a hold over from feudal days of lords and vassals. Everyone, officers and enlisted should start at the same level and let the leaders rise to the top. I was USAF enlisted for four years, only met one officer who had SAT scores higher than mine and he was USAFA. I didn't have the money for college, at the time you could be drafted if you were not in school, my folks were not inclined to help me so in I went. The idea that you have to have a college degree to be an officer is a come and go thing. In WW2 it was relaxed but now it is a requirement for membership in the club. I had a commercial pilot certificate before I had a 4 year degree. A degree does not mean you have the chops to be successful in flight school but again, a requirement for membership in the O club.
Must have been a very large change in Officer's attitude since I served, I intended to make a career or the Navy until one inspection when we were moved to the main dock at Pearl, in view of workers and tourist , We were required to drop our uniform pants and show that we were wearing issue underwear and that name an serial number was properly stenciled.. The real reason was to show the Officers authority over us and humiliate the enlisted crew. We wee treated like dirt by most of the officers who were in my opinion just pampered passengers. There were exceptions , our second in command was great, the flying officers treated enlisted far better that the sea officers.
xgi36 if this was the case those in command would be severely punished. The disdain towards officers is unwarranted and is like nothing I have ever experienced.
@rishi pael one good example is the chow hall. In an AF chow hall you may see assorted ranks at a table, E6 setting with E2 or E8 with a table with E5 and E4. In a navy Chow hall E7 and above have their own area. And I have had AF and Army officers come and sit with me at the golf club and other all rank areas. Never a Navy officer.
To be an commissioned officer in the Navy from the beginning, you must complete college before the Navy. And yes it does matter which College you attend. The college must carry certain accreditations. You can enlist prior to attending college, and attend college through online or correspondence while you serve in Active Duty. Once college is completed during Active Duty, you can apply to be transferred to Officer Candidate School (OCS). To find out if the college you are thinking of is acceptable or other options or questions you might have, I would commend contacting you local Naval Recruitement Office or visit Navy.com
This is true. But money is not everything. Sometimes you have to go down the path which you feel a calling for and that may or may not involve making more money. But enlisted salary is pretty good, especially when you advance a few paygrades and get several years in service.
@America's Navy What are the main differences between the HPSP and HSCP medical programs in the navy? I am 15 years old and want join the Navy and also be a doctor after so this seems very appealing to me, but can you please give me a few points on how the HSCP program differs from HPSP? Thank you and God bless America
+Greg Akopyan The biggest difference is between offer amounts and specific perks. HPSP offers 100% tuition coverage, but no housing allowance or health care package like HSCP does. This link explains more: www.navy.com/careers/healthcare/medicine.html#ft-education-opportunities
i served on the USS.OKLAHOMA CITY,CG-5,7TH FLEET FLAG SHIP,FAR EAST/ASIA TOUR.THE LAST CREW.PLANK-OWNER.WE WERE REPLACED BY USS.BLUE RIDGE,OUT OF YOKOUSKA,JAPAN.HAD FUN.GO-NAVY.
Hello I'm determined to be a SEAL though this may sound stupid I want to know if it would benefit my chances at becoming a SEAL to enlist or if I can go to BUD/s just as easily as an officer. I also want to know if it would benefit my way of life as a SEAL to be enlisted or be an officer. Thanks.
hey just curious to why you went enlisted after graduating college. I'm currently in college now and the navy might be a option for me after graduating. I'm going to be straight up, but im not the leadership type of guy, and it seems that being a officer has a lot to do with leadership. But how come you went enlisted and do you have any advice for me?
+Stephen Howard The choice is purely yours. If you do want to learn more about joining, your first step would be speaking to a recruiter. You can find one near you here: bit.ly/1FJ5qCd
I am about to graduate college next May. I am seriously thinking about joining but I want to be an officer. Any suggestions? I have about a 2.7 Gpa. Will that suffice? I have a lot of leadership skills and experience (baseball and fraternity). I am on the fence still. Can anyone suggest something to me?? Thanks.
The pay is way higher and it really doesn't matter your GPA as long it's above 2.5, now you'll be put to test at OCS, but just do your homework on it...it's not for everybody. Wish you the best.
ZanOGAL You're degree doesn't matter as long as you can meet the requirements for aviation. Most people cant make the cut as a pilot due to physical limitations (Not fitness, but vision, ear problems, color blindness, ect) -CTT1(SW)
So I am a reservist right now and will be going for a 4 year degree for TV Production and Radio Broadcasting. I am going for YN right now, but if I finish my degree, is it possible to go Officer and switch to MC?
I am considering joining as an officer but I don’t want a management role. I want hands on experience so that I know what I’m doing when I rejoin the civilian world. Should I just go enlisted? Or do officers get some level of hands on experience as well?
Hi there, you can chat with a recruiter through our online chat feature on our website. Here you can speak to a recruiter who can help answer any questions you may have even before you enlist. You can start chatting here: bit.ly/3rZkJWe
I"m planning on joining an nrotc program in college to become an officer, but I haven't decided which college yet. I'm torn between a couple of programs. Should I talk to a college rep or a recruiter?
@UnitedWeStandUSA1 you might get the job u want u may also apply to become an officer by u having a 4 year college degree u could find out once u go to classifications in bootcamp cuz they do allow people to chose what job u want unless if ur undesignated then u gotta stay that way till a year our two
If I was enlisted, got out and went to college, and came back in as a commissioned officer can i still wear my warfare devices that i earned while enlisted?
Yes. Just like the guy in this video, I was an LCDR, prior enlisted. I got my ESWS (enlisted/silver) and then when they introduced the Information Dominance warfare pin, I got that. (officer/gold). Most enlisted warfare pins are silver, so if an officer is wearing one, you can tell he was enlisted. Some are gold for everyone, though (Aircrew, SEAL)
No. Recruiters will lie to you and tell you that you can, but they are after their quota. They will lie to you and say that you'll be an officer in X amount of months, but they are leaving out that they are referring to a Petty Officer...which is fine if you want to enlist and do a technical job, but recruiters love to use the Navy's ridiculous rank nomenclature to their marketing advantage. If you're not going through ROTC during college or not going through OCS / OTS directly after college, then you are signing yourself up to be enlisted for years. If that's what you want to do, then great, but you will most likely not be able to become a commissioned officer for another 4-6 years.
