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Rate assignment at boot camp
I apologize if this has been brought up previously, but I've searched, and couldn't find any info on it. I understand that the Nuke ratings (MM, ET, EM) are assigned during week 4 at boot camp (I'm pretty sure my son's recruiters told him they were assigned at A school based on aptitude, but oh, well). I know that the "Navy Needs" come first and I know that the SR's in boot camp list their preference (I also understand that 90% or more list ET, EM, MM, in that order and the "Navy needs" are in the reverse order, lol) But I'm wondering if any other criteria are used in assigning rates? Do they review ASVAB scores? Specific subject scores on ASVAB? NAPT scores? Do they administer any additional tests in BC? Or is it strictly based on Navy needs and SR preferences? Appreciate any info you can provide.
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Permalink Reply by CO-TwinSalorsMom on
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My son was actively recruited because of his ASVAB scores. He initially signed up for mm, however he switched to EM tried for Et but was told there was no spots open for that. Now he thinks that he is happy with where he is. More active doing stuff.
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Permalink Reply by NAVY-em's_Mom on
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My son didn't find out which rate he was assigned to until the last week or so in BC. ASVAB scores are partially used for determining rating, but so are needs of the Navy and their dream sheet. There has been a lot of speculation as to how they are chosen (classes taken in school, body type etc), but I haven't found anything that firmly establishes how it's done. I know they are administered a fairly complex psychological exam, but I found out that this exam is actually administered at INDOC after their rate has already been chosen/assigned. My son's first choice was ET, then EM. I always thought he'd make a better electrician (my Father was an electrician), and the Navy must have agreed because they assigned him EM. He's almost done with A school, and he's glad that he was assigned EM, as he agrees that he thinks he'll like it better.
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Permalink Reply by motherofasailor on
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My sailor is home this weekend and I asked him to reply to your question. The navy try's to match sailors attitudes and skills to the job, but the bottom line is what the navy wants us what they get. Period
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