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Jesus
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What would I have to do to make it to the navy?
I’m a 7th grader, and I don’t know what there are. I wanna know how so when I’m older I can have been prepared. How can I make it to the navy?
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Joe H
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As a formal US naval officer, here are my suggestions:
* Play team sports and get used to hard work, team work, leadership and competing.
* Leadership is a choice. Leaders are made, not born
* Practice public speaking.
* Wrestling and learning to play chess are highly correlated to success in military special forces. One teaches you grit, the other teaches you strategy.
* Maintain good grades and stay away from drugs and alcohol. Polygraphs are real for certain levels of clearance later.
* Go to college and major in a STEM related major. A 2.5 GPA in Chemistry beats a 3.8 GPA in Sociology/Psychology any day of the week.
* Go the officer path with your degree
* Learn to network and reach out to people with the job you want and ask them for advice. "Can I take 10 minutes to get your advice?" and "Who else do you recommend I speak with?" (this one at the end) are 2 questions that you ask in every networking conversation.
* Play team sports and get used to hard work, team work, leadership and competing.
* Leadership is a choice. Leaders are made, not born
* Practice public speaking.
* Wrestling and learning to play chess are highly correlated to success in military special forces. One teaches you grit, the other teaches you strategy.
* Maintain good grades and stay away from drugs and alcohol. Polygraphs are real for certain levels of clearance later.
* Go to college and major in a STEM related major. A 2.5 GPA in Chemistry beats a 3.8 GPA in Sociology/Psychology any day of the week.
* Go the officer path with your degree
* Learn to network and reach out to people with the job you want and ask them for advice. "Can I take 10 minutes to get your advice?" and "Who else do you recommend I speak with?" (this one at the end) are 2 questions that you ask in every networking conversation.
Ryan Pfeiffer, MA
Firefighter Lieutenant / EMT
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Ryan’s Answer
Jesus, thanks for your interest in military service. All military branches accept people from a wide variety of backgrounds, with varying levels of experience and education. The absolutely most important things are:
1) that you stay out of legal trouble. A speeding ticket won't end your career, but felonies or gang associations just might. In some cases you might still be allowed in, but have your job choices severely limited because you are ineligible for a security clearance.
2) you need to be physically fit. You don't need to be on the varsity team or set school records, but you need a healthy level of body fat and enough strength and endurance to run a few miles and do lots of push-ups. If you're going Navy it is probably wise to be able to swim a few hundred yards as well.
3) Stay in school, and learn good study habits. You don't need a 4.0 GPA, but basic reading, writing, and math skills are essential. You will take a test early in the process called the ASVAB which will qualify you for certain jobs. So the better you are and reading, writing, and math, the more likely you are to get the job of your choice in the Navy. Good study skills will also help you as you study for promotion boards and things like that once you are in the Navy.
Those are the absolute basics. If you do that, you'll be just fine. If you want to do more than the minimum, start looking early at the requirements to attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. To get in there you will need a high GPA, exceptional physical fitness and team sports experience, as well as a flawless criminal record. In exchange for your hard work, not only will you be a sailor in the Navy, but you will be a commissioned officer that is on the path to commanding your own ship, or maybe the entire the entire fleet. Dream big.
Good luck!
1) that you stay out of legal trouble. A speeding ticket won't end your career, but felonies or gang associations just might. In some cases you might still be allowed in, but have your job choices severely limited because you are ineligible for a security clearance.
2) you need to be physically fit. You don't need to be on the varsity team or set school records, but you need a healthy level of body fat and enough strength and endurance to run a few miles and do lots of push-ups. If you're going Navy it is probably wise to be able to swim a few hundred yards as well.
3) Stay in school, and learn good study habits. You don't need a 4.0 GPA, but basic reading, writing, and math skills are essential. You will take a test early in the process called the ASVAB which will qualify you for certain jobs. So the better you are and reading, writing, and math, the more likely you are to get the job of your choice in the Navy. Good study skills will also help you as you study for promotion boards and things like that once you are in the Navy.
