Things You'll Need:
- GED Study Guides
- Academic Counselings
- Computer Desks
- Internet Access
- Career Counseling
- Pens And Pencils
- Spiral Notebooks
- Computers
- Internet Explorer
- Internet Explorer
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Step 1
Understand that the Navy expects every sailor to be dedicated to the mission of national defense, even those serving in noncombat roles.
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Step 2
Discuss enlistment with parents or older family members who have been in the Navy. Listen closely to their personal experiences.
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Step 3
Remember that you will be devoting four years to an assignment away from your family, friends and home.
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Step 4
Consider whether you want to join with a request for special training or to join and accept the Navy's choice for your military occupational specialty.
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Step 5
Understand that Navy duty can require you to spend several months at sea.
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Step 6
Visit a Navy recruiter.
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Step 7
Ask for literature.
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Step 8
Ask questions and take notes.
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Step 9
Make sure you can establish rapport with the recruiter. The recruiter wants to fill a quota with good recruits, but you can get solid answers to your questions if you persist.
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Step 10
Make sure you clearly specify your desire to seek assignment to a particular military occupational specialty.
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Step 11
Ask your school counselor or the Navy recruiter to schedule you for the Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test.
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Step 12
Remember that you will undergo a physical examination, take a drug screening test and be subjected to a criminal background check.
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Step 13
Make no legal commitment until you're absolutely sure of your decision to join.









Comments
joel-schmid said
on 3/26/2009 Good article. I was in the Navy for five years. If you are interested in what to expect out of the first few months, check out this article I wrote.www.squidoo.com/joiningthenavy
mrswinkle said
on 2/26/2009 In response to greenqueso, My husband is in the medical field with the Navy, he is an Independent Duty Corpsman; And, I was active duty working with almost no one other than medical personnel. First thing you need to understand is that in the Navy these are called hospital corpsmen, not medical assistants. You start as a general medical assistant type of job then you might be able to go into some sort of specialty to include jobs like the civilian equivalent of a pharmacist, lab tech, physical therapist, psychology tech, X-ray tech, preventative medicine or even a physician's assistant with script writing privileges and all (eventually). Also, the Navy is going to teach you what they want you to learn about medicine so while it is nice that you have a certificate for the civilian world, it is not necessary for enlisted military nor is it enough for an officer program. Another thing is t
pressa said
on 2/19/2009 Make sure to ask about Tuition Assistance, Montgomery G.I. Bill and Thrift Savings Plan. Make sure if you plan to stay in for 20 and retire you understand fully the economic impact of each retirement options, several are available.
greenqueso said
on 1/21/2009 Any tips for getting into the Navy Medical department. I know it might be a 5 year term because of extra training. I'm studding for the asvab right now and hopefully I can start as a medical assist. I have my first responder certificate from N. Cal school
Aaron
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juliancho said
on 1/4/2009 MY NAME IS JULIAN, I AM FROM COLOMBIA. I WANT JOIN IN THE NAVY OF UNITE STATES, MY EMAIL IS
( HAMLET-20@HOTMAIL.COM )I HAVE 19 YEARS OLD.
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