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?

 

[YosemiteSam]

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]

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]

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

 

[YosemiteSam]

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.

 

[YosemiteSam]

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. :laugh2:

 

[Bob Sacamano]

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. :laugh2:

corn-bred and slightly psychotic?

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

 

[Yeagermeister]

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]

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

 

[YosemiteSam]

corn-bred and slightly psychotic?

Something like that.

 

[YosemiteSam]

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. :laugh2:

 

[ologan]

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

 

[Bob Sacamano]

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

lol, good point

 

[Whiskey Cowboy]

Well my wife is reserves ** and Im active duty **...if all you want to do is become a city cop I'd recommend reserves..reason being once you finish school for your job chances of you getting a spot in the academy are much higher due to prior experience. You can also start as a cop much sooner as opposed to active duty where you have to wait at least 4 years...meaning if you make a career out of the police force you can retire sooner....the only problem Ive noticed with the reserves.. (my wifes unit at least) is they are reluctant to pay you your money for drill....my wife had her 30 day OJT 3 months ago and still hasnt received her travel voucher which will be about 3000 bucks when she gets it....other then that the lifestyle is laid back and enjoyable for the most part

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Well my wife is reserves ** and Im active duty **...if all you want to do is become a city cop I'd recommend reserves..reason being once you finish school for your job chances of you getting a spot in the academy are much higher due to prior experience. You can also start as a cop much sooner as opposed to active duty where you have to wait at least 4 years...meaning if you make a career out of the police force you can retire sooner....the only problem Ive noticed with the reserves.. (my wifes unit at least) is they are reluctant to pay you your money for drill....my wife had her 30 day OJT 3 months ago and still hasnt received her travel voucher which will be about 3000 bucks when she gets it....other then that the lifestyle is laid back and enjoyable for the most part

maybe I'll have a better chance of joining the Boston State Police that way, I live in MD right now, but am trying to make my way up there

mucho thanks for the post

 

[peplaw06]

BTW... as far as I'm aware, none of the services will refuse to enlist you for having an arrest record. Actually from what I've experienced, they don't care even if you have a conviction for a misdemeanor. Now a conviction on a felony is a problem.

 

[YosemiteSam]

BTW... as far as I'm aware, none of the services will refuse to enlist you for having an arrest record. Actually from what I've experienced, they don't care even if you have a conviction for a misdemeanor. Now a conviction on a felony is a problem.

Not anymore. They need people to disarm roadside bombs. :laugh2:

 

[Bob Sacamano]

BTW... as far as I'm aware, none of the services will refuse to enlist you for having an arrest record. Actually from what I've experienced, they don't care even if you have a conviction for a misdemeanor. Now a conviction on a felony is a problem.

I'm not worried about enlisting
only thing my record might do is not make me a good candidate to be a city police officer right out of the gate, yes? that's my whole reasoning for going into the reserves

I think you can't have more than 2 or 4 misdemeanors to be considered for the services