I have spent a few hours browsing and using the lovely search feature and have been able to come up with some post that answered my question. However it is still for the most part not answered.
If some one could define what each rate does in some what of detail just a broad general description will work too. I am trying to figure out what MM does but ET and EM i have found out but more input is always a plus. Thanks alot.
O ya this is an amazing site too
Here is a thread I found which links to 5 other threads. I am quite surprised that all of this together wasn't enough detail for you. If it still isn't after re-visiting all of these (since you have seen them already), please feel free to ask more specific questions.
http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php/topic,7416.0.html
Justin
thank you both for those cleared up the grey areas. i know the needs of navy is first come but ET MM EM would be my preferenceorder and no matter which one i get i will like it and give 100 percent. But i havent even enlisted yet. I am trying to choose Nuke, EOD or SEAL. but thank you guys for the help. And i didnt look to hard cause i should have found those post.
Quote from: cawcaw on Jun 27, 2008, 01:49
thank you both for those cleared up the grey areas. i know the needs of navy is first come but ET MM EM would be my preferenceorder and no matter which one i get i will like it and give 100 percent. But i havent even enlisted yet. I am trying to choose Nuke, EOD or SEAL. but thank you guys for the help. And i didnt look to hard cause i should have found those post.
allow me to clarify some things for you
1) you dont "choose" EOD, (sp, sorry) "swic"(?), or SEAL. You pick a base rate (i.e. sonar-tech) then you go to boot camp as that. At boot camp they ask for volunteers. You dont have to get those ones in writing. NUKE requires it however.
2) as a nuke, you CAN NOT become ANY other rate without some SERIOUS teeth pulling, and certainly NOT in boot camp!
3) As far as rates go... I dont really believe it matters what your preference is, they just pick some random stuff and put you where you are needed :D A phrase you will hear a LOT is... "needs of the navy"
4) if you are serious about SEAL... start running and doing pushups/pullups... a LOT of them lol. I have a friend who is in AMAZING shape and he failed out of BUDS.
5) pick MM :D
good luck on your choice, and thank you for choosing navy
ETs and EMs are both wire jockeys, the difference is ETs shave their private parts.
No, they just didnt grow any hair......theres a big difference between shaving and not getting to the point of having any hair lol
Quote from: Nuclear Janitor on Jun 28, 2008, 09:33
1) you dont "choose" EOD, (sp, sorry) "swic"(?), or SEAL. You pick a base rate (i.e. sonar-tech) then you go to boot camp as that. At boot camp they ask for volunteers. You dont have to get those ones in writing. NUKE requires it however.
SEAL is its own rate now.
Here is something to think about: What do you do with your spare time?
A)Play World of Warcraft
B)Play Dungeons and Dragons
C)Hunt wild animals with nothing more than a pocket knife
If (A) and/or (B), put in for EM or ET
If (C), ask for MM
By the way, did you hear they came out with World of World of Warcraft? You control a dude on the computer who is playing WOW. Pretty sad what this place is coming to. :P
Quote from: cawcaw on Jun 27, 2008, 01:49
thank you both for those cleared up the grey areas. i know the needs of navy is first come but ET MM EM would be my preferenceorder and no matter which one i get i will like it and give 100 percent. But i havent even enlisted yet. I am trying to choose Nuke, EOD or SEAL. but thank you guys for the help. And i didnt look to hard cause i should have found those post.
I'd say no matter which one you get you
won't like it, but that's just me. ("It" being your job) Most people I'd say come to terms with whichever rate they're given.
If, based on what you've read and what you think of the rates, you want ET MM EM then put that. Don't let anyone tell you anything stupid about putting the rates in any particular order. Put the rates in the order that you want them and the guys at RTC will assign you a rate giving consideration to your preference.
I put ET EM MM because I wanted to be an ET. I got my first choice and I'm glad I did. My best friend heard that if you put ET first and didn't get it you automatically got MM, so he put EM ET MM. He also got his first choice.
Also, not that it matters at all, but no one in RC-div (all the ETs) plays world of warcraft. There are a bunch of MMs and EMs here that do though.
cawcaw, Nuke Janitor was incorrect in his description of source ratings for EOD and SEAL. This used to be the old method but last year they changed it. EOD is a rating now along with SO (Special Warfare Operator). You have a wide chasm there between Nuke, EOD, and SEAL choices. Nuke will task your brain where EOD and SEAL will task your body and most of your brain. Either choice will be a good one. You just have to chose what you enjoy the best or think that you enjoy the best. Nuke will pit you in a classroom or learning environment for the 1st 1.5 to 2 years depending on what rate you choose. You then head to the fleet either submarines or carrier. I am bias to submarines (fast attack tough here). I am a current ETCS (SS) and have been stationed on 3 688I class submarines and the Navy's only nuclear powered Deep Submergence Vehicle. Think of Naval Nuclear School as 2 years Nuclear Enigneering degree shrunk into 6 months. The learning is fast and if you fall behind you will struggle as with any job. I have enjoyed my career (17+ years).
Brent
I recommend reading the book Lone Survivor if you are serious about becoming a Seal. Then ask yourself, do you really want it that bad. Can you turn "off" for weeks at a time?
I met some big boys that were working out for the hopes of a 2nd try through. Even they said the little guys, with the Bruce Lee build stood a better chance.
No, Think of Nuke School as a bunch of Algebra based concepts thrown at you somewhat rapidly. It's nowhere near as difficult as 2 years of nuclear Engineering thrown at you in 6 months.
Mike