thinking of joining the Navy reserves

[Bob Sacamano]

I want to be a K-9 cop, but with my history, (no convictions for anything, but I do have an arrest record) I think it would be best to start out as a Navy cop as a reservist, and then apply to join the city police

I was also thinking about becoming an intelligence specialist, as I am pretty computer savvy, and once I get out I could get into a lucrative career in the IT industry

anybody ever been a reservist of any branch, and have some opinions/objections/support?

[Sam I Am]

Originally Posted by JerryAdvocate

I want to be a K-9 cop, but with my history, (no convictions for anything, but I do have an arrest record) I think it would be best to start out as a Navy cop as a reservist, and then apply to join the city police

I was also thinking about becoming an intelligence specialist, as I am pretty computer savvy, and once I get out I could get into a lucrative career in the IT industry

anybody ever been a reservist of any branch, and have some opinions/objections/support?

I think you would be better served by joining the Military full time vs being a reservist. (that is, if you are going to join at all)

My father (retired) and two of my brothers are Navy. My uncle (retired) and his son are Marines.

[Bob Sacamano]

Originally Posted by nyc

I think you would be better served by joining the Military full time vs being a reservist. (that is, if you are going to join at all)

My father (retired) and two of my brothers are Navy. My uncle (retired) and his son are Marines.

explain

btw, I'm dead serious about joining the Navy in some capacity, the route I'm currently on is taking forever, I need to speed things up

[Yeagermeister]

All branches are having trouble with getting recruits these days. I doubt an arrest record will stop you. Hell the Army took Rack.

[Bob Sacamano]

Originally Posted by Yeagermeister

All branches are having trouble with getting recruits these days. I doubt an arrest record will stop you. Hell the Army took Rack.

I'm talking about becoming a city cop, I'm probably not the ideal candidate for them right out of the gate

no doubt I could get into the military, the Marines accepted me 4 years ago, I wasn't ready then though, and chickened out last minute

[Sam I Am]

Originally Posted by JerryAdvocate

explain

btw, I'm dead serious about joining the Navy in some capacity, the route I'm currently on is taking forever, I need to speed things up

Full time training, and real world work experience. Not to mention, you will meet a lot of people from all over and get to see many parts of the world when your based on a ship.

My brothers loves and hates going to sea. He said it's the best part of being in the Navy, but also doesn't like it because in many ways you are cut off from a lot of freedoms you have while not on a ship. Of course, you aren't *always* on a ship.

[Sam I Am]

Originally Posted by JerryAdvocate

I'm talking about becoming a city cop, I'm probably not the ideal candidate for them right out of the gate

no doubt I could get into the military, the Marines accepted me 4 years ago, I wasn't ready then though, and chickened out last minute

While the Military needs Marines, that is one branch I would avoid like the plague! Of course, thats just me. There are *some types* out there that the Marines are the way to go. Judging by what I know of you, you're not a Marine.

[Bob Sacamano]

Originally Posted by nyc

While the Military needs Marines, that is one branch I would avoid like the plague! Of course, thats just me. There are *some types* out there that the Marines are the way to go. Judging by what I know of you, you're not a Marine.

corn-bred and slightly psychotic?

but I'm great following orders, just ask any mod on here

[Yeagermeister]

Originally Posted by JerryAdvocate

I'm talking about becoming a city cop, I'm probably not the ideal candidate for them right out of the gate

no doubt I could get into the military, the Marines accepted me 4 years ago, I wasn't ready then though, and chickened out last minute

I would imagine the service time would out weigh your record. I don't know that for sure just a hunch.

[Bob Sacamano]

Originally Posted by Yeagermeister

I would imagine the service time would out weigh your record. I don't know that for sure just a hunch.

I know, that's why I'm thinking of joining the Navy 1st

[Yeagermeister]

You'll need to lose the gut first......oh wait you said Navy nevermind.


j/k all you Navy vets

[Sam I Am]

Originally Posted by JerryAdvocate

corn-bred and slightly psychotic?

Something like that.

[Sam I Am]

Originally Posted by Yeagermeister

You'll need to lose the gut first......oh wait you said Navy nevermind.


j/k all you Navy vets

He will lose most of it in boot camp.

[ologan]

If you hurry,you can get into training at Great Lakes before next winter....strongly advised!

[Bob Sacamano]

Originally Posted by ologan

If you hurry,you can get into training at Great Lakes before next winter....strongly advised!

lol, good point