Navy is a place filled with vast personal and professional opportunities. A path that can uniquely prepare you to lead a more promising and impactful life – whether as an Enlisted Sailor or Officer, or opting for full-time Active Duty service in the Navy or part-time Reserve Duty service as a Reservist.

Here are a few things a recruit should keep in mind for the visit:

Bring a Social Security card, birth certificate and driver's license
Remove piercings, and do not wear clothing with obscene images
Bring glasses or wear contacts, and bring along an eyeglass or contact lens case and solution
Get a good night’s sleep, and arrive early

Process of joining the navy will be done completed in simple 5 steps:


STEP 1: Talk To A Recruiter

STEP 2: Share With Family And Friends

STEP 3: Put In Your Application

STEP 4: Get Processed

STEP 5: Begin Training

TAKE THE ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUDE BATTERY (ASVAB)
The ASVAB is a multiple-choice exam that helps determine the careers for which an individual is best suited. Both traditional pen-and-paper exams and a computer-based version are available. The ASVAB takes approximately three hours to complete and has questions about standard school subjects like math, English, writing and science.

PASS THE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
Examinations include:
Height and weight measurements
Hearing and vision examinations
Urine and blood tests
Drug and alcohol tests
Muscle group and joint maneuvers

MEET WITH A COUNSELOR AND DETERMINE A CAREER
A few different factors contribute to career selection:
Needs of the Service
Job availability
ASVAB score
Physical requirements (for example, a recruit needs normal color vision for some careers)
Recruit preference
Explore potential career fields here.

TAKE THE OATH OF ENLISTMENT
Once the recruit’s career has been determined, he or she is ready to take the Oath of Enlistment. In this statement, the recruit vows to defend the U.S. Constitution and obey the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Family members are invited to watch and take photos.

AFTER THE MEPS

Direct Ship – The recruit reports to Basic Training shortly after completing MEPS testing requirements.

Delayed Entry Program (DEP) – The recruit commits to Basic Training at a time in the future, generally within one year.