I agree with IT as #1. I was never in the military, but I’m an IT defense contractor and over 90 percent of the defense contractor work force I’ve worked with in Hawaii, Japan, Okinawa and Korea are veterans. Most were IT specialists from all services. The pay is decent.
I had a great job in the Navy. I was a hospital corpman surgical technician. I served mostly with senior officers and was treated very well. I had to perform my duties extraordinarily well, but I was rewarded for my diligence. I received rank advancement regularly and lived off base once I became a second-class petty officer. I toured Japan and traveled across the United States at several duty stations. It was a great experience. I recommend taking advantage of every technical school the Navy offers.
I worked in Operations (OP Division). As a photographer I got access to a lot of events and celebrities that few other sailors ever get to interact with. When there were important things going on photographers were front and center. I got to ride in helicopters, air planes and scuba dive. The thing about being a photographer is everyone wants pictures so we traded photos for other services such as fresh pastries, special built bags and gold letter patches by the parachute riggers, and a lot of other special services. I just wish I had thought to apply for a job as a photographer on cruise ships and continued to travel the world when I got out of the service.
@@WhoTFVotedBiden CMs are a busy group in the Navy. It’s is a good rating like all the Seabee rates. ( I’m a retired Seabee). CMs also have opportunities to join special ops groups to help maintain their vehicles and other equipment. They work hard. My work was more offfice related and advancement tough, but I had great opportunities to experience a lot
@@ic3mk479 Not sure what he did, but Construction Mechanics work on everything from heavy equipment repairs like dozers and graders, dump trucks down to small boat engines if with special warfare groups. Advancement pretty good in that rating
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 maybe it’s different in the surface community, but in the submarine community nukes get it the worst. I’ve seen what the job does to guys. Sure the bonus is big and the advancement is amazing. And the utility in the civilian sector will guarantee you a high paying job, but it comes at a high cost.
I was an AC (air traffic control). You move up fast (E-5 in less than 4 years). It’s air conditioned while it can feel like 130 degrees on the flight deck. I make six figures these days now.
@PickledKong64 At the time I was unemployed for less than a month. I kept working for 5 years then left 3 years ago for maternity. Even though I had to deal with all the things that come with being enlisted (lines, laundry, cleaning stations, etc.) there have been times when I miss it. Still, there is something to be said for having a real shower alone in my own bathroom😌.
@@angiepatterson6338 that’s great congrats! im enlisted right now as a highschool senior im going in for CTN but i wanna switch to either IS or AC. Thank you for your service and enjoy you time off as a mother. You truly deserve it
I was a BU for 5 years (Seabees’ first enlistment is 5 instead of 4). I’ve never been on a Navy ship. Flew commercial charter to deployments. Along with C-130s once we were in country. Also a Blackhawk. Also the Seals’ RHIB and MK5 boats. Also some civilian contracted helos and private jet once. But never a navy ship. 😂 I was in 2004-2009 deployed to Iraq, then to Kuwait and volunteered for Iraq a couple months into my second deployment and my final deployment was Guam and The Philippines.
Once a Seabee, always a Seabee. Thanks for ur service. I’m a retired EA1, but had the skills already of many of the CB rates, not to mention doing some awesome collateral duties. Advancement was tough, but I didn’t help getting busted twice 😉. Am an IT guy know who helped train many new ITs when the rate first started up. Still serving the Navy today and our warfighters but nearing retirement. It’ll always cherish my 20 in the Bees
This dude is a recruiter fs. Here’s my list, lmk if you need more information: 1.) AW (DRY) AWF AWV AWO - Aviation Warfare Systems : Great advancement to 2nd/1st Class, great way of life, interesting badass job. Chance for a TS Clearance. And the best part you NEVER see a ship. 2.) HM - Hospital Corpsman : Great way of life, can go so many different routes. Only downfall is the advancement rate, although the Meritorious Advancement quotas are huge. 3.) FT - Fire Control Technician (Subs): TS Clearance, great opportunities when you get out, high advancement all the way to Chief. Badass job, camaraderie is high, you’re always in the know and you put warheads on foreheads. 4.) OS - Operations Specialist: High Advancement Rate, Stuck on ships for your career, early days in port, set schedule underway. Don’t need to deal with as much bullshit. 5.) MC - Mass Communications Specialist: Great way of life, high recognition, good advancement but it also can be stressful if you’re the only MC on the ship or command, great opportunities to step outside your rate.
I've got pride in my IT rate and all, but you're right on a lot of the benefits coming from what you can get AFTER the military. The amount of people I went to A&C School with who got INCREDIBLE contractor jobs with great benefits and pay after only doing 4/6 years in was ASTOUNDING! With that being said: I think any IW rate is a great choice for options outside the military in today's tech world - but IT is definitely at the top because it's so broad.
As an OS I got accelerated advancement to E-4 straight out of "A" School, and 12 months later I was an E-5. So it was like 18 months. And it's the most prestigious rate for an enlisted guy on a combatant, AFAIC. You're right in the middle of everything having to do with naval warfare. You do a lot of sea duty, though.
@@partypooperpooper8576 E-1. Became an E-2 in "A" School and upon graduation took accelerated advancement to E-4. It was available for anyone who had a 90% average or above. Had to extend for 1 year to get it, though, so I actually served 5 years.
If you’re looking for the easy skating job to join the Navy so you can basically be lazy during your time, definitely listen to this guy. “With this job, you’re basically sitting on your butt in a cool room and when you pull into port you don’t have to be doing nuttin… I’m surprised he didn’t add Yeoman, which basically is a secretary
I would not necessarily disagree with your list but my bias would have AW on that list also. Even though the rate is small, a majority of AW's only ever see water when they are flying over it. As enlisted, you are treated, most of the time, like an officer and share almost the same quality of life. There are a ton of other percs to being an AW, but the only reason that I wouldn't put it at the top of the list is that there are not many civilian gigs that require sub-hunting as a primary skill set.
I appreciate you keepin’ it real, but one thing I think I have to mention to you is... if these people not feelin’ they rate, they might take it up with you because you are sometimes overly recommending rates to people. Like some comments I seen, people pick IT merely because you highly recommend it. I would just be wary of doing that because recommending what people should do with their lives is a big responsibility. Giving the disclaimer that you can’t tell people what to do with their lives would put you in the clear.
@@denny-xy6ks fireman is a rank for junior enlisted engineers for example DCFN = damage control fireman or EMFN = electrician mate fireman E1= fireman recruit E2= fireman apprentice E3= fireman
I was a Seabee in Vietnam. It was great I would it all over again. The only trouble of being a Seabee if your in when there's a time of war you are in the middle of it. You can get killed very easy.
