I am in the process of joining the Navy as we speak. I am choosing to do the Delayed Entry Program so I can apply for officer (B.S. degree in Physics), but enlist if it does not work out (i have a DUI). I did well on their practice ASVAB so hoping to do the same or better on the real one.
I am sort of worried about doing well and then picking a job where I will be at a desk- I am trying to see the world! Recruiter was mentioning Cryptology, Nuclear, Intel, things like that. Is this desk work? He did mention SF, but I think that is just them playing with your mind a little bit.
I am interested in what goes on in this thread. Any tips? Especially for how to transition to the running. At 6’2 250 (I am ok on their measurement scale), I do get some serious shin splints!
I am currently in the Army and have been for 12 years. I am currently in Iraq on my 2nd tour. Tell your recruiter that you want it in your contract that you be exempt from police call. You will not sign up unless this is in your contract. Observe the look on his face when you tell him that and tell us what happened. Police call is basically picking up trash out side.
All kidding aside, the military has its advantages and disadvantages. You have job security and steady pay and benefits. Yes there is bullshit in the military, but just like any job there is bullshit. The main difference is a civilian can tell his boss to kiss his ass and quit on the spot. You do something like that in the military, and you can say goodnight.
It really doesn’t matter anymore what branch of service you join nowadays. You can still end up in Iraq or Afghanistan either way. But there is no water in Afghanistan…if I join the Navy I wont go there, will I? well my wife is in the army too and she is currently in Afghanistan working for the Joint Forces command over there. What that means is she works with all branches of the service. She is Army and her supervisor is a Navy Petty Officer. She works with Airmen and Marines as well. In fact in Kabul where she works, the Army is the minority! I on the other hand am in Camp Speicher and it is mostly Army. I do see quite a few Airmen here since there is an airfield here and there are only a few Navy personnel. I only see Marines here once in a while.
I hope I was able to shed some light on this for you.
[quote]coolnatedawg wrote:
I am in the process of joining the Navy as we speak. I am choosing to do the Delayed Entry Program so I can apply for officer (B.S. degree in Physics), but enlist if it does not work out (i have a DUI). I did well on their practice ASVAB so hoping to do the same or better on the real one.
I am sort of worried about doing well and then picking a job where I will be at a desk- I am trying to see the world! Recruiter was mentioning Cryptology, Nuclear, Intel, things like that. Is this desk work? He did mention SF, but I think that is just them playing with your mind a little bit.
I am interested in what goes on in this thread. Any tips? Especially for how to transition to the running. At 6’2 250 (I am ok on their measurement scale), I do get some serious shin splints!
Sorry for stealin your thunder OP…[/quote]
Are you ok by the height/weight scale or did they send you for a bodyfat test?
I read somewhere that if you fail the height/weight they send you for a bodyfat test and if you pass that you’re good. True?
I’ve been in the Army for going on eleven years now, and believe me, it’s got its ups and downs. Like some of the others are saying, it’s all what you make of it. As for the height/weight thing, I don’t ever pass the standard so I always have to get taped (BMI measurement).
At 5’10, 250, most everyone can see that I work out and am pretty fit. Especially since I routinely smoke my PT Tests. But all in all, do your research, and make your decision based off of it.
Air Force has the most lax physical standards, followed by Navy, Army, then the Corps. Navy you might have to run some in boot camp, but after that you can opt for a bike or treadmill for your semiannual test.
Considering their up-to-date training and quality bases worldwide (mostly in the US), try for the Air Force unless you want to be some kind of bad ass (Special Forces/SEAL). In the Navy you will be stuck on a boat, more than likely for six-month stretches. Being underway is not enjoyable. The only cool thing is seeing other countries.
Personally, I’d say stay away from the Army or the Marines, no offense intended but the Army just needs bodies and the Marines is definitely a unique lifestyle. Choose between training (AF) or see the world (Navy).
Having been in the Air Force and Navy, I like the Air Force better.
But I would not trade in my Navy time for anything.
