Choose Your Rate To Choose Your Fate - N-FAQs 14 - TheAndySan

Jobs in the Navy: su.pr In this week’s N-FAQs, we look at some more questions about the different jobs in the Navy. Question: Mr. Andy...how are you? I'm joining the navy as well (E3)? and I just left meps dec. 7th. I made it thru it all, but once I made it to the part where I picked my job I was told that they weren't ANY active duty jobs available. Which obviously sucked. Anyway, I have to go back Jan. 3rd to pick my job; I was wondering what type of jobs should I be looking at that you feel that are great for advancement ranks with an asvab score of 51...55 general? What jobs should I stay away from? And how long do I have to wait to receive bah if I get married after a-school? How much do u think each pay check would be as an E3 each pay period? Response: Thanks for the question! In my opinion, choosing a rating in the Navy is more dependant on your personality than your ASVAB score. That's not to say your ASVAB score isn't important, but what I'm trying to say is that you should pick a rate based on your interests and strengths and don't take a rate just because advancement is more likely or easier than with other rates. Originally, I wanted to be an IT (Information Systems Technician) or a CT (Cryptologic Technician) or an IS (Intelligence Specialist), but when MEPS finally had a rate available, all they had was a 6-year contract for STG (Sonar Technician - Surface). Although this was a technical rating with an excellent opportunity for advancement, I was hesitent ...

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