Thanks for your service brother and “Welcome home”. I joined the Bees in 79 as an EA and most my LPOs, CPOs were VN vets and tough. I appreciate it ¯＼◔ー◔/ back now as they kept me on my toes. Back then less “report chits”. More take off shirts, duke it out, shake hands, and then go have a drink after that. I do feel for one SWC ¯＼◔ー◔/¯ back with my first battalion (NMCB-3), the guy always seemed a nervous wreck and I was young and didn’t really know why but recall one day in Okinawa, one of the guys cane behind him with a paper bag filled with air and cupped and smacked it to pop like a ballon and shook the guy up. It was dumb as I know more about his experiences now. Always fortunate when I can talk to Bees B4 my time. Did get to meet a couple of WW2 vets who helped pave the way for the Marines to raise that flag at Iwo Jima. Different times. I was part of air det and on 48 hr notice once for real-time heading out while deployed to Sigonella and then they decided to wait till incoming battalion turnover and send them. Think around the time news had an EO got shot ( no seriously think goodness) was one dozer or something. I was an EA, so I would have been stuck in HQ CP doing BS paper work. But loved my time as a Bee
Everything you said is pretty on point with the exception of the OS rate. OS's are not FAA certified, so the likelihood of you scoring a job as an air traffic controller is pretty slim. I should know, I was an OS for seven years. There is very little in the civilian sector that translates well with the OS rate. The pros of this rate is you CAN make rank quickly, however, it bottle necked after first class (at least when I was in). It's also true that when in-port, all you have to keep you busy is training and cleaning, so we were known as liberty hounds. However, when you're underway, get used to working six on and six off. When you're not on watch you're doing quals, training or cleaning. So do don't see your rack a whole lot. The biggest con is as I mentioned earlier; very little translates in the civilian sector from an OS. So, unless you plan on being a lifer and doing at least 20 years, I would recommend a different rate like IT, CT, or HM.
CAN DO! Seabee here! 94-98, I was a BU. A time I had! Back then most Seabees were mostly stationed at Charleston, Port Hueneme and Norfolk. Now, they combined Charleston and Norfolk down to Gulf Port. ⚓️🇺🇸
I was a undes Fireman when I joined and struck and oblaserved made EN3 the next month and the made EN2 less than a year later. EN is a very good rate to strike but if you don’t like getting dirty and working 12-20 hour days then it’s probably not for you.
The Official Dave Harris I recently just graduated from C school, and know which unit I’ll be working with. I’m looking forward too it. It provides both aspects I was looking for an administrative rate, and I can move from one place to the other. So im content.
The Official Dave Harris thank youu! Lol I heard, I’ve been doing research like crazy and have been hearing only good things for the most part. Can’t wait 😌🙌🏿
Hey man. Really enjoying the videos. I’m trying to go in as GSM and after my recruiter gets finished with my waivers I will be moving forward with the process. Wish me luck on the ASVAB I’ve been studying hard. Just know that your channel is helping and informing a lot of people, so thanks again man. You are doing a great service to others.
Hey man I really appreciate it, this really means a lot to me and thank you for watching my videos🙏🏿 Good luck I hope you get the job you want!! And if you have any questions ask any time.
The Official Dave Harris yeah man I do have one question. I saw your other video about enlisting at a later age. Well I’m going to be 23 by the time I hit boot camp. People say when they are older recruits they get called old man or whatever. Well, I look pretty young, maybe 19. My question is do they do some kind of thing where everyone says their age out loud so everyone knows? Or would you only be treated differently if you LOOK old? I’m not too worried about it but just wondering. I’m definitely much more prepared now then I was at 18z
terriblelottery Great question!! The only way other recruits will know your age is if you tell them but the RDC will probably know your age. Being 23 you will still be considered young in bootcamp because there will be someone in their 30s for sure, so don’t worry. I was 22 in bootcamp and it was people way older then me we had a guy that was 36. They treat everyone the same.
I heard that MC positions are hard to come by, but I was fortunate enough to qualify for it and get an opening! I leave for MEPS and boot camp in a couple of days. Can't wait!
I was a FMF Corpsman (8yrs). It was hard to rate for me, by the way.. Well, I used your video to send to my son. Telling him it's a good place for growth and development. Learn a good trade, etc.. Man.... I wish there was CZcams when I joined in 01. Haha!!
There is just too much people. Overmanned. If you do become an HM, then I would suggest to pick a "C" school thats going to benefit you. NEC 8404 (Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialist) is a proudful rate but very hard to pick up unless you're in combat or making great achievements at the hospital/clinic or BAS. I picked up E4 during the battle of Fallujah in November 2004. Basically, I was lucky to be in combat at the time for advancements. But remember, there are thousands of Corpsman in your rank doing the same thing, so you have to be on top of your corpsman knowledge, show signs that you steadily want to continue to GROW and DEVELOPE into that hard charging Corpsman. Continuing GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
@@DevildocRue Currently in A School and because of COVID 19, alot of overseas orders got taken away from previous classes. All the Overseas orders opened back up so they sent me to Italy as a quad zero corpsman.
Just now seeing this, Man isn't wrong....but I was an FC(AEGIS). Made rank insanely fast, over 60 college credits from the A & C schools, and it was ANYTHING but boring!! ♥️👊
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 Negative, loving life in the country, making stuff out my woodshop for fun... nothing but respect for my fellow Navy... Especially the AECF!! 👊♥️
I'm really liking your videos and how active you are with viewers. Extremely good job. If you have time, I'd like to know if you have any thoughts on AECF(ET/FC)? Are they worked like crazy on the ship? Quality of working conditions for them? Thanks a lot. Please keep up the videos!
Hey Thank you so much that really means a lot to me!! From what I seen FC’s sat down most of the time in their offices on the computer. The ET’s were the same a lot of sitting down but they did a lot of Manual work working on their equipment. The ET’s had a gaming set up in their office were they play games a lot too. All to say both are a pretty chill job and you rank up pretty quickly.
Well crap. I thought I did pretty good going in as an AO. I did ok. I made AO2 pretty fast and never had to work the flight deck. I was TAD to AIMD for most of my enlistment. Sadly AO skills don't transfer to civilian life very well unless you can find a gun smithing type job or maybe EOD for law enforcement. The jobs you highlighted are top notch. I wish I had see a list like this back in 74.
I’m going in Undesignated APACT, because i definitely need a visual of what I want to do. I’m not sure what I want to do yet. But thank you! I will look into these as well, I leave June 29th
AS a IT, He is not being honest about the whole internet thing. When the ship goes connection dark due to network security, even affect the ITs too. The upper COC has access to connections; like the CO, XO, CMC and possibly Dept Heads.
