Benefits have gotten A LOT better than when I served in the 70's. As a retired person this is truly an outstanding deal for a motivated young person. GO NAVY.
I remember getting a paycheck for 300.00. It was a long time ago. The BAH we had to qualify for based on if there was room in the barracks. If there was room, we didn’t get to live off base.
My pops ŵent into the Air Force in 71. Had a wife and I was born.. and his pay as a 1 stripe airmen was only 280 a month.. a month. Then , thank God, he fast tracked to sgt very quickly and in 72 Nixon signed the pay reform act and basically doubled the pay for enlisted. It was a big deal. Between the draft winding down and us getting ready to pull out of vietnam.. recruitment for all branches were at an all time low. They had to sweeten the pot just to maintain readiness across the board.
I retired in 2003 as a Chief. My only advice is to ignore all these splendid benefits. You join because it’s a calling. If you join for a paycheck you’ll be disappointed at some point. Also keep in mind that you’re not young forever. Let it be an adventure, see the world.
I appreciate your truth in this comment. Many join just for benefits, but for me, I actually have a desire and zeal to become a U.S Navy Sailor, and enlist in the navy after high school. At this time, I’m a freshman in high school, and I use this time to train, and educate myself in the ways of the Navy. Hooyah! Future U.S Sailor Marcus Delk 🇺🇸🌊🦅
Whatever you do INVEST 5% TO YOUR TSP, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. Also I was putting 20% every time my paycheck hit into my Navy Federal Credit Union savings account. Before you know it 4 years go by with TENS OF THOUSANDS SAVED
Another thing about bonuses is if you have an associate's degree from an accredited school you can get up to $5,000 bonus plus you automatically will be going in as an E3 instead of E1.
My cousin spent 8 years in, I believe. Lived in Italy, San Diego, and Chicago and got great tech training and now has a great tech civilian job. It seems to have been a very good move for him.
Basic allowance for housing and basic allowance for substance. It is the money we receive to pay for rent/mortgage and to buy food. The housing allowance changes based on rank, whether you are single or have a family, and cost of living for where you live. For example where I live in the Denver metro area I receive more than say Florida where the cost of living is less and I get more money due to having a family therefore I would need a larger house.
When I saw this gem of propaganda I had to walk away a bit before addressing this video. I’m addressing not as a civilian nor as a one time veteran. I gave 23 years of my life in uniform, and I retired in 2003 as a Chief Petty Officer. I saw the Navy change drastically, whether for good, or bad is irrelevant. At face value it’s hard to dispute the pay and housing for a HS graduate. What they’re not telling you is 1. Deductions 2. Forfeiture of holidays with family and loved ones. 3. Let’s not forget time under commissioned officers who will gladly take your pay for doing things they did in college. 4 The Navy is known for many things, taking care of their own is not one of them. In summary I don’t recommend any of the services especially the Navy based solely on pay. Let it be for adventure or a calling.
Tony Little what a disgrace to put this BS out on a public domain. Just because you had a bad time and couldn’t handle life at sea and a family and not getting holiday pay doesn’t mean others cannot. Keep your issues to yourself and stop trying to persuade good people who want to serve their country not to because you couldn’t handle it.
I’m in high-school right now I’m in the 10th grade and I’m thinking about being in the navy to help pay for my college and this will pretty much help me in life for the future
@@SkyTHEGuy What is an enlisted officer, do you mean E-3? There's a HUGE difference between enlisting with a degree and commissioning as an Officer with a degree.
The Navy, and the other services, is about more than just the pay!! First of all, you learn a lot of new things. You make the most incredible shipmates. You get to sail to nearly all parts of the globe. You get to live the adventure. These are just a few things we all get to experience. I joined because, my 19 y/o was at a dead end. My dad encouraged me to join and he was right! The only regret I have is I didn't join the Navy out of HS. The pay is one of the benefits. I had 6 children and I may have paid a total of $50 out of pocket to the hospital. After a 26 year career and now retired, the retirement pay is another one of the benefits.
All NSW jobs have a $35,000 enlistment bonus. Air Force Pararescue also has a $90,000 reenlistment bonus. Although going SOF shouldn’t be for the money, it’s still a job. If you’re gonna do something, do it well. Don’t get played.
