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talking to recruiters
Hi, I am just getting started with this site, my son has been in his school ROTC program (this is his fourth year) and is due to graduate in june, 2015, he has already talked to his recruiter, his dad and I are to meet with him this Saturday. Are they any specific questions we need to ask.
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Permalink Reply by Concernedad on
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I would suggest doing some of your own research then ask the recruiter questions you already know the answers to. Most importantly of all is finding out whether or not your recruiter is being honest with you. Then at least you'll know going forward if you can rely on him.
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Permalink Reply by austin'sproudmomma on
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Thank you, that helps alot I just want to make sure the recruiter is telling my son the correct information and not giving him what he wants to hear.
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Good news/bad news....All recruiters will tell the prospects what they want to hear. Their job is to bring in new recruits. The good news (or bad news depending on how you view it) is, it's tougher to get into the Navy now, so recruiters have less reason to lie to you.
What I would suggest you know is:
Most importantly, have your son get a practice ASVAB book. Just like a college entrance exam, doing well on this test is very important, probably more so than the SAT because this will determine what jobs your son can qualify for.
Have your son go to the Navy websites and determine what job he would most enjoy doing. This way, you will have something to discuss with the recruiter. The Navy is different than some branches of the service where the contract you sign on for, is the job he is training for. So unless he flunks out, that will be his job throughout.
Determine whether your son likes a job that will require him to sign up for 4,5,or 6 years. Find out what score your son will need to qualify for the job he wants. Ask the recruiter what the chances for advancement in the future are for that job (it's actually called a rating in the Navy).I believe ROTC will allow your son to enter as an E-2. Ask what your son can do to enter as an E-3 (I'm not sure if they still allow you to combine things like taking a test in advance or bringing in a Nuke recruit with him.
There are some ratings that do pay a signing bonus if your son completes the qualifications. You may want to inquire about those.Also know, depending on when he signs up, he may have to wait as long as a year before entering.
Also know, until he takes that final oath, he is not officially in the Navy, no matter what they may tell you.
I'm sure others here can add much more for you.
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Thank you so much for your info. as well, he has taken the ASVAB and scored 88 on it also he is looking to go in for the if I remember it right NUKE program as an ET. Which if the information my son was given is right would be to sign up for 6 years. I appreciate any and all information given, again thanks
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Permalink Reply by Jenni1453 on
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My husband is an ET. It's a LOT of school. My husband is in for 8 years because of the amount of time it takes. (4 years of those are reserve, but after his 4 years of active he will redo his contract.) I would recommend for your son to sign up for whatever amount of time he feels comfortable with. If his schooling takes longer than his enlistment, he can always reenlist (with a nice bonus if he's doing well) and if he feels like the Navy isn't for him, he isn't stuck for longer than he'd like. Good luck!
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Permalink Reply by anasazigypsy on
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My sailor went in as E-3 after 4 years JROTC in high school
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thank you, that is one of the things he has told my son he would go in as E-3 also.
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I also agree with asking questions that you already know the answer.
When you get to the point of filling out all the paperwork - check everything! They gave my son a packet to take home, fill out and bring back the next day. They highlighted everything he need to fill out. This is the packet where you have to enter all your references. They just assumed he had never been out of the country so they did not highlight that section. When we brought it back, I asked if they needed his passport number. Luckily,he was able to fill out the extra sections before they submitted it. When he goes to MEPS, he will again fill out paperwork and/or will be asked about his answers. He needs to make sure he fills it out exactly the same way. i.e. if his dad is a Jr., then make sure he put the Jr. every time he is ask his dad's name.
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thank you
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Permalink Reply by My2kidz on
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Also, if your son has had ANY medical issued in the past, make sure he doesn't need a waiver. I was annoyed that it took 4 month (and a trip back home from college to meet with his surgeon) for my son to get a waiver for an old injury. I was glad his recruiter was such a stickler for detail. Quite a few recruits that I know of were sent home because they had problems when they were younger such as asthma, ADHD, etc. Best to make sure it is taken care of ahead of time.
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Permalink Reply by CryptoDad on
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And if a Recruiter tells you to withhold information (or actually lie) about prior medical issues, DON"T DO IT!
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If your son is considering going Nuke, I would go to the Nuke board here to find out what other questions you might want to ask. Nuke is a whole different animal. My son chose not to go that route after talking to a few different sailors.
My main concern would be, if he doesn't make Nuke, what would be his options. Could he pick up a new rate or would he be moved to undes?
Not to diminish your son's score, but for Nuke, I thought you pretty much had to score in the 90's. It has a very low graduation rate. On the other hand, the skills you learn for the civilian world give you a very nice upside earning potential.
Also, did your son take the ASVAB or the practice ASVAB?
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