Uhm OK back on topic.
Navy enlisted 9 yrs.
Having worked in and around the military and working at the Joint level, both as a service member and a contractor, I will say that there are stark differences between the services.
Yes all of them have technical jobs but NONE of them do business the same way. And the availability of those technical jobs is a big discriminator. By Far, the Navy and Air Force have a much higher ratio of technical billets.
And just becasue they have those billetes doesn't mean they are available when you are looking to join. The military has "openings" just like any other employer.
A couple things to consider. Only certain services will guarantee you a community (aviation, intel, supply, legal, medical, spec ops, ground, fleet, etc.)
While others will ask you to signup then compete for the job you want.
And most certainly if you qualify as an officer then try that first. Yes there are a ton of programs for enlisted to become officers but it's better all the way around to start as an Officer in my opinion.
Just my thoughts.
Please lets not turn this in to a bar room "discussion" Give the kid the information he needs.
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