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emphant · 07-02-2004, 01:05 PM

I recently took the ASVAB and scored very well (93). I was thinking about the Air Force, pretty seriously, until I actually researched the Navy.

Based on my scores I qualified for some pretty cool jobs, and the two I'm looking at most are Crytoligist Technician - COmmunications or Crytologist Technician - Interpreter.

In the Air Force I was looking at something like Computer Sys Ops apprentice.

It seems the Navy gives you a lot more training and whatnot, and that the jobs require more brainpower (I'm somewhat big on this).

My question is how close to the truth is the stuff they promise you? Can you really get a four year degree, at least realistically?

How often are you at sea?

I'm 19 right now, how likely is it I could go in and get my bachlors and get accepted into OTS? I realize it may take a while, but is it realistic at all, assuming I'm smart and work hard?

Basically I just want to know what each branch is really like once you are in. Thanks for the help.

07-02-2004, 01:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
emphant Crazy Location: Meeshagain	Pondering the military - Air Force or Navy? I recently took the ASVAB and scored very well (93). I was thinking about the Air Force, pretty seriously, until I actually researched the Navy. Based on my scores I qualified for some pretty cool jobs, and the two I'm looking at most are Crytoligist Technician - COmmunications or Crytologist Technician - Interpreter. In the Air Force I was looking at something like Computer Sys Ops apprentice. It seems the Navy gives you a lot more training and whatnot, and that the jobs require more brainpower (I'm somewhat big on this). My question is how close to the truth is the stuff they promise you? Can you really get a four year degree, at least realistically? How often are you at sea? I'm 19 right now, how likely is it I could go in and get my bachlors and get accepted into OTS? I realize it may take a while, but is it realistic at all, assuming I'm smart and work hard? Basically I just want to know what each branch is really like once you are in. Thanks for the help.