About the Navy
During the Navy
From your first days at Recruit Training, to the specialized training you’ll receive at “A” school, all the way to your first assignment as a U.S. Navy Sailor, is contained in this section.
So, let’s take a look at life during the Navy.
Boot Camp
This is where the amazing Navy transformation from civilian to Sailor happens. Boot Camp is 8 weeks of mental and physical training. Expect it to be rigorous and demanding. It’s hard work. Then again, anything worth something usually is.
Skill Training
Depending on the career you choose, you might go onto skill training (or, as it’s called in the Navy, “A” School). Here you can see everything from the classes you could take to some sample locations of your “A” School.
Assignment
How is your assignment determined? What happens to your family during your assignment? How much time off will you get? Get the answers to these questions and more here.
Experience the World
Joining the Navy is one of the best ways to see the world. For many people, travel helps to broaden their world view and experience different cultures.
Personal Development
Honor, Courage and Commitment. These are the Core Values of the Navy, and as a Sailor they will be your core values too. By embodying these qualities, you will build character and confidence, develop strong team skills, and learn to accept responsibility and accountability for personal actions.
