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Navyrhino88 · 09-04-2014, 05:07 PM

My info is similar to Navy1013.
I can help with 1 through 4 for the most part, but 5 is better suited for an active duty member here.
1. I answered somewhat in another thread you started. It depends on accompanied/unaccompanied orders and rate. E-3 and below with dependents are not eligible for OCONUS(overseas; including Hawaii) orders. It's possible to be sent there based on needs of the Navy, but command sponsorship would vary depending on type of orders. (Especially being an MA I've heard they need you guys everywhere.)
2. It depends. If you go in as an E-3 you still have to meet certain qualifications and TIR (time in rate) before you're eligible to advance. Idk for MA, but I know as an AV and most other ratings you have to finish A-school and be rated before your eligible to be considered for advancement. Advancement also depends on manning within your specific community. Meaning only so many E-4s, 5s, 6s and so on can be promoted or in rate at any given time. This info changes if in special programs like The Nuclear Field, Aircrew and so on.
3. If you haven't enlisted and been to MEPS yet I would first prepare myself for the ASVAB. I know you're enrolled in college, but you might want to refresh your memory on some of the content. Secondly look into other possible ratings/jobs the Navy has to offer. MEPS is so random with job selection that you could go down there and never get offered MA, but may get offered something you're just as interested in. You just want to go down with as much info on all the possibilities available to you. Plus, some, I mean some recruiters lose motivation when recruits are job locked. If the Navy is something your passionate about just consider all avenues. Another thing is to make sure all your legal affairs are in order. No random traffic tickets you forgot about, unborn kids and such lol. It's just going to make it hard as he'll for yourself. Also, coming from someone else that's married, talk to your wife and make sure she's 100% in and understands what it means to be a military spouse. This is just the beginning I'm sure some active duty members will chime in, but that's my 2 cents.
4. I asked my recruiter a lot about quality of life for my family and about benefits really. My wife's Uncle is a Gunnery Sgt. and he eased her mind about some of the concerns, but what you ask your recruiter is entirely based on YOUR concerns and reservations. Just don't get to MEPS and be content with verbal agreements when it comes to your contract. If someone, including your recruiter promises something, make sure it's written.
5. No clue one of the Active duty members may have some insight on whats going on within the fleet.

09-04-2014, 05:07 PM	#3
Navyrhino88 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NAS Lemoore Posts: 27 Rep Power: 8	My info is similar to Navy1013. I can help with 1 through 4 for the most part, but 5 is better suited for an active duty member here. 1. I answered somewhat in another thread you started. It depends on accompanied/unaccompanied orders and rate. E-3 and below with dependents are not eligible for OCONUS(overseas; including Hawaii) orders. It's possible to be sent there based on needs of the Navy, but command sponsorship would vary depending on type of orders. (Especially being an MA I've heard they need you guys everywhere.) 2. It depends. If you go in as an E-3 you still have to meet certain qualifications and TIR (time in rate) before you're eligible to advance. Idk for MA, but I know as an AV and most other ratings you have to finish A-school and be rated before your eligible to be considered for advancement. Advancement also depends on manning within your specific community. Meaning only so many E-4s, 5s, 6s and so on can be promoted or in rate at any given time. This info changes if in special programs like The Nuclear Field, Aircrew and so on. 3. If you haven't enlisted and been to MEPS yet I would first prepare myself for the ASVAB. I know you're enrolled in college, but you might want to refresh your memory on some of the content. Secondly look into other possible ratings/jobs the Navy has to offer. MEPS is so random with job selection that you could go down there and never get offered MA, but may get offered something you're just as interested in. You just want to go down with as much info on all the possibilities available to you. Plus, some, I mean some recruiters lose motivation when recruits are job locked. If the Navy is something your passionate about just consider all avenues. Another thing is to make sure all your legal affairs are in order. No random traffic tickets you forgot about, unborn kids and such lol. It's just going to make it hard as he'll for yourself. Also, coming from someone else that's married, talk to your wife and make sure she's 100% in and understands what it means to be a military spouse. This is just the beginning I'm sure some active duty members will chime in, but that's my 2 cents. 4. I asked my recruiter a lot about quality of life for my family and about benefits really. My wife's Uncle is a Gunnery Sgt. and he eased her mind about some of the concerns, but what you ask your recruiter is entirely based on YOUR concerns and reservations. Just don't get to MEPS and be content with verbal agreements when it comes to your contract. If someone, including your recruiter promises something, make sure it's written. 5. No clue one of the Active duty members may have some insight on whats going on within the fleet.