Very informational. The voice and speaking cadence used for "Time Off/Retirement" was spot on. That same cadence is picked up again during the close out. I would like to see more videos of this nature. With the same instructor, whether she is an instructor or not, she has the skill for it. Speaking to a class vs speaking to the soulless lenses of a camera is always uncomfortable for the first few hours of recording.
Here in the Navy we're overpaid for sitting on ships and eating 5 course meals and getting paid the same amount as Army or Marine Infantryman.- signed 12 year Army Infantryman 101st Airborne
I am retired.. previously a senior level Accountant in Silicon Valley For 13 years and 30 years as Real Estate professional in California. My job in in USNavy for 9years 8 Months as Stewardsman/PO3 In Vietnam
A lot of people have told me they hate life on a ship. I then thought hey why not go Army? but then my friend tells me the Navy doesn't do morning PT and they get to travel a lot. That might've convinced me to go Navy but idk yet.
Black Yoshi I couldn’t tell you what would be the best branch for you because there’s a lot more than just fitness involved. In both branches you’ll have to PT. If you don’t pass the fitness tests in Navy boot camp you get your graduation date pushed back twice before they separate you. It’s probably similar with army boot. Get in shape before enlisting. Now don’t look at the branches as “what would be best for me” instead you gotta look at how you could best contribute to one of those branches. Choose a MOS/rate you’d be good at
BAH is only given to e5 and above or being married/ have dependents. And if you’re overseas, it’s unlikely you’ll get BAH unless you have dependents. Having rank will just put you in the SNCO barracks. Tuition assistance, from what I was told is at the commands discretion.
I was authorized BAH as an E3 it is always at command discretion in the way that they believe you are responsible enough to live out in town financially
Basic pay might not be that much, but you really not using the money they are paying you every month through basic and A school, everything is provided
I’d love to see a video sometime about how the JAG program operates. Currently am finishing up my undergrad with plans to take the LSAT but would love to serve in the JAG!
If you wish to know more about JAG you should reach out to them directly. They are unique in the way that they do their own recruiting unlike every other aspect of recruiting which is done by recruiting commands
One step at a time, practice for that LSAT and kick its butt! All of the JAG programs require you to be in a Law School. From talking to people who have done the process. JAG is picky (pick the best candidates), certain branches you may have better success. All of them vary in requirements (such as when you can apply). Some start you at different pay/Ranks (Coast Guard pays the best starting out.) Air Force and Army are the only branches who offer loan repayment incentives for the Law School debt. www.law.virginia.edu/public-service/judge-advocate-general-faqs#eleven. - Wish you well!-C
Dont let the TA portion of this video sell you... Its up to your command if they let you have TA and even now they only pay for 12 credit hours per fiscal year. So essentially you will be working on a bachelors the rest of your life. I suggest using FAFSA and Pell grants.
@@daniella8400 not if your smart about it, I'm finished with my bachelor's and the government paid for everything. If TA didn't cover it my Pell Grants and FAFSA did.
So you are trying say that after 20 years you now retire and not transferred to the Fleet Reserve for 10 years. I retired from the NAVY in 1989 and after 20 years you get 50% of your base pay but after 30 years of service you get 75% of base pay. I know the NAVY has changed but I don't think this has ever changed.
Danny Montoya just look it up on google. Student loan forgiveness. I believe it mainly applies to technical rates. So get a high ASVAB score if that’s your goal. Rates like nuke and AECF
Family member is now an instructor. Very unhappy now after 7 years in and unfortunately looking forward to getting out at end of 2nd contract. Low morale in CT. Retention!!!!
Good luck man. You can get the Forever GI bill, but if you want to take advantage of TA (tuition reimbursement, aka the navy pays for your education without taking a single cent from your GI) you have to wait for 3 years before you’re eligible. So you won’t be able to use it until your final years in the navy.
When you're on salary doing port and starboard because MM2 dipshit got disqualified plus PMS for an 18-24 hour workday, you're making less than minimum wage even with BAH/OHA and BAS.
@@tonylittle8634 I want to join because my parents cannot pay for college. By joining the military I would make money straight out of high school and also serve my country. I don't need much to get by so if they offer me food, housing, and free college after some years of service that sounds really good to me.
Rhino I wanted to right after high school but things changed but the reason I’m saying they’re playing is because I have a tattoo behind my ear and I couldn’t join right away I’m waiting to see if it gets approved or not :(
My husband is in the navy and we have kids. I wonder if it's a good idea to join the airforce. I would do mental health service or something. I mainly have worked in a nursing home.