Not really. You don't automatically become an officer when you get a college degree. I enlisted with a 4 year-degree and served a full tour. Prior to getting out, I submitted a package for OCS and got accepted. Then I finished my service as an officer.
I want to join the navy as an officer, I've wanted to for some time. I've been told that you can enlist and earn a degree at sea. Is it possible to earn a commission that way, should I aim for NROTC, or should I just enlist and put my degree to use as a sailor?
The simpler way is to take ROTC in college. That way you aren't burdened with the stress of a job in which you are constantly being judged and a military environment 24/7. The ROTC way give you the chance to relax both from college and the ROTC program when needed. The other way won't give you that break when needed. You are trying to do two things at once and that makes it harder. All services give you the opportunity to study for college on your off duty time through a variety of programs.
I'm planning to joining the Navy through DSSC. I'm presently studying Marine Environment and Pollution Control in the Maritime University here in Nigeria. First of, I hope my course of study wouldn't hinder me? Second, I heard something about being in the squadron Navy and being attached to the ship. Does my course of study dictate where I'd be? Can I be attached to a ship even as an environmental scientist? How's the rising in rank going to be for me? Please, I'd appreciate very honest response from you.
Yes you can brother im from philippines and i take marine transportation course in maritime school so im qualified for the navy officer once i graduate and im going to join the ph navy as officer. As long as you have a college degree you are qualified for officer and take an officer course after you graduate that course then you are commissioned as navy officer you start as ensign(2nd LT ) and you can achieve the highest rank the admiral so you need to get that diploma men and then you can serve. Salute!! We can do this.
I would like to become a navy pilot, I am sixteen, how do get involved with officer training? My school does not provide ROTC, and I heard I had to be seventeen to start.
+Zach Melcher Hi Zach, there are a few ways to join the Navy as a Pilot. NROTC (through college) is a great one, and then obtaining a degree at college and applying for direct commission to be a Pilot is another. Check out the career here: www.navy.com/careers/aviation/naval-aviators.html#ft-qualifications-&-requirements
Mutual respect.. some officers I would take a bullet for, some I would push in front of one. FYI, if you complete OCS, give enlisted a great leeway and be mindful. Your life will be in their hands at some point.
@thunderstrom81 It is better that you know how to swim or you will be in remedial swim every day until you pass. Ask a recruiter about the PT asst job. As far as I know, only Army offers that.
Please Sir. I have bachelor degree in marketing. As a green card holder, can I join the US navy with the marketing degree? If yes, will I be going through the enlisting or straight to officer?
Hi there, thanks for writing to us. You should reach out to a recruiter who will be able to guide you through the process and answer your questions. You can request that one contact you directly by completing this form:www.navy.com/contact?interest=joining-the-navy&activity=1255059
+America's Navy I am Hong Kong Citizen but I want to join the US Navy and become a officer, my friend told me I can join the navy through the ROTC program is it possible?
+Wong Vincent (Vincentplaygames) You need to be a U.S. citizen, a naturalized U.S. citizen or in process of becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen to qualify for NROTC
As a Hong Kong citizen, you would have been allowed into the British Royal Navy previously, but I don't know the situation since Hong Kong was handed back to China.
@KillerBeeKiller No, I have never been to either Paris or Rome. I have always wanted to visit both though. I would want to get the most out of joining the Navy (Reserve or Active), and it sounds like, from your comment, that I would get more out of being active duty. I ultimately want a civilian job, therefore wouldn't I have to wait until after those several years being active duty to have that? I don't necessarily want to be tied down by the Navy for many years. How many years is it normally?
I'm a upcoming sophomore in college that's interested in joining the navy but I want to have a BA degree. Should I just finish out college and then apply to be a officer or go into active duty while finishing school?
+America's Navy would you recommend getting 52 college credits and then going into the navy so I can start at a e3 and then finish my degree after service or go into the reserves while attending school ?
You would have to go through Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG), Lieutenant, and then finally achieve the ranking of Lieutenant Commander. To achieve Commander, you would have to be a Lieutenant Commander then be promoted to Commander.
i think enlisted is a lot more skill and work for certain things...but for example only officers can become pilots...so thats why im working my ass off to get into the naval academy
America's Navy But my recruiter told me that at my age which is 35 I can only get commissioned in specific degrees before 42. Especially if I was to join the reserves. Is this true?
+Liz Mercado Yes, that info is pertinent in answering your original question accurately. You are too old to join Active Duty. We are looking for Reserve Officers in the careers of healthcare, intelligence, and information.
+ChickenSupreme1 if you're enlisting JROTC gets you a higher pay rate going in as long as you were in JROTC for a certain period of time. If you're becoming an officer you will need to go to college, so JROTC will definitely look good on a college application, especially if you were actively involved in the program.
I did some college but not enough to obtain a degree. I am a navy active duty spouse whom wants to join as a medical officer. I am aware that in order to join at that level I need to meet some education requirements. However, I would like to know if I qualify for any financial help. Or, is there any program to guide me through the schooling process. I've tried talking to various recruiters my way but nobody really wants to help...
+Bronzed Up22 It depends on what medical specialty you want to join. There are several educational programs that the Navy offers. You should look into them here: www.navy.com/joining/benefits/education-opportunities.html
+America's Navy Specifically I want to be Certified Nurse Midwife which would fall in the OB/GYN compartment . Thank you I will definitely look into it.
I'm pretty sure that as long as it doesn't interfere with anything big, they'd let you through. But, talk to a recruiter first to see what they can do. Maybe they can waver it.
You better start learning how to swim. For the most part, there will be a swimming test and if you fail it, you won't be able to proceed. When I mean swim, you can learn the most basic type such as lying on your back and you must learn how to float.
