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The most basic one is starting as an enlister or an office. Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance. It’s also important to note that specialized training received, and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields.

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My reason for pursuing a career in the military is because I have family members who were part of the Navy but even before knowing that, I’ve always been drawn to it.

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The Navy protects the country and is overseeing if everything is up to code and train constantly in different skill areas. You are required to work with your hands but also use your mind.

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The Navy maintains, trains and equips combat-ready naval forces. The U.S. Navy personnel expertly operate virtually every type of military equipment in the country's arsenal. They are given a schedule and it has all their duties for the day on it

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The salary of someone in the Navy varies greatly. An E-1 Seaman recruit earns $1,833.30 a month while an E-6 Petty Officer 1st Class earns $2,849.40 a month.

The average work hours are 8-9 hours a day. You can range from 20 hours a week to 100 hours a week.

Everyone is given 30 days paid vacation every year

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The Navy offers many excellent benefits like college, access to health care, retirement plans, and tax incentives. For me, the pros are exploring the world and it's many cultures, having a purpose, being in the water, and not as close to war. The cons are killing people and dying myself.

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To join the US Navy, you have to be a US citizen or a legal permanent resident.

To enlist, you have to be between 17 and 39 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. You also need a qualifying score on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test and pass the Military Entrance Processing Station medical exam. Last but not least, you need to meet the physical, mental and moral standards of the Navy.

To be an officer, you have to be between 19 and 42 years old and have a 4-year degree from a university. You also need to have a qualifying score on the Aptitude Rating and Aviation Selection Test Battery and pass the Military Entrance Processing Station medical exam. As stated before, you need to meet the physical, mental and moral standards of the Navy.

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The Navy's primary purpose is to is to maintain the freedom of the seas. The Navy is also responsible for transporting Marines to areas of conflict.