The U.S. Navy wants to reward you for all of your hard work and dedication in helping to protect America's freedom at home and abroad. The main component of your Navy pay is based on grade and time in service. It is computed using your "pay date". Navy service members can find their pay dates located in the top line of their Leave and Earnings Statement (LES). The LES may … [Read more...]
U.S. Navy ASVAB
Prepare for the career in the Navy you want, ACE THE ASVAB! The U.S. Navy has provided the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a nationally-normed, multi-aptitude test battery, to high school and post-secondary school students since 1968. The ASVAB is a multiple-choice test designed to evaluate your skills in ten areas: General Science … [Read more...]
Special Missions
Navy Special Warfare Command (NSW) Special Operations is characterized by the use of small units with unique ability to conduct military actions that are beyond the capability of conventional military forces. NSW units are superbly trained in all environments, and are the master's of maritime Special Operations. NSW units are required to utilize a combination of specialized … [Read more...]
Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman (SWCC)
Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman (SWCC, prounounced "swick") Teams are superbly trained in all environments, and are masters of maritime Special Operations. SWCC Teams are required to utilize a combination of specialized training in navigation, radio communications, engineering, weapons, parachuting, first aid, and tactics in completion of Special Operation missions … [Read more...]
Navy SEALs (Sea, Air, Land)
Special Operations is characterized by the use of small units with unique ability to conduct military actions that are beyond the capability of conventional military forces. Navy SEALs are superbly trained in all environments, and are the master's of maritime Special Operations. Navy SEALs are required to utilize a combination of specialized training, equipment, and tactics … [Read more...]