Jake Lee , please give your uncle, and your cousin a high five piped up straight salute from me ex navy E-5 ! Don't be afraid to jump on into the water, and join them. might be very glad you did!
So if I'm there for 6 years as enlisted vs an officer for 3 years I get payed less and have to listen to them its seems a litte weird I know they have their collage degree but they get opportunitys than enlisted seems like a outside hiring retail to me physical training vs just hey collage degree here gonna be your boss now
kathifidalgo0 Realistically most people get out after their first enlistment. During your first 4 years your confrontation with officers will be little to none. As a seaman your bosses will almost exclusively be petty officers, which they are the ones that report to commissioned officers. I think enlisted have it better if they don't plan to make a career out of it. Get technical knowledge in a good field and use that experience to make a living in the civilian world. Being an officer I think has less opportunities if they aren't planning on retiring as you learn more general management than technical skills, which is a skill that is a dime a dozen in the civilian world.
I joined the Navy after graduating from college, with honors and after having served in leadership roles, but I went enlisted. Some people would call me stupid for doing that (hell, my parents were very against me joining the military all together), but it felt right for me. When making life decisions do what's in your heart, not what anyone else "thinks" you should do.
Thank you. I needed this. Everyone keeps telling me to join as Officer but it doesn’t feel right!
@@Tupizzafav same. I was looking at Officer but I’m glad I’m going as enlisted. I’ll go as Officer later plus the process is long.
You didn’t go to college 😂
but those officer uniforms!!!😭😭😭
@@TreeBarkSide I always thought the enlisted dress uniforms from E-1-6 LOOKED DORKY.
My dad made Lt. CMDR (mustang) , he dropped out of high school to join in WWII, also served in Korea and Nam.
Dwight Brown your dads a badass!
Well, from one Mustang LCDR to another, tell him we appreciate his sacrifice.
Chief Petty Officers are the conduit between officers and enlisted. Chiefs train junior officers and rely on their Leading Petty Officers to train the junior enlisted, having been in their position before. Any officer worth their salt will listen to the senior enlisted leaders placed under their purview. THAT is the key to success in the Wardroom.
That's the plan. Does it hold up? Nope
J.C. Allen with a strong Chief's mess, yes it does hold up...
Nicely said. My dad was a Chief Petty Officer. All my memories of him on the base as a kid was that he had the respect of everyone around.
@@Chumly409 facts! They are the CLOG in the pipeline!
@@PeteMcCorvey Apparently you were, or are a disgruntled person the failed to be promoted to chief. And it looks like there's a good reason why.
Started off as an E-1, selected to attend STA-21 (BOOST) as an E-2. I really enjoyed seeing both sides as an Enlisted and as an Officer. God Bless the United States Navy.
It takes both to get the job done one is no better than the other
Given the title, I was hoping that this video was gonna be a fistfight between a chief and a captain
An Enlisted man and an Officer getting together in a room... You don't see this every day!
*****
Why does the E know more than the O?
Enlistedman is more about hands-on work and a lot more learning... officer is more paperwork, and they are obviously smart, but the enlistedmen get a lot of hands-on experience in their job.
***** HaHaHaHaha! You are quite familiar with the MILITARY program I see. This was obviously military propaganda done in such a way as to appeal to both high school and college grads and to recruit them for the Navy by showing a unified chain of command. Hooyah! HahaHaHa!
Hooyah indeed. As a petty officer, I can tell you that the officer's paygrade is much better but the work is not as glamorous to me.
Mutually agreed!
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice in keeping our country safe. My late father was a Chief Petty Officer in Disbursing who was also a Vietnam vet and was once stationed on the CVN-65 USS Enterprise. He was so proud to be a sailor and was even Post Commander of our local American Legion (Post 858) in San Jose, Ca.
Former Enlisted that attended Officer School. Enjoyed both roles and I am proud to have served my country.
Congrats. I was a navy recruiter for 4 years before retiring. One of the first things I always asked was why do you want to join? Are you doing it to impress others or to show others you can do it. Or because you want to make a difference? Then I would say no matter what me, your family, gf/bf say or think about it. Only you can live your life no one else.
What a great piece! Thanks! The thing about Officers is that, at the outset they know why they're there. For enlisted personnel, most have to learn why they're there after they arrive. Every organization which produces must have management and labor. The Navy is one of the best places to learn the importance of each job ... and how important these components are to each other in the execution of the mission. Want to be an Officer? Stay in school. Want to be an enlisted? Stay in school ... it's just a matter of degree (no pun intended - okay yeah - pun intended)!! :)
met a few navy men in NYC during memorial weekend, sweetest guys ever
I enlisted without a diploma or ged and got my ged after about a year in thanks to a great first class that helped me out. I have since started working on a nursing degree.
As a retired Navy Chaplain, it was a pleasure to serve my country and the fine men and women who do a job of the highest standard day in day out.
"May the grace of God keep them safe and healthy and watch over the families to they return safely into arms of love ones" Amen✝️
Thank you for your service, Chaplains are the best
Sir, what were your duties as a chaplain? I am very interested to join the chaplain program.
Thank you for your service Chaps.
I think you are fake and you are doing stolen valor. My opinion.
If you join the Navy as enlisted remember it's all about timing and rate. Pick a good rate, and hopefully with that rate you get a good location and command to spend your first four years with. It's all about luck, timing, and your motivation.
JimPowell speaking.
I do agree with both the officer and enlisted. As a Navy Airdale who served in VF-154 the Black Knights fighter squadron during the Vietnam war, from 1967-1969. I had two wartime deployments to the Tonkin Gulf in the South China Sea aboard the USS Ranger. When you are out to sea snd in a wartime situation, your training and learning leadership is all important. As an enlisted man we worked 12 hours a day 7 days a week. Every squadron aboard did the same thing. We all had one objective and that was to launch and recover aircraft safely. You always wanted each pilot/driver and RIO to return safely after each mission, the pride you have in your squadron leads directly to your success. I can honestly tell you that the officers and enlisted were a close knit family. War brings the whole squadron along with other squadrons and ships company close. To a man from the skipper to an airman you do your job each and everyday.
