Those sailors can now apply 16 months prior to their end of enlistment instead of the current month lead time. These changes in the years-old system, officials warn, mean sailors must pay attention to the new rules to avoid being left in the dust. This gives detailers the best chance to take individual sailor preferences into account while also considering the needs of the Navy, officials say.
Detailers will now be able to transfer a sailor to fill fleet vacancies as early as six months before or as late as six months after rotation dates. Sailors should note, however, that only the orders application cycles are switching to the every-other-month schedule, officials say.
The C-Way re-enlistment approval system will remain a monthly cycle. With the implementation of the new rules, officials want to ensure every sailor has ample opportunity to get re-up approval, so sailors with end of service dates that fall between April and January will be reset to ensure four in-rate and four rating conversion applications. Those slated to rotate between August and December who require re-up approval to negotiate orders will also be reset to ensure time for three approval applications before they enter the new orders window.
Mark D. Faram is a former reporter for Navy Times. He was a senior writer covering personnel, cultural and historical issues. The U. Regulations prohibit the forwarding of recruiting information through international mail, even to U. Use our online form to get free information. Intended to introduce recruits to military life and prepare them for the high operational standards of the fleet, recruit training in the Navy has become tougher in recent years.
The Navy has sharply increased physical fitness training and has introduced "battle stations. Battle stations is the culminating event for Navy boot camp. It starts at 10 p. During this time, recruits must overcome 12 highly realistic crisis simulations such as one based on the sinking of the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor in Hundreds of sailors were trapped below deck when the ship capsized and sank.
Rescuers had to go in through the upended engine shafts to save survivors. For tips on how to prepare yourself physically and mentally for boot camp, see military fitness guru Stew Smith's articles. There are a number of ways you can become an officer in the Navy. In almost all cases you will need a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
The three most popular ways are through:. Visit our service academy page for more info. Two- and four-year subsidized scholarships are offered. Participants receive a monthly cash allowance.
These are referred to as college programs and provide for monthly cash allowances during the junior and senior years. Qualified graduates of regionally accredited colleges receive 12 weeks of basic naval science and indoctrination at Pensacola, Florida.
Successful candidates are commissioned as ensigns in the Navy Reserve and serve on active duty as unrestricted line, restricted line or staff corps officers. Age limits and service obligations vary depending on the program.
The Navy has special programs for health care, theological and law professionals. You might be able to join the Navy at a higher rank and pay. If you're studying in one of these professions, the Navy might provide you with educational assistance. Request more information online. There are many opportunities in the Navy Reserve for enlisted personnel and officers. The Navy Reserve is interested in veterans, professionals and those with special skills and training.
If eligible, you may qualify for advanced rank or pay. For more information on Navy Reserve programs, see the Navy Reserve section. You also can request more information on Navy Reserve opportunities. What if I have a problem getting time off from my employer to fulfill my military service obligations?
By law, as a member of the Reserve, you, upon request, must be granted a leave of absence to satisfy a requirement for military training. The Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act requires employers to provide Reservists with time away from their jobs to perform military duty.
However, you must notify your employer that you intend to take military leave. You must be reemployed after completion of your military duty and return to your job within a reasonable time. You must be treated as though you had never left employment, including scheduled pay raises, promotions or credit for longevity or vacation. Your employer only has to hold a job open for 60 months if you accept voluntary orders.
For additional information, see the Navy Reserve home page. The Navy's air capability is primarily forward deployed aboard aircraft carriers. Being a naval aviator is a dangerous job. Besides being the first to deploy during international conflicts, landing aboard a carrier is said to be one of the most difficult skills to master.
Naval aviators fly jet fighters, helicopters and other support aircraft. These include:. Upon completion of primary flight training, students receive orders for one of four aviation fields: jet, prop maritime , prop aircraft carrier or helo. After successful completion of advanced flight training, student pilots receive their wings and are designated as naval aviators. Active-duty obligation is seven years for prop or helo and eight years for jets from date of designation.
Total time in training varies depending on what aircraft training pipeline a person is in. Flight officer training Naval Flight Officer training is available to qualified commissioned officers. NFO wings are received upon completion of advanced training.
Active-duty obligation is six years from date of designation as a naval flight officer. Kennedy to conduct unconventional and counter-guerilla warfare. Arguably, they are regarded as the preeminent defensive force in the world. SEALs operate some of the most sophisticated equipment available, from high speed gunner boats to laser-guided weapons. SEAL missions are strictly classified and require the highest degree of precision.
That's why SEAL training is some of the toughest in the world. SEALs receive training in:. Do yourself a favor and start now. Start with this article followed by the official websites and forum groups of the service and the job you are seeking.
Your experience will be much better if you know where you want to be placed versus getting placed where the Navy needs you the most. There are many rules and regulations surrounding job assignments in the Navy. In general, sailors are assigned to ships or submarines sea duty for three years, and shore duty for three years.
That doesn't mean that sailors will spend their entire three-year deployment at sea, since ships and submarines spend a large amount of time docked in their home ports. Though expect about half your time deployed or out to sea training to deploy. See the world - join the Navy! Here are some of the most frequently-asked questions about Navy assignments.
Q: How likely is it that I will be able to get an extension while on shore duty? A: These decisions are made by detailers, who are in charge of all assignments for a given job community and rate range. Although the detailer makes every effort to approve personal requests, requests to extend beyond the normal shore duty length are not usually approved, since it would potentially require adjusting another sailor's sea tour due to fleet requirements. Q: Can I go to a specific location for my shore duty if I want to be near home?
A: Very limited opportunity exists for shore duty outside of the normal fleet-concentrated areas. The availability of billets, the priority of those billets and a sailor's career path will be the primary deciding factors of their next assignment.
However, there are recruiting duty opportunities in every state. If you want to get home or near home, it may require a recruiting duty shore tour unless you are from a place that has a major military base. Q: Can I go to C school en route to my next command?
A: All Navy enlisted jobs ratings have an A school, where sailors learn fundamental skills, and a C school, which involves advanced training for that job.
If there is a valid requirement for a new NEC and if a school quota is open in the proper transfer window then a C school may be considered en route to the next command. Q: When should I expect to get my orders?
A: Each detailer writes orders as soon as possible near the six-month window, so only a sailor's specific detailer can answer this. Most orders are in the sailor's hand within three weeks of being released by the detailer. Q: When is the best time to call for orders? A: Call on the first requisition cycle after you come into the nine-month detailing window. When you call early you have the maximum chance of getting your choice of assignment.
Q: Why are there six type duty codes but only five actual types of duty? A: The former Type 5 was neutral duty, which did not count toward sea or shore duty. Neutral duty was eliminated by the Navy in
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