- 14,988
- 4,254
- Joined
- May 26, 2003
Originally Posted by NavyBoy24
Best way to go is commissioned for you guys that are joining. That goes for every branch.
care to explain what you mean?
I`m kind of confused by all of this
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: this_feature_currently_requires_accessing_site_using_safari
Originally Posted by NavyBoy24
Best way to go is commissioned for you guys that are joining. That goes for every branch.
naw an O-1 is the lowest ranked officer. So in the Marines it would be a 2nd Lieutenant, in the Navy it would be an Ensign. I cant speak for the other branches (but it may be the same across the board), but in the Marines you are an O-1 for 2 years, then you pick up O-2, then 2 years later you are eligible to pick up O-3, then after that it becomes much more competitiveOriginally Posted by LuckyLuchiano
Originally Posted by solarius49
Basically (starting at the top) an O-1 with under 2 years time in service will make $2828 per month. This doesnt factor in BAH (Basic allowance for Housing) which is usually a couple grand based on your area code. the O-3E to O-5E list related to prior enlisted service members who have received commisions
So what determines your O#? you job title? or are you an O1 for 6 years then become an O2?
Originally Posted by NavyBoy24
As an officer you are in command of a platoon when you get to your first unit whereas if you come in enlisted...you have to work your way from the bottom up.
Originally Posted by NavyBoy24
As an officer you are in command of a platoon when you get to your first unit whereas if you come in enlisted...you have to work your way from the bottom up.
Originally Posted by LuckyLuchiano
So if I have a degree, I would get a position "managing" a troop or "employees" doing a job relevant to IT, or do they just give you a random position?
Originally Posted by LuckyLuchiano
So if I have a degree, I would get a position "managing" a troop or "employees" doing a job relevant to IT, or do they just give you a random position?
gotcha,Originally Posted by solarius49
Originally Posted by LuckyLuchiano
So if I have a degree, I would get a position "managing" a troop or "employees" doing a job relevant to IT, or do they just give you a random position?
You would have to talk to a recruiter about that, but I know for a fact that the Navy has plenty of IT positions, im assuming the AF does as well. You would probably be able to be an IT officer, but you would have to talk to a recruiter more about that
gotcha,Originally Posted by solarius49
Originally Posted by LuckyLuchiano
So if I have a degree, I would get a position "managing" a troop or "employees" doing a job relevant to IT, or do they just give you a random position?
You would have to talk to a recruiter about that, but I know for a fact that the Navy has plenty of IT positions, im assuming the AF does as well. You would probably be able to be an IT officer, but you would have to talk to a recruiter more about that
I mean if you want to wait thats up to you, i'll tell you what though, i'm 26 now and I REALLY wish i woulda finished my degree on time and went in as an officer...im still considering coming back in as an officer after I finish my BAOriginally Posted by LuckyLuchiano
gotcha,Originally Posted by solarius49
Originally Posted by LuckyLuchiano
So if I have a degree, I would get a position "managing" a troop or "employees" doing a job relevant to IT, or do they just give you a random position?
You would have to talk to a recruiter about that, but I know for a fact that the Navy has plenty of IT positions, im assuming the AF does as well. You would probably be able to be an IT officer, but you would have to talk to a recruiter more about that
I`m not down and out and can't find a gig, but a college professor I had that was former military brought up IT + 3.0 GPA or higher = A ton of opportunities, and good money in the military. And every one I know in the air force love it. I want a job where I can use my thinking ability to make stuff happen, not something where my focus is milking consumers for money, which is what turns me off about private sector. I played football in HS so I can't imagine OTS being worst then the crazy stuff we did during summer training, and Ive seen some bum looking dudes in the military ( my city has a base there) so It doesn't look impossible, I jut gotta get back in shape. I`m 23 so I`d rather do all this until Im like 28-early 30s.
