Can anyone in the NAVY tell me in their own version what's it like to be a SN?
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I was in the Navy for 4 years, and a Seaman Apprentice is just a rank in the military (Navy).  Pay grade wise, you are a E-2 and you will move up in rank (Seaman, E-3) depending on your work evaluations which will be made by person in charge of what ever division you go to depending on your job title, good luck.
1062104
Hi, I spent 22 years in the Navy and I loved all of it.  The education and training can't be beat.  Your advancement is up to you and your performance. Just as in any job or field there are ups and downs but I you are a positive person you will make the best of it.  Todays armed forces provide a wide asortment of jobs to choose from.  I retired and worked in the same field for many more years but my training in the Navy is what got me into great paying jobs.  If you are still not sure, try the reserves to find out if it is something you might want for a career.  Good Luck!
1033806
regret NO WAY! I joined streight out of High School, boot camp, then to A school, went to BUDs and washed out the last day of hell week. went to a ship and to the first gulf war, saw many places and had a ship collision at sea, Lived in Singapore for 6mo, and apon returning to Pearl tried BUDs again, yes Its worth it, thats all I will say about that, placed with a SDV unit then with a SWTAB unit, Got out of active duity, went to reserves with a ASU unit then finished up with a SeaBee unit. \n RULE one in life (you make it so make it good)\nPeople say NAVY (never again volunteer yourself) B.S. You learn to Volunteer first to get a task you can do and not be given a task to do. It shows you will take a challange and do your best and it will be noted. Bravo Zulu My Friends, and Anchors Away.
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This is a very difficult question to answer simply because there are a lot of factors that can play in to various opportunities. With out have a crystal ball to see the future; here is the best possible answers I can give you. \nOnce she qualifies for enlistment by taken an ASVAB and physical, she will sit down with a NAVY CLASSIFIER.  Now, there are approximately sixty different jobs that the Navy has to offer in five of six different programs.  These jobs are offered based off of what she qualifies for and what is available.  Depending on the job that she selects really sets the stage into answering your question.\nFirst, all Navy schools and even Navy work experience is college accredited.  These credits go on regular transcripts issued by the Navy Education Center and are transferable to Universities and Colleges. Ideally, this will not line you up for a degree but does help knock out basic classes and prerequisites. \n\nNow, the Navy offers 100% college Tuition Assistance (TA) to active duty sailors.  The maximum amount is 16 credit hours a year (this is waiver able for more).  Using this is funding is highly encouraged by all Naval Commands but has to be approved by the chain of command.  Its encouraged because if we aren’t using it, we may lose it.  The sailor has to request permission to use it via her chain of command which vailidates her success and time to do courses.  So, her immediate supervisor all the way to the Command Officer have to approve the plan on balancing work with school. If she doesn’t pass then she is responsible for paying back the TA (potentional hardship on the sailor and Commanding Officer).  So depending on her job, it’s hard to say.  Alot of sailors are attending online degree programs.  This is common at both ship and shore commands.\n\nProgram for Afloat College Education (PACE)  If stationed aboard a ship, sailors have the opportunity to attend classes with college professors aboard the ship.  This is a classroom setting that is taught by college professors that live and teach on the ship.  The are sent by big schools like University of Texas.  The classes offered are you freshman and sophomore levels.  \n\nFree CLEP testing.  Test out of required classes is also very common.\n\nShe needs to understand that some jobs are more challenging and offer more excitement and experience in different fields.  Now a days, looking at the classified ads, employers want a college degree with “a minimum” years of experience.  The Navy offers that experience.  If it’s a short cut and college is all she cares about.  Check these two enlistment options out:\n\nFull Time Support (FTS):  These jobs are normally administration, medical, and aviation, some engineering.  This enlistment is for the Training and Administration of Reservist (TAR).  Basically, there is about a 90% chance she would go to Boot Camp, go to Navy “A” School, then pick a Naval Reserve Center some where in the U.S.  The job is full time staff at a Reserve Center and offers very relaxed working hours with a lot of opportunity to go to college.  \n\nCollege First Program (CFP).  Very under used by recruiters and has strict requirements. The CFP allows qualified DEP members the opportunity to go to college for up to one year prior to boot camp.  The Navy will pay the accepted member for this program the base subsistence of $250 per month plus a supplement up to $225 per month depending on cost of living in the schools zip code.  The student has to be going to school full time and maintain 2.5 or higher.\n\nIn my opinion, these are the best two options to ensure time and opportunity towards a degree.  About 72% of first enlistment sailors are working on a college degree.  So the opportunity is there.  Lastly, if she decides to get out at the end of her term and for what ever reason could not achieve her goal, the G.I. Bill will not only cover cost of living but pay tuition to finish it up. \n\nBest of luck, hope I helped.  Feel
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i have a good frnd . she aids me in evrything.even in my personals.i want to know about u . iam navya.do u want to be a true frnd of mine for ever.only friend ship till end. i will tell my good experiences of my frndship when u join me.
