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My son will be 17 when he graduates high school. He has decided to join the Navy. He hasn't really got a recruiter yet but he is very focused on joining the Navy right after graduation.
My question is- If he enlists at age 17 what happens next? Does he go straight to boot camp?
I am very supportive and extremely proud of his choice to join the Navy but I would like to spend his 18th birthday at home with me.
Thanks in advance for any help given.
Dana
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Permalink Reply by Kathy (AOMom) on
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One step at a time. First talk to a recruiter, see what your son may be interested in doing in the Navy. Come here to ask questions about that job. There is a man on here that runs the site for DEP (delayed entry program) even though your son isnt in that yet, he (Craig) has so much valuable information for those just joining or thinking of joining, and will answer any questions you may have. Even though your son signs up at the age of 17, very rarely does it mean he gets to leave immediately, some wait up to a year before their ship date. Have your son talk to Craig, he has lots to offer.
The Navy doesnt just take your son the day he signs up, he does have to qualify. Have him study the ASVAB book, or I believe they have test questions on line. The higher his score the more jobs he will qualify for.
Whatever you are asked by the recruiter, about past history, health, etc, please be sure to be truthful, I promise they will find out information about your son, so when they know upfront he told the whole story of his life history, its the best.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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The rule now is that the Future Sailor must turn 18 within 60 days from leaving for BC, so he will have to wait for a while in DEP. See Latest Navy Eligibility Changes from April 13, 2011 to find out more on this.
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Permalink Reply by rosepalek on
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Thank you so much Kathy and Lemon-
I was really scared to let him join at 17 because he go strait to boot camp. I feel so much better. Thank you both-
Dana- (future Navy Mom)
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Permalink Reply by Craig on
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Dana - You have come to the correct place to find info. N4M is an awesome source of info for family members. Per your son, he also needs to do some leg work himself. I can help him understand the Navy side. Have him come over to NavyDEP.com and talk to the other deppers leaving. They all pump each other up, and motivate one another.
The ones that don't seek an understanding of boot camp always have a hard time. Those that do know the game plan have a much better time since they already know the steps, and what is about to happen.
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Thank you, I feel much better about him joining at 17. I have told him about navydep.com.
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i found this survival song to bootcamp on youtube.pretty cool stuff.lol
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Permalink Reply by Sailors Mom on
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My daughter didn't go right to boot camp, she had meetings and such here at home for eight months. She was 17 when she first inlisted and she had to graduate, first of all, we had several meetings with the PCO'S
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My daughter signed in at the age of 17 she showed interest and the recruiter worked with her and prepped her until she graduated. During her SR year is when all the paper work was taken care of and there is alot of paper work. Make sure you have his birthcertificate and social, State Id and so on....So then, after graduation is when the meetings started, she met once a month the Petty Chief Officer for about 8 months, They called it dep meetings sometimes for an hour others lasted 9 hrs. They don't tell you how long it will be, but they will allow him to make a call to let you know he wont be home for awhile and they do bring him home. She is off to boot camp now, and they really prepared and counciled her to where she was no longer afraid of boot camp.
I feel its a wise choice after you hear all the options he will have and the things he will see it will make you want to join...I wish him luck and pluck hard at the books. There is a book out there he should get its called ASVAB for Dummies they score pretty high for their exams, so he should start studying now...Thats all I have if you have anymore questions please feel free to send me a message.
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Hi,
I'm new to this site, so I hope that I'm replying right - I'm still learning my way around this site :-)
I can tell you though that most likely, he will be able to be home for his 18th birthday. I used to be in the Navy, my husband still is Navy, and our son just graduated from Navy boot camp. He enlisted just after he turned 18 last winter (while he was still a Senior in High School). Not only did he still have to graduate in June before he could leave, he still didn't go until this past fall - almost 9 months after he enlisted. A lot of when he leaves will depend on what job he's interested in as well. Good luck to your son :-)
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