I mean if you want to wait thats up to you, i'll tell you what though, i'm 26 now and I REALLY wish i woulda finished my degree on time and went in as an officer...im still considering coming back in as an officer after I finish my BAOriginally Posted by LuckyLuchiano
gotcha,Originally Posted by solarius49
Originally Posted by LuckyLuchiano
So if I have a degree, I would get a position "managing" a troop or "employees" doing a job relevant to IT, or do they just give you a random position?
You would have to talk to a recruiter about that, but I know for a fact that the Navy has plenty of IT positions, im assuming the AF does as well. You would probably be able to be an IT officer, but you would have to talk to a recruiter more about that
I`m not down and out and can't find a gig, but a college professor I had that was former military brought up IT + 3.0 GPA or higher = A ton of opportunities, and good money in the military. And every one I know in the air force love it. I want a job where I can use my thinking ability to make stuff happen, not something where my focus is milking consumers for money, which is what turns me off about private sector. I played football in HS so I can't imagine OTS being worst then the crazy stuff we did during summer training, and Ive seen some bum looking dudes in the military ( my city has a base there) so It doesn't look impossible, I jut gotta get back in shape. I`m 23 so I`d rather do all this until Im like 28-early 30s.
Originally Posted by solarius49
I mean if you want to wait thats up to you, i'll tell you what though, i'm 26 now and I REALLY wish i woulda finished my degree on time and went in as an officer...im still considering coming back in as an officer after I finish my BAOriginally Posted by LuckyLuchiano
gotcha,Originally Posted by solarius49
You would have to talk to a recruiter about that, but I know for a fact that the Navy has plenty of IT positions, im assuming the AF does as well. You would probably be able to be an IT officer, but you would have to talk to a recruiter more about that
I`m not down and out and can't find a gig, but a college professor I had that was former military brought up IT + 3.0 GPA or higher = A ton of opportunities, and good money in the military. And every one I know in the air force love it. I want a job where I can use my thinking ability to make stuff happen, not something where my focus is milking consumers for money, which is what turns me off about private sector. I played football in HS so I can't imagine OTS being worst then the crazy stuff we did during summer training, and Ive seen some bum looking dudes in the military ( my city has a base there) so It doesn't look impossible, I jut gotta get back in shape. I`m 23 so I`d rather do all this until Im like 28-early 30s.
Originally Posted by solarius49
I mean if you want to wait thats up to you, i'll tell you what though, i'm 26 now and I REALLY wish i woulda finished my degree on time and went in as an officer...im still considering coming back in as an officer after I finish my BAOriginally Posted by LuckyLuchiano
gotcha,Originally Posted by solarius49
You would have to talk to a recruiter about that, but I know for a fact that the Navy has plenty of IT positions, im assuming the AF does as well. You would probably be able to be an IT officer, but you would have to talk to a recruiter more about that
I`m not down and out and can't find a gig, but a college professor I had that was former military brought up IT + 3.0 GPA or higher = A ton of opportunities, and good money in the military. And every one I know in the air force love it. I want a job where I can use my thinking ability to make stuff happen, not something where my focus is milking consumers for money, which is what turns me off about private sector. I played football in HS so I can't imagine OTS being worst then the crazy stuff we did during summer training, and Ive seen some bum looking dudes in the military ( my city has a base there) so It doesn't look impossible, I jut gotta get back in shape. I`m 23 so I`d rather do all this until Im like 28-early 30s.
Originally Posted by SnkrFrk
Originally Posted by Xavier
solarius49 wrote:
SnkrFrk wrote:
Headed to Kuwait in Jan, any NTers been?
ARMY btw..
Kuwait is the hottest place on earth. Expect 130 degrees daily. But the army base there is dope. The army has it too good Im a marine btw
Originally Posted by SnkrFrk
Originally Posted by Xavier
solarius49 wrote:
SnkrFrk wrote:
Headed to Kuwait in Jan, any NTers been?
ARMY btw..
Kuwait is the hottest place on earth. Expect 130 degrees daily. But the army base there is dope. The army has it too good Im a marine btw