Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) is the first type of navy enlistment, in which the recruit undergoes a series of evaluation tests. The Navy’s Delayed Entry Program (DEP) allows a recruit to join the navy but start training and service later. College graduates can join the US navy as officers through the Direct Appointment Program. The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) is a scholarship program that entails taking navy science courses in college and serving in the navy for at least five years. An undergraduate program is a type of US navy enlistment in which recruits serve in the navy while also attending college.
Potential recruits must go through MEPS before they can join the military. During MEPS, potential recruits must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, an aptitude test (ASVAB). In addition to undergoing a pre-enlistment interview, they are examined a doctor to ensure physical fitness. If the potential recruit passes the interview and does not have a serious health problem, he or she will take the oath of enlistment. In some cases, MEPS is the furthest a potential recruit will go in the navy.
Before enlisting in the navy, DEP allows potential recruits to finish up a lease, temporarily place pets, or tie up other loose ends. The length of the tour, training, and duty station are all set for up to a year. If a potential recruit changes his or her mind about joining the military, he or she can withdraw until basic training.
The Direct Appointment Program allows college graduates to join the military as officers right away. However, because there are a limited number of direct commissions available, not every graduate who joins the navy will be able to become an officer. Whether or not a potential recruit is promoted to officer is determined his or her abilities, as well as the amount of experience he or she has in that field.
The NROTC scholarship, which covers up to $180,000 in tuition, helps promising recruits complete their education. This scholarship can also be used to cover textbooks, school fees, and other expenses. In addition to meeting other requirements, a physical examination is required before the scholarship is awarded.
The undergraduate program is a type of US navy enlistment that pays for a recruit’s education in part or in full. Recruits have the option of attending school while off-duty or while on active duty. Bringing onboard teachers or completing schoolwork remotely are both options for education while on active duty. Navy personnel can also contribute to the education of a dependent.