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I think 21 is a perfect age (even though i joined at 27). Because you will want to go out and be able to drink and get away from the youngsters. And you have plenty of time to retire at a great age and by the time your 30 you could possibly be an E6 or chief making great money.
Thanks for this. I’m a 19 year old black woman about to move to london on my own as an international student. I never had a dream or a passion but my ultimate goal has always been to work hard and be financially stable enough to support myself and my family in the future. Being in the Navy would give me that. I don’t see my future in London nor do I see it staying at home w my family. And before watching this I started to regret my choice moving to London for financial reasons. But this encouraged me to live it up..make the absolute best of my time there as a teenager/early 20’s (even though I’m going to struggle paying tuition and have some student debt afterwards). The navy feels like the right direction for me for many reasons, one of them being that my uncle and his daughter both went down this path. I’ll be 22 by the time I graduate and my student visa expires, so I think I’m going to return to the us and apply for the navy 🤞
I'm 31 years old now and just finishing my Nursing school I'll be done with my school at the age of 35 or 36 and I will join the U.S Navy and become a U.S Navy Nurse Corps someday 👏 I may be old by that time but it is one of my goal and dream I know it's never too late.
@@winterborn221 that’s awesome man! I’m 20 and I don’t wanna commit to the navy just yet I wanna try out a few jobs first but it’s nice to know late 20s isn’t too old to join!
Very informative! I just turned 25. I’m really considering on joining as a MA. But I’m in no rush, but plan on getting the process started around this time next year or earlier. Earned a new subscriber! Thanks bro!
nice video! yeah my bf served for 16 years now. i am proud of his work ethic. It can be a lot to deal with in our relationship that is for sure. however i am glad i am watching this helps me understand a lot more
I’m 22 and about to join , I been working lots of other jobs I currently work in healthcare but it’s not for me . I just don’t know what to do With myself lol.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 hey thanks alot. I'm about to go through meps I hope to get in to the engine man Rate. I know it's not in the top 5 but it seems like something I'd have pride in.
The Official Dave Harris so I'm running a lot to loose weight. I'm 5'8 226 lbs. My recruiter told me to lose 10-15 lbs on my waist. I started today to run with a torn up trash bag tapped on my waist. Thx for taking an interest in my journey. Hopefully I meet you on base or ship to shake your hand. If you see an older e2, white red head named Henderson that's me.
Petty Officer, I left for RTC Feb. 7 and I just got out yesterday. Unfortunately I was separated due to a food allergy. I was 2 days away from battle stations. It was heartbreaking to leave my division especially so late in training. Simply put I learned a lot in bootcamp, I can talk for hours about my experience in RTC. I am still focused on joining Navy, if anything I'm even more driven and motivated with everything I've gone through. Luckily I am able to reenlist but I have to wait some time. About the perfect age to join. I agree with you , should have joined 10 years ago. When I reenlist I will be 30. The up side on joining when you are a little bit older. I entered with a more mature state of mind. I was ready to deal with the "breaking you down" aspect of bootcamp. And being more mature than most of the recruits, you will find yourself being the older brother to a lot of the guys in bootcamp, with out even trying. And also you mentioned 34 is the cut off? There was this guy in my division the man was 38 he was older than our 1st RDC. This man was insanely fit. He was doing the mile and a half in 10:30. That dude is a beast. Oh yeah if the times don't add up it's because while at Seps I tried to fight my case and get sent back into training which is a process that takes about a month. I'm still driven. In the meantime it feels good to relax.
Angelo Quinto yeah I remember you I’m so sorry you got separated that really sucks. You seem motivated and I see you being a sailor in no time just keep that mentality. I was told they changed the age from 34 to 39 in 2018. Now you know what to expect when you go through RTC again.
I just graduated college in December I'm turning 24 and I just enlisted as a corpsman I ship 8/4/21! If I like it I'll go back the officer route and I can build even more!
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 shoot I might mess around and go to PA school while I'm at it and go get my masters in my other degrees but bro I appreciate it!
Henry Altidor As a DC they stand a lot of watch and do a lot of maintenance on the ship. They also give training for the ship about different shipboard fire equipment. Ranking up is not hard as a DC but it’s not the best either you will be able to make rank.
Henry Altidor that’s another great rate you are like a Journalist/photographer of the ship you. You also manage the command social media pages. Check out my other video about 5 best jobs in the navy I speak on that rate.
Great Vid! On a CS job do you think it’s worth it? Do you have a lot of free time? And do you usually get stationed off sea? Do you really work 12-14hours per day? How was it when it’s your first day of a CS?
Thank you it all depends on the person if it’s worth it. I personally don’t think so but I don’t like cooking for people. I’d rather work hard for a job a like to do. As a CS you get more days off than other rates but the days you work are twice as long. Yes you work 14 hours on the days you work from 5am to 6 or 7 pm.
