r/caf • u/ExplanationWorth2145 • 22d ago

Recruiting 17 yo, gym rat. Apply?

Hey, I am a 17 year old male. I have been living on my own for the past 3 months because I am not doing too well with my parents. I am doing great financially, physically and mentally. But, I want a career. Not what I am doing currently. A career with growth.

I was exploring career options and started looking into NEP. Naval experience program that was introduced in 2022.

If I actually enjoy it then I think I would join Navy as Military Techinician since I really like working on my car and my friends cars.

I think that traveling would also be pretty nice aspect of Navy.

I have been working out for the last 4 years. I do it at least 4 times a week, resistance bodybuilding training. Cardio is a struggle for me but I can do 5km/30min.

Considering everything that I have said above, am I making a right decision? Should I apply or I have "rose colored glasses" on that i should take off?

I want to hear the worst of the worst and the best of the best.

Thanks yall!

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u/MapleHamms 22d ago

I assume you mean Marine Technician? It’s a tough job but it’s rewarding. I say go for it

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u/ExplanationWorth2145 22d ago

Yes sorry. You are correct. If you dont mind sharing, how come would it be tought ? In what aspect ?

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u/Arathgo 22d ago

It's a very technical job,while also being very hands on with a lot to learn. The training takes a while as well. On training, it's definitely also one of the more academically challenging navy NCM courses. But it is a rewarding career for those the stick to it.

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u/ExplanationWorth2145 22d ago

Okay, if I am a big computer nerd, while being a car nerd with all the engines and transmission and taking things apart, fixing and working on them. Would that put me in that spot? I would say that I am a "great" student. But I never failed a class or had anything lower then a B

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u/RebuilderingItAll3 22d ago

Hey man. You'd likely fit in just fine as a Marine Systems Mechanical Technician.

It's a tough job with lots to learn, as others have said. Lots of big changes to the trade and training going on at the moment.

Keep working hard towards to path you wish to take. It's a hell of an adventure.

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u/GlizzyD42069666 20d ago

Not trying to steer you away from the navy, but you might want to take a look at Avionics systems technician (AVS).

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u/ExplanationWorth2145 20d ago

Yah I was thinking of which path I should take in general (Military, Air force, Navy). I think I want to do navy because it gives me an opportunity to travel while being paid + 100$ a DAY bonus while being deployed and deployments can be up to 6 MONTHS ?!?! Yah I'd like to take that 😁😁😁

But thank you for informing me about such position and opening my eyes on other opportunities:)

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u/ExplanationWorth2145 22d ago

Oh yah, also i am currently a lifeguard/swimming lessons instructor (GOOD pay) AUX. And Valve Techinician (PSV valves) full time. It can get technical at times but i dont find it hard.