Should I join the Navy for two years?

soundgardenis · #1 10-10-2010, 05:44 PM

Hi my name is Matt and I'm 20 years old. My brother thinks it would be a good idea if I joined the Navy for two years. I don't have a job right now and I don't really know which direction I want to go in life. I've heard good things and bad things about the navy. I was wondering what life is like. I don't want to get eaten alive and I don't want to have to kill people. I heard that you spend 6 months on a cold dark ship. I'm a tall fella and that doesn't sound too appealing. I don't want to go to school but I am willing to work. What is life like in the navy.

I was also wondering if I would be allowed to take my bass guitar on board the ship. I don't want to play it loud. I was just wondering if I could bring it on.

Alright take care

Matt.

XigXag · #2 10-10-2010, 05:47 PM

Yes you should.

I didn't read a thing you wrote, but I wanted to make the decision. Yes, go. Now.

tplyons · #3 10-10-2010, 05:49 PM

I believe you're allowed a certain SMALL amount of personal affects on a ship. Have you considered Air Force either?

soundgardenis · #4 10-10-2010, 05:50 PM

The only problem is I have absolutely horrible vision lol. I don't want to fly planes. If I'm joining the military its going to be the navy.

bassrique · #5 10-10-2010, 05:50 PM

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I don't want to have to kill people.

IMO, one needs to be "all in" to be in any of the armed forces. You have to have a passion for it. You have to be prepared to take lives as well as give your own, w/out complaint. Once you sign on the dotted line, your *** is theirs, and there's no going back. It's time for serious soul searching.

soundgardenis · #6 10-10-2010, 05:52 PM

I know it bro. I've been thinking about it. I've had friends that were in similar positions as me and they pulled themselves together and one found the love of his life. My Grandfathers all served in the armed forces and came out strong.

DWBass · #7 10-10-2010, 05:53 PM

Are there even 2 year commitments? I though 4 was the standard!

jonathan_matos5 · #8 10-10-2010, 05:53 PM

for the whole not wanting to kill people i would advise against armed forces. perhaps coast guard if you still want to be on a dark ship for six months though.

soundgardenis · #9 10-10-2010, 05:54 PM

There are two year commitments. My brother said that usually they just throw you on the ship and you rarely see combat.

basstotheface · #10 10-10-2010, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by soundgardenis

The only problem is I have absolutely horrible vision lol. I don't want to fly planes. If I'm joining the military its going to be the navy.

Most jobs in the Air Force don't involve flying planes. As someone with a family that has a history in the military, the Air force has best housing, Navy best food, Army is the most "fun" (war games and the such).

jonathan_matos5 · #11 10-10-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by soundgardenis

There are two year commitments. My brother said that usually they just throw you on the ship and you rarely see combat.

not necessarily there is a navy base in the middle of OK without as much as a river near it. you could end up driving a truck for the navy (or fixing a truck for that matter)

ubado · #12 10-10-2010, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by soundgardenis

The only problem is I have absolutely horrible vision lol. I don't want to fly planes. If I'm joining the military its going to be the navy.

Hope you don't end up on the deck of a carrier.

(faint sound of a splash in the back ground)

soundgardenis · #13 10-10-2010, 05:59 PM

I think if I can join for 2-3 years I'll do it. I guess I'll talk it over with my brother and the recruiter tomorrow.

jonathan_matos5 · #14 10-10-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ubado

Hope you don't end up on the deck of a carrier.

(faint sound of a splash in the back ground)

that's a heck of a fall too. probably die from the fall*(see sudden stop) before drowning.

DWBass · #15 10-10-2010, 06:00 PM

Did a little research.

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A service commitment is a period of obligated military service. For example, if you become an Air Force pilot, you have to agree to a service commitment of 12 years, following pilot training. Air Force pilot training is very expensive, and the Air Force wants to make sure they get their investment back.

It may surprise you to learn that everyone who joins the military for the first time incurs a *MINIMUM* eight year service commitment. That's right, EIGHT years! It doesn't matter if you signed a two year active duty contract, a four year contract, or even a six year contract. Your total military commitment is eight years. Whatever amount of time that is not spent on active duty, must either be served in the active Guard/Reserves (the program where one performs drill one weekend per month, and two weeks per year), or in the inactive Reserves (one doesn't perform drill, but can be recalled to active duty at any time for war, or national emergency). Active duty members who do not reenlist onto active duty, or apply for the active Guard/Reserve upon active duty discharge, are automatically transferred to the inactive Reserves once they are discharged from active duty.

soundgardenis · #16 10-10-2010, 06:02 PM

Man that is a mouthfull. I should have never moved to California. Now I'm broke. I should have just stayed in my little small town and worked at Bk. What am I going to do with my life?!

GOD HELP ME!

Can I bring my bass if I join the navy?

soundgardenis · #17 10-10-2010, 06:04 PM

Well I just wish it was Monday so me and my brother could talk to this guy. All of my brothers friends really dug the navy. They stayed in there for four years.

jonathan_matos5 · #18 10-10-2010, 06:11 PM

look into an audition you might be able to play bass for the navy.

soundgardenis · #19 10-10-2010, 06:12 PM

Theres no way man. I play slow sludgy punk rock.

ubado · #20 10-10-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by soundgardenis

I've heard good things and bad things about the navy.

IMO ... what you've already heard, is most likely what you'll hear again. If you trust the folks aren't trying to persuade you either way ... take what you've heard for what it's worth.

Have you though about the Coast Guard?

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I was also wondering if I would be allowed to take my bass guitar on board the ship. I don't want to play it loud. I was just wondering if I could bring it on.

Doubtfully. Not much room on a ship.
And if so, most likely not until you are of a certain rank.

... that's if you end up on a ship, and not just on a base.