My first day wasn’t bad you just shadowing people or maybe cutting fruits and vegetables. Once you get the hang of things that’s when shit gets real..lol
I'm 21 join military navy. My job is CS. My contract is 5 years . Be leaving on June 13. I really want to get in out also get degrees when in too and help my family mom and siblings some advice
Do you have any insight on the Seabees? They seem like an older crowd and maybe it could fit me well (27m). I honestly worry that I may be too old. My life is a mess, too many bad decisions. Stayed out of trouble though, so no negative criminal record.
Good video. I’m 30, and am now disqualified from my first choice job, nuclear submarine officer. Before then, I never knew that the military had age limits. I only have two options left, of which only one of them that I am interested in (naval flight officer). Cutoff is 32. Doesn’t leave me with much time. My main obstacle is losing weight in time which I think I can do , and the recruiter would put me on a regiment after taking the exam, so there is hope.
@@ClickClan100 I decided not to go due to the lack of jobs I can do. With the naval flight officer, which seemed interesting, it does not transfer outside of the military if I were to decide to go back to civilian life.
Hey thanks for your video , I wanted to join right after high school in 2005 I met with a recruiter and did well on the test he gave me on the computer however I got into drugs badly around that time . I started working for the veterans hospital and always admired vets . Joining the service has always been a dream however struggled with drugs for many years . I’m 34 now and I straighten my life out , my question is will the navy disqualify me because of my past with drugs ?
Hey man, I'm 31 and heading to bootcamp 20190807. Definitely going in a bit older than most and as an E3. I don't want to stand out much but will definitely do my part to mentor my team. Main question really is would you recommend shaving my beard and mustache before going to bootcamp? I already know I'd qualify for a shave chit, but didnt know if they'd need to see for their records or whatever. You're videos are extremely helpful by the way, keep it up!
I would go a head and shave before you get there it will make things a lot easier. They still will make you shave to get the no shave chit medical will have to see razor bumps in order for you to get a chit. Plus you will have 15 minutes to shave in a bathroom with up to 99 other guys it would take you forever if you got a rick Ross beard going into basic..lol.
Do you have an opinion on Master at Arms? I’ve heard a lot of negative things about them, such as bad work hours, most hated, and lots of hate duty. If possible, could you give me some details of their job duties and your opinion on them?
factiy sure, MA’s stand a lot of duty. If you ever been to a military base and seen the guys standing at the gate checking IDs that’s what you will be doing along with other things. MAs have a lot of shire duty so you don’t go out to sea a lot. On my ship we only had 1 MA that was a senior chief.
I obtained an AS degree in funeral services and mortuary science this year and i turned 23 a month ago. Now im interested in joining the army which i already signed up for. Im nervous because all since i was 18 I only have had experience in retail and restaurant business's. And i just feel like i cant focus on my career path to be a funeral director right now, and i just want to give the military a try and travel the world and meet people, all while making an effort to do right for my country.
I’m 37 and always wanted to join the military. I’m a professional with a college degree, but military has always been my dream. Thinking about joining the Air Force reserve. What do you advice?
The cut off is 39 to join so don't spend too too long thinking about it. If it is a dream for you then go for it. You can start as an officer and enjoy some level of seniority from the get go
@@Greg-tj8rg Thank you so much for that. I made contact with the AF, they said I have to loose close to 30 lbs... I’m started my journey and hopefully will be ready by Feb. I tend to loose weight very fast all the tome, so hopefully this wont be a problem. Thanks dude.
@@jaycee5664 Be sure to get physically prepared. Air Force has some of the lowest physical requirements of any branch. But you want to be able to do more than minimum to pass and it can be difficult. I'd suggest doing planks until failure 6 days a week. And push ups to failure for 5 sets every other day. And do a good 2 or 3 mile run 6 days a week. You can do whatever routine works for you but know that you will need to be able to perfom somewhere around 50 push ups at one time and 1.5 miles in under 11 minutes or so.
Yo Dave! I'm thinking about switching up careers and using my degree to be an officer. Your content has been extremely helpful as I consider joining the military in my late 20s. Can you share some stories about officer's you've worked with? I want to know the difference between being an officer sailors want to follow verses an officer who just uses rank to lead.
I’m going to join as a cook for 4 or 6 years & same time planing to do bachelors degree of culinary art. After graduate, Am I able to apply for Officer with culinary art degree??
I just turned 26 and wanting to join the Navy. I’m doing my research and watching our Sailor experiences on RUclips; however I want to know what’ll happens to my bill payment. Will I lose my car and phone bill be canceled. I read some website but I don’t understand. Can you clarify.
I would call the company’s in advance and let the know your going to bootcamp and they should be able to put the payment on some kind of hold until you get out. Just reach out to them.
I am 21. I signed my contract last week. I am going in as an MM. I ship out June 24th, 2024. I will be 22 when I ship out. And I do believe that 21-22 is a good age to go in. I have life experience and I am also going in more mature.
What’s up man I’m 21 yo and I’ve been wanting to join the military for a while now but have been discouraged by my height..I’m 5’5 and I guess I’m just wondering are short people picked on in the military?
