i just joined the navy?
962935
well, they will make you sit in the Chicago airport for many hours while all the others fly in from other states...when they get there, you get on a bus and drive over to RTC, which is usually late at night...as soon as you step off that bus you are getting yelled at and everything...they made us sound off our social security numbers....one word of advice, if you have a zero in your number, make sure you say zero, not O, cuz they will make you pay...\n\nthen you get to go make your 1 minute phone call to let your family know you got there ok...then down the hall there is a barbershop, EVERYONE gets a hair cut...you will go into this big room where they make you walk around it for about 15 mins, as you pass a water fountain, you have to take a big drink, this is because you will have to pee in a cup very shortly and they dont want to waste their time waiting for you...then you get weighed, if you are overweight, prepare to get taped...\n\nthen you go to a room where they look through your bag you brought..your recruiter gave you a list of things to bring, the only things you will actually keep are your bras and undies...they will tell you to ship everything else home and you will get it there...at this time, you get your shoes, your SMURFS ( blue navy sweats which you live in for about a week )....they made us sit in this room for 8 hours alternating from putting our heads down to nap, then they wake you up and you stand at attention for another hour...it sucked...\n\nwithin the next day or so you will meet your RDC's...just be quiet and PAY ATTENTION TO DETAIL....its going to be impossible to do but try to keep your eyes open\n\ni left for bootcamp in april and i have lived in Chicago all my life and it still is cold as crap up there in april....just hang in there....it seems like the yelling and hurrying up and waiting will never end but it does get better after service week...
55140
you could try going to cnrc.navy.mil and selecting the rating fact sheets link it should list RP and give you a good description along with the duties you will be performing. Good luck \n\nSTS2
368360
It is a very long four years and then you have a five year commitment.  It will be a very good education for you.  Unterstand what you want.  Most people are not used to working in the same employer for five years.  With your service commitment, you will be working/serving the Navy for five years.  College is tough, but imagine all the added physical training on top.  It will take someone with a lot of commitment to get through it.  If this is you, go for it.
755210
Joining as a medical assistant is probably one of the better branches to join although qualifications and job are not really comparable to a nurse or paramedic. The first year or so in training is nothing like serving with the fleet so if you join dont expect to see much of the real navy until you get on a ship. If you can stand it its a great experience and you will get to do and see things that you would never get a chance to do otherwise.
745261
My father was an enlisted man in the Navy.  The officers have a much better life.\n\nGo to college right away.  If you are still interested in the Navy when you get out -- go in as an officer.\n\nIf you are absolutely sure that you want to go into the Navy, enroll in the ROTC program while you are in college.  They will pay for all or part of your education and will give you a comission upon graduation.\n\nThink about this option -- it is the smart way to go.\n\nGood luck.
887522
First and foremost just because you took the ASVAB doesn't mean you are committed to join any branch of the service. The first step in processing you is to see if you meet the elig. criteria i,e drugs, crimes, etc, etc.The  second step in processing is the ASVAB to see if you are smart enough and what  job your  qualified for and want to do... the next step is passing the physical exam, the next finding a job in the Navy you can do and want to do, then you have to be sworn in to (DEP) and most likely you will go in delayed enlistment program until a seat opens up in technical school then they navy will give you an active duty date to be sworn into active duty then you ship out for basic training, from there to tech. school from there most likely a ship somewhere..Now that always was the procedure for processing a person into the military regardless of what branch one went in..Maybe now they are in such a hurry to get you in they just have you sign on the line and ship you..I doubt it though..also no guarantee you will get a ship right away either  you could get an assignment on yard somewhere first..Good Luck Young Man..Proud to have you in the Military and all the good things you will do for this great Country...from a retired GI/recruiter..
904398
I can't say which branch to join, but I'll give you some real info regarding each branch.\n\nNAVY:  Great if you like to travel A LOT.  You'll be on a ship for most of the year, and you'll go virutally everywhere.  The downside is, you start off swabbing (cleaning) the deck and doing other manual labor for the first couple years.  You'll also be greatly outnumbered by horny, desperate guys.  Not all Navy jobs require you to be on a boat, though.\n\nAIR FORCE:  Also good for travel, but to a lesser extent.  You'll still be surrounded by horny desperate guys, but you'll be on land, so they'll have other options.  On occassion, you'll have to do some manual labor (about once a month, at the most), but you'll mainly be doing your AFSC job.\n\nI am in the AF, so I'm biased.  I'm glad with the choice I made.  Basic traning is a joke, and my job will get me paid well when I get out.  Also, we only deploy for 4-6 months at a time.  Then, we get 15 months before we're even considered for another deployment.  \n\nDon't EVER listen to recruiters, though.  They'll throw every lie and trick in the book at you to get you to join.  \n\nGood luck in your decision.\n\n.
