I'm wanting to join the seabees. If available, will I receive a contract specifically for a seabee rate?

Benjamin Pennington — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 13:15:14 -0500

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2018 2:16 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 14:16:21 -0500

If you are smart and actually want the job, you will. You need to make sure you do.

Response by SCPO Jason McLaughlin made Nov 30 at 2018 2:49 PM

SCPO Jason McLaughlin — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 14:49:41 -0500

For your information, here are the advancement quotas from the last cycle. It may help you make a career decision.

https://www.navy.mil/ah_online/documents/1811_activedutyquotas_240.pdf.pdf

1811_activedutyquotas_240.pdf.pdf

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Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Nov 30 at 2018 3:43 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 15:43:12 -0500

I'm just curious, as I'd wanted my stepson to go that route at one point (he didn't want to, obviously, though I did try to explain why, given that he's construction union, I thought it might well be a good fit for him)...I'd just wondered...have you done any construction technology training thus far, assocs, bachelors? Also, had you also looked at USAF Prime Beef (their equivalent under civil engrg), or Army or USMC combat engineers as well? Not that it matters, of course, as I'd said, I'd merely wondered, many thanks....

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Nov 30 at 2018 11:43 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 23:43:02 -0500

This is a point blank question for the Recruiter as my experience is surely dated. Bottom line, your test scores, experience, aptitude, etc. AND the needs of the Navy need to be matched up. Back in my day, there were Seabee designated recruits going through Boot Camp. Same went for aviation. On the college side, just be aware that any engineering "technology" program does not qualify for obtaining a professional engineer license later on. Good luck son.....

Response by PO2 Richard Taylor made Dec 9 at 2018 3:34 PM

PO2 Richard Taylor — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 15:34:20 -0500

I enlisted with a guaranteed slot for Seabee 'A' school. That was in '96 but I doubt recruiting has changed much since then. You have to make sure the recruiter does all the paperwork and don't stand for the old "You can sign up when you get to boot camp" BS. The Seabees have had a big drawdown over the past couple of years so it may not be the easiest area to get into. Again, make sure the recruiter guarantees a place at one of the Seabee 'A' schools. The Engineering Aid rating requires some math qualifications but I think the rest require generally decent ASVAB scores.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2020 4:03 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:03:14 -0400

Yes, just pick your MOS at MEPS. Theyll give you a wishlist of like 5 MOSs. If you dont get a seabee one, say you're not signing it. Then everyone will look at you like a jerk, you suck it up, and stick with your decision not to enlist under a different MOS. Lucky for you theres 6 seabee MOSs, but choose those carefully too.

BUs and SWs we are the premadonnas: building schools in other countries and building fake houses during homeport, and get off work early during homeport. UTs and CEs are bravo types and do camp maintenance (fixing preexisting structures), and sometimes stuck in that rhythm. CMs and EOs are alfa types and work in a garage for long freaking hours, occasionally doing charlie jobs. Also, they are the most military of the 3 lol. All 3 groups though do combat training the same. Alfa guys normally dont go to foreign countries "det life", which is why I personally would suggest go charlie or bravo MOSs.