Skills Or Abilities Needed to Enter the Navy

Tyler Davenport

Period 5

FAQ for the Navy

Skills or abilities needed to enter the Navy

What abilities do I need to enter the Navy?

You at least need a high school education or a GED. The military is usual more accepting of young adults out of high school. Any branch you go to will teach you what you need to know for your job. http://www.ehow.com/info_8135065_education-do-need-join-navy.html

Do I need a college education for the Navy?

It depends on how you enter the military. If you enlist straight out of high school you do not need a college education. If you want to be an officer, you need a college degree with other requirements for your field of work. http://www.answers.com/Q/Do_you_need_a_college_education_to_join_the_military

Do I need a college degree to be an engineer?

You can enroll in an accredited engineering program. Engineers with a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree are valued higher for those harder jobs. http://www.ehow.com/how_6159575_become-military-engineer.html

Outlook for Getting Work

How do I move up in rank in the Navy?

People are promoted in the navy due to merit. Usually sailors must show their understanding by doing well on performance evaluations and exams, which are reviewed by a promotion board. The best qualifiers are promoted. http://www.ehow.com/facts_7243045_do-move-up-rank-navy_.html

What jobs are there in the Navy?

There is a wide range of types of jobs in the navy ranging from arts and education to nuclear energy. http://www.navy.com/careers.html

How do I become an engineer in the Navy?

You must meet the educational requirements with an accredited engineering program or a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Pass an engineering exam. Work for four years with an engineering company. Pass the professional engineering exam. http://www.ehow.com/how_6159575_become-military-engineer.html

Common tasks associated with the Navy

What do you do when you first enlist?

You begin your training, which will challenge you and push you out of your comfort zone. Everybody first goes into boot camp which is 7 to 9 weeks north of Chicago, Illinois. This will test you to see if you know what you’re doing. After boot camp most enlisted sailors go on to “A School”, but it depends on your job. http://www.navy.com/joining/getting-started.html

Pay for specific Jobs

What is the pay in the Navy?

The rank or pay grade that is achieved and how long you have served determines your pay. Enlisted pay grades start at E-1 or Seamen and end at E-9 or Master Chief Petty Officer. Officer ranks start at O-1, Ensign and end at O-10 or Admiral. http://www.ehow.com/about_6531138_average-salary-navy.html

How much money do Navy Engineers make a year?

Entry-level engineers make 32,400 dollars a year, while someone with at least four years of service makes 81,600 dollars. There are also granted benefits such as full medical coverage and lower interest home loans. http://www.ehow.com/info_11402710_much-money-navy-engineers-make-year.html

How much does the G.I. Bill pay for education?

It depends on when you use it and how you use it. Using it while active in duty, it pays for tuitions and course fees. Used after completing duty, monthly payments depend if you are a full time or part time student. http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/education/f/gibill.htm