You learn a lot inside of the military…mostly about yourself and how to work within a system. The one thing I will say is go to school while you are in. Even if it is basic classes. You will not regret it.
[quote]coolnatedawg wrote:
I am in the process of joining the Navy as we speak. I am choosing to do the Delayed Entry Program so I can apply for officer (B.S. degree in Physics), but enlist if it does not work out (i have a DUI). I did well on their practice ASVAB so hoping to do the same or better on the real one.
I am sort of worried about doing well and then picking a job where I will be at a desk- I am trying to see the world! Recruiter was mentioning Cryptology, Nuclear, Intel, things like that. Is this desk work? He did mention SF, but I think that is just them playing with your mind a little bit.
I am interested in what goes on in this thread. Any tips? Especially for how to transition to the running. At 6’2 250 (I am ok on their measurement scale), I do get some serious shin splints!
I am interested in what goes on in this thread. Any tips? Especially for how to transition to the running. At 6’2 250 (I am ok on their measurement scale), I do get some serious shin splints!
Sorry for stealin your thunder OP…[/quote]
The only thing I can recommend for shin splints is to make sure you have a good pair of running shoes and get plenty of calcium. Other than that I don’t know… I’ve never had them but a couple people I have talked to said that stretching helps as well.
As for your other questions… I wouldn’t know. I was in the Corps for 4 years and didn’t run into anyone with those jobs.
[quote]NickRageSkursky wrote:
coolnatedawg wrote:
I am in the process of joining the Navy as we speak. I am choosing to do the Delayed Entry Program so I can apply for officer (B.S. degree in Physics), but enlist if it does not work out (i have a DUI). I did well on their practice ASVAB so hoping to do the same or better on the real one.
I am sort of worried about doing well and then picking a job where I will be at a desk- I am trying to see the world! Recruiter was mentioning Cryptology, Nuclear, Intel, things like that. Is this desk work? He did mention SF, but I think that is just them playing with your mind a little bit.
I am interested in what goes on in this thread. Any tips? Especially for how to transition to the running. At 6’2 250 (I am ok on their measurement scale), I do get some serious shin splints!
Sorry for stealin your thunder OP…
Are you ok by the height/weight scale or did they send you for a bodyfat test?
I read somewhere that if you fail the height/weight they send you for a bodyfat test and if you pass that you’re good. True?[/quote]
If you dont look like you lift, they have something similar to a BMI chart for you. I am only allowed to be 211 on it. But if you are over, they measure your neck, and then you navel and enter that into a website calculator (some google website, nothing spectacular), and it “calculates” your bf%. I was ok based on that.
They do a physical when you go to MEPS, so it may be an issue then, but everythign seemed fine at the recruiter…
I am interested in what goes on in this thread. Any tips? Especially for how to transition to the running. At 6’2 250 (I am ok on their measurement scale), I do get some serious shin splints!
Sorry for stealin your thunder OP…
The only thing I can recommend for shin splints is to make sure you have a good pair of running shoes and get plenty of calcium. Other than that I don’t know… I’ve never had them but a couple people I have talked to said that stretching helps as well.
As for your other questions… I wouldn’t know. I was in the Corps for 4 years and didn’t run into anyone with those jobs. [/quote]
You are not the first to tell me the running shoes thing. You can bring in your own shoes to Basic? Or is it once you are out of basic? I thought you had to run in your boots there…
In terms of jobs, how did people decide what they wanted to do? I know some just said fuck it and took whatever. I am so indecisive that I have no idea what I want to do…
Either way I am probably going to attempt the SF test, just to see…
Well, SF for officers in the Navy is next to impossible unless you go to the Academy, or are prior enlisted who has his SEAL pin. There are like 5 slots total for direct accession to BUD/S through Navy OCS. As for shin splints try running on a track to get your mileage up. Shin splints are something you gotta get through, but should recede with improvements in running form. Try a book by Stew Smith on prepping for OCS. Navy OCS is kinda lame, tbh, and many people feel they actually get weaker/slower there.
