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First meeting with recruiter
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Permalink Reply by My2kidz on
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In addition to the questions you should ask, I would also say there are one or two pieces of advice I would give. First off, don't rush into anything. It is the recruiter's job to fill open spots. Your job is to help your son find the best fit. Sometimes these things are in alignment, sometimes not so much. Be realistic based on scores, timing and availability, but don't get pushed into something he will hate. 4-6 years is a long time to be doing something you are unhappy with. Second, make sure you are honest about any medical conditions, even if they are a long time in the past. It is worth taking the time to get through the waiver process up front rather than get all the way to GL and have him sent home. Finally, try to let your son do as much of this as possible with your support but not intervention. It is hard not to do everything for them but it is better to let him start using his wings when you are there to help catch him if he falls. Once he is on the plane to GL it will be all him and things will be much easier for him if he is used to making his own decisions. Good luck to you!
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Permalink Reply by 2servmom on
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Definately get all of the medical info you can now no matter how old. I went back 15 years for information on cuts, just so they could not come back and say we left something out. As far as the jobs go, if your son is not going career navy, then try and make sure that his job will be something he can use later when he gets out. My son had the option of electrical tech or gunners mate. He wanted to do gunners mate but realized this would not help out once he got out into the working world. Question everything the recruiter tells you, take a note pad and write down answers because this won't be your first trip. Take your note pad each time that way you can compare answers. I caught my son's recruiter in a couple of woppers. Good Luck!
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Permalink Reply by TravelerMom on
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Mine is don't take the job they nec. recommend. Look into the jobs the Navy offers and find out what your son wants to do. It's his life, he should choose what he wants to do and not be made to take what job they need to fill. :)
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Permalink Reply by GoalieMom on
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Jacakks7, I believe he can apply for any job that his ASVAB score qualifies him hold, but that if it's not available, he'll simply wait until it opens up. My SR was in the DEP program beginning in October of his Senior year, but I've heard that graduates can be in DEP also, so that might help with his rate selection. Good luck.
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Permalink Reply by garden gal on
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My advice is to remember to be patient. This is the Navy, hurry up and wait. Sometimes the steps will seem to take forever, especially if waivers are needed. And keep copies of everything you turn in. You would be amazed how much gets lost...
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Ask the recruiter to explain to your recruit how to keep from being sent to the hell hole know as Ship5!
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