Joining the navy or marines

Thinking of joining the armed forces? Know the facts...

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Over 35 questions on what you might want to know before joining the navy or marines. Can't find the question you're looking for? Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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1	Would I need my parents'/guardians' permission to join the armed forces?	988
2	Could I leave the navy if I didn't like it?	5516
3	Could I stay in the navy if I liked it?	1854
4	What is the minimum/maximum age for joining the armed forces?	1578
5	Do navy and marines recruits enjoy their jobs?	2757
6	What's navy/marines pay like?	3788
7	As a navy/marines recruit, would I have to kill people?	3197
8	How dangerous is being in the navy/marines?	12045
9	Which jobs can women apply for?	1011
10	How are women treated in the navy/marines?	2489
11	Do people still get shell-shock / long-term stress?	2069
12	Would I have to be 18 before I could be sent to a war zone?	675
13	How much travel / adventure / sport is there in the navy/marines?	2503
14	How much bullying goes on in the navy/marines?	3103
15	Do recruits feel proud to be in the navy?	976
16	If I found I disagreed with the navy/marines after I'd joined up, could I leave?	1891
17	What would happen if I disagreed with an order in the navy/marines?	1897
18	I have a family - could I still join up?	33
19	I have a partner / husband / wife - could I still join up?	36
20	I have a medical problem / criminal conviction / tattoo / unusual height or weight etc. etc. Would I be barred from joining the navy/marines?	1337
21	Would mental health problems stop me from joining?	1060
22	How many navy recruits would recommend their job to others?	927
23	Do recruits feel valued by the navy?	845
24	What kind of support would I get if I had problems in the navy/marines?	1321
25	How much time would I spend away?	1608
26	Would the navy/marines help me to get qualifications?	1729
27	Are navy/marines recruits happy with their kit?	794
28	What kind of accommodation would I live in in the navy/marines?	2307
29	How easy would it be to return to civilian life after leaving the navy/marines?	1810
30	Do the navy recruiters and the brochures tell the truth?	4031
31	What should I ask navy recruiters?	7891
32	What are the most common complaints that navy/marines recruits make?	2335
33	What do navy/marines recruits most value about their jobs?	1402
34	I'm gay - would I be treated well in the navy/marines?	2066
35	Could I buy myself out of the navy/marines?	1748
36	I'm black / from an ethnic minority background - would I be treated well in the navy/marines?	1699
37	Is it true that I'd get free dental treatment, travel, pension... in the navy?	2263
38	Could I complain if I wasn't treated fairly in the navy?	1423

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