@@jacobwilliams1319 i have no college degree and have the opportunity to make $1050 a week if i want. But i dont burn myself out and i make like $875 a week. Thats a hella lot for a 21 year old
@@davidtops4265must be his location. I live in an urban environment and here line cooks can make $22 an hour. That’s $45.8k a year for a 40 hour week. If you do 50 hours your salary will be $57,200.
Yeah I love making 800 less than my basic pay, no bah, emergency leave getting denied. Won’t deny the free college is gonna be great after my 6 years tho
Can I still Join Navy at my Age 35 yrs old? I finished 2 and a half year in Nursing School during my College, what MOS is qualified and What Rank mam? Im thingking Reserve or Active whats better? Planning to finish my 4 yr Nursing school 🙏🏻
I see alot of "Its not worth it " comments, and alot of "Go for it"😵 Im 30 years old single mom of two kids, Is it worth me going to the military, if so what branch😩
Not at all, you’ll be gone from your kids for a very long time, deployments, schooling, not to mention probably missing important things because they won’t accept your leave or something. A family member died and they denied my leave and pretty much told me to suck it up. Not at all worth it
Maybe you should try a national guard unit. The air national guard might be good. My father served in the air force early in his military career and was sent to Vietnam. He later went to the Air National Guard and was never deployed and never had to PCS. The guard may be right for you.
I feel you sis. Ok I’m not a mother but I agree some say it’s worth it others say it isn’t. To be exact, 95% say it isn’t worth it and only the 5% that did their 20 years seem to enjoy their time in the military.
Combined Pay and Benefits up to 34,000? How is that calculated? Say if I bought a house in Texas will I get basic housing allowance as well as my basic pay?
Yeah, base pay is base pay, BAH and BAS are extra checks to cover for your food and housing. But some people say it doesn’t cover everything. (BAH & BAS don’t make ends meet and they have ti pay the rest with their base pay allowance.)
Thanks so much for reaching out. To serve as an Enlisted Sailor, you must be a U.S. citizen or, if you’re a non-citizen, you may join the Navy if you entered the United States on a permanent residence visa or have an Alien Registration Green Card and have 1) established a bona fide residence, and 2) established a home of record in the United States. To serve as an Officer, you must be a U.S. citizen. Only after immigration procedures are completed and an applicant is legally residing in the United States may an application for enlistment be accepted. The Navy cannot assist with immigration/citizenship.
Whether or not a specific health condition is qualifying or not, is typically determined on a case-by-case basis. The first step you should take to learn more is to reach out to a recruiter via live chat. They would be happy to provide the best insight as it pertains to your health condition. You can access chat by clicking here: bit.ly/2ZxkXYh
Active and reserve pay is different. Also, medical for reserve is different, but then again you are only in uniform for 1 weekend out of the month and 2 weeks out of the year. However, when you mobilize as a reservist you get the active benefits.
Hi there, thank you for reaching out! If you have any questions feel free to send us a direct message on Instagram (@americasnavy). Also, you could reach out to a recruiter who will be able to guide you through the process and answer your questions. You can request that one contact you directly by completing this form: bit.ly/3ilzyzT
Great question. Normally ships will go to sea for 10 days to 2 weeks each month for training operations in preparation for deployment. Extended operations away from home port can last up to 6 to 9 months, and ships typically deploy once every 18-24 months.
As someone serving in the navy, don’t join for pay. Let it be for adventure or to improve yourself, but the military doesn’t and never will pay well no matter how many of these propaganda videos they post.
Itsgid like I said, it depends on what your rank is, duh and o-1 is going to be paid as much or a little more but someone like my uncle who is o-6 is making better than decent. average civilian pay or military pay
@@NoNo-qy9yy He or she must be getting bonuses and specialty pay plus they must not be getting taxed because they are assigned somewhere OCONUS. That is possible.
@@mickfunny4185 you read what I said right? Everyone gets paid the same unless they are in a rate that requires them to have special pays. Nukes dont get paid enough for what they are in control of neither do Seals...its not worth the extra couple hundred bucks lol their bonuses are the only thing that is significantly higher than every other rate.
Spam, never trust a Recruiter!!! Do your homework. And they will not tell you your an indentured servant when you sign up. They don't tell you the number of homeless vet camping outside veterans affairs offices, being denied promised benefits. You can check in, but you can never really check out.