Do not be an OS. You will be port and starboard meaning u will stand A LOT of watch. I would have rather been a CS because they get a full night of sleep every single night and had the hook up with everyone! It is a hard job though I won’t say it’s easy but that sleep is worth it. As an OS u will work 6 hours on 6 hours off from 12am-6am then sweepers, training, try to take a shower, eat , sleep, workout. Then back on watch from 12pm-6pm and do general quarters or man over board depending on the ships Schedule that day. No days off, no holiday routine, no breaks during 45-60 day underways. Couldn’t join and clubs on the ship to make it fun like the junior enlisted Society or do Karaoke night unless u want to miss sleep and be tired af on watch and get wrote up because ur body doesn’t function on 3-4 hours of sleep at a time for over a month straight. I literally cracked on deployment because I didn’t have a normal sleep schedule. I would have loved to sleep for a full 8 hours just one day. Don’t do it to yourself and please don’t get pregnant because u don’t want to deploy, thank me later. I agree with the other rates in this video and AC is a great job as well. Sincerely, A veteran
Why are you still wearing NWU Type II? I know you can still wear it until October, but I feel like NWU Type III is better it looks better and if you go underwater with NWU Type II your legit camouflaged and nobody will be able to save you. Plus its a bit heavy it doesn't really matter though since you know how to swim and pretty much a bodybuilder so you'll be fine. Also keep up the good work with your videos!
ExplicitGenius thank you for watching. I personally like the these better I feel like navy should wear blue, but I do understand if you go overboard in these it’s a slim chance you will be found. Im going to cross over soon I only have one pair of the type III so I don’t want to fade them out.
Cerro De la Wade thank you so much and thank you for watching. I only met one IS and he loved his job he did a lot of top secret things. Don’t know too much about the IS rate but I haven’t heard anything bad about the rate.
Great Video. Really appreciate the break down. As a permanent resident i dint get a lot of options so I was stuck between Aviation Boatmate , Pac Airman, Culinary Specialist and Now Logistic Specialist / Supply. What do you think ? Is LS a good option? I actually wanted Personnel Specialist.
Nate thank you for watching 🙏🏾 out of those options I would personally go with LS it’s the chillest rate out of all of them and you will have access to new boots and uniforms as a LS which is always got. They also can get stationed pretty much anywhere.
The Official Dave Harris oh great ! Thank you so much for the Input . Appreciate your response and input. Make me feel lot better now. Keep it up bro. You’re a blessing
I had one of the best jobs in the Navy being an avionics tech in a VP Squadron and never went on a ship. I took my skills and was making over $70,000 a year within 5 years. That was in 1980 and it only went up from there.
You forgot the most decorated rate in the Navy, HM Hospital Corpsman. Only downside to HM is the crappy advancement rate. HM could be attached to a Ship, Hospital/Clinic, or Marine Unit.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 well I wrote that while watching mid video but I think the first three jobs you mentioned all had internet access and you specifically mentioned social media access as being a plus
@@ryanreeder3307 I am not a social media guy, never had a twitter account and I look at facebook maybe once a month, but there is allot of reality in Dave Harris's choices. Love it or hate it, having skills in social media administration is extremely marketable in the civilian world today.
conflicted with IT, CTI, and NF. cti because i like learning languages, it because of easy transfer to civilian work, and nuke school because i want to challenge myself. (got a 92 on asvab)
Joel Preciado damn a 96!! You can get any job you want..lol. If you want a challenge I hear nuke school is difficult plus I hear stories of sailors getting a $90,000 plus signing bonus and what you make out in the civilian world as a nuke is a crazy amount of money!!!
Any computer job or any electronics or any CB job will give you a leg up in the civilian worlds..I was a Signalman, totally useless in the civilian world but I loved it in the Navy. FWIW
Good stuff petty officer Harris . I would caution the communication specialist they may be slow to make rank . At least if it’s what was formerly called photographers mate it was always overmanned back when lots of pass but no advance may have changed cheers.
Was like my rate (EA). My one perk was having collateral duties to do a lot of the work the former PH/JOs did before they merged as I loved photography and even published in Navy times and both my brothers saw me on AFT (Armed Forces TV), doing an interview while stationed in Bahrain.
OS rank up fast until it’s time to make 1st. Advancement to OS1 is usually between 3% and 8%. You have to have both great test scores and evals to advance to OS1.
True that. I am a retired EA, and was fortunate to spend 1 year on an oceanographic survey ship. Spoiled a bit, and nothing like wearing sneakers and T shirts shorts for a uniform while MSC did all the cooking and cleaning and dirty work. But def not a fan of seasickness 😂. I enjoyed flying to our sites. Had a great 20 years spite being a rebellious troubLemaker the first 5. 😏
Should’ve added CWT, it delves into cybersecurity so it’s extremely lucrative, easy to find opportunities for completing certs, you get a TS clearance, and you don’t ever have to be on a ship. Not a lotta people know too much about the rate cuz it’s so isolated from the rest but it’s underrated af
One objection my brotha. As a Seabee, everybody in the Bees knows that the CE rate is the best rate in the Seabees. You deal with all levels of electrical distribution systems from high to low voltage, and you get to Fob out individually, or in small two to three man teams. The benefit to that is you avoid the Battalion level B.S., and overzealous Chiefs/ junior officers. The BU rate is like the Boatswain Mate of the seabees. You'll be an over worked slave that does all of the dirty work and heavy lifting, and you'll likely rarely be assigned far from the Battalion, or Detachment unless you're doin something like say Convoy Security Element; so get used to having higher ups in your face all of the time. The CE rate is the best seabee rate my brotha.
Damn that IT is all i ever dreamed of. I passed the asvab and the secret clearance for IT but one week later they told me that my eyes are not correctable and i couldnt believed it so i went to my eye doctor and the doctor said i have correctable 20/20 so i told my recruiter about this and the chief said the meps wont take outsiders findings. And i end up taking another job just because the MEPS made a mistake 😔
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 something my recruiter didn’t do when I joined in 79. 🤔. Went home on leave for Christmas during break in A school to let him have it. Found out he retired shortly after I joined and there was a MasterChief Seabee recruiter there who helped me as well and was talking to a long haired guy in a chair and I “no longer a civilian “ told the dude to go to the USAF as they are lying to ya. The MC tore me a new one for 10 min. 🤣. The guy did stick with the Navy I just never dealt with a “Masterchief yet as a newbie” Been responding to a lot here from my experiences.
Made IS2 in 14 months… with a TS SCI clearance. Crazy job opportunities when leaving the service… IS is the best rate especially if you wanna work in the Intel field after your contract ends
I know this is an old video but OS does not related to ATC in the civilian world. Unless you are going to be an AIC controller then you have a chance. Being an OS gets you zero points towards ATC in the civil world. If you the want literally the best chance to become an Air Traffic Controller on the civil side then become an AC hands down. Has the best sea/ shore rotation out of all rates in the Navy. 5 yrs shore duty and only 2 yrs sea duty. OS is most based on ships so the rotation last I heard was still 5 sea and only 2 shore if not 1 shore.
carl burks it’s just as easy as getting any other rate. You just have to get the right score. I think it’s pretty easy I would let your recruiter know that’s what you want and they could probably work something out with you. Thank you for watching my videos tho
This man is hitting us with the real talk
Nick Talley I got to man just want you guys to succeed and know what you are getting yourself into.
