is the navy good for those who wish to become geographers?
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There are no rates that directly tie into geography.  AG is meteorology and that's the closest rate to anything vagueley resembling the planet and it's environment.
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I guess I would have to answer yes, since I did enlist in the Air Force.  That was some time ago and I'm out now.  \n\nThe Air Force is one of the better military branches.  It has good schools, you don't go on 25 mile hikes, you're not cooped up on a ship, you don't dig foxholes.\n\nDuring basic training, you do some marching, learn how to salute, and stuff like that, but they don't go overboard about it.  Typically, you have your choice of some very excellent schools in technical areas.  \n\nMay Air Force training was always a help as a civilian looking for a job.  I also took advantage of the education benefits to go to college after I got out.
478182
I think so\nbut you need to talk to your recruiter in your area.\nplus most likely you can if you pick an area of work\nthat requires you to in an office or something like that...and no front line stuff\nso go look into it..I bet you can\nGood Luck
190804
If you decide to join the navy do a few things.\n1) ask the recuiter to give a list of all jobs that have a good "CREO". That allows for fast advancement.\n2) Pick a job of that list that interest you and has good potential for civilain jobs.\n\n I'm a IC now but changing rates to CTM. CT's have a lot of good potential inside and outside of the navy. These rates have alot to do with computers,communications and networking.
1101937
There were plenty of people when I went through boot camp with Navy that problems swimming (one girl had never been in a pool).  They teach you!  They'll spend as much time teaching you as they have to.
518537
I agree, with a collage degree you can go as far as you want. Getting out of the service, after four to six years as a gunner or riflemen. There's only one place for those men to go and that's the police force. i know there's allot more training in the military and jobs, But this puts you in charge of your own fate and give yourself a chance to live that life.\n\nFor any young adult out there, please take note of whats being said here. Go to collage and give yourself a chance to reach the potential you dream of.\n\nTake Care
658738
I have a friend who is like an older brother in the Coast Guard. He loves it he has been in for almost 30years and is a W-4 or a Warrant Officer. He says its is the best military branch to join if you are going enlisted due to all the fun jobs out there in the Coast Guard for enlisted personnel. I joined the Navy, wished I had joined the Coast Guard. I love the Navy didn't get me wrong but the work in the Navy is not as good for an enlisted man as the Coast Guard.
780018
It depends on what you're looking for. If you want to be an officer going to college first is almost always a requirement. If you're looking to get money for college it may be better to go into the Navy first. Talk to a recruiter but make sure that you get whatever they promise you in writing.
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Visit a Navy recruiter.  Ask him all the questions you like.\n\nThen don't believe a word he says - he is just there to get you to enlist, and he is not responsible for anything you think he promised.  You will not necessarily get the school he promised, or to be stationed at the place he promised, or to stay with your friends as he promised.
819441
I think it would be awesome, so long as you're comfortable with water. :)  I've heard that Navy divers have great fun in their jobs.
552505
well brother, joining the army is a big deal. i myself joined the military but decided to go the navy route because they focus mostly on school, a career, and family. i met several army and marine hopefuls at MEPS. these kids (that's right KIDS) thought they were invincible. they couldn't wait to serve their country and blow sh*t up! has the thought of going to iraq crossed my mind, totally. but i have faith i will see the other end and take what i have learned from my future experience. if you have researched enough about that branch and you're confident that is your path, go for it.
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Yes, I read about it.\n\nHere's the Navy's official version:\nhttp://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq21-1.htm
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22 Navy Vet.  I see a lot of fingers pointing to differant branches, It's not the NAVY you want to join!  It's not really any branch.  I would say join the Coast Guard.  They are military, but then again not.  Run by DHS not DOD.  If you join, keep your mouth shut.  Keep your private life private.  The last thing you want is to be pushed over a side rail 1000 miles out at sea or attacked while out in the woods on training.  Maybe stay in school and choose another career path.
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(i am assuming you are from the United States)  depends on what you are skilled in and what you are interested in.  the military will look at your strengths and weaknesses and train you for what you're good for.  If you are extremely intelligent don't be surprised if you get a desk job.  in the army or marines you'll probably become a foot soldier or a tank operator or something, but you may also be trained in helicopter flight.  the Airforce will likely have you as a aircraft mechanic but there is a small chance of becoming a pilot (less than 7% in the Airforce fly, i think).  If you want to join the military but want to be safe as possible, join the Navy.  those ships we got are pretty safe considering all the wars the US is in is with terrorists in mountains, not against countries with a well developed Navy.  these are just suggestions of things to look into.  basically just go into whatever branch that can help you build your strengths.  sorry for the lengthy post.
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I think the US Navy deals w/ oceanographers.
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It depends on what kind of training/job field you're looking at. I believe that the Navy provides better training for it's people than the Army does. Then again if you score high enough on the ASVAB the Army can get in good training too. Just remember depending on the job you choose that will ultimately answer your question.
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Hi Madhu. great to see your interest in Merchant Navy for a 'career'. first of all YES gals are allowed. i m a Chief Officer, with our national flag carrier The Shipping Corp of India(the SCI). the controlling body for Merchant Navy(better called Mechant marine) is the Directorate of Shipping (www.dgshipping.com) under Ministry of Shipping has made special provisions to promote women in the profession. so u can avail of fee waivers of almost upto half for all your courses. The SCI is taking special measures to induct women folk.their site (www.shipindia.com) can be checked out for more info. B.Sc nautical science is mandatory for new entrants now. for info on that see the IGNOU site (www.ignou.ac.in). and for further info contact any of the training intitutes mentioned in the dgshipping website. or me also.\n              Regarding safety, yes they are safe as people have been sailing with their families, young wife and childeren, for quite sometime. further aspect will depend on your own conduct and disposition to male collegues around. the company takes special measures to post women in groups on ships or whereever there are families around. so no worries.\nenjoy it!!