From my experience (I’m a 5 foot male) your going to get picked on everywhere. but it’s how you respond to their insults. If you take it personal it’s going to hurt you more, but if you take it lightly and show no response from them they will eventually stop. Just my experience.
People probably will make jokes on you but they everywhere. But it’s not like high school, your not going to get bullied if that’s what your worried about.
The Future Navy Sailor ok good luck. It’s never too late to join when I was in bootcamp it was a guy that was 35. You will most likely be older than the RDC’s.
Same here Future. 35 going on 36 . I was stupid when younger and didnt follow through joining the national guard. ( I believe its an early separation ) Spoke with a navy recruiter and I can still go but I'll need a waiver. Only big issue is having a wife and 2 kids .. wife is supportive but still hard to leave
My son wants to go at age 18 & my question is that true you can sign up for 2years? I thought it was 4 years. But my son is determined & is a mature minded son. He is already studying Automotive Technology
Hey Dave, I saw where you previously commented on another video that you regret not joining the Air Force. I’m kinda torn between enlisting (at 29) in the Navy or the Air Force. Can you tell me which branch is better to enlist in at my age?
Cordney Q Murphy it all depends what you want of the military. If you want to travel and see the world join the navy if you want to go home everyday like a normal 9-5 job the air force is best you especially if you have a family the air force is a great branch for keeping families together.
Cordney Q Murphy sorry I don’t know any recruiters. I would just speak with your local recruiter and get ask much info as you can and watch a lot of military RUclipsrs.
Different topic, but if you go in as an e-1 and volunteer to be in a 900 division all though I don't have a color guard background or njrotc, could I still rank up if I picked a job while in a 900 division? I'm confident I'll be able to pass all the tests in bootcamp, but how many people actually get from e-1 to e-3 in each graduation? Is there like 3 per division? Thank you in advance !:)
E.M.Y. That I don’t know but I will still try. I’m pretty sure you can rank up in the 900 division if you pick a job do it just in case. We had quite a few make rank. Everyone that passed all the test even the fitness part made rank plus the 10 % Promoted by the RDC. Just score high on the test and pick a job that does a lot for the division like laundry PO.
E.M.Y. I have a video about making rank in bootcamp check it out but basically the RDC is allowed to promote 10 percent of the division. Say it’s 80 people in your division the RDC with promote 8. Its the people that stood out and had the top jobs in the division like Aroc, Rpoc, Master at arms, Laundry PO etc...
Thomas Coulter I bought the asvab for dummies book that really help me out. Take you time don’t rush through the test and if you don’t score high as you like too take it again do not settle for what you get just to rush in the service because you will end up with a rate you don’t want.
Im.35 and scored 65 on pretest. The recruiter was happy as fuck lmao. I dont have a high school diploma though. Im working on it. Im not dumb i just made bad choices.
Gregori Viegas congratulations that’s not a bad rate from what I seen they work on phones and manage playing movies on the ship. I know a IC his only job was to play movies for the ship he would start stop and change the movies when they went off. We had a certain channel that only played movies and he was the person that manage that. And since you worked on phones your able to set them up where you can call home everyday on deployment if you want. Plus if you get out you can make good money in the civilian world!!
The Official Dave Harris thank you very much for replying, this defiantly does put me at ease. One more question if you don’t mind, I might have the chance to switch to RP, would you recommend that? Does one have better quality of life?
Gregori Viegas your welcome and I would definitely recommend RP you will see on deployment they have the chillest job. They work directly under the chaplain so you pretty much make your own schedule. I would be a RP hands down. Check out my 5 best jobs in the navy video I talk a little bit about the RP rate.
Im 30 ive been waiting for over a year to leave I finally got the job i wanted snd i ship out January 1st. 2020, i feel old joining but im in great shape and i can handle the stress aspect that comes with it. Any pointers u can give me? What exactly do i need to mesmerize from the start guide?
Ivan Rivera you're going to be around a bunch of 17 to 19yr olds during bootcamp and A School. Many of your RDCs will younger than you as well, so be prepared to get annoyed a lot. You're going in at different stage of life.
@@kingXplayer we don’t have any jobs that would switch over to a zoo keep but the only job where you could work with animals is a police with the K-9 unit working with dogs
I’m a 3rd Engineer in the tanker ship for 5 years and i decide to join a navy . Can i join there? even if I’m not a citizen there I’m a pilipino and i would like to join for good and better benefits brother .
Hey ... i had a boyfriend ... he works in navy in virginia usa... we met online ... we already fall in love ... but he didnt reply my message ... just once in a day... why... ? There is no signal/ connection in there? Coz i miss him so much...
Monica Christina hey girl I was born and raised in Virginia, your boyfriend is playing with you. You need to leave him alone and focus on YOU. Don’t settle for someone who barely texts, and calls you throughout the day. ESPECIALLY LONG DISTANCE. Even being in the navy on shore duty there’s no reason you can’t communicate with your loved ones. I hope you make the right decision and never wait for any man giving you half ass effort ❤️ be blessed.