Nick Talley Jesus loves you
The Official Dave Harris good man
I agree
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 is mass commication great for becoming a writer
I agree with IT as #1. I was never in the military, but I’m an IT defense contractor and over 90 percent of the defense contractor work force I’ve worked with in Hawaii, Japan, Okinawa and Korea are veterans. Most were IT specialists from all services. The pay is decent.
Thank you for watching my video.
I had a great job in the Navy. I was a hospital corpman surgical technician. I served mostly with senior officers and was treated very well. I had to perform my duties extraordinarily well, but I was rewarded for my diligence. I received rank advancement regularly and lived off base once I became a second-class petty officer. I toured Japan and traveled across the United States at several duty stations. It was a great experience. I recommend taking advantage of every technical school the Navy offers.
My nephew joined as a corpman. He was in Okinawa working in hospital with labor and delivery. He's grown up to be a great man. Love the Navy!
I worked in Operations (OP Division). As a photographer I got access to a lot of events and celebrities that few other sailors ever get to interact with. When there were important things going on photographers were front and center. I got to ride in helicopters, air planes and scuba dive. The thing about being a photographer is everyone wants pictures so we traded photos for other services such as fresh pastries, special built bags and gold letter patches by the parachute riggers, and a lot of other special services. I just wish I had thought to apply for a job as a photographer on cruise ships and continued to travel the world when I got out of the service.
Nine years as Seabee Mechanic. Hands down the best time of my life.
If you don’t mind me asking, is that one of the better rates of Seabees and what was your experience like?
What did u do?
@@WhoTFVotedBiden CMs are a busy group in the Navy. It’s is a good rating like all the Seabee rates. ( I’m a retired Seabee). CMs also have opportunities to join special ops groups to help maintain their vehicles and other equipment. They work hard. My work was more offfice related and advancement tough, but I had great opportunities to experience a lot
@@ic3mk479 Not sure what he did, but Construction Mechanics work on everything from heavy equipment repairs like dozers and graders, dump trucks down to small boat engines if with special warfare groups. Advancement pretty good in that rating
Here's a better list for you guys.
-Anything Nuke
-Anything Aviation
-Anything intel
Not a bad list!
avoid nuke especially!
@@berrybbenson4634 why you say avoid nuke?
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 maybe it’s different in the surface community, but in the submarine community nukes get it the worst. I’ve seen what the job does to guys. Sure the bonus is big and the advancement is amazing. And the utility in the civilian sector will guarantee you a high paying job, but it comes at a high cost.
@@berrybbenson4634 why?
I was an AC (air traffic control). You move up fast (E-5 in less than 4 years). It’s air conditioned while it can feel like 130 degrees on the flight deck. I make six figures these days now.
I’m trying to be like you when I grow up!!
@PickledKong64 At the time I was unemployed for less than a month. I kept working for 5 years then left 3 years ago for maternity. Even though I had to deal with all the things that come with being enlisted (lines, laundry, cleaning stations, etc.) there have been times when I miss it. Still, there is something to be said for having a real shower alone in my own bathroom😌.
did you get a job in air traffic control in civilian life?
@@vincegarcia4222 I did when I separated, and might go back but I’m a stay at home mother right now.
@@angiepatterson6338 that’s great congrats! im enlisted right now as a highschool senior im going in for CTN but i wanna switch to either IS or AC. Thank you for your service and enjoy you time off as a mother. You truly deserve it
I was a BU for 5 years (Seabees’ first enlistment is 5 instead of 4). I’ve never been on a Navy ship. Flew commercial charter to deployments. Along with C-130s once we were in country. Also a Blackhawk. Also the Seals’ RHIB and MK5 boats. Also some civilian contracted helos and private jet once. But never a navy ship. 😂
I was in 2004-2009 deployed to Iraq, then to Kuwait and volunteered for Iraq a couple months into my second deployment and my final deployment was Guam and The Philippines.
Ian Burkhard must have been nice thank you for your service!!
Did you work construction when you got out ?
Once a Seabee, always a Seabee. Thanks for ur service. I’m a retired EA1, but had the skills already of many of the CB rates, not to mention doing some awesome collateral duties. Advancement was tough, but I didn’t help getting busted twice 😉. Am an IT guy know who helped train many new ITs when the rate first started up. Still serving the Navy today and our warfighters but nearing retirement. It’ll always cherish my 20 in the Bees
@@tylernguyen6086 I work as a Survey Crew Chief now.
He failed to mention that the EO rating is an excellent choice, it's transferable to civilian workers easily.
I was an OS3 in the Navy and I loved my job. I served on the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72 & USS Mars AFS-1 during Desert Storm.
Salute to yu, Sir !
thank you for your service.
Thank you for serving this great nation 🇺🇸 bruh!
No problem homie thank you for watching the video.
The Official Dave Harris has not to make it better and
you said “best job in the navy” like 5 times before the video started lmao
Wiggleepig for real?
Going in as BU! ship out to bootcamp, Dec. 2nd :)
jaida locke that’s great congratulations!!
jaida locke what asvab score did you get?
I leave December 3rd
I ship Dec 16th see you there
You’re gonna be freezing
This dude is a recruiter fs.
Here’s my list, lmk if you need more information:
1.) AW (DRY) AWF AWV AWO - Aviation Warfare Systems : Great advancement to 2nd/1st Class, great way of life, interesting badass job. Chance for a TS Clearance. And the best part you NEVER see a ship.
2.) HM - Hospital Corpsman : Great way of life, can go so many different routes. Only downfall is the advancement rate, although the Meritorious Advancement quotas are huge.
3.) FT - Fire Control Technician (Subs): TS Clearance, great opportunities when you get out, high advancement all the way to Chief. Badass job, camaraderie is high, you’re always in the know and you put warheads on foreheads.
4.) OS - Operations Specialist: High Advancement Rate, Stuck on ships for your career, early days in port, set schedule underway. Don’t need to deal with as much bullshit.
5.) MC - Mass Communications Specialist: Great way of life, high recognition, good advancement but it also can be stressful if you’re the only MC on the ship or command, great opportunities to step outside your rate.
Nice list
I've got pride in my IT rate and all, but you're right on a lot of the benefits coming from what you can get AFTER the military. The amount of people I went to A&C School with who got INCREDIBLE contractor jobs with great benefits and pay after only doing 4/6 years in was ASTOUNDING! With that being said: I think any IW rate is a great choice for options outside the military in today's tech world - but IT is definitely at the top because it's so broad.
ooooooooooh the MC is right up my alley, im graduating HS in 2 years and i might be going that route.
