Going Navy from USMMA

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Tajawibeiv

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Hi, wondering if anyone could speak to their experience going Navy from USMMA. Curious what extra training is offered, summer experiences, etc. Also, when did you declare your interest in doing so?
 
It depends on what job you are going for in the Navy. Write again with more specifics and you will probably get more information. A large chunk of each KP graduating class goes active duty Navy every year. Summer experiences are somewhat limited at USMMA because the academic year is so long due to spending a year at sea. You can definitely do some of your sea year days at sea on an MSC (Military Sealift Command) ship where you will have a lot of interaction with active duty Navy personnel. You also have the opportunity during sea year to do your required internship with the Navy. For example, my DS spent a few weeks at NAS Key West for his internship, got to back seat in a fighter, and went on to become a Navy pilot after graduation.
 
Part of sea term can be spent on Navy ships either as a deckie or engineer. Talk to the Navy people on campus. In DD's class, all nine who applied for naval flight slots got one. (Only year I can speak to)
 
Tajawibeiv said:
Hi, wondering if anyone could speak to their experience going Navy from USMMA. Curious what extra training is offered, summer experiences, etc. Also, when did you declare your interest in doing so?
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Contact Capt. Straub at the Naval Science Office at KP. They have liaison officers for each navy community you may be interested in, flight, subs, surface and special ops.
 
Can you still do part of your sea year on USS vessels? You used to be able to but were limited to 30 days at least in part because you were not allowed to do a sea project on it. If you are considering SWO I would definitely recommend trying to get some sea time on a USS vessel. A Navy bridge environment is waaaaaaaay different than a merchant vessel bridge environment.

My advice to anyone making career choices ... try and find out as much as you can about what you are getting yourself in for.
 
KPEngineer said:
Can you still do part of your sea year on USS vessels? You used to be able to but were limited to 30 days at least in part because you were not allowed to do a sea project on it. If you are considering SWO I would definitely recommend trying to get some sea time on a USS vessel. A Navy bridge environment is waaaaaaaay different than a merchant vessel bridge environment.

My advice to anyone making career choices ... try and find out as much as you can about what you are getting yourself in for.
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Sailing on Navy or Coast guard vessel's is extremely limited at this time. If available it's only for second sailing. Due to embarc most commercial sailing has been greatly curtailed and most first time sailings are done on a sma training vessel. Opportunities to sail on a navy ship or sub are basically limited to the mids internships right now. There is also no guarantee hey a mid will be placed on a ship that will actually sail. There were '22 mids who did their internship on a carrier that never left the dock at Norfolk.
 
kpmom2013 said:
It depends on what job you are going for in the Navy. Write again with more specifics and you will probably get more information. A large chunk of each KP graduating class goes active duty Navy every year. Summer experiences are somewhat limited at USMMA because the academic year is so long due to spending a year at sea. You can definitely do some of your sea year days at sea on an MSC (Military Sealift Command) ship where you will have a lot of interaction with active duty Navy personnel. You also have the opportunity during sea year to do your required internship with the Navy. For example, my DS spent a few weeks at NAS Key West for his internship, got to back seat in a fighter, and went on to become a Navy pilot after graduation.
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Would be looking to go Navy aviation
 
ser4567 said:
Would be looking to go Navy aviation
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It is possible. There are quite a few that have gone that way. My Sea Year partner did it, and retired a few years ago. Ironically, I got into the academy system because I wanted to get into the Air Force Academy. Once accepted at KP, my interest in flying lessened, and I didn't even think to try and fly Navy. Life as a Mariner was what I wanted after graduation.
 
Some years it is easier to get a Navy flight spot out of USMMA than USNA. There are no guarantees however. Make sure you have at least some interest in the maritime industry before attending KP or it will be a very long four years. My DS was questioned in his aviation interview quite a bit about his Navy flight internship. The interviewer saw it as a sign of genuine interest and I think it helped him get pilot offers from both Navy and Marine Corps.
 
kpmom2013 said:
Some years it is easier to get a Navy flight spot out of USMMA than USNA. There are no guarantees however. Make sure you have at least some interest in the maritime industry before attending KP or it will be a very long four years. My DS was questioned in his aviation interview quite a bit about his Navy flight internship. The interviewer saw it as a sign of genuine interest and I think it helped him get pilot offers from both Navy and Marine Corps.
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How was your son able to obtain a Navy flight internship?
 
Tajawibeiv said:
How was your son able to obtain a Navy flight internship?
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It was pretty straightforward. You apply after your first sea year is done. Internships are done during second sailing. The Naval Science Department at KP is there to assist with all Navy internships.
 
Tajawibeiv said:
Hi, wondering if anyone could speak to their experience going Navy from USMMA. Curious what extra training is offered, summer experiences, etc. Also, when did you declare your interest in doing so?
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I went AD right outta KP. Stationed in San Diego on a destroyer. Great experience and our skills learned at KP fit nicely aboard a warship.
 
Tajawibeiv said:
Hi, wondering if anyone could speak to their experience going Navy from USMMA. Curious what extra training is offered, summer experiences, etc. Also, when did you declare your interest in doing so?
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If you want an active duty Navy commission, contact the Dept of Naval Science for the pipeline. You will have to do internships for graduation. Consider doing one on an aircraft carrier or other navy vessel so you can get an idea of what type of naval officer you want to be.
 
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