Enlisted Nuclear Field Academic Eligibility
January 18th, 2011
Today, changes to the academic requirements for enlistment into the Navy Nuclear Power Program have been implemented in an effort to increase the quality of Nuclear Field applicants. The changes are expected to “increase the chances for Nuclear Field pipeline training and Fleet success, and lower academic attrition in the Nuclear Field training pipeline.”
Of the many requirements to enter the Navy’s Nuclear Power Program (NF), first you must have passed one full year of high school or college level algebra (if taken prior to high school, it counts) – if you have not completed this requirement, you are ineligible for the NF program.
Some states or educational institutions have courses that are the equivalent of a full year of algebra, but are called something else. According to the Navy Recruiting Manual Interim Change Notice 1-11;
Fair and expeditious processing requires the [Navy Recruiting District Educational Specialist] to review documentation for the questioned course to determine whether the criteria of one full year of Algebra I or higher-level algebra is met. This also includes foreign math courses. Do not include “Pre-Algebra” type courses. An accredited institution must still issue diplomas and transcripts or an eligibility determination must be obtained for foreign/non-accredited education.
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Navy Veteran, Rashad Houston
January 10th, 2011
Many people who have served in the Navy went on to achieve fame pursuing their life’s dream. A few that immediately come to mind are Ernest Borgnine, Bill Cosby, Senator John McCain, Stanley Burrell (MC Hammer), Johnny Carson and, heck, the list goes on and on.
Rashad Houston, a Navy Veteran in pursuit of a music career, may just be our next famous Sailor; he has written and performed a number of songs in a genre I am not familiar, but this one is powerful and is so far my favorite.
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Navy Dependency Waiver
January 7th, 2011
If you are enlisting into the Navy with dependents (dependent definition) in an entry level paygrade (E-1 to E-4), historically some encounter family hardships due to financial situations soon after enlisting. Navy Recruiting Command wants to eliminate from consideration those who cannot balance the demands of family and service, or who would experience a financial hardship at the onset of naval service. You can use the chart below to determine your potential eligibility based on the current instructions.
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Break Pay, No Longer an Issue
January 6th, 2011
Now, 36 months means 36 months.
Prior to the new law signed by President Obama, between short college semester breaks, unless a member otherwise stipulated, those receiving benefit under the Post-9/11 GI-Bill would continue to receive a living stipend equal to the amount of E-5 BAH with dependents. What most beneficiaries were unaware of is that receiving the stipend reduced your future months of full GI Bill benefit.
Most of the changes take affect 1 August 2011, so if you plan on taking the first summer classes, break pay will still be an issue.
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