[quote]Therizza wrote:
Well, SF for officers in the Navy is next to impossible unless you go to the Academy, or are prior enlisted who has his SEAL pin. There are like 5 slots total for direct accession to BUD/S through Navy OCS. As for shin splints try running on a track to get your mileage up. Shin splints are something you gotta get through, but should recede with improvements in running form. Try a book by Stew Smith on prepping for OCS. Navy OCS is kinda lame, tbh, and many people feel they actually get weaker/slower there. [/quote]
SF prelim would be more for me to test myself. Other than EOD, I dont know how much I would want to do it…
I figured the shin splint issue would take time. I am going to do a lot of dorsiflexion work (w/ DBs) as I hear that can help. We also have an indoor 1/8mi rubber track and 1/4mi rubber track outside at my gym- so that should help me work up to it I guess. I will definitely check that book out. I plan on going to MEPS next week or the week after…
I dont plan on gettin stronger while I am there, but I am not joining to get stronger physically- there are other routes for that in life. OCS would be optimal for me if I plan on making this a career choice. If anything, I will be able to see how “lean” i can get, plus see the full effect of muscle memory! I’m lame… I know.
[quote]clip11 wrote:
snipeout wrote:
Judging by your posts and my 5+ years of being in the Army(Ft. Bragg-legs go home) you would not last 1/2 a fucking minute in basic training.
Why does it always come down to this? I just asked a fucking question…[/quote]
Why does it come down to how you present yourself in 99.9% of your posts? Is that a serious question? If it walks, swims and quacks like a duck, it probably is.
[quote]Artem wrote:
Recruiters are scumbags who will borderline suck your dick to get you to sign up.[/quote]
Only if you are to stupid to do your own research. Do you always talk shit about people who serve their country? What are you currently doing to try and improve this country?
[quote]snipeout wrote:
Artem wrote:
Recruiters are scumbags who will borderline suck your dick to get you to sign up.
Only if you are to stupid to do your own research. Do you always talk shit about people who serve their country? What are you currently doing to try and improve this country?
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Honestly, the 3 posts you have made in this thread have done absolutely nothing to contribute. Why are you even bothering with this? You seem to have some experience, why dont you do something useful and elaborate on it? It would be more beneficial for EVERYONE…
[quote]Artem wrote:
Recruiters are scumbags who will borderline suck your dick to get you to sign up.[/quote]
You sounds very bitter. What was the difference between what the recruiter told you and your actual experience after signing up that brought this about?
BTW, I never met anyone who volunteered to be a recruiter.
The only real advice I have is dont sign up if you dont want to be there. I have worked with too many “soldiers” that put forth minimal effort to collect a pay check. You cant fire them like you could a civilian. They are a waste of air that those around them must compensate for.
Most information is readily available through a little bit of internet research.
However I have 9 years as an Army reservist and 14 years currently on active duty. If you have specific questions PM me and I will attempt to get back to you in a timely manner.
im in the united states marine corps. and its the greatest job you get to love to hate…
feed off the bull shit—chair force getting maid service- army giys being nasty- coast guard playing in the puddles- navy sitting on there ships waving
this isnt to EVERY1, but lets admit- we love to hate on eachother…
[quote]coolnatedawg wrote:
snipeout wrote:
Artem wrote:
Recruiters are scumbags who will borderline suck your dick to get you to sign up.
Only if you are to stupid to do your own research. Do you always talk shit about people who serve their country? What are you currently doing to try and improve this country?
Honestly, the 3 posts you have made in this thread have done absolutely nothing to contribute. Why are you even bothering with this? You seem to have some experience, why dont you do something useful and elaborate on it? It would be more beneficial for EVERYONE…[/quote]
Do yourself a favor and search the post history for the 2 geniuses I commented on. Clip is a delusional borderline troll and the other one lives a soap opera life, which is hard for most normal 16 yr olds.
Observe the look on his face when you tell him that and tell us what happened. Police call is basically picking up trash out side.
this isnt to EVERY1, but lets admit- we love to hate on eachother…