Top Gun yes the go on ships and the go to combat with marines. If you don’t want to go to sea be a MA or Seabee you still might go to sea but your chances are slim.
Best age to join is not to join us Navy is to political and recruiter s lie to you I joined many years ago went to great lakes for boot camp and regret joining my advice is go to college first become a officer do not enlist in deck devision . I got out of the Navy with no job and skills that I could use in the civilian world. Go to college you been warned.
The older guys/gals that join are usually more focused, make rank quicker and have their priorities in line.
John Whitt that’s very true.
I'll be thirty five and five days is that too old
I think 21 is a perfect age (even though i joined at 27). Because you will want to go out and be able to drink and get away from the youngsters. And you have plenty of time to retire at a great age and by the time your 30 you could possibly be an E6 or chief making great money.
Hell yeah you are so right!
I miss these uniforms I’m not in the Navy but I loved the blue
Addison Crowe I love this uniform too that’s why I still wear mines!!
Thanks for this. I’m a 19 year old black woman about to move to london on my own as an international student. I never had a dream or a passion but my ultimate goal has always been to work hard and be financially stable enough to support myself and my family in the future. Being in the Navy would give me that. I don’t see my future in London nor do I see it staying at home w my family. And before watching this I started to regret my choice moving to London for financial reasons. But this encouraged me to live it up..make the absolute best of my time there as a teenager/early 20’s (even though I’m going to struggle paying tuition and have some student debt afterwards). The navy feels like the right direction for me for many reasons, one of them being that my uncle and his daughter both went down this path. I’ll be 22 by the time I graduate and my student visa expires, so I think I’m going to return to the us and apply for the navy 🤞
I'm 31 years old now and just finishing my Nursing school I'll be done with my school at the age of 35 or 36 and I will join the U.S Navy and become a U.S Navy Nurse Corps someday 👏 I may be old by that time but it is one of my goal and dream I know it's never too late.
Good luck. I was a navy corpsman. Lived every minute of it. Going back in at 34 but this time army. Waiting on meps for my physical
@@winterborn221 that’s awesome man! I’m 20 and I don’t wanna commit to the navy just yet I wanna try out a few jobs first but it’s nice to know late 20s isn’t too old to join!
Are you allowed to join after the age of 34?
Very informative! I just turned 25. I’m really considering on joining as a MA. But I’m in no rush, but plan on getting the process started around this time next year or earlier. Earned a new subscriber! Thanks bro!
Jonathan Samuth thank you so much. It’s better late than never. The military is a great stepping stone with many benefits.
nice video! yeah my bf served for 16 years now. i am proud of his work ethic. It can be a lot to deal with in our relationship that is for sure. however i am glad i am watching this helps me understand a lot more
Hienie Nguyen thank you for watching
I’m 22 and about to join , I been working lots of other jobs I currently work in healthcare but it’s not for me . I just don’t know what to do With myself lol.
I'm joining at 25. I'll probably be 26 in bootcamp. Idk I feel it's a good time for me personally.
1970sBush SWGOH that’s a good age as well a lot of the guy will look up to you. Good luck in bootcamp
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 hey thanks alot. I'm about to go through meps I hope to get in to the engine man Rate. I know it's not in the top 5 but it seems like something I'd have pride in.
1970sBush SWGOH yeah man if it’s a rate you want go for it no matter what because it’s nothing like doing something you love and getting paid for it!!
Keep me updated
The Official Dave Harris so I'm running a lot to loose weight. I'm 5'8 226 lbs. My recruiter told me to lose 10-15 lbs on my waist. I started today to run with a torn up trash bag tapped on my waist. Thx for taking an interest in my journey. Hopefully I meet you on base or ship to shake your hand. If you see an older e2, white red head named Henderson that's me.
Petty Officer, I left for RTC Feb. 7 and I just got out yesterday. Unfortunately I was separated due to a food allergy. I was 2 days away from battle stations. It was heartbreaking to leave my division especially so late in training. Simply put I learned a lot in bootcamp, I can talk for hours about my experience in RTC. I am still focused on joining Navy, if anything I'm even more driven and motivated with everything I've gone through. Luckily I am able to reenlist but I have to wait some time. About the perfect age to join. I agree with you , should have joined 10 years ago. When I reenlist I will be 30. The up side on joining when you are a little bit older. I entered with a more mature state of mind. I was ready to deal with the "breaking you down" aspect of bootcamp. And being more mature than most of the recruits, you will find yourself being the older brother to a lot of the guys in bootcamp, with out even trying. And also you mentioned 34 is the cut off? There was this guy in my division the man was 38 he was older than our 1st RDC. This man was insanely fit. He was doing the mile and a half in 10:30. That dude is a beast.
Oh yeah if the times don't add up it's because while at Seps I tried to fight my case and get sent back into training which is a process that takes about a month. I'm still driven. In the meantime it feels good to relax.
