Navy Student Loan Repayment
September 19th, 2008
To be eligible for the Navy Student Loan Repayment Program (LRP) you must meet the following; You must be Non-Prior Service, a High School Diploma Graduate, get at least a 50QT on your ASVAB test and qualify for and enlist in one of the LRP qualifying ratings. Even if the job you select is eligible for an enlistment bonus you can not be given both – you must choose only one.
What student loans qualify? Existing education loans must meet all of the following requirements in order to qualify for repayment:
a. Must have been made towards your education.
b. Must qualify under part B, D, or E of Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq; 1087a et seq; 1087aa et seq). Unless you are actually listed as the student on Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS), this type of loan is ineligible for repayment.
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Purpose of the Delayed Entry Program
August 21st, 2008
From the Navy Recruiting manual concerning the Delayed Entry Program (DEP);
Delayed entry is the military status gained by an enlistment in which a service member’s entry on active duty (ACDU) or initial active duty for training (IADT) is postponed for up to 365 days (12 months) with the exception of juniors who will be mid-year graduates. All up and coming new high school seniors (scheduled to graduate at the completion of the next school year) entering DEP during the months of May, June and July are authorized to remain in DEP for a maximum of 455 days (15 months).
When you enlist your date for leaving to recruit training (boot camp) will hinge on a few factors. First is when would be the first day you would be eligible to leave. Are you still in school? You want to ensure proper notice of current employer or you have entered a program which requires a certain amount of time in the DEP due to additional qualifications you must meet – the number of things to consider are as varied as the people who join. Next is (Read the rest of the story…)
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MEPS Drug and Alcohol Testing (DAT) Program
July 9th, 2008
We have heard it all of our lives, stay away from drugs, just say no and hundreds of other comments and phrases meant to make us aware that using drugs and abusing alcohol can have a huge negative impact of your life. Many of the reasons are health related – use and abuse of drugs and alcohol can lead to deep psychiatric problems and damaged organs not to mention the fractured relationships and self esteem issues your bound to encounter.
It is sometimes mentioned, but rarely accentuated, that your use and abuse of drugs and alcohol can have a profound negative effect on your future – lets take a close look at how it might effect the Navy. (Read the rest of the story…)
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What to Bring to Navy Boot Camp
June 30th, 2008
Because storage space is extremely limited at Recruit Training Command (RTC), you should limit the amount of personal effects you bring, and keep luggage to a maximum of one small gym or travel bag. If your reporting to RTC during winter months (October through April) wear warm outer clothing – it does get cold near the lake! Keep in mind that during your in-processing you will be required to mail any item not listed below, with your excess civilian clothing and personal effects, to your home at your own expense or donate the stuff to charity. Personal items and clothing won’t be allowed to be stored at RTC.
Here is a list of stuff you can bring to Navy boot camp: (Read the rest of the story…)
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Physical Preparation For Boot Camp
June 21st, 2008
I know I recently posted about ensuring your within the ht/wt or body fat standards but every day across the nation a number of people are tipping the scales beyond their max weight and missing the mark when it comes to the body fat measurement. Some are not successfully passing the appropriate fitness assessment (IFA, PST) requirements. Please understand if you fail to pass the appropriate physical assessment or fail to make weight or body fat at MEPS you may be re-classified or not be shipped to Recruit Training Command (RTC) by way of a DEP discharge.
So, let me be clear, before you head off to boot camp you must be physically prepared for the rigors recruit training will offer. Too much training time is lost because prospective Sailors arrive at RTC without the minimum level of strength and endurance. The answer is a conscientious pursuit of Initial Fitness Assessment (IFA) standards and successful completion of this test prior to leaving for RTC. Placing a greater emphasis on this program will (Read the rest of the story…)
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Retesting Of DEP Personnel
June 4th, 2008
Information from COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1130.8H (Navy Recruiting Manual) which may be helpful. Navy DEPpers contracted as “will grads” and, while in DEP, completed all graduation requirements to earn an education code of L, B H or 8, or completed at least one accredited college-level course at a college or university after DEP-in, are eligible to retest without being attrited from MIRS or PRIDE. The following guidelines apply: (Read the rest of the story…)
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