923829
First of all you need to figure out what you are looking to achieve or change...  There are numerous advantages to joining the military, especially the NAVY. Provided you qualify.  Unlike the pervious badly informed responses, the Navy is run like any other organization, with one exception.  You are signing a contract that states that you will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America.  For that commitment you get a career-based salary starting out at about $15,000 a year with 100% medical/ dental.  This starting figure is increased with in the first year to $20,000 with guaranteed increases for the next 20 years on top of promotions.  You will receive college-accredited training/schooling in a job field that you pick.  Your job is guaranteed in contract stating that the only person that can change your job is you providing you maintain your eligibility.  From there you get the opportunity to see the world while building valuable work and leadership experience.  The Navy offers 100% college tuition assistance so that you can work on completing your degree while on active duty.  If you decide to get out at the completion of your first tour (2-6 years depending on your job selection), or stay for 10-20years, your have the G.I. Bill to cover any education you need.  You get a lot…. You give a lot.  There is long working hours and then there are weeks with very shorten working hours.  There is time away from the family if your married.  Just like any other job…  There is commitment!  You just have to be able to qualify for them.  The same applies to the Navy.
58181
Start here:\n\nhttp://www.navy.com/findarecruiter/
679229
go to a navy base, they'll hook you up..
563830
My response will be a little different form everyone elses.  As a current member of the Navy, I have to say that it is very difficult and strenuous on the family life.  I have a daughter, and I have to tell you, as much as I stay involved in her life, I have a hard time leaving her everytime Im with her.  Would it be beneficial for you to join.  Well in some aspects it is.  In a lot of aspects its not.  Let me elaborate.  The medical and dental benefits are great, the money is good in reguards to a steady income, but of course the pay could be more.  You can start a college fund for her through USAA.  But on the flip side of that, the military, especially the Navy is down sizing.  Which means for most service members, more frequent deployments with all the drama going on in the world.  Im  currently deployed to Kuwiat in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Although Im not in the direct line of fire, the risk is always there.  We took some mortar rounds when I first got here, but every since, things have been a little less stressful.  The Navy as whole, image is changing.  Actually that speaks for most services.  The branches are not seperated like they use to be.  All the forces are working as one joint force.  More and more Sailors are sent in to war zones in support of Army, Marines, and Airforce.  I joined the Navy to see the world, get money for college, go to college, gain technical, and real life expierence.  So far I have done just that.  But I also joined the Navy so I wouldn't be on the front line.  I figured I could accomplish this by joining the Navy, being on a ship, a good distance away from direct enemy fire, while still making a major contribution to the efforts.  There are a lot of things they you need to way your decision.  These people are right, your child should always come first.  I put my baby first in everything I do.  She is what keeps me going out here.  But again, being away from her is very hard.  I do everything in my power to be involved in her life, but I always feel like Im coming up short.  Her mother is very supportive of me, and her being prior military, she understands the difficulties of the military life.  If you have a supportive family that you trust will do the right thing by you and for your daughter, I would say look further into it.  I am available for more questions if you like.  I think you are a beautiful women and you will be successful in whatever you put your mind to.  Just make sure you do your homework before making a major decision like that one.  If you like, you can contact me at jayc_lark@yahoo.com...I hope to hear from you.
849230
Sounds like you should enlist
818486
Yeah...I hear that they have the best land-faring navy in the world!!!  I dont know how to join....but would love to know...so please please please let me know how once you find out!!!!\n\nGood luck...and see you there!
1002742
Any chane you have any idea of his ship? If so contact the ship and they'll forward the email for you. Also try firstname.lastname@navy.mil or know anyone else in the the navy or someone on here, have them look it up on outlook. Good luck, I'd look it up for you but disabled so they pay me not to work
901228
go to: www.navy.com \nthere is a message board there
275225
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.
1185752
I never had a "bunk" in my Navy.... but I did have rack.\n\nMust be the "New Navy"