Hey guys whats up, new here..Just a couple of questions..Am I guaranteed to be on a ship if I join the navy, I read something about them being on the ground too, that question also applys to the traveling also..Also I know deployment is around 6 months, after deplyment how long do you get to stay home untill your deployed again?
Thank You

PowerlifthingBBer-Your first post sounds like a winner maybe you should read some more about (Them )then come back.

Thats funny you say that, Im usually the one saying that on the bodybuilding forum I frequent lol.. If you have answers to my questions ide appreciate it. I looked around this fourm and asking a friend who didn't know. I understand what your saying completely though.

PowerliftingBBer-Best go see a Recruiter and he will help you get into the program you want as far as a Ship it will depend on some your choice and some the USN needs time deployed that will depend on the deployment place US Navy has a lot of ground station US & overseas.

Thank you for your answer man, I just want to make sure im right here, there is no 100% chance I will be put on a ship when deployed?
Thanks(for putting up with my questions,believe me when I say I know how annoyng it is to talk to newcomers about simple things)

PowerlifterBBer-I don't concider 4 yrs of your life simple.Good Luck

Alot of whether you end up on a ship or not depends on what rating you choose. If you do end up on a ship, deployments usually start out at 6 months but are often extended. My first westpac was supposed to be 6 months and ended up being an 8 month deployment. When you do return from deployment, most ships will stand down for at least a month before going out for small periods of time on local ops. Local ops can last anywhere from a week to a month. You still have to stand duty while in your homeport. Most ships have 3 or 4 duty sections which means you would be spending the night on the ship every three or four days. Don't worry though, you will get used to the routine.

Thank you guys for your answers I appreciate it. Especially shellback for his recent answer.