Is it possible to cross rate in the Navy?
Is it possible to cross rate in the Navy?
How to Qualify for Cross Rating in the Navy. First, you must have a minimum of 24 months (2 years) in your current rating. Furthermore, you need less than 12 years in the Navy either as active duty or in the Navy Reserves. Also, you must not have any non-judicial punishments (NJP) on your record.
Is it hard to become Navy diver?
It is a challenge but nothing too crazy. There are plenty of cracks to slip through. If you are reasonably smart, reasonably fit and very comfortable in the water you will be fine. The most attrition my class saw was during the pool evolutions of dive prep.
Can you cross rate to nuke?
As others have said, yes. You’ll have to go through the entire training pipeline just like a fresh-out-of boot camp nuke candidate, although you will be able to skip a lot of the liberty phase-up crap that the fresh boots have to deal with.
How many sailors are in the Navy diver rating?
Approximately 1,225 Sailors currently work in the Navy Diver rating. Personnel in the Navy Diver rating are paid allowances (BAH, BAS, etc. if eligible) and military basic enlisted pay based on years of service and paygrade.
Why do I want to cross rate in the Navy?
A career counselor is skilled at helping Sailors find a balance between overall career goals and related promotion opportunities. There are many reasons a Sailor may want to cross rate in the Navy. Sometimes there is not enough satisfaction with the current rating. Other times it is due to the desire to promote quicker.
How long do you have to be in the Navy to get a cross rating?
First, you must have a minimum of 24 months (2 years) in your current rating. Furthermore, you need less than 12 years in the Navy either as active duty or in the Navy Reserves. Also, you must not have any non-judicial punishments (NJP) on your record. Your rank cannot be above a Petty Officer 1 st class.
Who are the recruiters for the Navy Diver program?
In-service recruiters (Dive Motivators) at RTC give presentations on the Navy’s diver programs, conduct the physical training screening tests, and assist interested people with their applications. People who enter the Navy in the nuclear, advanced electronics, or other five or six-year enlistment programs are not eligible for diver programs.
