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How To Join

For college-bound students, the Navy offers training and experience in executive, managerial, professional, scientific,

medical and leadership positions. Several college scholarship programs are available that lead to a commission as a navy officer.

To receive a commission as an officer, you must have a college degree. Certain Navy jobs, such as flying

aircraft, are open only to officers. If you're planning for college, ask to speak to the Navy officer programs representative

for information on scholarships and other officer programs. Many steps are required to enlist in the Navy. The first is to

contact your local Navy recruiter. There's no obligation. A recruiter will give you the facts. You'llreceive in formation

about Navy opportunities and qualifications to assist you in making an informed and intelligent decision about the Navy. Talking

to a recruiter doesn't mean you're in the Navy. In fact, your recruiter can't sign you up. That's done later by someone else if you

choose and are qualified to join.

After you interview, if you feel you would like to continue processing for the Navy--and if your recruiter feels that you have

the basic qualifications--he or she can make the necessary arrangements. Many Navy technical schools and programs

fill fast because they're popular. The Delayed Entry Program (DEP) allows you to reserve a place ahead of time in the school or program you want. You can

sign up, return home and wait up to one year before reporting for active duty. The length of time you wait depends on the school or program you select and

qualify for when you enlist. DEP allows you to guarantee yourself technical training and a good-paying job while giving you time to return home to finish high

school, take care of personal business of just relax until it's time to report. If you want to serve your country in the military and keep your civilian job or

continue your education, the Navy offers several Naval Reserve enlistments

programs. Men and women in the Naval Reserve provide a vital, trained back-up to the Navy.

Reserve programs allow you to learn basic Navy skills during short active duty period and return home to you civilian

job or educational activities. You'll then report for duty at a Reserve center near your home one weekend a month. Two

weeks every year you'll report to annual training, which may be anywhere the Navy has facilities. Of course you'll receive

pay for the time you spend working with the Naval Reserves. If you qualify for a Naval Reserve program, you can choose

from many of the same specialty schools for skill training as active duty Navy enlistees. You'll

also earn credit for promotion, higher pay and retirement while enjoying many of the same benefits available to active

duty Navy enlistees. Ask your recruiter for details about Naval Reserve programs.