You Definitely should!
Finally a video that's to the point and no vs jokes. Thank you
Shareem M yeah I get straight to the point fuck all that BS..lol Thank you for watching tho!!!
Shareem M God loves you
Very true, I was old school RM, killing it now.
As an OS I got accelerated advancement to E-4 straight out of "A" School, and 12 months later I was an E-5. So it was like 18 months. And it's the most prestigious rate for an enlisted guy on a combatant, AFAIC. You're right in the middle of everything having to do with naval warfare. You do a lot of sea duty, though.
1983-1994 OS1, USS Nimitz, HELLMINERON 14 (helicopter controller) NavPolar Oceanography (shore duty) USS Constellation.
what rank were you during boot?
@@partypooperpooper8576 E-1. Became an E-2 in "A" School and upon graduation took accelerated advancement to E-4. It was available for anyone who had a 90% average or above. Had to extend for 1 year to get it, though, so I actually served 5 years.
isn't sea duty what the Navy is all about?
Good list! You mentioned several jobs I've never even heard of, keep up the good work!
crazydougthewolf thank you so much. I’m glad my videos help🙏🏾
I got OS today and I sworn in
jay adams oh shit congratulations!! You will love it and rank up fast!!
The Official Dave Harris thanks bro blessed to be part of the navy family
jay adams who knows maybe we might run into each other!!
The Official Dave Harris yo that be something if we do we could be good friends
jay adams 😎👌
So glad I had the opportunity to switch from mms to os with a earlier ship date DECEMBER 16th here I come
DareDevil X you won’t be disappointed when you see the MMS working long hours below deck.
OS. I am addicted to your movies!
Mark Malara thank you so much 😊
If you’re looking for the easy skating job to join the Navy so you can basically be lazy during your time, definitely listen to this guy. “With this job, you’re basically sitting on your butt in a cool room and when you pull into port you don’t have to be doing nuttin… I’m surprised he didn’t add Yeoman, which basically is a secretary
I was an EM, loved my job. Funny though now I’m a firefighter and do electrical work on the side. I served on the USS Peleliu LHA-5 and MDSU 1 Det-1.
I’m currently in the process of enlisting to become an EM, anything you could tell me about the job??
I would not necessarily disagree with your list but my bias would have AW on that list also. Even though the rate is small, a majority of AW's only ever see water when they are flying over it. As enlisted, you are treated, most of the time, like an officer and share almost the same quality of life. There are a ton of other percs to being an AW, but the only reason that I wouldn't put it at the top of the list is that there are not many civilian gigs that require sub-hunting as a primary skill set.
That’s is so true I agree with you. AW doesn’t seem like a bad rate. Are you an AW?
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 7 year P-3/ 2 years CVN veteran.
I appreciate you keepin’ it real, but one thing I think I have to mention to you is... if these people not feelin’ they rate, they might take it up with you because you are sometimes overly recommending rates to people. Like some comments I seen, people pick IT merely because you highly recommend it. I would just be wary of doing that because recommending what people should do with their lives is a big responsibility. Giving the disclaimer that you can’t tell people what to do with their lives would put you in the clear.
Thank you for your input!
Can I get certified while in the Fireman Pact ? I’m trying to do my 4 years in navy and be set with a job when I leave service.
Young Metro yes
Young Metro you can become a firefighter in the navy ??
denny 72958 yes
im doing 6yr
@@denny-xy6ks fireman is a rank for junior enlisted engineers for example DCFN = damage control fireman or EMFN = electrician mate fireman
E1= fireman recruit
E2= fireman apprentice
E3= fireman
I was a Seabee in Vietnam. It was great I would it all over again. The only trouble of being a Seabee if your in when there's a time of war you are in the middle of it. You can get killed very easy.
Thank you for your service and thank you for the info.
Thanks for your service brother and “Welcome home”. I joined the Bees in 79 as an EA and most my LPOs, CPOs were VN vets and tough. I appreciate it ¯＼◔ー◔/ back now as they kept me on my toes. Back then less “report chits”. More take off shirts, duke it out, shake hands, and then go have a drink after that.
I do feel for one SWC ¯＼◔ー◔/¯ back with my first battalion (NMCB-3), the guy always seemed a nervous wreck and I was young and didn’t really know why but recall one day in Okinawa, one of the guys cane behind him with a paper bag filled with air and cupped and smacked it to pop like a ballon and shook the guy up. It was dumb as I know more about his experiences now.
Always fortunate when I can talk to Bees B4 my time. Did get to meet a couple of WW2 vets who helped pave the way for the Marines to raise that flag at Iwo Jima. Different times.
I was part of air det and on 48 hr notice once for real-time heading out while deployed to Sigonella and then they decided to wait till incoming battalion turnover and send them. Think around the time news had an EO got shot ( no seriously think goodness) was one dozer or something. I was an EA, so I would have been stuck in HQ CP doing BS paper work. But loved my time as a Bee
Everything you said is pretty on point with the exception of the OS rate. OS's are not FAA certified, so the likelihood of you scoring a job as an air traffic controller is pretty slim. I should know, I was an OS for seven years. There is very little in the civilian sector that translates well with the OS rate. The pros of this rate is you CAN make rank quickly, however, it bottle necked after first class (at least when I was in). It's also true that when in-port, all you have to keep you busy is training and cleaning, so we were known as liberty hounds. However, when you're underway, get used to working six on and six off. When you're not on watch you're doing quals, training or cleaning. So do don't see your rack a whole lot. The biggest con is as I mentioned earlier; very little translates in the civilian sector from an OS. So, unless you plan on being a lifer and doing at least 20 years, I would recommend a different rate like IT, CT, or HM.
Paul Conard ok thank you for the insight. When did you serve?
Oh yeah, the A/C in CDC is a plus when you are in the Gulf.
HM is a dead end rating too though.. you might like it bit you ain't advancing.
CAN DO! Seabee here! 94-98, I was a BU. A time I had! Back then most Seabees were mostly stationed at Charleston, Port Hueneme and Norfolk. Now, they combined Charleston and Norfolk down to Gulf Port. ⚓️🇺🇸
I was a undes Fireman when I joined and struck and oblaserved made EN3 the next month and the made EN2 less than a year later. EN is a very good rate to strike but if you don’t like getting dirty and working 12-20 hour days then it’s probably not for you.
Heath Uhles that’s amazing you made rank fast are you still in the navy?
The Official Dave Harris . Yes I am
Heath Uhles where are you stationed?
How is that different from damage control?
@heath Uhles. Is the A school for EN is hard?