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I was in the Air Force so you know what I'm going to pick!! And I spent six months for training on a Navy base and it was horrible!!  The Air Force seems to treat you better and the food was definitely better!
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as far as QOL is concerned, the Navy and AF are pretty comperable, although there will always be those that prefer one over the other.  \n\nBe aware that it's EXTREMELY hard to get into the AF right now, even through Interservice transfer, as the AF is more overmanned than the Navy is, and unless his Rating/NECs translate directly into a much needed AF equivalent, he may have a rough time being able to swap services.
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i joined the military a year after high school.  In my mind it has bettered my future.  I have learned leadership and management skills that most Citizens would pay to have.  Its easier to get a job saying that you retired from the military.  It shows that you come from a background of lots of hardwork, dependability, and that you will get the job done.  Its a great way of life, but not for everyone.  You have to learn to sacrifice your time to take care of others, and that its not all about you anymore.  The benefits are great.  The pay isnt that great unless you are an officer.  But, you can learn to manage your money and put it to use and have a great retirement.  When i get done with the military i wont have to work again unless i choose to.  Id say give it a shot...just dont be a douchebag, do what your told, be where you are supposed to be, in the correct uniform, and dont cock an attitude at your seniors and you will do great.  You dont have to be smart to make it far (on the enlisted side that is).  If you do then good luck, and remember it is only what you make of it...if it sucks then your attitude sucks.\n\n\nAlso served in iraq, now in korea...and education is possible.  Dont listen to what the others say on that issue.  If you are willing to give up some of your "free-time" then you can do it.
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Here is your answer:  If you have never been in the military before, you will be processed under the Non-Prior Service Basic program.  This is a USNR program that allows you to select from a group of jobs (rates) that you qualify for.  Each job will have different ship dates.  The job you select may have two or three different dates available.  The term of DEP (Delayed Entry Program) is not to exceed 365 days.  However, unless you are a High School senior you will not be looking a whole year out.  Once you ship to RTC (Navy Boot Camp), you will complete 9 weeks of Naval Training and the ship to the Navy school that you choose.  Once you complete school you will check in to the nearest Naval Reserve Center (Naval Operational Center).  From that point,  its one weekend a month and two weeks out of the year on active.  Feel free to email me if you have any more questions.  Good Luck.
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I'm ex-military and live in the largest military installation in the world.\nBeing ex-Navy you know exactly where I live.\n\nForgot about it dude, take your General, Other than Honorable and move on with your life.\nIf you get injured while on duty now...they will NOT allow you time to even rehab.\nIf you are not Duty-Ready IMMEDIATLEY FOR DEPLOYMENT....you ain't in and you ain't gonna be in.\n\nThey are having SEVERE problems presently, and will not even give you the time of day, certainly not take the time to even give you a hearing.\nThey won't give active duty personal hearings, let alone a boot.\n\nIt's pretty ridiculous, there are plenty of people WILLING to go Active Duty and STAY Active Duty but the cadre simply doesn't have the time or the ability to allow a process like an upgrade of a discharge.\n\nOne thing you MIGHT try......try a sympathetic ARMY recruiter.\nThey are DEPARATE for full time Active Duty bodies.\nIt wouldn't matter anyway.....they are now pulling SAILORS OFF SHIPS and training them WITH the Army for various "desert security forces".\nI kid you not.\nScary business.\n\nGood luck sailor.
