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Originally posted by Seaver
Got a 97 on my test, got high ACT/SAT scores. I am currently in the Navy ROTC program, thankfully I found out about it because my father was an officer for 23 years.
Ok what I'm about to say is biased... raised in the Navy and am in it myself so dont take offense.
The Air Force has the best houses/bases/etc, but also the smallest budget. They are kind of the Cadillac of the forces, comfterble for the riders but takes a while to get started.
The Navy (non-aviation) is more like the reliable truck. A lot of the equipment dates back 20-30 years, but recently have been getting lots of new funds and is starting to build the new X-fleet (term for the new low-radar visible high-electronic fused ship). If you're smart and want a really tough mental challenge nuke school I'd suggest. The civilian world LOVES these fellows... a buddy of mine recently got his Masters in Business, his bachelors in Electric Engineering (all paid for by the Navy)... and is now getting out of the service is going to be getting $400k per year.
Navy Aviation and Air Force have been butting heads since the get go. The Navy has more planes than the Air Force, but something like 65% (approx... I dont know the real stat) are Helos. Navy tends to build it's planes tougher (with exceptions), while the Air Force tends to go twards speed/electronics.
If you're interested in computers either one is a good choice, the Navy is overhauling their systems, and already has good ones liek Aegis. If you dont know what the Aegis system is, its a radar that is powerful enough to make a plane drop out of the sky from one blast, it can also (from reports) detect a butterfly from 2miles if needed. The Air Force has most of it's computers deep underground.
If you're single and want to travel most people will say go Navy. If you're in a serious relationship or would rather stay in the states, go Air Force.
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I agree. I'm also a Navy vet.
If and when you get in the Navy and are established at your command (ie the place you will be serving) get as much schooling as you can and try to get your degree. The Navy used to pay for something like 70-80% back when I was in.
If you go subs you can pick from attack subs or nuke subs. Nuke subs is the way to go. Nuke subs your only on the sub for about 4 mos. of which about one of it you spend in turnover and refit. In other words checking all the systems and making sure everything is working properly. I was a navigation electronics technician. It was a very close "family" type atmosphere.
I think going military is a very smart move, they educate you (not all of it is blowing things up), they educate you, they give you food and lodging, and they help pay for you to further your education. All for free except the helping you pay for part of your degree.