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Thien
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How can i get any program RIGHT NOW for navy? Before I become one.
I am still an 8th grade, still in school. Im really good at fitness, mostly running and soccer. I a really interesting in joining the navy. My grade is really good/passing. And what are some other job to do, that like being a gunner on a destroyer?(something that also close to navy.)
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Johnson Tran
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Hi Thien,
It's great that you're thinking about the Navy in 8th grade. For now, keep your options open so you have many choices when you're old enough to join.
Since you like soccer, running, and staying fit, keep it up. The Navy values athletic people who can work well in teams. Keep your grades up, stay active, and avoid trouble at school.
To get a head start on skills the Navy needs, consider learning about coding, cybersecurity, or electronics and robotics. These are important in many Navy jobs.
You mentioned wanting to be a gunner on a destroyer, which is a cool goal. If you enjoy working with complex equipment, you might also like aircraft maintenance, marine engineering, or first responder roles.
For now, focus on school and staying healthy. When you get to high school, look for JROTC programs or Navy events.
Planning ahead like this puts you ahead of the game. Keep it up!
It's great that you're thinking about the Navy in 8th grade. For now, keep your options open so you have many choices when you're old enough to join.
Since you like soccer, running, and staying fit, keep it up. The Navy values athletic people who can work well in teams. Keep your grades up, stay active, and avoid trouble at school.
To get a head start on skills the Navy needs, consider learning about coding, cybersecurity, or electronics and robotics. These are important in many Navy jobs.
You mentioned wanting to be a gunner on a destroyer, which is a cool goal. If you enjoy working with complex equipment, you might also like aircraft maintenance, marine engineering, or first responder roles.
For now, focus on school and staying healthy. When you get to high school, look for JROTC programs or Navy events.
Planning ahead like this puts you ahead of the game. Keep it up!
Keneil Patterson
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If your school has a NJROTC, being a part of that helps alot. In the meantime, keep working on staying in shape physically.
Philip Gauthier
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Prairieville, Louisiana
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Hi, Navy Veteran here!
Here some Navy Ratings that associate with mutions and armaments:
- Gunners Mate (GM) These are the guys that are responsible for maintaining, operating, and repairing all onboard weaponry and ordnance systems
- Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB) or Special Warfare Combatant Crewman (SWCC) these are the guys that operate the advanced boats and big guns for the Seals
- Fire Control Man (FC) these are the guys who maintain the electronic side of the Navy's gun and radar systems (Kinda like what I did on the reactor but with guns/missiles)
If you are interested in the Navy specifically then I would recommend looking to see if there are any Navy Sea Cadet programs in your area. I was a Navy Sea Cadet when i was your age and it prepared me for a lot of the basics I experienced in the Navy. I went into the nuclear field in the navy and was able to focus on learning nuclear engineering since the military lifestyle (uniforms, drills, marching etc...) was already engrained in me. The USNSCC (US Navy Sea Cadet Corps) is a fun program that will give you the chance to learn a lot of different topics that you otherwise would not learn in high school.
The Navy Sea Cadets are not the only option. There is also the Young Marines and Civil Air Patrol which are also youth military programs which will give lots of opportunities. These programs may also give you higher rank if you decide to enlist in the military, and look good on college applications if you decide otherwise.
Here some Navy Ratings that associate with mutions and armaments:
- Gunners Mate (GM) These are the guys that are responsible for maintaining, operating, and repairing all onboard weaponry and ordnance systems
- Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB) or Special Warfare Combatant Crewman (SWCC) these are the guys that operate the advanced boats and big guns for the Seals
- Fire Control Man (FC) these are the guys who maintain the electronic side of the Navy's gun and radar systems (Kinda like what I did on the reactor but with guns/missiles)
If you are interested in the Navy specifically then I would recommend looking to see if there are any Navy Sea Cadet programs in your area. I was a Navy Sea Cadet when i was your age and it prepared me for a lot of the basics I experienced in the Navy. I went into the nuclear field in the navy and was able to focus on learning nuclear engineering since the military lifestyle (uniforms, drills, marching etc...) was already engrained in me. The USNSCC (US Navy Sea Cadet Corps) is a fun program that will give you the chance to learn a lot of different topics that you otherwise would not learn in high school.
The Navy Sea Cadets are not the only option. There is also the Young Marines and Civil Air Patrol which are also youth military programs which will give lots of opportunities. These programs may also give you higher rank if you decide to enlist in the military, and look good on college applications if you decide otherwise.