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07-15-2014, 05:29 PM | #1 |
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Nuclear Field
I am dropping my weight to get into the Navy for Nuclear Engineering and I had a few questions about the Nuclear Field. First off I was wondering where all the stress is for nukes. Does it come from the work environment? The work itself? I keep hearing about the stress but not what the stress is. Second, the Chief at my local recruiter says that getting into the STA-21 program while in the pipeline is pretty easy. He says to apply, and if I am denied just re apply and they will probably accept me. What are the chances of getting an appointment to the Naval Academy for a nuke?
I am really thinking that the Nuclear Power field is where I want to go, I just want to make sure I know everything I can before I actually decide for sure. Thanks for any replies, it is helpful having a place to go and find people with actual experience.
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07-15-2014, 05:47 PM | #2 |
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There are some older posts on here explaining the the acceptance rate for nukes into STA-21 is really high.
I don't know anything about where the stress comes from, other than I hear there are constant qualifications that need sigs, both in school and in the fleet, so I imagine that is stressful. But I am still a I'll have a better idea in a few months. I leave for RTC next week!
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I can only speak for the stress you face in the school. They throw a lot at you that your expected to pick up and know. A lot of times you only have X amount of time to learn it. So some people stress out about that. It's been my experience that this school is what you make it. If you put forth the effort and study hard the stress is very minimal. |
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07-17-2014, 06:23 PM | #5 |
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I usually pick stuff up pretty quick, so that shouldn't be to much trouble.
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07-17-2014, 08:57 PM | #6 |
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Okay then the second thing I'll add is that if you want to go officer then get your degree first and then get accepted. If you go enlisted and want to bank on getting picked up for sta-21 or the academy, you might not get picked up.
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07-17-2014, 09:12 PM | #7 |
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Remember too that the Academy requires you be under the age of 23 and not be married or have dependents.
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07-17-2014, 10:43 PM | #8 |
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Good thing I fit that description then haha
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07-18-2014, 04:46 AM | #9 |
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Age waiver, possible?
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