Angelo Quinto yeah I remember you I’m so sorry you got separated that really sucks. You seem motivated and I see you being a sailor in no time just keep that mentality. I was told they changed the age from 34 to 39 in 2018. Now you know what to expect when you go through RTC again.
Did a lot of my videos help you out?
They test you for food allergies or seen it on your medical record?
Great insight ... I joined at 21 also, but I looked like I was 13 🤣
Yeah I think we all looked young as hell when we joined..lol
Please how can I join from Africa
I just graduated college in December I'm turning 24 and I just enlisted as a corpsman I ship 8/4/21! If I like it I'll go back the officer route and I can build even more!
That’s almost! You have it planned out. I see you doing great things. Good luck bro!
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 shoot I might mess around and go to PA school while I'm at it and go get my masters in my other degrees but bro I appreciate it!
@@deiongoldsmith515 do it bro the world is yours!
I need your help I’m thinking of joining I just turned 22 week ago I’ve seen your top five job videos I already have two in mind
Henry Altidor of course how can I help you
The Official Dave Harris do you know what it’s like being a DC or tips anything you have noticed I’m thinking of considering on doing that
Henry Altidor As a DC they stand a lot of watch and do a lot of maintenance on the ship. They also give training for the ship about different shipboard fire equipment. Ranking up is not hard as a DC but it’s not the best either you will be able to make rank.
The Official Dave Harris What about being a MC is one of my other options?
Henry Altidor that’s another great rate you are like a Journalist/photographer of the ship you. You also manage the command social media pages. Check out my other video about 5 best jobs in the navy I speak on that rate.
Great Vid! On a CS job do you think it’s worth it? Do you have a lot of free time? And do you usually get stationed off sea? Do you really work 12-14hours per day? How was it when it’s your first day of a CS?
Thank you it all depends on the person if it’s worth it. I personally don’t think so but I don’t like cooking for people. I’d rather work hard for a job a like to do. As a CS you get more days off than other rates but the days you work are twice as long. Yes you work 14 hours on the days you work from 5am to 6 or 7 pm.
My first day wasn’t bad you just shadowing people or maybe cutting fruits and vegetables. Once you get the hang of things that’s when shit gets real..lol
Do you have any social media?
I'm 21 join military navy. My job is CS. My contract is 5 years . Be leaving on June 13. I really want to get in out also get degrees when in too and help my family mom and siblings some advice
Some of the best Spec ops soldiers join in their early to mid 20s. Chris Kyle didn't join until he was 24 and turned 26 -27 before starting BUD/S.
Do you have any insight on the Seabees? They seem like an older crowd and maybe it could fit me well (27m). I honestly worry that I may be too old. My life is a mess, too many bad decisions. Stayed out of trouble though, so no negative criminal record.
Good video. I’m 30, and am now disqualified from my first choice job, nuclear submarine officer. Before then, I never knew that the military had age limits. I only have two options left, of which only one of them that I am interested in (naval flight officer). Cutoff is 32. Doesn’t leave me with much time. My main obstacle is losing weight in time which I think I can do , and the recruiter would put me on a regiment after taking the exam, so there is hope.
Ok good luck bro you can do it and keep me posted.
Did you go?
@@ClickClan100 I decided not to go due to the lack of jobs I can do. With the naval flight officer, which seemed interesting, it does not transfer outside of the military if I were to decide to go back to civilian life.
Hey thanks for your video , I wanted to join right after high school in 2005 I met with a recruiter and did well on the test he gave me on the computer however I got into drugs badly around that time . I started working for the veterans hospital and always admired vets . Joining the service has always been a dream however struggled with drugs for many years . I’m 34 now and I straighten my life out , my question is will the navy disqualify me because of my past with drugs ?
I’m sorry to hear what happened in your past. No the navy will no disqualify you for you past as long as your clean now and don’t have any felonies.
Hey man, I'm 31 and heading to bootcamp 20190807. Definitely going in a bit older than most and as an E3. I don't want to stand out much but will definitely do my part to mentor my team. Main question really is would you recommend shaving my beard and mustache before going to bootcamp? I already know I'd qualify for a shave chit, but didnt know if they'd need to see for their records or whatever. You're videos are extremely helpful by the way, keep it up!
I would go a head and shave before you get there it will make things a lot easier. They still will make you shave to get the no shave chit medical will have to see razor bumps in order for you to get a chit. Plus you will have 15 minutes to shave in a bathroom with up to 99 other guys it would take you forever if you got a rick Ross beard going into basic..lol.
Thank you again for watching I appreciate the feed back.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 keep doing what you're doing and I'll keep watching. Appreciate the feedback once again my dude
Derek Scott thank you so much 🙏🏿and if you have anymore questions don’t hesitate to ask.
Do you have an opinion on Master at Arms? I’ve heard a lot of negative things about them, such as bad work hours, most hated, and lots of hate duty. If possible, could you give me some details of their job duties and your opinion on them?
factiy sure, MA’s stand a lot of duty. If you ever been to a military base and seen the guys standing at the gate checking IDs that’s what you will be doing along with other things. MAs have a lot of shire duty so you don’t go out to sea a lot. On my ship we only had 1 MA that was a senior chief.