Don't worry about boot camp, that is a very short part of your career that you barely remember anyway. A year after being in, I remember only bits and pieces of boot camp. It's the time after A School that you remember.
Most people don't notice, the officer is a "mustang" as in Prior enlisted, these are usually the best officers. You can tell because his ESWS is Silver, Silver is the color of Enlisted awards, Gold is for officers, though there are very few exceptions but 90% Gold means officer
Noticed that, also he has a good conduct medal with at least one, maybe 2 bronze stars which means he was enlisted for at least 8 or at least 12 years before receiving his commission.
yep, been in since at least 31 Aug 1993, since he has the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait). 31 Aug 93 was the cut off for that medal, and you had to be in the region for at least one day to receive it.
Yes your so right i am a retired SFC. in the U.S. Army, prior enlisted officer are better they were on both sides. I had a few officers who were enlisted they were great officers.
My son’s brother in law just retired from the Navy. 30 year, Mustang Lt. CDR. I was in the Navy during Vietnam, new ship, plank owner. My first Department Head was a Mustang Lt. CDR, tough guy but fair. You might not die a stupid death under one of these guys. GMG3 USN
The best thing about Navy uniforms is you can tell a guy's entire life story if you know how to read it.
Yes, officers can provide guidance and mentorship to enlisted, but often it is the other way around. One of the primary duties of a Chief Petty Officer is training junior officers.
I just wanted to say that out of all the post yours is probably the most honest and realistic.
Uncle George was on the USS Medusa at Pearl. He was a Chief Petty Officer. People said they'd rather mess with an Ensign rather than mess with a Chief.
I suggested to one of my students that he enlist in the Coast Guard or Navy. He was planning to go to college on a huge student loan that would've left him in debt for life. Here's what I told him:
"You'll be a 19 year old in charge of ten million dollars worth of equipment, and the US government will trust you to handle it. I'm a teacher with a master's degree, and the dept of education won't even listen to me!"
MondoBeno well said 👍
It depends too on the type of ship you’re on if sea duty. I was on a Gearing fram, 69’- 73’. We all got tight, I mean real tight at Yankee station during fire support ops, even tighter still doing surface raids up north. It starts with the skipper, and rolls downhill from there. As a snipe, looking up from the bilges of the hole, the chief was the lube oil that kept the machine (us) running, getting what we needed to do our job when we needed it. The officers were keepers too, when you can smell each other’s sweat, something magical happens- brotherhood, with no loss of respect either. Now almost 50 years later, I don’t do my ship reunions any more, I don’t wanna know who died last year and what from, that’s ruin my memories of a bunch of well trained hot dogs who kept their sh*t wired tight.
When did PO1's start wearing khaki uniforms? When I was in the Navy I was told the difference between enlisted men and officers is the enlisted guys knew who their parents were.
Officers and chiefs wear khaki pants while e6 and below wear black pants
@@demonslayer5613 Go to :42 and look at the PO1 wearing Khaki. When I was in your statement was true but it must have changed looking at this video.
I went through boot camp and
OCS as an enlisted, but I'm not a Mustang since my first day in boot camp and the last day in OCS was only 8 months.
In the past few years its become alot tougher to get a bilet into OCS. Alot of guys especially the ones that want the SEAL challenge contract and dont get into OCS go the enlisted route so that they get their chance at BUD/S. For college graduates that are thinking about joining the Navy under the SEAL challenge contract their best bet is to talk to your recruiter and hook up with a SEAL motivator who will be a retired high ranking officer who will give you a recommendation and help your app.
I Myself Did a very small stint in the Navy and I'm glad I experienced being able to travel to 7 or 8 countries at my first command aboard the USS HOIST ARS 40. IN 1992. I wouldn't have my babies if I didn't get stationed in Norfolk. At Little Creek Amphibious Base. Which as a civilian, I live a 20 minute drive from now in 2023. I just wasn't cut out for it. And got myself kicked out. But 31 years later. Id rather be an OFFICER. But the twist is that as ENLISTED, the more you make rank, you will NEVER OUTRANK a officer fresh from ANNAPOLIS even if you have been in the Navy 29 years, like a SENIOR CHIEF I knew. BUT....there is kinda an unwritten RULE, that EVEN an ADMIRAL that has done less time or just as much as a E-7-E-9 "LISTENS" to the ADVISE and DIRECTIONS of what a CHIEF, SENIOR, OR MASTER has to OFFER.
Congrats on your service. I bet you have some wonderful sea stories.
@@pussyjuice757 Yeah....the AMOUNT OF FOREIGN THICK and EXOTIC WOMEN I USED TO ""😂"" WITH! AND THE ALL NUDE BEACHES IN PORTUGAL.
It's only a joke if you treat it that way. But you're right in that Sailors don't have the PT that the Army and Marines do. They work 24/7. It isn't an easy or safe life. And don't knock Sailors' toughness. Sailors are tough as nails, pot belly and all. BM2/USN 1984-1988. Don't waste your time hating the Navy. In life, do the best you can wherever you are. I can almost guarentee that in 20 yrs., if you work hard, you will be proud. If you have a FTN attitude, that'll be your life.
It would be nice if they did stick to the core values. Just get it done! This is what you'll hear when it is inconvenient to follow the rules and regulations. The Navy wants operators not technicians. When equipment breaks in the new Navy, they will send for a contractor to come and fix it.
Honor Courage and Commitment. Know your people, time management, and leadership/mentorship. I am a proud Navy veteran. God bless the Navy.
A lot of you guys are saying enlisted is "better" and what not. One thing is for sure officers get paid WAY more than enlisted ever will.
I'm 27, prior service (USAF 4 years) and I'm on the verge of joining the reserves. My degree is BS Business -Admin and I was wondering what the likelihood of getting a full time slot is. The recruiter I spoke with told me that they pick a job for based on my degree. What process will be looking at for joining the reserves?
