Hi I was wondering if anyone could help me. I have a Bachelor's degree and want to enlist in the Navy (I am aware of the opportunity to apply to OCS and become an officer with my degree however, I am not ready for that level of commitment and responsibility just yet that officers must perform) I still want to join the Navy but was wondering if the Navy would take into account my degree and give me a higher rank than the other enlistees? Would they make me an E-3 for example or would I still remain an E-1, despite my bachelors degree? Serious answers only please. Thanks!
I did ten years enlisted before I commissioned in 2012. Apply for OCS. No matter where you start, Enlisted or Officer, you’ll be in over your head and clueless. Everyone is. But that’s okay. That’s why we train, that’s why we have Department heads and Chiefs (they mentor junior enlisted and junior officers).
There’s no doubt most Officer training is much more challenging and self paced than Enlisted, and hopefully that’s where your degree program Taught you those time management skills. So self doubt aside, by enlisting you’ll also be leaving a lot of money and quality of life on the table. Go look at a pay chart and see the difference. Now if you’re trying to go SEAL, enlisting might be the stronger move.