How hard is it to be a Navy Nuke?

According to the Nuclear Field, Navy Nuke training is known for being rigorous as evidenced by a Navy nuclear power school graduation rate of just 80 percent despite the impressive aptitude scores of all those admitted.
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How hard is Navy nuke program?

Upon completion of ELT training graduates are given assignments to the fleet. The naval nuclear program is widely acknowledged as having the most demanding academic program in the U.S. military. Sailors in the nuclear ratings account for just 3% of the enlisted Navy.
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How long does it take to become a Navy nuke?

The Navy's Nuclear Field (NF) program provides in-depth education in nuclear theory, technology and operation. The program takes anywhere from three to six months to complete, depending on the desired designation.
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How do you qualify for a Navy nuke?

A high-school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor and Machinist's Mate Nuclear in the Navy. Those seeking a role as a Machinist's Mate Nuclear must be U.S. citizens with successful completion of one year of Algebra, and who can meet eligibility requirements for a security clearance.
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How much does a nuke make in the Navy?

Navy Nuke pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Navy Nuke is $95,634 per year in United States.
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Becoming a U.S. Navy Nuke



What jobs can Navy nukes get?

Most Popular Navy Nuclear Jobs
  • Nuclear Weapons Engineer.
  • Nuclear Operations Instructor.
  • Nuclear Licensing Engineer.
  • Nuclear Electrician.
  • Graduate Nuclear Engineer.
  • Nuclear Technician.
  • Nuclear Instructor.
  • Nuclear Cardiology Technologist.
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What happens if you fail nuke School Navy?

Re: If I Fail Nuke School

if you fail A school you will most likely go to the fleet as a striker. since you passed the Nuke entrance exam, IQ is probably not an issue. if you were the smartest kid in your class, be prepared, all your new classmates will have been also. Determination.
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Is being a Navy Nuke worth it?

Nuclear Technician Advantages

Career advancement prospects as a Navy nuclear power technician are also outstanding, and program participants are quickly advanced after they finish training. The Navy pays its nuclear technicians enlistment and reenlistment bonuses plus special duty assignment pay when it applies.
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What rank do Navy nukes start at?

Personnel selected for nuclear training enter the Navy in pay grade E-3.
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Where do Navy nukes get stationed?

A: There are only four places where aircraft carriers are stationed, so my options are either Japan, San Diego, Washington State or Virginia, and I'm hoping for Japan.
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How often are Navy nukes deployed?

~There's typically one six month deployment, then a year and a half in port, another 6 month deployment...etc. ~Yes, test runs of 1-2 weeks while in port, if not in a maintenance shipyard...
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What do Navy Nukes do after?

One of the most popular jobs among the Navy nukes is a nuclear technician. A nuclear technician is either employed in a nuclear energy power plant or as an assistant to a physicist, engineer, or any other professional whose job is to conduct research in the nuclear field.
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Can a Navy nuke become a SEAL?

Applicants are encouraged to contact NAVPERSCOM (PERS-401D) to determine eligibility." Which basically means if you're a nuke school graduate, you won't be a SEAL. It would be easier to switch from musician to SEAL, probably because it will be nearly impossible to switch from nuke to SEAL.
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How long is nuke a school?

The initial Nuke School is 24 weeks of classroom based courses and is located in Charleston, South Carolina. The classroom portion of Nuke School is followed by 26 weeks of hands-on training at one of the Navy's two prototype reactors located in either Charleston, SC, or Ballston Spa, NY.
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Where do Navy nukes go to school?

Naval Nuclear Power School (NNPS) – Upon completion of “A” School training, MMNs, EMNs and ETNs attend Naval Nuclear Power School (NNPS) in Charleston, SC. Here they learn theory and practical application of nuclear physics and reactor engineering.
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How do I study for NAPT?

Master concepts such as exponents, fractions, measurements, and more with multiple sets of flashcards and math formulas. The best way to engage in this test prep is to utilize it as a review resource for the subjects that you should be familiar with if you are going to take the NAPT.
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What does V6 mean in Navy?

V6 -- General Service and Specialists (USNR classification)
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What is the hardest job in the Navy?

Like any organization, some of the jobs are much tougher to get than others.
  • Nuclear Power Field. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines are powered by nuclear reactors. ...
  • Navy Special Warfare. The Navy has more than 300,000 men and women on active duty as of February 2013. ...
  • Pilots and Linguists. ...
  • Navy Entrance Bonuses.
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What is the lowest paying job in the Navy?

E-5 is the pay grade rating for the Hull Maintenance Technician (HT), making it the lowest-paying job on this list. With a base pay of $2,393.40, it is the sixth best-paying job in the Navy.
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What is the lowest ranking job in the Navy?

Seaman Recruit (E-1)

Seaman recruit (SR) is the lowest enlisted rank in the Navy, just below seaman apprentice.
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What is C school Navy?

C school is more indepth training for the chosen job she has. All go to a school but c school specializes in say a mechanic working on a plane, well there is more than one type of plane/jet the Navy flies, so once he is at his command he would probably go to C school to train for a specific plane/jet he is working on.
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Can you fail out of the Navy?

​Yes, it is possible to fail basic training. You could go through the trouble of leaving your home, job, family and friends and come back a failure. In fact, this happens to about 15% of recruits who join the military every year.
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What is prototype in the Navy?

You will be required to stand several training watches on each watch station you will be qualifying as well as some evaluated watches. This is what Prototype is all about, teaching you how to get qualified and stand a good watch. Each training day is broken up into two halves.
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