+Rocky James You can talk to someone about wanting to join the Navy right away by using our Live Chat on Navy.com. Here's a link to it: www.navy.com/chat.html This will give you the chance to ask a Navy expert questions about careers
If you really want to know what the relationship is like between officers and enlisted in the Navy just look at every branch. Marine officers are called marines, Army officers are called soldiers, Air Force officers are called Airman, then you have Navy Officers who are not sailors they are Naval Officers. In other words there is a much larger class separation between the enlisted and the officer community in the Navy compared to the other branches.
Yes, you are eligible to switch to any branch of the military once you are in Rufus, that includes state-militia military National Guard/etc. Also since you are enlisted already, you don't have to worry about age regulations or waivers.
If you want to be a MC officer you put in a packet with that branch.
This is a really inspiring video, but I'm still not sure which branch to choose.
And right you are. I worked for a CWO who later made JG. Then I worked a LCDR who was the Flag Secretary for CINCPACFLT. Both were fine Officers. The only issue I had with the CWO is that he would not let me take his daughter out. And believe it or not both of the CINCPACLT admirals were really nice guys.
@KillerBeeKiller
I have done both - a good officer is Mustang bred.
I'm joining soon when I'm 17 years old but I'm 15 now but I'm trying best to join so get ready
+Ali Ali Same
+Oumar Traore good luck guys. Any good news yet? Have you taken the ASVAB
Isaiah Thomas No,joining in a few years.
Just some ideas for you. Start to train your body. Calisthenics, running and stretching. You will need to be physically fit for recruit training. Study and practice for the ASVAB tests. The higher your scores on your entry tests the better your choices for your rating. Start to think about what you would like to do in the Navy (or the military in general). Take an aptitude test and use it as part of your planning. Remember even if you make a career of the Navy at some point you will retire. If you become a aircraft mechanic or jet engine mechanic you have your pick of jobs in that field after the Navy. Same with computers, programmers, electronics technician and so forth. Young men like to say I want to be a SEAL but very, very, very few make it and just like being an infantryman in the Marine Corps, there are not a lot of jobs that you are trained to do in civilian life.
The Navy and all the military forces can be a life changing experience that can and will make a better person out of you. Ignore those who had a negative experience. It will largely be their own fault. My father spent eight years in the Navy during WW II and ended up working for a Naval Ordinance Test Station working on the early Polaris missile program. I spent six years in the Marines with a tour in Vietnam. After Vietnam I became involved with computers at my next duty station which led to a lifelong career in computer programming and engineering. Remember that the Navy and the Marine Corps are both part of the Department of the Navy. We poke fun at each other but at the end of the day, the same guy signs our paychecks. The better prepared you are for your Navy career the better off you will be. Bottom line is go talk to the local Navy recruiter. You can do that long before you are even old enough to enlist. Get their advice on the things you need to do to prepare for your enlistment. Good luck.
So you're 17 now? 😂
I'm joining for sure fuck yeah I'm getting ready I'm preparing for the asvab 👏
I was in the Navy from 85-91 . In this video there is a first class petty officer in khakis . Has something changed ?????????
They switched like 10 years ago. They traded the Johnny Cashs and Summer Whites for "peanut butters" (khaki tops and black slacks".
Good grief. You've been out a LONG time. Actually, the uniform is not the same as E-7 and above. They have dark pants and a khaki shirt that is slightly different from the ones you remember. Basically, they look like something like Marine Corps uniforms.
I was enlisted from 93-98. In boot camp i was issued dungarees, working whites, dress whites, working blues and dress blues. And there was only ONE hat for everything. I got a stack of 5 dixie cups that I had to stencil with my name in the back.
Honestly I think that going enlisted first is the best option to get a hold of the job before you actually go out as a leader. Just my opinion. Future Sailor Sanders, Navy Air Rescue Swimmer.
I want to join the Navy. I'm 19 and I'm a year away from graduating with a Bachelor's in Business Management, but I can't afford to continue with my education. Would I be able to go into the Navy and go to school at the same time to become an officer or no? I've known that I wanted to serve for a while but ideally I'd like to be an officer.
Logan Merrick One of the benefits of the Navy is higher education. Learn more about the programs available here: www.navy.com/joining/benefits/education-opportunities/undergraduate.html#general-programs
So I got my degree and now I'm told that a degree itself will not qualify me as an officer. I now have to hold a certain GPA requirement? I got 3.08 and the only thing I qualified for was Aviation in the Navy which is what I want. Can someone clarify this, please? Thanks!
I'm interested in pursuing a career in nursing but want to join the Navy, i'm currently halfway through my bachelors and was wondering as a Navy Nurse will I be able to experience the ship life and travel or just be stationed on land. My University does not have JROTC, is there a way my education can be covered or would i have to take out a loan?
+Randy Le Navy Nurses are usually stationed at a Naval Hospital for their first tour but do have the opportunity to be attached to ships, squadrons, or go overseas and be stationed at a base or hospital there. Also, since your university does not have NROTC, you should look up "Navy Nurse Candidate Program"
You do have the option of enlisting and becoming a hospital corpsman. You are then eligible for education benefits along with getting hands on experience. Corpsmen are scattered throughout the fleet, ashore and with the Marine Corps. You can continue your studies while serving and like I said, get lots of hands on. Once you graduate you can go for a commission as a Navy Nurse. Talk to your local recruiter and get as much information from him/her that you can get. The good thing about talking to the recruiter is they have all the latest info, tons of literature and it is free.
Randy Le 👌🏼
Sure😎 go 4 it
wilhard45 Noooo, never enlisted.
you're damn right. This 6'3" 10 year navy vet i use to work with was loud and could lift anything. It was nuts. He had the biggest pot belly too.
I want to become a JAG, I'm due to graduate next December, but I have a very low gpa. Can I still join?
Probably not. When I was first commissioned, I spent 2 months recruiting staff corps officers (clergy, JAG, medical, etc.). My job as a brand new ensign was weeding out the candidates based on a questionnaire. GPA was very important and few waivers were given for it.
