Well, I signed up for the Navy on January 31st. Ive always been interested in it, and their technology. I signed up for the submarine electronics and computers field, and am wondering if anyone here on facepunch would have some stories of how the Navy is like to share. I ship out to the Great Lakes training facility on July 26th.
At least you didn't join the Army.
Have fun, be safe
Are you going to be seeing any combat? Sounds more deskjob-esque
I am going to avoid any possible homosexual jokes and ask a real question.
What work is there for the Navy in the lakes?
Should have joined the Marines.
That's my opinion, I know a few people who have been in or are joining the Marines. It seems to turn them into really good people from their life before.
You're slightly less likely to die compared to some other branches of the armed forces. Good job.
Also, if I'm correct this is what you'll be doing in the submarine electronics and computers field?
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I have a friend who's joining the Navy and passed the test to become a Nuclear Technician for them. Apparently pays ridiculous amounts of money and after staying your required time in the Navy, you still get ridiculous amounts of money from them for doing nothing.
Sounds like a damn fine deal if you're smart enough to pass that test along with getting a high score on the ASVAB.
[QUOTE=Esteam;30151916]Have fun, be safe
Are you going to be seeing any combat? Sounds more deskjob-esque[/QUOTE]
I don't know, all I do know is that im gonna be on a submarine, which is awesome. I'll probably think differently after a month underwater though.
Well, I made an 82 on the ASVAB they said I could sign up for Nuclear, but want me to take the placement test anyway, but apparently the test got leaked or something so im stuck waiting for probably 6 more weeks or so before they get a new test ready.
Good luck commanding that desk and it's crew of pens, pencils and paper.
Subs are very cramped lonely places with lots of men...Make sure you bring a ton of porno.
Your job is going to be like a game of Silent Hunter.
[QUOTE=The Pretender;30151932]Should have joined the Marines.
That's my opinion, I know a few people who have been in or are joining the Marines. It seems to turn them into really good people from their life before.[/QUOTE]
Why?
The army gets better retirement benefits, as apposed to the marines none
96 on asvab here
the recruiter guy shat his pants when he saw the results :/
fuck that I'm going to college
the funny thing is I took it as a joke, we took it during periods 1-4 and I wanted to get out of classes for a day
to top that off I totally bombed the electricity and mechanical portions of the test because I didn't study and know jack shit about them
and I still ended up having the highest grade of the entire school
who are we accepting into the military nowadays
Sounds awesome
good luck.
I have a good buddy that joined 3 years ago. He is an engineer on a sub. He told me the longest they spent underwater was six months. Now his boats dry docked as it's getting major technical upgrades. He isn't staying in after his four years, but said it was a great life choice.
[QUOTE=FunnyBunny;30152075]96 on asvab here
the recruiter guy shat his pants when he saw the results :/
fuck that I'm going to college[/QUOTE]
Or you could let them pay for college and get a cushy desk job.
[QUOTE=FunnyBunny;30152075]96 on asvab here
the recruiter guy shat his pants when he saw the results :/
fuck that I'm going to college[/QUOTE]
Well, im poor :( So Im going to try and use the Navy to get some college.
Also, could someone here please explain how the GI Bill works. Because I really do want to go to college someday.
[QUOTE=Sottalytober;30152085]Or you could let them pay for college and get a cushy desk job.[/QUOTE]
Some people aspire to do something with their lives you know
[QUOTE=Sottalytober;30152085]Or you could let them pay for college and get a cushy desk job.[/QUOTE]
I was considering going into the airforce academy so that I can major in Aerospace, get 2000 hrs of jet flight experience, and then go sign up as a pilot with SpaceX or something... but I don't know
So. Ive noticed. You gold members always have the most awesome avatars. Just saying.
Anyhow, anybody here ever been in the navy?
haha you're future seaman
[QUOTE=FunnyBunny;30152075]96 on asvab here
the recruiter guy shat his pants when he saw the results :/
fuck that I'm going to college[/QUOTE]
Be a nuke tech then. Probably the highest paying Navy job and no combat or anything.
but have a good one
[QUOTE=Valdor;30151914]At least you didn't join the Army.[/QUOTE]
So true, I've got a lot more respect for the navy than the army (still not marines though!)
Marines > Navy > Coast Guard > Airforce > Army
You joined at a good time, they bumped up the training to 12-13 weeks now and you'll actually recieve some combat training. It used to be just 40 rounds from an m9 and 3 from a mossburg 500! it didn't matter what you scored either!
Nice man, good luck!
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UncleJimmema aren't you in the USMC?
[QUOTE=CjienX;30152099]Some people aspire to do something with their lives you know[/QUOTE]
How does that have any relation to anything?
[QUOTE=The Pretender;30151932]Should have joined the Marines.
That's my opinion, I know a few people who have been in or are joining the Marines. It seems to turn them into really good people from their life before.[/QUOTE]
Anyone joining a combat role in the US military right now is a fool
Good luck OP, it sounds really interesting.
Do you have any idea specifically what you'd be working on?
[QUOTE=Meller Yeller;30151964]I have a friend who's joining the Navy and passed the test to become a Nuclear Technician for them. Apparently pays ridiculous amounts of money and after staying your required time in the Navy, you still get ridiculous amounts of money from them for doing nothing.
Sounds like a damn fine deal if you're smart enough to pass that test along with getting a high score on the ASVAB.[/QUOTE]
How much do they get paid?
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