Military Recruiting

Navy Recruiting Medical Waiver Process

September 17th, 2009

Over the past couple of years, I have received a large number of emails asking me about the waiver process for medical issues. The Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) may have already permanently disqualified the individual, or is concerned they may have a condition which force them to endure the process and anxiety of the medical waiver.

First of all, the approval of a medical waiver is the responsibility of the Commander, Navy Recruiting Command (CNRC). The Admiral makes a decision with input from a qualified medical authority.

To dispel a myth, Navy Recruiting does not (Read the rest of the story…)

C-Sort is Now Required for SO

June 18th, 2009

After collecting and evaluating data over the last year or so it has been determined the Computerized Special Operations Resilience Test (C-SORT) in combination with Physical Screening Test (PST) scores are now required to classify Special Warfare Operator (SO) candidates. SO is the primary Navy rating for those who serve in the SEAL teams. Testing is accomplished online and is expected to take approximately one hour per test. A Navy Recruiting District Zone Supervisor will be required to administer the C-SORT. The C-SORT, along with PST, must be administered to all SO applicants prior to being classified/contracted at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). (Read the rest of the story…)

ASVAB Confirmation Test

February 20th, 2009

For some time now I have been getting email questions regarding the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), specifically about the confirmation test and what is it about. I answered each question confidentially and tailored to the individual, I will continue to do that but, those questions prompted me to put the regulation into, hopefully, an understandable way. So here it goes!

Confirmation testing applies (Read the rest of the story…)

Accession Numbers January 2009

February 10th, 2009

Recruiting continues to go well. The services are having similar success with attaining their new contract objective. Remember, accessions are people who shipped to boot camp after time in the delayed entry program (DEP).

When recruiting is tough, the branch having difficulty will lower standards – i.e. take more non-high school graduates, except people with borderline height weight issues, favorably consider more waivers, reduce ASVAB requirements, etc.

The opposite is true when (Read the rest of the story…)

Navy Dependent Definition

January 24th, 2009

I get a lot of questions via email about the definition of a “dependent” for Navy Recruiting determination of an applicants qualification for service. The below information is taken from the recruiting manual. Keep in mind the definition does not apply to entitlement of military pay and allowances, medical care, exchange and commissary privileges, or other benefits. Such determinations are made only after enlistment or affiliation and your Recruiter shall not render opinions on future entitlements. A dependent for enlistment and affiliation purposes is defined as any of the following: (Read the rest of the story…)

Before you get your next tattoo!

December 11th, 2008

If there was one branch of service that was synonymous with tattoos I think it would be the Navy. The days of the Sailor pulling into some exotic far east port, having a few drinks then heading to the local tattoo artist have been seriously hampered by political correctness. The Sailor can still get a tattoo but must consider a number of things before picking the location, size and content before moving forward.

The rules of tattooing, branding and body art extend to those wishing to join the Navy. Below I have quoted a section of the Navy recruiting manual which discusses the topic. (Read the rest of the story…)

Navy Nuclear Power Program

November 14th, 2008

Members of the Navy Nuclear Power Program (NF) receive an excellent education via an extensive classroom theory, on-the-job training and practical application and qualification process second to none in the armed forces. Navy “Nukes” become propulsion plant operators for both the nuclear submarine and nuclear surface ship operational and support programs.

Basically, to qualify for the NF program you must meet regular enlistment eligibility plus have a “traditional” state-accredited high school diploma, have successfully completed one year of high school or college level algebra, be a United States citizen and be younger than 25 years of age by your shipping date to recruiting training. You must also meet the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)/Navy Advanced Program testing requirements.  Prior drug usage and police involvement, where not necessarily disqualifying, will make entering the program difficult – see your Recruiter as some things can be waived for outstanding candidates.

Once your time in the Delayed Entry Program is completed expect to experience the NF pipeline, moving (Read the rest of the story…)

Save Your Uniforms, Just in Case!

October 7th, 2008

Navy Veterans (NAVETs) re-accessing into the Active Component do not attend Navy Recruit Training but are ordered to Recruit Training Command Great Lakes for in-processing only (i.e., duty station assignment, administrative processing, uniform outfitting, etc.).

All NAVETs must have a complete seabag. To save yourself some money you should bring previously purchased, fully serviceable sea bag items to avoid unnecessary expenses. If you are thinking of getting out make sure you save some closet space just in case you ever decide to re-enlist!

When you arrive at RTC you must have complete copies of your (Read the rest of the story…)

Success in Challenging Environment

September 23rd, 2008

I think it may have been Rear Admiral Evans when she was Commander Navy Recruiting Command that said, “If our military ever gets down to two people, one of them had better be a Recruiter”.

Mullen Praises Recruiters for Success in Challenging Environment (Read the rest of the story…)

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.
c. The loan must have been (Read the rest of the story…)