What is a Navy MC?

CairuhhRose · 06-24-2012, 06:06 PM

I'm trying to decide whether or not I want to join the Navy, and I am really interested in this rate, and I've heard a lot of good things, but is there anything that you guys don't like about it..?

dhayden · 06-26-2012, 11:12 AM

I want to join the Navy and have already taken the ASVAB. I can't remember my score but, I've spoken to my recruiter and he said I am ok for this rate. I've wanted to go into communications for quite sometime now but never found a relilable job to pursue it. I stumbled upon this rate surfing the web after tossing inbetween HT and AIRR. I asked my recruiter about it, he told me the same thing. Its far a few between with the MC job openings. He told me I could do the apprenticeship program and I would be guarenteed a job.. Is that true?

FutureSailorMC · 08-04-2012, 12:19 PM

I originally wanted to enlist as an IS or CTR but I was told those rates were currently unavailable. However, they offered me this rate since my ASVAB scores were pretty good. I was skeptical at first but after doing some research and learning more about from you guys, this seems like I rate I could really enjoy. I've was an English major in college and I had always wanted to go into communications. This just seems to fit perfectly. Plus, the A school for this rate is only 30mins from my home!

As this rate is still relatively new and there aren't many people to talk to that are currently enlisted in the rate, I do have a few questions. I am enlisting as an E-3 since I am practically finished with college, and I want to become an officer. I was told I could apply for the STA-21 or another program similar to it. However, with the current "advancement bubble" would I still be able to enter that program and would I be an officer in the MC rate or a public relations officer?

I know they train you in a number of different specialties in A school, but let's say I wanted to do something in public relations or broadcasting. Would that be something I would request, or would they just stick me where they needed me?

FutureSailorMC · 08-04-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CairuhhRose

I'm trying to decide whether or not I want to join the Navy, and I am really interested in this rate, and I've heard a lot of good things, but is there anything that you guys don't like about it..?

good question! I would like to know that as well

08-04-2012, 12:19 PM	#3
FutureSailorMC Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Columbia, Md. Posts: 27 Rep Power: 9	I originally wanted to enlist as an IS or CTR but I was told those rates were currently unavailable. However, they offered me this rate since my ASVAB scores were pretty good. I was skeptical at first but after doing some research and learning more about from you guys, this seems like I rate I could really enjoy. I've was an English major in college and I had always wanted to go into communications. This just seems to fit perfectly. Plus, the A school for this rate is only 30mins from my home! As this rate is still relatively new and there aren't many people to talk to that are currently enlisted in the rate, I do have a few questions. I am enlisting as an E-3 since I am practically finished with college, and I want to become an officer. I was told I could apply for the STA-21 or another program similar to it. However, with the current "advancement bubble" would I still be able to enter that program and would I be an officer in the MC rate or a public relations officer? I know they train you in a number of different specialties in A school, but let's say I wanted to do something in public relations or broadcasting. Would that be something I would request, or would they just stick me where they needed me? __________________ MC Coffield. Hooyah

06-24-2012, 06:06 PM	#1
CairuhhRose Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	I'm trying to decide whether or not I want to join the Navy, and I am really interested in this rate, and I've heard a lot of good things, but is there anything that you guys don't like about it..?

06-26-2012, 11:12 AM	#2
dhayden Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	I want to join the Navy and have already taken the ASVAB. I can't remember my score but, I've spoken to my recruiter and he said I am ok for this rate. I've wanted to go into communications for quite sometime now but never found a relilable job to pursue it. I stumbled upon this rate surfing the web after tossing inbetween HT and AIRR. I asked my recruiter about it, he told me the same thing. Its far a few between with the MC job openings. He told me I could do the apprenticeship program and I would be guarenteed a job.. Is that true?