TBLaube
Sailors belong at Sea
- Joined
- Apr 9, 2004
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Let's see...where to start?
I am in the US Navy and have been for shortly over 13 years. I joined due to financial difficulties with college expenses and only planned to stay a few years. Well...you can see how that turned out....lol
Boot Camp is challenging due to the lack of privacy and freedom, but as long as you do as you are told, it is fairly simple, much easier than a decade ago.
It would definitely benefit your son to be in adecent shape before he leaves. However since he is going in the winter he may not be working out as much as in the summer. He will be required to pass a physical fitness test with push-ups, sit-ups, and a 1 1/2 mile run which are all timed.
After bootcamp, your son will attend IT school. I am not too familiar with the school because I work in the medical field. I do know that IT is a good rate. Their job deals with computers and radars and important technological information. Right now the rate is doing well with the advancement process. That is always a good thing.
The Navy offers a lot of great opportunities...you just have to take advantage of them. Many people who are not really interested in the college route do very well in the military. The hands on training is invaluable. Also, the friendships made can last a lifetime. I have met some of the greatest people throughout my career. Yes...there are always a few rotten apples in the bunch, but aren't there everywhere?
It is a hard life at times though. I am assigned to a ship and just returned from a six month deployment to the Middle East. I have two sons and it is very difficult being separated from loved ones. The divorce rate is very high and it is not the easiest job to do with a family. However, it is rewarding in so many ways. Our ship participated in the tsunami relief efforts this past spring and I am proud to have been a part of such an important mission.
Whether your son decides to make a career out of it or just use it as a stepping stone to his future, tell him to take advantage of as many schools and college courses available. The Navy is what you make of it...it can be a great experience if you let it, but it isn't for everyone.
I am in the US Navy and have been for shortly over 13 years. I joined due to financial difficulties with college expenses and only planned to stay a few years. Well...you can see how that turned out....lol
Boot Camp is challenging due to the lack of privacy and freedom, but as long as you do as you are told, it is fairly simple, much easier than a decade ago.
It would definitely benefit your son to be in adecent shape before he leaves. However since he is going in the winter he may not be working out as much as in the summer. He will be required to pass a physical fitness test with push-ups, sit-ups, and a 1 1/2 mile run which are all timed.
After bootcamp, your son will attend IT school. I am not too familiar with the school because I work in the medical field. I do know that IT is a good rate. Their job deals with computers and radars and important technological information. Right now the rate is doing well with the advancement process. That is always a good thing.
The Navy offers a lot of great opportunities...you just have to take advantage of them. Many people who are not really interested in the college route do very well in the military. The hands on training is invaluable. Also, the friendships made can last a lifetime. I have met some of the greatest people throughout my career. Yes...there are always a few rotten apples in the bunch, but aren't there everywhere?
It is a hard life at times though. I am assigned to a ship and just returned from a six month deployment to the Middle East. I have two sons and it is very difficult being separated from loved ones. The divorce rate is very high and it is not the easiest job to do with a family. However, it is rewarding in so many ways. Our ship participated in the tsunami relief efforts this past spring and I am proud to have been a part of such an important mission.
Whether your son decides to make a career out of it or just use it as a stepping stone to his future, tell him to take advantage of as many schools and college courses available. The Navy is what you make of it...it can be a great experience if you let it, but it isn't for everyone.
After that he went to Engineering school and did well throughout life.