I agree with Bob and also think if you can't make it in the Navy, you can't make it anywhere. It's all laid out: What you need to do in your job skills, basic time management, a little imagination, a little initiative, a little tenacity. I've worked with the other branches and their enlisted personnel are just task completers. In the Navy, I've found leaders at all levels. It's an environment that demands flexibility and drive. If you don't have that, you are very welcome to fail on the outside.
i used to be stationed with both of those guys, cmdr morales is a pretty awesome dude, but i didn't really work too much with that other guy
@KillerBeeKiller I am currently in college right now. I am thinking about joining the Navy or Navy Reserve. Do you recommend me joining after I complete college? Also, what is your view on whether I should choose Navy or Navy Reserve? Thanks in advance!
--Blake
The officer/enlisted concept is a hold over from feudal days of lords and vassals. Everyone, officers and enlisted should start at the same level and let the leaders rise to the top. I was USAF enlisted for four years, only met one officer who had SAT scores higher than mine and he was USAFA. I didn't have the money for college, at the time you could be drafted if you were not in school, my folks were not inclined to help me so in I went. The idea that you have to have a college degree to be an officer is a come and go thing. In WW2 it was relaxed but now it is a requirement for membership in the club. I had a commercial pilot certificate before I had a 4 year degree. A degree does not mean you have the chops to be successful in flight school but again, a requirement for membership in the O club.
Must have been a very large change in Officer's attitude since I served, I intended to make a career or the Navy until one inspection when we were moved to the main dock at Pearl, in view of workers and tourist , We were required to drop our uniform pants and show that we were wearing issue underwear and that name an serial number was properly stenciled.. The real reason was to show the Officers authority over us and humiliate the enlisted crew. We wee treated like dirt by most of the officers who were in my opinion just pampered passengers. There were exceptions , our second in command was great, the flying officers treated enlisted far better that the sea officers.
J. Kingsmith it’s called treating people like human beings
xgi36 if this was the case those in command would be severely punished. The disdain towards officers is unwarranted and is like nothing I have ever experienced.
If that happened today, I'm pretty sure a formal complaint would have been raised.
I finished rookie camp couple weeks ago. lot of fires going on. hope I get sent out.
Mr. Deering, if you go to the Naval Academy then you are commissioned as an officer upon graduation.
Im going for enlisted i cant wait to get in!!
ReZKaTT1 You still excited lol
ReZKaTT1 we need an update
What's your rate and how do you like it now?
yes i wanna join the us navyhealth to pursuit my educations like being a general surgeon
That first class in the 20 seconds was my SCPO at my last command 😂
@america's navy, background song at 2:21, sounds nice :D
Enlisted-Galley with a good tray
Officer-ward room with a plate
All that needs to be said.
The navy is the most rank conscious service! I served 25 years, air force and army, then worked as a DoD civil servant, GM13.
@rishi pael one good example is the chow hall. In an AF chow hall you may see assorted ranks at a table, E6 setting with E2 or E8 with a table with E5 and E4. In a navy Chow hall E7 and above have their own area. And I have had AF and Army officers come and sit with me at the golf club and other all rank areas. Never a Navy officer.
@@terrydouglas5008 It is what it is hun. Get over yourself.
Do you go to boot camp before or after college for the navy? Does it matter what college you go to so you can become a officer?
To be an commissioned officer in the Navy from the beginning, you must complete college before the Navy. And yes it does matter which College you attend. The college must carry certain accreditations.
You can enlist prior to attending college, and attend college through online or correspondence while you serve in Active Duty. Once college is completed during Active Duty, you can apply to be transferred to Officer Candidate School (OCS).
To find out if the college you are thinking of is acceptable or other options or questions you might have, I would commend contacting you local Naval Recruitement Office or visit Navy.com
This is true. But money is not everything. Sometimes you have to go down the path which you feel a calling for and that may or may not involve making more money. But enlisted salary is pretty good, especially when you advance a few paygrades and get several years in service.
@America's Navy What are the main differences between the HPSP and HSCP medical programs in the navy? I am 15 years old and want join the Navy and also be a doctor after so this seems very appealing to me, but can you please give me a few points on how the HSCP program differs from HPSP?
Thank you and God bless America
+Greg Akopyan The biggest difference is between offer amounts and specific perks. HPSP offers 100% tuition coverage, but no housing allowance or health care package like HSCP does. This link explains more: www.navy.com/careers/healthcare/medicine.html#ft-education-opportunities
+America's Navy thank you
i served on the USS.OKLAHOMA CITY,CG-5,7TH FLEET FLAG SHIP,FAR EAST/ASIA TOUR.THE LAST CREW.PLANK-OWNER.WE WERE REPLACED BY USS.BLUE RIDGE,OUT OF YOKOUSKA,JAPAN.HAD FUN.GO-NAVY.
Hello I'm determined to be a SEAL though this may sound stupid I want to know if it would benefit my chances at becoming a SEAL to enlist or if I can go to BUD/s just as easily as an officer. I also want to know if it would benefit my way of life as a SEAL to be enlisted or be an officer. Thanks.
hey just curious to why you went enlisted after graduating college. I'm currently in college now and the navy might be a option for me after graduating. I'm going to be straight up, but im not the leadership type of guy, and it seems that being a officer has a lot to do with leadership. But how come you went enlisted and do you have any advice for me?
I just graduated from the citadel should I join the navy
+Stephen Howard The choice is purely yours. If you do want to learn more about joining, your first step would be speaking to a recruiter. You can find one near you here: bit.ly/1FJ5qCd
Never Again Volunteer Yourself.
I am about to graduate college next May. I am seriously thinking about joining but I want to be an officer. Any suggestions? I have about a 2.7 Gpa. Will that suffice? I have a lot of leadership skills and experience (baseball and fraternity). I am on the fence still. Can anyone suggest something to me?? Thanks.
The pay is way higher and it really doesn't matter your GPA as long it's above 2.5, now you'll be put to test at OCS, but just do your homework on it...it's not for everybody. Wish you the best.