I obtained an AS degree in funeral services and mortuary science this year and i turned 23 a month ago. Now im interested in joining the army which i already signed up for. Im nervous because all since i was 18 I only have had experience in retail and restaurant business's. And i just feel like i cant focus on my career path to be a funeral director right now, and i just want to give the military a try and travel the world and meet people, all while making an effort to do right for my country.
Good video
Thank you for watching!!
I’m 37 and always wanted to join the military. I’m a professional with a college degree, but military has always been my dream. Thinking about joining the Air Force reserve. What do you advice?
The cut off is 39 to join so don't spend too too long thinking about it. If it is a dream for you then go for it. You can start as an officer and enjoy some level of seniority from the get go
@@Greg-tj8rg Thank you so much for that. I made contact with the AF, they said I have to loose close to 30 lbs... I’m started my journey and hopefully will be ready by Feb. I tend to loose weight very fast all the tome, so hopefully this wont be a problem. Thanks dude.
@@jaycee5664 Be sure to get physically prepared. Air Force has some of the lowest physical requirements of any branch. But you want to be able to do more than minimum to pass and it can be difficult. I'd suggest doing planks until failure 6 days a week. And push ups to failure for 5 sets every other day. And do a good 2 or 3 mile run 6 days a week. You can do whatever routine works for you but know that you will need to be able to perfom somewhere around 50 push ups at one time and 1.5 miles in under 11 minutes or so.
Best of luck to you. I am in my mid 20s and am very seriously considering the Air Force, Navy or Coast Guard
@@Greg-tj8rg Good luck to you too buddy. 👍👍💪💪
Am 37 any chances brother its my passion to enroll
Yo Dave! I'm thinking about switching up careers and using my degree to be an officer. Your content has been extremely helpful as I consider joining the military in my late 20s.
Can you share some stories about officer's you've worked with? I want to know the difference between being an officer sailors want to follow verses an officer who just uses rank to lead.
18-25 is probably the best time to join
Vento true
Any tips to get me to keep my beard as a Puerto Rican? My buddy told me if your Hispanic or black you get a better chance to keep it. I love my beard
Use a razor that will get you razor bumps and you will be able to get a no shave chit where you could keep your beard at a 1/4 length.
I’m going to join as a cook for 4 or 6 years & same time planing to do bachelors degree of culinary art. After graduate, Am I able to apply for Officer with culinary art degree??
Nuwan chamara that I really don’t know. You might, but I would talk to a recruiter just to double check.
I just turned 26 and wanting to join the Navy. I’m doing my research and watching our Sailor experiences on RUclips; however I want to know what’ll happens to my bill payment. Will I lose my car and phone bill be canceled. I read some website but I don’t understand. Can you clarify.
I would call the company’s in advance and let the know your going to bootcamp and they should be able to put the payment on some kind of hold until you get out. Just reach out to them.
Just signed up and im 25. Nervous as hell
Christian K. Gonzalez dont be it’s easy asf!!
I think 21 is the perfect age too join your life after high school matters 18-21 is a great time to experience. And 21 your grown ..
I am 21. I signed my contract last week. I am going in as an MM. I ship out June 24th, 2024. I will be 22 when I ship out. And I do believe that 21-22 is a good age to go in. I have life experience and I am also going in more mature.
Your not mature yet😅
What’s up man I’m 21 yo and I’ve been wanting to join the military for a while now but have been discouraged by my height..I’m 5’5 and I guess I’m just wondering are short people picked on in the military?
From my experience (I’m a 5 foot male) your going to get picked on everywhere. but it’s how you respond to their insults. If you take it personal it’s going to hurt you more, but if you take it lightly and show no response from them they will eventually stop. Just my experience.
People probably will make jokes on you but they everywhere. But it’s not like high school, your not going to get bullied if that’s what your worried about.
Go for it join the military!!
Why did you say 34 is the max age for joining the navy when it says the max age is 39?
Your right I messed up. Sorry it’s 39
I’m 35 almost 36 i heard they raised the ages up in all branches i wanna join the navy am i too old? Now? To join
The Future Navy Sailor yes they did raise the ages and no you are not too old to join the navy.
Thank you Harris here in a couple months I’ll be completing my ged test that’s why i was asking
The Future Navy Sailor ok good luck. It’s never too late to join when I was in bootcamp it was a guy that was 35. You will most likely be older than the RDC’s.
Same here Future. 35 going on 36 . I was stupid when younger and didnt follow through joining the national guard. ( I believe its an early separation ) Spoke with a navy recruiter and I can still go but I'll need a waiver. Only big issue is having a wife and 2 kids .. wife is supportive but still hard to leave
I want join the millitary at the age of 21 because in my country the agr limit is 22
Marcel Paliuga what country is that?