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I applaud you in wanting to becoming a nurse and doing it on your own. Here is a little story for you and may it help you. I was 20 when I got out of high school and my parents could not afford to send me off to college and so like you I had to decide what to do. I joined the Marines and spent time during Viet Nam, when I got out I had saved enough to get training into the field that I wanted to be in. I found a cheap computer and never being on one before but having the fields that I had learned while I was in the service. I learned very quickly and became good at what I wanted to be and to make a very long story short I ended up helping the family and and friends that supported my efforts to make my dreams to come true. Before my mother passed on to God and the Spirits above she told myself that I had become a jack of all trades and a master of some. What made me proud was that she said any thing is possible if you put your will, soul and mind to it. Good Luck at what ever you decide and may you always succeed at. God Bless
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Basic training is supposed to be a little scarry, but it will seem so easy once you are done.  Most if it is just teaching you how to pay attention to details, something the Navy NEEDS you to know.  Pay attention, talk as little as possible, but speak up and confident when you do.  Do EVERYTHING the Navy way, no time for individual thought, that comes at your technical training.  \n\nI have 18 years in the Air Force, and have worked with all the services all over the world.  The reward of doing and being part of something bigger than yourself is a feeling you can carry with you forever.\n\nGood Luck and Welcome to the Fight!!
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Id say its your choice my friend, Working in the USPS you see a lot of vets. They would be a good source to talk to. \n I would tell you if you were my son to Join the Navy, learn as much as you can, travel the world. The money thing seems like a lot, but look at it this way You will get training equivalent to collage courses, Room and board, Free travel around the world with accommodations, a tight nit family, retirement,  stories, and more. The navy has the fastest advancement of any branch. Stay physically and mentally strong. and Good luck on your choice, either way it will be a good one.
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it's 8 weeks long (or was) , and it's designed to break you down and build you back up Navy style. The hardest part for me was the running , not a lot , but i wasn't used to it.  You take a lot of getting yelled at and insulted , but that wasn't hard. You have a lot of classroom environment which was a great learning experience.  You learn the importance and value of teamwork. You learn naval terms and things like that. I dunno , i prolly left a lot out cause it WAS a while ago for me. It was pretty good experience though.
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It's easier then getting into the real Navy ;)
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pros:\n\nserving the country\ngetting a vocational education (unless you are an officer..then you get management experience)\ngetting benefits once you complete your contract\n\ncons:\n\nbeing caught up in a 6 month "on the sea" rotational duty...away from land, home and family/friends.\nbeing caught up with the "back door draft"...having to serve another 4 years of service....\nbeing on a ship (particulary a submarine)...living in cramped conditions..etc...\n\ngood luck to you
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There are no better or best. There is bragging among the membres of the various groups, but only in a joking way the way you would brag about your high school being better than another high schoool.\n\nThe two groups are both elite in their service, Special Forces in the Army of which I was once a member and the Navy Seals. \n\nThey are trained for two different missions, but both are highly trained units with lots of the latest weapons, escape and evasion techniques as well as languages of various regions.\n\nSpecial Forces are taught to jump from airplanes as well as helicopters to secure an objective,like airports, ammo dumps, political buildings, recapture prisioners. They also gather intelligence of ground troup strenght or an area. They might also be sent in to train the people from a certain country and set up groups to fight.\n\nSeals do the same but mostly in and around the sea or other water areas, though they might also find themselves on the ground doing a job also.\n\nSo to say that one is better than the other is not something that you can compare,since each are given different missions and goals to accomplich.\n\nA person should be proud if they are selected to become a member of either of these highly trained units. They are also opened up to women now. You must join the Army to become a memeber of Special Forces and the Navy to be selected to be a Navy Seal\n\nI hope this has been of some use to you, good luck