U.S. Navy Employer Reviews

Appreciated the wonderful early leadership challenges, but the operational pace created challenges for family and personal growth.

In-port my days usually consisted of coming in around 7 A.M. and leaveing around 5 P.M. I would make sure that all jobs and task were done in a timly and neatly manner. All spaces were cleaned and all of our maintenance was complete. I learned how to become a leader as I moved up the ranks to become Petty Officer Second Class in 4 years time. My duties – more... were to make sure the crew made it to work on time and did the tasks at hand. The hardest part of the job is drawing a line between friendship and being a boss. I believe I did a fairly good job at that. I found that the people I meet and serving my country were the best part of being an ABE – less

Great rewarding job serving my country as a Logistics Specialist. I've learned the words sacrifice, dedication and teamwork.

A typical day at work consisted of managing several communication equipment and supervising personnel with different maintenance jobs. Functioned as plotter, radio-telephone and command and control sound-powered telephone talker and maintained Combat Information Center (CIC) displays of strategic and tactical information. Leveraged thorough knowledge – more... of doctrine and procedures applicable to CIC operations contained in U. S. Navy Instructions and Allied or U.S. Navy Publications and procedures necessary for radar navigation contained in Naval Oceanographic Office publications. Provided command technical information and assistance related to anti-surface warfare, anti-air warfare, anti-submarine warfare, amphibious warfare, mine warfare, naval gunfire support, and search and rescue operations, and other matters pertaining to the operations specialist's area.Analyzes complex situations and solves problems efficiently.The hardest part of my job was the time away from my family. The most enjoyable part was the lessons and being part of a team enviornment. – less

The Navy is a great place to work. When you have a family it can be hard. Overall being a gas turbine electrician in the navy is a rewarding career. It holds challenges and gives you a great since of accomplishment

Stood watch in ships engine rooms on a continuous rotating schedule. Maintained the ships potable water system, VCHT sewage system, high and low pressure air system, gas turbine generators, refrigerator systems and ships central AC air system. Provided training to shipboard personnel in the operation, maintenance and repair of damage control systems – more... and equipment, life saving devices, and various firefighting methods. Trained ship's company in chemical, biological and radiological defense. Supervised daily operations of 10 personnel, including writing evaluations and administering disciplinary actions. – less

The Navy was a great experience that provided a lot of different skills. A typical day as an air traffic controller in the Navy depends on what shift you work, where you are stationed and what type of facility you are at. For example: "day shift" at a tower facility consists of getting up at about 0430 and getting to work at 0600. If the tower was closed – more... during the night, the radios would need to be checked and the daily paperwork started. Aircraft start calling up for clearances and then taxi and takeoff. Throughout the day, you may be assigned to do other things besides controlling aircraft, like cleaning the work space, filing paperwork, or one of many collateral duties. Co-workers come in all types and while most are nice, there will be some you don't always like to be around. However, being in the Navy means learning to work alongside anyone, no matter your differences. Management is clearly set out in the ranking structure and while you might not always agree, a good manager will take into consideration your opinion if you present it in a calm way. The hardest part of the job of a controller is being able to handle multiple aircraft without getting distracted while the hardest part of being in the military is the time away from family. The most enjoyable part is the satisfaction in knowing that you got a plane safely into the air or safely to the ground and that you are serving your country. – less

Great place to gain experience in CSI. Friendly working environment.

I loved my work in the navy. The only problem was not having the ability to come home to my family everyday. The work days were long and physical. The coworkers were great but that varies from ship to ship. The open ocean was great to take in as long as the seas were safe enough to go outside. I enjoyed driving the ship while having orders given at – more... a high speed. Following the orders was simple and not complex when the orders are given by someone that knows what they are doing as well. When someone new came to the conning area, driving was a little confusing yet a learning experience for the new con. Overall the navy was a great learning experience and a good step in life. – less

loved the Navy for it travel, but most importantly the co-workers they become family like no others..

I handled money on a daily basis as well as working with customers, answering phones with the proper etiquette, filing products alphabetically, providing professional customer service. I learned how too manage money, how to properly answer phone calls, and customer service. The managers continuously checked in on our progress and always asked if there – more... was anyway they could improve the workplace. I usually worked alone, but when with co-workers we made an excellent team. The hardest part of the job would have been when the store was extremely busy. The most enjoyable part was satisfying the customer. – less

The military showed me the true values of a hard working team of technicians.Honor, Courage and Commitment.

I learned everything I know now from the Navy and had the best co-workers I think anyone could ask for. The hardest part of the job was getting familiarized with procedures and technical manuals but after you got it down it was a much smoother working environment. The best part was the problem solving especially with tag-outs. I think over all I learned – more... more on how to safely work on dangerous equipment and the procedures to maintain a safe work place for yourself and fellow ship mates – less

Always on the go through out the open waters. Satisfying the dutues of your rate were needed while underway. Depending on the job, the days could be short or long.

The Navy has its moments as a typical 9-5 job, but then there are the deployments that are mandatory. Before you start your actual job, you get the formal school training necessary to do the job. Management varies from command to command. You work with a very diverse group of people. The hardest part of the job is being away a lot depending on what – more... job you have chosen for yourself, and the most enjoyable part is working with great people. – less

Underway a watch team stands 6 hours of security watch and gets 6 hours o time to themselves, not including meal times, shower, exercise, ship duties and events. On a normal day of watch, one will: -plot a ship's position, heading, and speed;
-operate common marine electronic navigation instruments including radar systems;
-provide target plotting data – more... to the combat information center based on information received from target tracking devices
-Maintain all communication to and from Captain

The best part of the Navy were the people I met and also my 8 1/2 month deployment. The people were amazing because they were from all over the world and everyone was so different, but yet had one common goal. The hardest parts of the job were leaving for days and sometimes months at a time without warning and learning to adapt to military schedules and life, which is very demanding at times, especially overseas and during shipboard life.
My service in the United Stated Navy prepared me to deal with people of all walks of life and differences. It taught me respect, and what it really meant to step outside the box and be an individual. I also learned that there is a enormous world out there and also to be appreciative of our freedom in America. – less

Learned how to work together as a team in tough conditions. Enjoyed learning new skills, and putting them to use during humanitarian efforts.

Learned to be part of a great teamwork enviornment which has increased my day to day experiences with great gusto. Help support and defend the freedoms of the United States of America as well as assisting other nations in their fight for freedom(s) as well.

Boot camp. Hardest part were the chiefs. Woke up at 6 am, worked out. Went to classes, worked out more. The slept at 10 pm. Learned structure, how to work in a team. Honor courage.

The United States Navy provided me with the backbone and confidence to take on any position, no matter how experienced or inexperienced I may be. The multiple responsibilities given to service members allows for them to become comfortable while working under pressure, and also allows them to become comfortable working with multiple deadlines at the – more... same time. – less