Because I'm afraid to post anywhere else on lit these days

[FrankR88]

Any navy vets around? I'm thinking of enlisting after my sophomore year of college if it doesn't work out for me because I'm nearing the end of my freshman year right now and it has been pretty bad.

Just curious of opinions about the navy and what I should expect besides a good old-fashioned ass-whooping at boot camp i imagine.

 

[asian_princess]

Any navy vets around? I'm thinking of enlisting after my sophomore year of college if it doesn't work out for me because I'm nearing the end of my freshman year right now and it has been pretty bad.

Just curious of opinions about the navy and what I should expect besides a good old-fashioned ass-whooping at boot camp i imagine.

er....nope.

i like the uniforms though!

*waves* hi frankie

 

[FrankR88]

Hi A_P

 

[sasebrats]

*whispers to appy*

Don't you know he don't like to be called frankie or frank...it's franklin. You's gonna get in big trouble gf and I'm just gonna sit back and laugh.

 

[asian_princess]

*whispers to appy*

Don't you know he don't like to be called frankie or frank...it's franklin. You's gonna get in big trouble gf and I'm just gonna sit back and laugh.

*adopts shocked look*

he doesn't?! bad appy...! *slaps hand*


*hands bratty some popcorn* enjoy the show, intermission's at 11.


so FrankieFrankfurterFrankincense...

 

[FrankR88]

A slap on the hand? Where's the fun in that? I've always figured a good slap on the ass would be much better.

 

[sasebrats]

From what I'm readin' that's not what is getting slapped.



Sorry I couldn't resist it!

 

[FrankR88]

I hope it's not me! I like a good stroke but no slapping please.

 

[asian_princess]

A slap on the hand? Where's the fun in that? I've always figured a good slap on the ass would be much better.

mwahaha..

he's learnin'

too bad he chose to learn with APpy and her big stick...

not my ass that's gonna be getting the slap babe

 

[Kain__Thornn]

Any navy vets around? I'm thinking of enlisting after my sophomore year of college if it doesn't work out for me because I'm nearing the end of my freshman year right now and it has been pretty bad.

Just curious of opinions about the navy and what I should expect besides a good old-fashioned ass-whooping at boot camp i imagine.

Navy- probably the most technically advanced of the US armed forces
Army- biggest fighting force, most options
Air force- ANYTHING to get your name on the dotted line, beware!
Marine Corps- the few, the proud, tends to be synonymous with bad assery straight out of boot camp, longest boot camp of the military (12 to 13 weeks, correct me if I'm wrong?)

Going in as an officer will certainly look good on your paycheck.

 

[FrankR88]

Navy- probably the most technically advanced of the US armed forces
Army- biggest fighting force, most options
Air force- ANYTHING to get your name on the dotted line, beware!
Marine Corps- the few, the proud, tends to be synonymous with bad assery straight out of boot camp, longest boot camp of the military (12 to 13 weeks, correct me if I'm wrong?)

Going in as an officer will certainly look good on your paycheck.

Lol I was checking them out and if the marines have got the navy one-upped on badassery then I don't think I'm too cut out for them. The navy puts you a room of tear gas in boot camp with no mask and tell you to recite your full name and social security number. Hmmm.

 

[sasebrats]

I hope it's not me! I like a good stroke but no slapping please.

so we've all read...

Grabs a handful of popcorn out of appy bucket

 

[FrankR88]

Eh. I don't deny it. No love like self love.

 

[FrankR88]

Bump for great justice and all that. I'd love to hear from anyone who is/was in the military at all on some REALISTIC expectations and such. The commercials are great and all but obviously that's not real life.

 

[Kain__Thornn]

Lol I was checking them out and if the marines have got the navy one-upped on badassery then I don't think I'm too cut out for them. The navy puts you a room of tear gas in boot camp with no mask and tell you to recite your full name and social security number. Hmmm.

I did that in the Army. The guy next to me tossed his chemicalized cookies on my shiny boots. Just remember one important thing, DO NOT WASH THE RESIDUE OFF WITH WATER! You'll hate life for an hour or so as your skin bakes away at 275 until golden brown and crispy.

 

[au_man]

Lol I was checking them out and if the marines have got the navy one-upped on badassery then I don't think I'm too cut out for them. The navy puts you a room of tear gas in boot camp with no mask and tell you to recite your full name and social security number. Hmmm.

Now it has been a long time since Navy boot camp, (1974) but all services use tear gas to instill confidence in your gas mask.

We were taught how to correctly don the mask then escorted into the tear gas booth and then instructed to take the mask off.

The room was filled with tear gas before we entered. The have you recite something to insure that you are breathing the gas and get a full dose before being allowed to put the gas mask back on.

The gas induces stress and insures that one replaces the mask correctly in short order.

There are pro and cons to any branch and service in general.

Hurry up and wait.

Everyone is treated equally, as if everyone is as dumb as a rock.

No privacy, low pay and uniformity to mention a few.

There is no trial period. You sign the papers and you serve the time unlike college.

You didn't mention who you are having difficulties in school but if you can't hack school that doesn't bode well for military service in my humble opinion.

School requires self motivation and determination yet allows freedom to choose your own path of study.

The military gives you a placement test and if you fail to score high enough you can be directed to any job in need of a body regardless of your experience, likes, dislikes or interests.

I went in to boot camp wanting to be a communications tech because of my interest in electronics (12 volts DC) and came out a construction electrition. (110, 220 volts AC)

I only point this out because I had zero experience with AC and/or construction and others who had worked both in private life were made boiler techs, mechanics, drivers, and worse...

