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ethan
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I would like to become a marine. I think one of the main question i would have is how long will i have to stay in the military. What are the job opportunities i will get from joining the military.
I would like to become a marine. I would like to go to college for nuclear engineering and then go back to the military.
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Jason Windish
maintenance mechanic
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Newington, Connecticut
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you can enlist, get out, go to college, go thru ROTC then get commissioned. i think they call that mustang officer. also you can go to college while in the military, it's hard but people do it. make sure you get the specialty you want and it's transferable to the outside world. if you want to go to college while your in try to choose a specialty that has little deployment as possible. i was in the air force and it was like a regular 9-5 job for me, some people are not as fortunate. if i could go back i would tell myself to sign up for college courses while i was in. military is a great thing to have on your resume and it will open many doors, just be sure you get the specialty you want.
Steven Boyce
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Ethan
Starting with just the military side, your typical enlistments (if you choose to go the enlisted route) is 2 to 4 years depending on the role you enlist for. Then it is a decision you make as to whether or not you wish to continue and reenlist. Or you could go the Officer route. A good path could be a college that has the field of study you want and an ROTC program. You get the college you want, the military training as well as paying for school, then you enter into the service to pay back you commitment. If your grades are and background are strong, you could look at applying for one of the military academies. There is also enlistment directly into the field you want, provided the need exists at the time you are looking to enlist in that specialty. If there are no slots available, then you will be "steered" to a different specialty. Talk more with you career counselor at school as well as a recruiter. Gather all the information you can and see which path fits you best.
Starting with just the military side, your typical enlistments (if you choose to go the enlisted route) is 2 to 4 years depending on the role you enlist for. Then it is a decision you make as to whether or not you wish to continue and reenlist. Or you could go the Officer route. A good path could be a college that has the field of study you want and an ROTC program. You get the college you want, the military training as well as paying for school, then you enter into the service to pay back you commitment. If your grades are and background are strong, you could look at applying for one of the military academies. There is also enlistment directly into the field you want, provided the need exists at the time you are looking to enlist in that specialty. If there are no slots available, then you will be "steered" to a different specialty. Talk more with you career counselor at school as well as a recruiter. Gather all the information you can and see which path fits you best.
Nathanael LoBosco
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
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Hey Ethan,
Another opportunity in the field of nuclear engineering would be Army EOD. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units can be involved in dealing with nuclear weapons, although their primary focus is on the detection, identification, and disposal of explosive ordnance. This includes conventional munitions, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats.
In the context of nuclear weapons, EOD units may be trained to respond to incidents involving the transportation, storage, or potential detonation of nuclear devices. They work closely with other specialized units and agencies, such as those responsible for nuclear security, to handle any situation involving nuclear materials.
It's important to note that the handling and disposal of nuclear weapons or materials is a highly specialized field, and various military and civilian agencies are involved in managing these scenarios. The specific duties and responsibilities of EOD units can vary, and their involvement with nuclear weapons is part of a broader effort to ensure national security and public safety.
Just something to think about, contact me if you have any questions or talk to a local Army recruiter in your area.
Best of luck!
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Another opportunity in the field of nuclear engineering would be Army EOD. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units can be involved in dealing with nuclear weapons, although their primary focus is on the detection, identification, and disposal of explosive ordnance. This includes conventional munitions, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats.
In the context of nuclear weapons, EOD units may be trained to respond to incidents involving the transportation, storage, or potential detonation of nuclear devices. They work closely with other specialized units and agencies, such as those responsible for nuclear security, to handle any situation involving nuclear materials.
It's important to note that the handling and disposal of nuclear weapons or materials is a highly specialized field, and various military and civilian agencies are involved in managing these scenarios. The specific duties and responsibilities of EOD units can vary, and their involvement with nuclear weapons is part of a broader effort to ensure national security and public safety.
Just something to think about, contact me if you have any questions or talk to a local Army recruiter in your area.
Best of luck!
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Eric Hopkins, MHA
United States Navy Talent Scout
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Racine, Wisconsin
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Hello again Ethan,
Being a Marine seems out of scope for you to be honest. If you can do nuclear engineering and you’re qualified to do so, why not go straight into the Navy’s nuclear engineering field? The service school for the Navy’s nuclear program was created by MIT and offers you easy promotion, college credits, and experience new nuclear engineers do not have. Not to mention the $75K bonus for joining and $100K for enlisting in the field.
Please speak with me or a Navy Recruiter near you.
Being a Marine seems out of scope for you to be honest. If you can do nuclear engineering and you’re qualified to do so, why not go straight into the Navy’s nuclear engineering field? The service school for the Navy’s nuclear program was created by MIT and offers you easy promotion, college credits, and experience new nuclear engineers do not have. Not to mention the $75K bonus for joining and $100K for enlisting in the field.
Please speak with me or a Navy Recruiter near you.
Julia Dale
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I would like to become a marine. I would like to go to college for nuclear engineering and then go back to the military.
You have a couple of options that you can do if you are interested in serving in the military and also want an nuclear engineering degree.
1. You can enlist in the military, Do your role/ job function, choose to go to college, join ROTC while in college, complete school and then commission as an officer back into the military.
2. You can go directly to college, join ROTC while in college, complete college and commission into the military as an officer
3. You can go into one of the military schools within the country and study for nuclear engineering while there and graduate and continue your military career.
You have a couple of options that you can do if you are interested in serving in the military and also want an nuclear engineering degree.
1. You can enlist in the military, Do your role/ job function, choose to go to college, join ROTC while in college, complete school and then commission as an officer back into the military.
2. You can go directly to college, join ROTC while in college, complete college and commission into the military as an officer
3. You can go into one of the military schools within the country and study for nuclear engineering while there and graduate and continue your military career.