The Official Dave Harris Indonesia :)
My son wants to go at age 18 & my question is that true you can sign up for 2years? I thought it was 4 years. But my son is determined & is a mature minded son. He is already studying Automotive Technology
No it’s only 4 and 6 year contracts. I’ve heard of 3 year contracts but it’s rare depending on the job.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 thank you so much
@@mavelfig9781 your welcome
I ain’t gay, but you make that uniform look good bruh. Them shoulders are crazzzyy
i joined at 18 and 3 months, stayed for 5 years, was great!
liorlm why did you get out?
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 went to University
I thought age limit to join the navy was 39
You’re handsome. I like your videos. 🙂
Venecia Hayes Thank you!!! I really appreciate you watching 🤗
Hey Dave, I saw where you previously commented on another video that you regret not joining the Air
Force. I’m kinda torn between enlisting (at 29) in the Navy or the Air Force. Can you tell me which branch is better to enlist in at my age?
Cordney Q Murphy it all depends what you want of the military. If you want to travel and see the world join the navy if you want to go home everyday like a normal 9-5 job the air force is best you especially if you have a family the air force is a great branch for keeping families together.
The Official Dave Harris Thank you so much, NAVY IT IS!!! Do you have any friends that are recruiters that I can speak with?
Cordney Q Murphy sorry I don’t know any recruiters. I would just speak with your local recruiter and get ask much info as you can and watch a lot of military RUclipsrs.
What is a CA? I have a culinary arts degree, and can we become coworkers? Other than that best video I have seen so far!
Mark Malara Are you talking about a CS? If so it’s a Culinary Specialist. Thank you so much!!
How did you manage to move to Hawaii at such a young age? I always kind of assumed only ridiculously rich people can live there.
I applied for college there and went to school in Hawaii. I lived in the dorms
Different topic, but if you go in as an e-1 and volunteer to be in a 900 division all though I don't have a color guard background or njrotc, could I still rank up if I picked a job while in a 900 division? I'm confident I'll be able to pass all the tests in bootcamp, but how many people actually get from e-1 to e-3 in each graduation? Is there like 3 per division? Thank you in advance !:)
E.M.Y. That I don’t know but I will still try. I’m pretty sure you can rank up in the 900 division if you pick a job do it just in case. We had quite a few make rank. Everyone that passed all the test even the fitness part made rank plus the 10 % Promoted by the RDC. Just score high on the test and pick a job that does a lot for the division like laundry PO.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 Thank you so much for the fast reply:) and how does the top 10% work can you explain that a little bit more please?
E.M.Y. I have a video about making rank in bootcamp check it out but basically the RDC is allowed to promote 10 percent of the division. Say it’s 80 people in your division the RDC with promote 8. Its the people that stood out and had the top jobs in the division like Aroc, Rpoc, Master at arms, Laundry PO etc...
Ok i just turned 37. And married with two kids Would this be a great idea to join? No criminal record.
Terrance Bullock yes do it! Your family will be proud!!
Hey if you had to give any advice to someone about to take the asvab what would it be?
Thomas Coulter I bought the asvab for dummies book that really help me out. Take you time don’t rush through the test and if you don’t score high as you like too take it again do not settle for what you get just to rush in the service because you will end up with a rate you don’t want.
Im joining next year but i wonder if ts possible to join at 30 and still do school ?. I want to get my AA and pursue biology degree
John Carter yes you can join at 30 and take classes while your in the navy. Do you have any credits now?
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 im like a freshman in college 😅
John Carter oh ok
Is it ok after I graduated College, (I'm studying IT) possibly I'll join the SEALS? Maybe around 23-24 maybe?
Yes that a great idea!
I think as a Reservist the age across the board is before your 40th Bday, minus the Marines.
That’s great then. Gives people more time to get in!
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 Exactly... Just turned 39 & would love USCG or AIRFORCE. Need my wife’s blessing🤷♂️ Great Video also😎
@@t.c.777 well good luck bro. Happy wife happy life!
& thank you for your service😎🦾💂🏾
I’m working hard to lose weight, I’m older but I’m smart... can I still join I’m 30!
Yes you can still join at 30. I know people that joined at 36 so you have plenty of time.
Im.35 and scored 65 on pretest. The recruiter was happy as fuck lmao. I dont have a high school diploma though. Im working on it. Im not dumb i just made bad choices.
Hey Petth Officer Harris, I signed up as IC, what’s your opinion on them?
Gregori Viegas congratulations that’s not a bad rate from what I seen they work on phones and manage playing movies on the ship. I know a IC his only job was to play movies for the ship he would start stop and change the movies when they went off. We had a certain channel that only played movies and he was the person that manage that. And since you worked on phones your able to set them up where you can call home everyday on deployment if you want. Plus if you get out you can make good money in the civilian world!!
The Official Dave Harris thank you very much for replying, this defiantly does put me at ease. One more question if you don’t mind, I might have the chance to switch to RP, would you recommend that? Does one have better quality of life?