Knuckle down, get serious about your education and get a degree.

Then if you still wish to serve you will be qualified for OCS Officer Candidate School and much higher pay.

I was an E-2 out of boot camp and didn't make enough to be able to leave base more than once or twice each month and was always broke.

Good luck what ever you decide.

Au

 

[done_got_old]

From what I'm readin' that's not what is getting slapped.



Sorry I couldn't resist it!

You are sooooo bad!

 

[done_got_old]

Now it has been a long time since Navy boot camp, (1974) but all services use tear gas to instill confidence in your gas mask.

We were taught how to correctly don the mask then escorted into the tear gas booth and then instructed to take the mask off.

The room was filled with tear gas before we entered. The have you recite something to insure that you are breathing the gas and get a full dose before being allowed to put the gas mask back on.

The gas induces stress and insures that one replaces the mask correctly in short order.

There are pro and cons to any branch and service in general.

Hurry up and wait.

Everyone is treated equally, as if everyone is as dumb as a rock.

No privacy, low pay and uniformity to mention a few.

There is no trial period. You sign the papers and you serve the time unlike college.

You didn't mention who you are having difficulties in school but if you can't hack school that doesn't bode well for military service in my humble opinion.

School requires self motivation and determination yet allows freedom to choose your own path of study.

The military gives you a placement test and if you fail to score high enough you can be directed to any job in need of a body regardless of your experience, likes, dislikes or interests.

I went in to boot camp wanting to be a communications tech because of my interest in electronics (12 volts DC) and came out a construction electrition. (110, 220 volts AC)

I only point this out because I had zero experience with AC and/or construction and others who had worked both in private life were made boiler techs, mechanics, drivers, and worse...

Knuckle down, get serious about your education and get a degree.

Then if you still wish to serve you will be qualified for OCS Officer Candidate School and much higher pay.

I was an E-2 out of boot camp and didn't make enough to be able to leave base more than once or twice each month and was always broke.

Good luck what ever you decide.

Au

Very sound advice au_man.

 

[FrankR88]

Aye. Thanks for the advice. I do decently in school. I'm not really failing or anything but I just don't like it. I'd rather be out in the world doing something or going places... even if it is the middle east.

But alas, I am going to be trying to get my degree because of the vast pay increase.

I didn't know about the tear gas being in all branches. Interesting.

 

[wally2450]

Boot camp was '82 for me. Volunteered for sub duty and got it. Went in as an E-2, made E-3 shortly thereafter. Three yr hitch and made E-5 at the end. Spent three more years in the Reserve and made E-6. You take a test which was called an ASVAB or Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery which tells the mil what schools or advanced training you can get. I chose navigations cuz I wasn't staying in anyway. You get a school guarantee and as long as you pass, that is what you will be doing. Boot camp was easy, just some mild head games. Check out your options fully~didn't hurt me. Best wishes!

 

[FrankR88]

Did you actually go out a bit into the water or were you land-locked for a good bit of it? I would imagine you'd at least be stationed out in the ocean somewhere but who knows. That would be the point for me. I may not make a tremendous amount of money but considering I wouldn't have to pay for too much either it might not be so bad.

 

[Celtic_Man]

Frank,

Retired Army, but there are many things all of the sevices have in common.

* You will get your butt kicked in boot camp, but it will go faster then you think.

* You will be taken care of as far as the basics of life go.

* You may end up hating the environment you are thrust into, but it is like all things in life. It is what YOU make it.

* You will be trained in an occupation that could last you the rest of your life (happened to me, so choose wisely before signing any papers)

* You will spend about six months at sea, and six months on land a year (from what my brother tells me).

* Research it first. It is not all glamour and excitement. Many a night as CQ/NCOAD/AOD will convince you of that. Make your mind up on what You think is the best thing for YOU.

Good luck!

 

[wally2450]

Did you actually go out a bit into the water or were you land-locked for a good bit of it? I would imagine you'd at least be stationed out in the ocean somewhere but who knows. That would be the point for me. I may not make a tremendous amount of money but considering I wouldn't have to pay for too much either it might not be so bad.

Sure did. Spent months inport too as it was an older nuke boat. Most subs go places and make port all over the world as do the ships. We were treated pretty good, no saluting on board and the Captain or the Exec might walk up to anyone at anytime and shoot the shit. Knew guys who were EW's or electronic warfare technicians aboard aircraft. They got treated pretty good too. Only spent 10 days on a destroyer and that was in the reserve. Ships deploy for months. I almost joined the army but decided I didn't like camping much and that is too similiar to how soldiers live. Advanced training like in electronics or nuclear power are easily 2 years long. Nuke power is equal to two years in college.

 

[wally2450]

Frank,

Retired Army, but there are many things all of the sevices have in common.

* You will get your butt kicked in boot camp, but it will go faster then you think.

* You will be taken care of as far as the basics of life go.

* You may end up hating the environment you are thrust into, but it is like all things in life. It is what YOU make it.

* You will be trained in an occupation that could last you the rest of your life (happened to me, so choose wisely before signing any papers)

* You will spend about six months at sea, and six months on land a year (from what my brother tells me).

* Research it first. It is not all glamour and excitement. Many a night as CQ/NCOAD/AOD will convince you of that. Make your mind up on what You think is the best thing for YOU.

Good luck!

This is more good advice. Btw, celticman, what was your occupation in the army if you don't mind?

 

[Celtic_Man]

This is more good advice. Btw, celticman, what was your occupation in the army if you don't mind?

91K Medical Lab. Were you in Wally?