Thanks, Hector.
ZanOGAL You're degree doesn't matter as long as you can meet the requirements for aviation. Most people cant make the cut as a pilot due to physical limitations (Not fitness, but vision, ear problems, color blindness, ect)
-CTT1(SW)
You will have a Chief Petty Officer who will train you, once you get your commission.
Read before you: bizrazzi.com/A_Sea_Story_Navy_OCS.php
So I am a reservist right now and will be going for a 4 year degree for TV Production and Radio Broadcasting. I am going for YN right now, but if I finish my degree, is it possible to go Officer and switch to MC?
MOST EXCELLENT JUDGEMENTS.
I am considering joining as an officer but I don’t want a management role. I want hands on experience so that I know what I’m doing when I rejoin the civilian world. Should I just go enlisted? Or do officers get some level of hands on experience as well?
Hi there, you can chat with a recruiter through our online chat feature on our website. Here you can speak to a recruiter who can help answer any questions you may have even before you enlist. You can start chatting here: bit.ly/3rZkJWe
Go for the officer route, easier life. Less bs to deal with. Better quality of life, more money.
I"m planning on joining an nrotc program in college to become an officer, but I haven't decided which college yet. I'm torn between a couple of programs. Should I talk to a college rep or a recruiter?
Hi +nick eyerman, you can find a Navy Recruiting NROTC Coordinator here: www.nrotc.navy.mil/locate_coordinator.aspx
Im doing so later, but im going on High School. What Classes should i take man?
how is it now that you enlisted? feel the same way?
Do you want an experience or do you want a real career. It's as simple as that.
@UnitedWeStandUSA1 you might get the job u want u may also apply to become an officer by u having a 4 year college degree u could find out once u go to classifications in bootcamp cuz they do allow people to chose what job u want unless if ur undesignated then u gotta stay that way till a year our two
I'm 29 have a degree_how long could I stay in Navy for? Is there an age cap
Have you talked to a recruiter at all? Do so, now.Get off youtube for advice of anything. Not very officer like.
Hi Eric - For Active Duty the general age limit is 35.
America's Navy But higher for specialties in higher demand, tho?
You ARE definitely Officer material/
***** Yes, age waivers can be granted in cases of jobs in high demand!
it really varies because im in the submarine force and everyone is really laid back with everyone else wherelse in the surface fleet its more strict
Is there a certain GPA you have to have to become an officer if you have your 4 year degree?
+Kristopher Peeden There are some GPA requirements depending on job.
If I was enlisted, got out and went to college, and came back in as a commissioned officer can i still wear my warfare devices that i earned while enlisted?
Yep. The officer in this video was prior enlisted. His bottom warfare pin is silver meaning he was enlisted before...
Yes. Just like the guy in this video, I was an LCDR, prior enlisted. I got my ESWS (enlisted/silver) and then when they introduced the Information Dominance warfare pin, I got that. (officer/gold). Most enlisted warfare pins are silver, so if an officer is wearing one, you can tell he was enlisted. Some are gold for everyone, though (Aircrew, SEAL)
Can I enlist after my first year of college and become an officer when I graduate?
No. Recruiters will lie to you and tell you that you can, but they are after their quota. They will lie to you and say that you'll be an officer in X amount of months, but they are leaving out that they are referring to a Petty Officer...which is fine if you want to enlist and do a technical job, but recruiters love to use the Navy's ridiculous rank nomenclature to their marketing advantage. If you're not going through ROTC during college or not going through OCS / OTS directly after college, then you are signing yourself up to be enlisted for years. If that's what you want to do, then great, but you will most likely not be able to become a commissioned officer for another 4-6 years.
Not really. You don't automatically become an officer when you get a college degree. I enlisted with a 4 year-degree and served a full tour. Prior to getting out, I submitted a package for OCS and got accepted. Then I finished my service as an officer.
I want to join the navy as an officer, I've wanted to for some time. I've been told that you can enlist and earn a degree at sea. Is it possible to earn a commission that way, should I aim for NROTC, or should I just enlist and put my degree to use as a sailor?
The simpler way is to take ROTC in college. That way you aren't burdened with the stress of a job in which you are constantly being judged and a military environment 24/7. The ROTC way give you the chance to relax both from college and the ROTC program when needed. The other way won't give you that break when needed. You are trying to do two things at once and that makes it harder. All services give you the opportunity to study for college on your off duty time through a variety of programs.
Um um um, how do you get a SEAL contract as a officer, sorry for my grammar I am a eight year old swimmer and runner.
+RaccoonArtz Through NROTC or the Academy
+America's Navy thanks I can't wait to join the NAVAL ACADEMY and go to navy and do bud/s and pass I'm training for it!
+America's Navy Direct commission as well.
😂😂😂 good luck with that, warrior.
RaccoonArtz dude shut the f****** with you are not cool
Desroches was on my ship 2014 time frame as a chief
I'm planning to joining the Navy through DSSC. I'm presently studying Marine Environment and Pollution Control in the Maritime University here in Nigeria.
First of, I hope my course of study wouldn't hinder me?
Second, I heard something about being in the squadron Navy and being attached to the ship. Does my course of study dictate where I'd be? Can I be attached to a ship even as an environmental scientist?
How's the rising in rank going to be for me?
Please, I'd appreciate very honest response from you.
Yes you can brother im from philippines and i take marine transportation course in maritime school so im qualified for the navy officer once i graduate and im going to join the ph navy as officer. As long as you have a college degree you are qualified for officer and take an officer course after you graduate that course then you are commissioned as navy officer you start as ensign(2nd LT ) and you can achieve the highest rank the admiral so you need to get that diploma men and then you can serve. Salute!! We can do this.
@@adrln1818 Thank you so much brother. This came as relief. I can't tell you how much I appreciate this. Thanks ahoy! We really can do this 😎.
@@jimmymarquis2281 no problem brother keep chasing your dreams and dont make it just a dream make actions and work hard. Hoyaahhh!
