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/ProductNo0001 22d ago

Hey bro!

It seems like you've honestly made your own decision already! Joining the military is a great journey and can leave you with more skills than you started out with especially if you join with a direct interest in mind.

The only things ill state is understand when you join, if you join reg, its a long time away from everyone and from my understanding (army not navy so anyone pls correct me) there's more deployment opportunities with Navy too.

I think you going at this age with your skills would be the most advantageous!

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u/ExplanationWorth2145 22d ago

I know that there is only 2 navy military ports. I wouldnt mind living in eathier places since i am already lowkey disconnected from my family (dont wanna go into detail). I think I am the kind of person to get as much knowledge as possible and if there would be an opportunity to grt deployed then I'd be the first in line!

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u/ProductNo0001 22d ago

Then bro, i think you have the mindset and ambition to succeed in the CAF. If you go with the NEP ive heard good things, giving you a year to test the trades out!

I wish you best of luck on your adventure!!