The 4 jobs I am thinking of is MC, OS, GM, RP and 3 of them are on your list!!!!! And my older sister is an OS,
Emilee McMahon that’s great you have some good choices. What do you like to do? I would choose a rate you don’t mind working everyday.
I like photography, and working where I could use my brain, I am pretty smart
Emilee McMahon MC will be a great rate for you then. Your kind of like a journalist.
Finally I see the RP rate being explained I am an RP myself, but when I joined no one had a clue, and I had too explain it my fellows in boot camp.
Just a Guy With Cloud Envy. A lot of people don’t know about this job. How do you like being a RP?
The Official Dave Harris I recently just graduated from C school, and know which unit I’ll be working with. I’m looking forward too it. It provides both aspects I was looking for an administrative rate, and I can move from one place to the other. So im content.
Just a Guy With Cloud Envy. That good to hear well congratulations!!
How's it going for you so far do you like being an RP i know this post was from a year ago im interested in joining your rate
You must have one hell of a shaving profile.
AJ something like that!!
OS sounds like double XP week for me.
Jesus Lorenzo 😎
Finally someone who delivers good facts on rates, thanks m8. IT specialist sounds good to me👍
Tyler Goodrow your welcome bro. IT is the move!!
I got OS and swore in yesterday!! Ahh! I’m so excited!! Thanks for the info🥳🙌🏿
Mitch good job I think you will like it. When the ship is not out to sea OS go home early asf!!
The Official Dave Harris thank youu! Lol I heard, I’ve been doing research like crazy and have been hearing only good things for the most part. Can’t wait 😌🙌🏿
Mitch yoooo I ship out for OS February 4 😂🤯
Noah Bell congratulations!!!
Noah Bell ayyyy!! Congratulations, we got this!!🥳🥳
The jumping in front of the chaplain stuff cracked me up
🤣🤣🤣
Hey man. Really enjoying the videos. I’m trying to go in as GSM and after my recruiter gets finished with my waivers I will be moving forward with the process. Wish me luck on the ASVAB I’ve been studying hard. Just know that your channel is helping and informing a lot of people, so thanks again man. You are doing a great service to others.
Hey man I really appreciate it, this really means a lot to me and thank you for watching my videos🙏🏿 Good luck I hope you get the job you want!! And if you have any questions ask any time.
The Official Dave Harris yeah man I do have one question. I saw your other video about enlisting at a later age. Well I’m going to be 23 by the time I hit boot camp. People say when they are older recruits they get called old man or whatever. Well, I look pretty young, maybe 19. My question is do they do some kind of thing where everyone says their age out loud so everyone knows? Or would you only be treated differently if you LOOK old? I’m not too worried about it but just wondering. I’m definitely much more prepared now then I was at 18z
terriblelottery Great question!! The only way other recruits will know your age is if you tell them but the RDC will probably know your age. Being 23 you will still be considered young in bootcamp because there will be someone in their 30s for sure, so don’t worry. I was 22 in bootcamp and it was people way older then me we had a guy that was 36. They treat everyone the same.
I heard that MC positions are hard to come by, but I was fortunate enough to qualify for it and get an opening!
I leave for MEPS and boot camp in a couple of days. Can't wait!
avacado ufo that’s great you will love you rate I personally think it’s one of the best rates the navy offers.
The Official Dave Harris what are your thoughts and personal opinions on Machinest Mates ?
Steven Parada they work long hours and stand lots of watch. It’s a great skill to have once you go to school for MM.
I was a FMF Corpsman (8yrs). It was hard to rate for me, by the way..
Well, I used your video to send to my son. Telling him it's a good place for growth and development. Learn a good trade, etc..
Man.... I wish there was CZcams when I joined in 01. Haha!!
thank you so much that really means a lot to me. you are so right.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 Why do you think HM was a hard rate for you if i may ask?
grassmeade their advancement suck so it’s hard to make rank. Other than that’s it not a bad job.
There is just too much people. Overmanned.
If you do become an HM, then I would suggest to pick a "C" school thats going to benefit you.
NEC 8404 (Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialist) is a proudful rate but very hard to pick up unless you're in combat or making great achievements at the hospital/clinic or BAS. I picked up E4 during the battle of Fallujah in November 2004. Basically, I was lucky to be in combat at the time for advancements.
But remember, there are thousands of Corpsman in your rank doing the same thing, so you have to be on top of your corpsman knowledge, show signs that you steadily want to continue to GROW and DEVELOPE into that hard charging Corpsman.
Continuing GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
@@DevildocRue Currently in A School and because of COVID 19, alot of overseas orders got taken away from previous classes. All the Overseas orders opened back up so they sent me to Italy as a quad zero corpsman.
Just now seeing this, Man isn't wrong....but I was an FC(AEGIS). Made rank insanely fast, over 60 college credits from the A & C schools, and it was ANYTHING but boring!! ♥️👊
That’s great! Are you still in?
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 Negative, loving life in the country, making stuff out my woodshop for fun... nothing but respect for my fellow Navy... Especially the AECF!! 👊♥️
Missed IT by 1 point.. really disappointed. Second option was OS, going to MEPS next week to do my physical, as well as hopefully striking OS!!
Franz Garcia damn you where close!! I know you can get OS since you were so close to IT. Let me now what you end up getting next week.
I am an OS I leave here in the next couple weeks for boot amp
Josh Hudnall congratulations and good luck!!!
what score for IT?
Jade Lockett I got a 74 and just got IT I’m not sure the actual minimum score
I very much Appreciate you making this video. God bless you and thank you for your service
And I appreciate you for watching my videos. Thank you!!
AYO ASMR DAVE!! YOU POPPING
I'm really liking your videos and how active you are with viewers. Extremely good job.
If you have time, I'd like to know if you have any thoughts on AECF(ET/FC)? Are they worked like crazy on the ship? Quality of working conditions for them?
Thanks a lot. Please keep up the videos!
Hey Thank you so much that really means a lot to me!! From what I seen FC’s sat down most of the time in their offices on the computer. The ET’s were the same a lot of sitting down but they did a lot of Manual work working on their equipment. The ET’s had a gaming set up in their office were they play games a lot too. All to say both are a pretty chill job and you rank up pretty quickly.
I'm an FC, well going to school. Your school is going to be long, just letting you know
it's crazy how he staled most of the jobs i'm interested in lol
That’s great! Great minds think alike!!
I deploy to boot camp June 2nd, going in as an AC! Hooyah Navy! 🇺🇸
Unofficial Floods congratulations 🎉🍾🎈
IM SHIPPIN OF JUNE 2ND AS WELL! HOOYAH NAVY⚓
Taitum Hutto AWESOME! I WILL SEE YOU IN RTC SOON, HOOYAH!
@@SPIDERPANTERA HOOYAH!!
Good luck at boot camp man.
