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jorgelito · 01-23-2005, 08:40 PM

There are many ways to maximize your time in the Navy. You can gain a lot while doing a service for your country (best of both worlds).

I am currently in the process myself.

My recommendations:

1. NROTC if you can (i'm too old but you may qualify).

2. I don't like enlistment, I am going for the Officer Program (they're paying me $2500 month to stay in school). Much better pay. It really is two different worlds.

After I graduate, OCS in Florida for 13 weeks then my commissio (4-years), longer for doctors, lawyers, and nuclear engineers. Then I start at O-1 which is like E-9 or something, a whole hell of a alot better in my opinion.

My plan is to go from Ensign to Lt. Commander in 10 years (hopefully) or at least Lieutenant and move on from there.

Most competitive sectors: Naval Pilots.

Best pay: Nuclear engineers (sub-command)

I'm going into Intel or Surface Fleet, hopefully as a bridge officer on an aircraft carrier (the safest place to be, seriously).

Do plenty of research before you talk to a recruiter. The Navy web-site is a good place to start.

Discussion forums are good too. Check out: www.airwarriors.com

Here's some info:

The Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB) consists of Math, Verbal/Reading
Comprehension, Mechanical Comprehension, Spatial Apperception, and Aviation
and Nautical Information Test. You can prepare for the test by looking at
the following books:

Military Flight Aptitude Test (published by ARCO)
Officer Candidate Test (published by ARCO)

We do not endorse these books, but they give guidance on preparing for the
test. The whole test is about 2 1/2 hrs long. If you are applying for
Aviation and Intel, you have to take the whole test. Otherwise, you just
need to take the Math/Verbal and Mechanical Comprehension Test.

In addition to the books, it is recommended that you review your Algebra,
Geometry, and/or Trigonometry textbooks to refamiliarize yourself with how
to solve different math problems. Also, if you get a chance to check out an
Aviation or a Navy terminology book, do so to help with your knowledge of
the aviation and nautical information section.

For additional guidance, you can also check the website below.

www.airwarriors.com

With thoughtful and careful planning, you can maximize your experience.

01-23-2005, 08:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
jorgelito All important elusive independent swing voter... Location: People's Republic of KKKalifornia	There are many ways to maximize your time in the Navy. You can gain a lot while doing a service for your country (best of both worlds). I am currently in the process myself. My recommendations: 1. NROTC if you can (i'm too old but you may qualify). 2. I don't like enlistment, I am going for the Officer Program (they're paying me $2500 month to stay in school). Much better pay. It really is two different worlds. After I graduate, OCS in Florida for 13 weeks then my commissio (4-years), longer for doctors, lawyers, and nuclear engineers. Then I start at O-1 which is like E-9 or something, a whole hell of a alot better in my opinion. My plan is to go from Ensign to Lt. Commander in 10 years (hopefully) or at least Lieutenant and move on from there. Most competitive sectors: Naval Pilots. Best pay: Nuclear engineers (sub-command) I'm going into Intel or Surface Fleet, hopefully as a bridge officer on an aircraft carrier (the safest place to be, seriously). Do plenty of research before you talk to a recruiter. The Navy web-site is a good place to start. Discussion forums are good too. Check out: www.airwarriors.com Here's some info: The Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB) consists of Math, Verbal/Reading Comprehension, Mechanical Comprehension, Spatial Apperception, and Aviation and Nautical Information Test. You can prepare for the test by looking at the following books: Military Flight Aptitude Test (published by ARCO) Officer Candidate Test (published by ARCO) We do not endorse these books, but they give guidance on preparing for the test. The whole test is about 2 1/2 hrs long. If you are applying for Aviation and Intel, you have to take the whole test. Otherwise, you just need to take the Math/Verbal and Mechanical Comprehension Test. In addition to the books, it is recommended that you review your Algebra, Geometry, and/or Trigonometry textbooks to refamiliarize yourself with how to solve different math problems. Also, if you get a chance to check out an Aviation or a Navy terminology book, do so to help with your knowledge of the aviation and nautical information section. For additional guidance, you can also check the website below. www.airwarriors.com With thoughtful and careful planning, you can maximize your experience.