Those are the absolute basics. If you do that, you'll be just fine. If you want to do more than the minimum, start looking early at the requirements to attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. To get in there you will need a high GPA, exceptional physical fitness and team sports experience, as well as a flawless criminal record. In exchange for your hard work, not only will you be a sailor in the Navy, but you will be a commissioned officer that is on the path to commanding your own ship, or maybe the entire the entire fleet. Dream big.
Good luck!
Chinyere Okafor
Educationist and Counseling Psychologist
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Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
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Chinyere’s Answer
Hello Jesus,
Good to know you are interested in joining the Navy!
To prepare for a career in the Navy, you can start by focusing on the following areas:
Academic Focus:
Math and Science: These subjects are crucial for understanding naval technology and operations.
Physical Fitness: Maintaining good physical health is essential for Navy service.
Leadership Skills: Develop leadership qualities by participating in extracurricular activities or taking on leadership roles.
Navy-Specific Preparation:
Research: Learn about the different roles and responsibilities within the Navy.
Talk to Navy Personnel: Speak with active-duty Navy members or veterans to gain insights into their experiences.
Join Navy Junior ROTC: This program offers hands-on experience and can help you decide if a Navy career is right for you.
Additional Tips:
Stay informed: Keep up-to-date on current events and military news.
Maintain a positive attitude: A positive outlook and strong work ethic are valuable qualities for any career.
Build relationships: Network with people in the Navy and related fields.
Remember, the path to joining the Navy is a long-term commitment. By focusing on these areas and staying motivated, you can increase your chances of achieving your goal.
Best wishes!
Good to know you are interested in joining the Navy!
To prepare for a career in the Navy, you can start by focusing on the following areas:
Academic Focus:
Math and Science: These subjects are crucial for understanding naval technology and operations.
Physical Fitness: Maintaining good physical health is essential for Navy service.
Leadership Skills: Develop leadership qualities by participating in extracurricular activities or taking on leadership roles.
Navy-Specific Preparation:
Research: Learn about the different roles and responsibilities within the Navy.
Talk to Navy Personnel: Speak with active-duty Navy members or veterans to gain insights into their experiences.
Join Navy Junior ROTC: This program offers hands-on experience and can help you decide if a Navy career is right for you.
Additional Tips:
Stay informed: Keep up-to-date on current events and military news.
Maintain a positive attitude: A positive outlook and strong work ethic are valuable qualities for any career.
Build relationships: Network with people in the Navy and related fields.
Remember, the path to joining the Navy is a long-term commitment. By focusing on these areas and staying motivated, you can increase your chances of achieving your goal.
Best wishes!
Norman S. Stahl, PhD
Retired from Higher Ed in 2014 / Retired from USMC in 1988
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Norman S.’s Answer
*Stay away from drugs!* Maintain a good GPA. The main thing is to stay physically fit. Keep your weight down; run every day or at least every other day; try to build up to five miles daily.
Finally, don't forget there is another Naval Service - the United States Marine Corps. Marines spend a lot of time at sea.
Finally, don't forget there is another Naval Service - the United States Marine Corps. Marines spend a lot of time at sea.
The Navy standard is 1.5 miles.
Zachery Maggio
Zachery Maggio
Critical Environment Technician
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Zachery’s Answer
There are so many different jobs in the Navy. You could be a pilot, an electrician, a cook, a plumber, a rescue swimmer, a navigator, Navy SEAL...there are so many more options available, and each one becomes available based on how well you score on the ASVAB entry exam. Think about what you want to do in the long run of your life and try to learn those skills for free by choosing that job in the Navy. There are also 2 sides of each military branch; 1 side is called "Enlisted", and the other is called "Officer." Being enlisted certainly is NOT the bare minimum but you don't need a college degree. The enlisted tend to be the workers and the officers tend to be in charge. To be an officer, you have to obtain a college degree. Generally, officer life is easier labor and higher pay, but you have more responsibility. The Navy also doesn't have very strict fitness requirements compared to the other branches, unless you want to be in SpecOps. If I had to pick one thing to focus on instead, it would be learning to work well in a team. You spend 8-9 months living on a ship with nowhere else to go and no one else to talk to, so it's useful to be able to make friends with everyone.