Very helpful information man, thank you
Edward Honeywell your welcome
Edward Honeywell Jesus loves you
Very nice Mr. Harris - hopefully my son will heed your advice!
Thank you! I hope he does too.
The only thing I’m nervous about is the ASVAB I want to apply for the telecommunications but I highly doubt I’m smart enough
If you’re the only person saying you’re not smart enough, then you can do it. Don’t let self doubt get in the way of greatness, you got this!
Yes I believe in you just study pray and try your best. If you don’t make the first time try again!!
Well crap. I thought I did pretty good going in as an AO. I did ok. I made AO2 pretty fast and never had to work the flight deck. I was TAD to AIMD for most of my enlistment. Sadly AO skills don't transfer to civilian life very well unless you can find a gun smithing type job or maybe EOD for law enforcement.
The jobs you highlighted are top notch. I wish I had see a list like this back in 74.
Thank you for your service! And thank you for watching my video. AO is not a bad job either all the AOs I’ve met love their job.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794I’m going in as an AO. If I don’t like it can I switch my job?
Yeah, I was already dead set on MC now I know for a fact I’m going MC
I’m going in Undesignated APACT, because i definitely need a visual of what I want to do. I’m not sure what I want to do yet. But thank you! I will look into these as well, I leave June 29th
ZvsNiagara ok cool congratulations!!
Undes life is harder just saying
Cardiel Fernandez I agree it’s one of the harder jobs.
AS a IT, He is not being honest about the whole internet thing. When the ship goes connection dark due to network security, even affect the ITs too. The upper COC has access to connections; like the CO, XO, CMC and possibly Dept Heads.
Brad McClure thank you for your input and thanks for watching!!
Do you know intelligence specialist’s ?
@@sladetuner8661 Yes, I know the IS rating. They are even restricted during those times too.
Do not be an OS. You will be port and starboard meaning u will stand A LOT of watch. I would have rather been a CS because they get a full night of sleep every single night and had the hook up with everyone! It is a hard job though I won’t say it’s easy but that sleep is worth it. As an OS u will work 6 hours on 6 hours off from 12am-6am then sweepers, training, try to take a shower, eat , sleep, workout. Then back on watch from 12pm-6pm and do general quarters or man over board depending on the ships Schedule that day. No days off, no holiday routine, no breaks during 45-60 day underways. Couldn’t join and clubs on the ship to make it fun like the junior enlisted Society or do Karaoke night unless u want to miss sleep and be tired af on watch and get wrote up because ur body doesn’t function on 3-4 hours of sleep at a time for over a month straight. I literally cracked on deployment because I didn’t have a normal sleep schedule. I would have loved to sleep for a full 8 hours just one day. Don’t do it to yourself and please don’t get pregnant because u don’t want to deploy, thank me later. I agree with the other rates in this video and AC is a great job as well.
Sincerely,
A veteran
Bri Coleman thanks for the insight and thank you for your service!
You have good content brother.
Thanks and thank you for watching!!
Why are you still wearing NWU Type II? I know you can still wear it until October, but I feel like NWU Type III is better it looks better and if you go underwater with NWU Type II your legit camouflaged and nobody will be able to save you. Plus its a bit heavy it doesn't really matter though since you know how to swim and pretty much a bodybuilder so you'll be fine. Also keep up the good work with your videos!
ExplicitGenius thank you for watching. I personally like the these better I feel like navy should wear blue, but I do understand if you go overboard in these it’s a slim chance you will be found. Im going to cross over soon I only have one pair of the type III so I don’t want to fade them out.
GSMs in the LCAC community have it pretty nice.
Any rate on a LCAC seems nice..lol
Great content Dave! You're stating a lot of facts. A lot of gems Brother!!
Your thoughts on the ( IS) rate ?
Cerro De la Wade thank you so much and thank you for watching. I only met one IS and he loved his job he did a lot of top secret things. Don’t know too much about the IS rate but I haven’t heard anything bad about the rate.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 Thank you for the timely response. I heard something similar...I will be headed to G.L. on Monday. (IS) is my rate!
Cerro De la Wade that’s great congratulations!! I think you will like it.
Great Video. Really appreciate the break down. As a permanent resident i dint get a lot of options so I was stuck between Aviation Boatmate , Pac Airman, Culinary Specialist and Now Logistic Specialist / Supply. What do you think ? Is LS a good option? I actually wanted Personnel Specialist.
Nate thank you for watching 🙏🏾 out of those options I would personally go with LS it’s the chillest rate out of all of them and you will have access to new boots and uniforms as a LS which is always got. They also can get stationed pretty much anywhere.
The Official Dave Harris oh great ! Thank you so much for the Input . Appreciate your response and input. Make me feel lot better now. Keep it up bro. You’re a blessing
Nate your very welcome 🙏🏾 and thank you for watching!!
I had one of the best jobs in the Navy being an avionics tech in a VP Squadron and never went on a ship. I took my skills and was making over $70,000 a year within 5 years. That was in 1980 and it only went up from there.
That’s great and thank you for your service.
OK, I will surely join us navy,.. After I win the DV lottery program... Thanks for your advice. Boss man
Frederick Fallah your welcome good luck!!
Corpsman is the best job in the Navy because most of the time, it doesn't feel like you are actually in the Navy and the Marines treat you like a God.
It’s hard to rank up as a HM tho right?
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 It was when I was in, needed that EP for the most part, was like 140% overmanned
Great video/info man!
Thank you for the information 🙏🏽
Dani Fuentes your welcome
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 Do you have an ig? I have questions about certain rates 😬
That thumbnail badass as fuck
Thank you it sure is!
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 any idea what naval job that is? To be able to do what they’re doing in the thumbnail?
@@mondaymotivator_ it looks like a special operations job.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 I think I found the image and apparently it’s maritime raid marines and sailors
@@mondaymotivator_ oh ok that’s bad ass!
Great video man! Thanks!
Thank you so much for watching 🙏🏾
You forgot the most decorated rate in the Navy, HM Hospital Corpsman. Only downside to HM is the crappy advancement rate. HM could be attached to a Ship, Hospital/Clinic, or Marine Unit.
thats is a good rate but yeah the advancement sucks. and their shore duty as just as stressful as sea duty.
Yes shore is like a regular 9-5 but more like 7-3
He seems to pick the best job based on your ability to access social media
How do you figure?
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 well I wrote that while watching mid video but I think the first three jobs you mentioned all had internet access and you specifically mentioned social media access as being a plus
@@ryanreeder3307 I am not a social media guy, never had a twitter account and I look at facebook maybe once a month, but there is allot of reality in Dave Harris's choices. Love it or hate it, having skills in social media administration is extremely marketable in the civilian world today.
Hey bro. I’m doing a Podcast tomorrow, you’re more than welcome to be on. (Apologies for the last minute notice)
Thanks for the sub!! Great quality videos bro !
