U.S Navy

Duties and Responsibilities: The United States Navy’s main duty is to protect and serve for their country. The U.S Navy helps to patrol the world’s oceans in order to keep them safe. With more than 285 ships, including 11 aircrafts carriers, the U.S Navy in always in a constant rate of deployment. One of their responsibility is patrolling a designated section of the world’s ocean which includes the Mediterranean Sea. They have to know how to move across the water and to communicate with the disparate parts of their organizations. Their duty is to support the cause of liberty abroad and promoting peace for all humanity. They also need to enable the safe travel of people and goods to meet the expanding demands of the “globalization.” They transport uniformed military personnel and equipment. The Navy routinely collaborates with the other services to meet the Department of Defense requirements.

Salary:  $53,933-$137,020

Education: The education that is required to be a part of the Navy is not  complex. A high school diploma is practically required most of the time. The applicants with a high school diploma needs to score at least 32 AFQT on the ASVAB ( Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test) to enlist.This test determines your strengths and which occupations you are eligible for once you enlist.  You also must have some community services hours in order to be accepted. They would like to see that if you are doing something for your community so you can have some experience by doing something for our country. You must enlist in training programs such as at Great Lakes Naval Training Center.

Demand For this particular career: There is no demand for the Navy. However, many do go to join in to help them serve the country.

Reflection: I don’t think I would like to be part of the Navy, because it is somewhat frightening. I don’t think I would be able to do it.