I would like to become a navy pilot, I am sixteen, how do get involved with officer training? My school does not provide ROTC, and I heard I had to be seventeen to start.
+Zach Melcher Hi Zach, there are a few ways to join the Navy as a Pilot. NROTC (through college) is a great one, and then obtaining a degree at college and applying for direct commission to be a Pilot is another. Check out the career here: www.navy.com/careers/aviation/naval-aviators.html#ft-qualifications-&-requirements
Mutual respect.. some officers I would take a bullet for, some I would push in front of one. FYI, if you complete OCS, give enlisted a great leeway and be mindful. Your life will be in their hands at some point.
@thunderstrom81 It is better that you know how to swim or you will be in remedial swim every day until you pass. Ask a recruiter about the PT asst job. As far as I know, only Army offers that.
Please Sir. I have bachelor degree in marketing. As a green card holder, can I join the US navy with the marketing degree?
If yes, will I be going through the enlisting or straight to officer?
Hi there, thanks for writing to us. You should reach out to a recruiter who will be able to guide you through the process and answer your questions. You can request that one contact you directly by completing this form:www.navy.com/contact?interest=joining-the-navy&activity=1255059
Ok thanks
+America's Navy I am Hong Kong Citizen but I want to join the US Navy and become a officer, my friend told me I can join the navy through the ROTC program is it possible?
+Wong Vincent (Vincentplaygames) You need to be a U.S. citizen, a naturalized U.S. citizen or in process of becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen to qualify for NROTC
As a Hong Kong citizen, you would have been allowed into the British Royal Navy previously, but I don't know the situation since Hong Kong was handed back to China.
@KillerBeeKiller No, I have never been to either Paris or Rome. I have always wanted to visit both though. I would want to get the most out of joining the Navy (Reserve or Active), and it sounds like, from your comment, that I would get more out of being active duty. I ultimately want a civilian job, therefore wouldn't I have to wait until after those several years being active duty to have that? I don't necessarily want to be tied down by the Navy for many years. How many years is it normally?
I'm a upcoming sophomore in college that's interested in joining the navy but I want to have a BA degree. Should I just finish out college and then apply to be a officer or go into active duty while finishing school?
+Holden Mullaney If you are going to school full time, you wouldn't be able to go active duty. If you want to be an officer, finish your degree first.
+America's Navy would you recommend getting 52 college credits and then going into the navy so I can start at a e3 and then finish my degree after service or go into the reserves while attending school ?
+Holden Mullaney a BA is nothing in the US Navy. finish what you are doing first. transfer credits to a BS.
+TheTheratfarmer how come?
you will be better off if you learn science. fourier and laplace transforms. trust me.
So how would u become a lieutenant commander or commander on SWO
You would have to go through Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG), Lieutenant, and then finally achieve the ranking of Lieutenant Commander. To achieve Commander, you would have to be a Lieutenant Commander then be promoted to Commander.
i think enlisted is a lot more skill and work for certain things...but for example only officers can become pilots...so thats why im working my ass off to get into the naval academy
Which degree will qualify me for an officer? I am between Cyber Security, Computer forensics, Paralegal or Interdiciplinary.
+Liz Mercado Any degree = officer.
America's Navy But my recruiter told me that at my age which is 35 I can only get commissioned in specific degrees before 42. Especially if I was to join the reserves. Is this true?
+Liz Mercado Yes, that info is pertinent in answering your original question accurately. You are too old to join Active Duty. We are looking for Reserve Officers in the careers of healthcare, intelligence, and information.
America's Navy Will Network and Telecommunication be considered information in Information Technology?
What opportunities are avaliable for mechanical engineering ?
if I've been in army jrotc for 4 years in highschool would it count or no? if it helps I'm cadet 1st lieutenant
+ChickenSupreme1 if you're enlisting JROTC gets you a higher pay rate going in as long as you were in JROTC for a certain period of time. If you're becoming an officer you will need to go to college, so JROTC will definitely look good on a college application, especially if you were actively involved in the program.
I did some college but not enough to obtain a degree. I am a navy active duty spouse whom wants to join as a medical officer. I am aware that in order to join at that level I need to meet some education requirements. However, I would like to know if I qualify for any financial help. Or, is there any program to guide me through the schooling process. I've tried talking to various recruiters my way but nobody really wants to help...
+Bronzed Up22 It depends on what medical specialty you want to join. There are several educational programs that the Navy offers. You should look into them here: www.navy.com/joining/benefits/education-opportunities.html
+America's Navy Specifically I want to be Certified Nurse Midwife which would fall in the OB/GYN compartment . Thank you I will definitely look into it.
I'm pretty sure that as long as it doesn't interfere with anything big, they'd let you through. But, talk to a recruiter first to see what they can do. Maybe they can waver it.
You, wise sir, are a great role model.
I don't know how to swim, would that issue be addressed in the Navy
You better start learning how to swim. For the most part, there will be a swimming test and if you fail it, you won't be able to proceed. When I mean swim, you can learn the most basic type such as lying on your back and you must learn how to float.
Jake Lee , please give your uncle, and your cousin a high five piped up straight salute from me ex navy E-5 ! Don't be afraid to jump on into the water, and join them. might be very glad you did!
So if I'm there for 6 years as enlisted vs an officer for 3 years I get payed less and have to listen to them its seems a litte weird I know they have their collage degree but they get opportunitys than enlisted seems like a outside hiring retail to me physical training vs just hey collage degree here gonna be your boss now
kathifidalgo0 Realistically most people get out after their first enlistment. During your first 4 years your confrontation with officers will be little to none. As a seaman your bosses will almost exclusively be petty officers, which they are the ones that report to commissioned officers. I think enlisted have it better if they don't plan to make a career out of it. Get technical knowledge in a good field and use that experience to make a living in the civilian world. Being an officer I think has less opportunities if they aren't planning on retiring as you learn more general management than technical skills, which is a skill that is a dime a dozen in the civilian world.
+kathifidalgo0 You don't get paid less.The more higher you get into the ranks,the more you get paid www.navy.com/joining/benefits/pay.html