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Question about contacting a recruiter???
Hello ladies. My son has been talking seriously about wanting to join the Navy. He is currently in 10th grade and just turned 17 this month. When do you experienced moms think he should get in contact with a recruiter to talk and plan his future with the Navy? Is it still too soon or should he start now?
Thank you all in advance for any help you can provide.
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Permalink Reply by Sierrascrapper (ETN2) on
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My son started talking to a recruiter between his junior and senior year. They can't send him to MEPS until at least two weeks after his junior year ends. Just hang in there and tell him to enjoy high school while he can. Tell him to start looking at ratings and thinking about what he might want to do when he goes in. Has he taken the ASVAB test at school yet? That will also give him a good idea of which direction he may want to go.
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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One thing to do is find out what would keep him out, such as medications. If he needs to be off meds for a certain amount of time before he is eligible, it would be good to know that now. Also, avoid things like getting tattoos and ear gauges. Not saying he's into any of that, but doesn't hurt to be prepared.
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Permalink Reply by ShadowB on
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My son is in a similar phase. He's still talking with a recruiter.
My advice is to do your research. Find out about the many opportunities the Navy has to offer and also the realities of military life. Have him explore his interests and how it matches with the needs of the Navy. Go with him to the recruiter's office and ask questions.
Hope that helps a little! Good luck
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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He can contact the recruiter, but he can only be in DEP for 365 days (Craig will correct that if I am mistaken since he deals with DEP), so he won't go to MEPS until the summer before his senior year, but he can get an idea of how things work and the recruiter can give him an idea of anything he needs to address before going to MEPS.
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Permalink Reply by ProudMomInCO on
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Just a thought, but has looked into ROTC while in school? That is an awesome advantage for kids and provides them with a realistic idea of service in the military.
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Permalink Reply by J/J Mom on
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i second the suggestion to look into Navy ROTC & college. If this is at ALL of interest, begin looking into it NOW because the scholarships are competitive and application has to be in quite a bit earlier than many college applications do. In other words, you guys will have to be learning about this during his junior year of HS and applying EARLY senior year to make it easier on yourselves.
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JROTC is for those still in High school. If a young person successfully completes 2 years of any JROTC program (not just a Navy one), s/he will be advanced to E-2 upon completion of BC and will be paid at that rate from the time of enlistment after being sworn in on the way to the RTC. The catch is that not all schools have a JROTC program, but if your son's does, then it is a great opportunity.
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Permalink Reply by Craig on
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If your son wants to be an enlisted sailor, he can sign up for the delayed entry program between his 11th and 12 grade year. He would then be in the DEP program for a max time of 15 months. It doesn't hurt him of talking to them now. At least them can get his info on weight standards, and PT standards. If he can't swim, this give him time to go to sign up for basic skills needed to float for 5 minute.
Here is the rule:
Note: High school seniors entering DEP during the months of May, June and July are
authorized to be placed in DEP for a maximum of 455 days (15 months) at the time of
initial classification.Have him come over to www.NavyDEP.com and learn to see if the Navy is truly what he wants.
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