Gregori Viegas your welcome and I would definitely recommend RP you will see on deployment they have the chillest job. They work directly under the chaplain so you pretty much make your own schedule. I would be a RP hands down. Check out my 5 best jobs in the navy video I talk a little bit about the RP rate.
I'm 35 years old cdl driver, thinking to join the national guard , making money isn't my concern do u think I'm still qualify because of my age
Yes you can still qualify but hurry up you don’t have much time.
Im 30 ive been waiting for over a year to leave I finally got the job i wanted snd i ship out January 1st. 2020, i feel old joining but im in great shape and i can handle the stress aspect that comes with it. Any pointers u can give me? What exactly do i need to mesmerize from the start guide?
Ivan Rivera you're going to be around a bunch of 17 to 19yr olds during bootcamp and A School. Many of your RDCs will younger than you as well, so be prepared to get annoyed a lot. You're going in at different stage of life.
remember the sailor creed, 11 general orders, core values, and chain of command from president down.
@@theblackknight9783 😮I'm 32 sound difficult
I'm 38
Why does this dude speak like the Hodgetwins? 😂
Greg Santana lol..you think so??
Not at all
I'm 23 years old, I'm not very good at test because I hate studying. Should I join? About get my associates degree in 2021
Yes join bro. I suck at test too.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 what best job for average person who never work in ship or navy. My goal is be zoologist or zoo keeper. Pls answers
@@kingXplayer we don’t have any jobs that would switch over to a zoo keep but the only job where you could work with animals is a police with the K-9 unit working with dogs
I'm 41. Super fit. Two degrees. Can I become an officer?
aa6757 to be honest I really don’t know. I want to say no, but that’s something I would talk to a recruiter about.
Im 27 years old i am a father. I want to provide a better life for her
Cesar Leiva that Navy will definitely give you that security. I’m in the same boat I’m a 28 year old farther. I highly recommend joining.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 im just afraid of leaving her...
Cesar Leiva I feel you, but you won’t be gone for long. You might get lucky and not get deployed.
Can you do 2 years in the navy ?
No it’s 4 or 6.
I'm thirty five. If I got got a written reference from a member, could that help?
I’m a 3rd Engineer in the tanker ship for 5 years and i decide to join a navy . Can i join there? even if I’m not a citizen there I’m a pilipino and i would like to join for good and better benefits brother .
Great vid 😉
Thank you
Hey ... i had a boyfriend ... he works in navy in virginia usa... we met online ... we already fall in love ... but he didnt reply my message ... just once in a day... why... ? There is no signal/ connection in there? Coz i miss him so much...
Monica Christina hey girl I was born and raised in Virginia, your boyfriend is playing with you. You need to leave him alone and focus on YOU. Don’t settle for someone who barely texts, and calls you throughout the day. ESPECIALLY LONG DISTANCE. Even being in the navy on shore duty there’s no reason you can’t communicate with your loved ones. I hope you make the right decision and never wait for any man giving you half ass effort ❤️ be blessed.
Tyler lauren smith .... thanks for that... my eyes just open... gbu
Preach sista
Are you still with him?
Monica Christina they get they’re phone taken sometimes so that might be why
Have a question, the age limit for joining the navy is 39 or 34?
It’s 34
Strange, in the official webpage of navy says age limit 39
Angel Perez to join the navy reserve its 39 but for active duty the age limit is 34.
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 it's 39 now. In January of 2018, they changed the age limit from 34 to 39.
TheBlackKnight oh ok I didn’t know that well thank you for letting me know.
What about the reserves??
I’ll hit up a recruiting officer asafp!
Yes do it!!
So if I turn 39 in 3 months I need to get on it?
Are you doing 20 years
Adrian Avila I don’t think so.
Yes no if yes
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Is 27 a good age?
Ty Leek a little on the older side but better late then never I would still definitely join.
46 os old to joint ??
I was 33 and a YN😁
You was 33 when you joined?
@@theofficialdaveharris8794 yes my dad was Navy, and some of my family, so i did it after college 😁
Can I join at 39
Could u have a phone while on the ship like a actual iPhone ???
Yes you can have your phone. You just don’t get service on the ship so you won’t be able to use it until you go outside the skin of the ship.
The Official Dave Harris is there WiFi in there could use like Snapchat ?
Lil Wok no there is no WiFi in the ship.
The Official Dave Harris what if I was to do corpsman would I be in a ship ?
Top Gun yes the go on ships and the go to combat with marines. If you don’t want to go to sea be a MA or Seabee you still might go to sea but your chances are slim.
Best age to join is not to join us Navy is to political and recruiter s lie to you I joined many years ago went to great lakes for boot camp and regret joining my advice is go to college first become a officer do not enlist in deck devision . I got out of the Navy with no job and skills that I could use in the civilian world. Go to college you been warned.
truckers forum owner operator thanks for your insight!!
but doesn't the navy pay you to go to college?
watch im 21 now 25 im claiming a scat
I’m fat and 30... I wanna serve my country... am I fucked or what?
You probably will have to lose a few pounds but you are not too old you can still join.