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Good morning. My son announce 2 weeks ago he wanted to quit college and join the navy. I am not surprised he wants to join because he has talked about it since jr. high but hasn't pushed it in any way. He recently had a very good friend who died and I am assuming this is a reaction to his friends death. I have done a lot of researching on the processes the mena nd women go through. One thing I have def. learned--lots of abbreviations--help. Anyway, I am very very concerned he is making a hasty choice. We want him to finish college (2 years) and then join if he wants and in the mean time, do what he can to get Navy shape. I wanted to know if any of you have heard of an "immersion camp" for 4 weeks in san Diego conducted by an ex-SEAL. We thought it would be a good idea for him to go to this to see if this is really the avenue he wants to take. ???? I spoke with his recruiter and I have a bad feeling he is not giving my son the best advice? I don't understand if it takes approx. 1 year to get into boot camp, why not finish school and get the ball rolling next year? thanks for any advice.
gail
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Comment by gaile on February 24, 2010 at 3:54pm
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thank you Kelly. You reminded me that there is a NROTC at his school. I emailed him the contact information. Hopefully he will arm himself with knowledge. He only has 2 more years of school--we'll see . Thanks again.
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Comment by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on February 24, 2010 at 7:45pm
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If your son has talked about joining the Navy since junior high and he now has two years of college behind him - I wouldn't call that a hasty decision. The death of a close friend could be calling him to take a closer look at his life but it sounds like the Navy has always been in his thought process. Our son did two years of college too but was restless, bored and wanted something more. He was in the DEP program for eight months waiting for his rate to open up but he will be marking his two year anniversary this week and he seems to be very happy with his decision to join. I am not familiar with the immersion program that you mention - is your son interested in the Seal program? That would be the only reason why I would consider that otherwise any recruiter can tell him how to be Navy fit without paying for a special program. If you are not comfortable with the answers your recruiter is giving you - perhaps there is another office that he can go to (?) What your son might want to do is take an ASVAB test and see what kind of scores and jobs may be available to him and they would also talk with him about a fitness plan and what time frame he would have before reporting to boot camp and let him decide if this is really the path he wants to take. Wishing him well on his decision process. We know for a parent, if can be scary but it can be a really good future for many.
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Thanks everyone. Clay does want to be in the SEAL program. It is my understanding the job he signs up for in case he doesn't make SEAL is what he may get if it is available at that time. From what I have read on this website is that if the job is not available-there isn't any negotiating for another job...the Navy puts him where he is needed. Is that your experience with the military? He has taken the asvab and called me to send his birth certificate and social security card. He had surgery in high school from football injury and he needs those medical records as well. He hasn't had any trouble with that, so I don't think that should be an issue. It's just all so unsettling to know you and yours are so not in control..... thanks for the well wishes.
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Thanks Eagle Mom,
I will check the Waterman Academy out. We have not committed to the other yet, i appreciate the info. This is our goal. I just want him to have an idea of what he is getting into. How long has your son been in? How old is he ? I bet it does drive you crazy. So much to be said for them to be happy and content in their profession..
thanks again,
gaile
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