Any advice for someone who is looking to join the Navy, like what should I know before I go in and what to work on before then?

Marcus Raven — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 19:01:49 -0400

Response by PO1 Raymond Fochler made Apr 19 at 2018 7:35 PM

PO1 Raymond Fochler — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 19:35:49 -0400

Honestly i would start studying and learn the 11 general orders of a sentry. The navy is more than a job it is its very own culture Steeped in traditions. The more you know about the navy and its customs the better off you will be. Learn the navy's ranks and how to address non commissioned officers as well as commissioned ones. Understand that once your at RTC Great Lakes your mom will not be there with you. Listen carefully to all instructions and perform what is asked of you. In the submarine service we repeat back every command or instruction followed by AYE AYE Petty Officer/Chief/Sir. Prepare to have your butt kicked on a daily basis the first 6-8 weeks.

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Apr 19 at 2018 8:17 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 20:17:54 -0400

I would buy a book about the Navy; and, read it.

Response by Cpl John Barker made Apr 20 at 2018 12:44 AM

Cpl John Barker — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:44:03 -0400

Research your desired MOS before you even talk to a recruiter, your experience will differ vastly depending on what you actually DO for the navy. Many jobs that have cool sounding titles are not what you would think. From what I've heard, you want to stay the fuck away from subs. Recruiters are essentially used car salesmen.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Apr 20 at 2018 12:58 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:58:54 -0400

Response by MSG Louis Alexander made Apr 20 at 2018 1:29 AM

MSG Louis Alexander — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 01:29:11 -0400

Speak to a recruiter...

Response by Jerry Rivas made Apr 20 at 2018 6:06 AM

Jerry Rivas — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 06:06:51 -0400

Learn to swim???