Nonthank you for the sub and thank you for watching. If you have any questions feel free to ask me.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 will do!
conflicted with IT, CTI, and NF. cti because i like learning languages, it because of easy transfer to civilian work, and nuke school because i want to challenge myself. (got a 92 on asvab)
Joel Preciado damn a 96!! You can get any job you want..lol. If you want a challenge I hear nuke school is difficult plus I hear stories of sailors getting a $90,000 plus signing bonus and what you make out in the civilian world as a nuke is a crazy amount of money!!!
Joel Preciado IT is a very good rate
TylerV2699 yes I would be IT if I could.
Going hard on that SEO 👌
SorryBabeImBusy 👌🏾👌🏾
SorryBabeImBusy Jesus loves you
I’ve been thinking about IT or OS, but part of me also wants to rate as an SB
It all depending on that you like to do. Both IT and OS are great ranks and they rank up fast!!
Very informative, thanks
Your welcome
What are your thoughts on ET- Electronic technicians as a rate opposed to IT.? They both seem like great options.
Hooyah IT! Halfway through A school rn
mason mandrell you almost there!! Keep grinding!!
Don’t break my shit out in the fleet. - fellow ET
Any computer job or any electronics or any CB job will give you a leg up in the civilian worlds..I was a Signalman, totally useless in the civilian world but I loved it in the Navy. FWIW
Good stuff petty officer Harris . I would caution the communication specialist they may be slow to make rank . At least if it’s what was formerly called photographers mate it was always overmanned back when lots of pass but no advance may have changed cheers.
Was like my rate (EA). My one perk was having collateral duties to do a lot of the work the former PH/JOs did before they merged as I loved photography and even published in Navy times and both my brothers saw me on AFT (Armed Forces TV), doing an interview while stationed in Bahrain.
I like your intro song its litttttt!!!
Hell yeah make you want to turn up..lol it’s by migos tho.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 what's the name of the song and it actually made me wanna hit a bitch !! 😂😂well knock her ass out 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Im going in as CS to the navy really miss my mom and brother and sister. When get station want them to live me . Some give advice about dependents
Seabees and Air Traffic Controller make good $$$ if you decide to get out.
Facts!
Can you go to school in the navy to become an Air traffic controller?
Pretty video video mannnnn
Christian Leeperrr thank you for watching 🙏🏾
OS rank up fast until it’s time to make 1st. Advancement to OS1 is usually between 3% and 8%. You have to have both great test scores and evals to advance to OS1.
That is so true!
I ship Dec 16th LS i hope thats a good rate seems to be from what I've found.
Nacho Libre good luck LS is not a bad rate. You not doing any manual labor and you work indoors not outside like some rates. I think you will like it.
All 7 of the CB rates transfer to civilian wok. Plus its Combat AND building as well as "Dirt Sailor" and not having to deal with fleet or ships.
True that. I am a retired EA, and was fortunate to spend 1 year on an oceanographic survey ship. Spoiled a bit, and nothing like wearing sneakers and T shirts shorts for a uniform while MSC did all the cooking and cleaning and dirty work. But def not a fan of seasickness 😂. I enjoyed flying to our sites. Had a great 20 years spite being a rebellious troubLemaker the first 5. 😏
Should’ve added CWT, it delves into cybersecurity so it’s extremely lucrative, easy to find opportunities for completing certs, you get a TS clearance, and you don’t ever have to be on a ship. Not a lotta people know too much about the rate cuz it’s so isolated from the rest but it’s underrated af
oh the blueberries so glad they switched over
One objection my brotha.
As a Seabee, everybody in the Bees knows that the CE rate is the best rate in the Seabees. You deal with all levels of electrical distribution systems from high to low voltage, and you get to Fob out individually, or in small two to three man teams. The benefit to that is you avoid the Battalion level B.S., and overzealous Chiefs/ junior officers. The BU rate is like the Boatswain Mate of the seabees. You'll be an over worked slave that does all of the dirty work and heavy lifting, and you'll likely rarely be assigned far from the Battalion, or Detachment unless you're doin something like say Convoy Security Element; so get used to having higher ups in your face all of the time.
The CE rate is the best seabee rate my brotha.
Thank you so much for the info. We’re you a Seabee?
@@theofficialdaveharris8794
Yes. Construction Electrician 2nd class (CE2). Iraq Vet.
@@Wugyz108 ok thank you for your service.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 what's your opinion on bring a cm I'm interested in that
@@Wugyz108 you got any opinions, experiences, or thoughts on machinst mates ? Thank you for your service by the way.
Damn that IT is all i ever dreamed of. I passed the asvab and the secret clearance for IT but one week later they told me that my eyes are not correctable and i couldnt believed it so i went to my eye doctor and the doctor said i have correctable 20/20 so i told my recruiter about this and the chief said the meps wont take outsiders findings. And i end up taking another job just because the MEPS made a mistake 😔
Dang, sorry about that. That sucks
I missed IT by one point you think I could get a waiver
William Doyle I’m not too sure that’s something I would talk to your recruiter about.
So someone in RP can see combat? Good video!! Thanks!😃😎
You are awesome!🇱🇷💯
My son ships out to bootcamp February 2nd and his rank is IT
That’s great he made a good choice.
You also speaking the facts
That’s the only way!
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 something my recruiter didn’t do when I joined in 79. 🤔. Went home on leave for Christmas during break in A school to let him have it. Found out he retired shortly after I joined and there was a MasterChief Seabee recruiter there who helped me as well and was talking to a long haired guy in a chair and I “no longer a civilian “ told the dude to go to the USAF as they are lying to ya. The MC tore me a new one for 10 min. 🤣. The guy did stick with the Navy I just never dealt with a “Masterchief yet as a newbie”
Been responding to a lot here from my experiences.
Made IS2 in 14 months… with a TS SCI clearance. Crazy job opportunities when leaving the service… IS is the best rate especially if you wanna work in the Intel field after your contract ends
I know this is an old video but OS does not related to ATC in the civilian world. Unless you are going to be an AIC controller then you have a chance. Being an OS gets you zero points towards ATC in the civil world. If you the want literally the best chance to become an Air Traffic Controller on the civil side then become an AC hands down. Has the best sea/ shore rotation out of all rates in the Navy. 5 yrs shore duty and only 2 yrs sea duty. OS is most based on ships so the rotation last I heard was still 5 sea and only 2 shore if not 1 shore.
That’s my whole point to man. I want to joint get a skills once I get out I will be able to get a job a decent job so I can keep living.
How easy/hard is it to become a bu? Is it overmanned? Btw keep doing your thing bro
carl burks it’s just as easy as getting any other rate. You just have to get the right score. I think it’s pretty easy I would let your recruiter know that’s what you want and they could probably work something out with you. Thank you for watching my videos tho