What does a naval officer do?

[Anonymous]

[SnowedIn]

Asker, in answer to your other questions:

Cruises can last from 6 to 9 months with 6 leaning towards the norm.

Yes, you can have family life. It's hard. There are sacrifices but you can have a family life.

[Asker]

Is it possible to visit countries in ports in other countries?

[SnowedIn]

Absolutely yes!!! I went to Korea, Japan, Guam, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, UAE.

Yes, you can go all over.

[Asker]

are you in the navy

[SnowedIn]

I was active duty for 22 years and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. Spent my career working with naval officers.

[Asker]

what do officers do while on board

[SnowedIn]

A lot of work actually. Leading their teams, managing maintenance and other work, planning, strategizing, training, standing watch. Specific tasks in each of those areas but its not a lot of standing around. That said, their work is usually less physical than most of the enlisted crew.

Again, though, the answer to the quyis largely determined by job field. An aviator is going to have a much different day than an engineer.

[Asker]

Are you satisfied that you spent part of your life in the navy?

[SnowedIn]

Very. President Kennedy's quote is true.

Would I be a richer man if I hadn't? Yes. (and that's way different for the officers) Would other things in my life be different? Yes. But I have no regrets for having worn the uniform for so long.

[Asker]

Have you had any exciting or dangerous moments while on board?

[SnowedIn]

Probably lots of dangerous although I'm not sure what that would be lol.

I've fought fires. Combated a flood. Gone to general quarters while transitioning through mined waters. Watched one airplane hit another on the flight deck. Saw Sailors badly injured. Saw a shipmate jump overboard because he thought the love of his life was in Thailand.

But I've also watched sunrises in Sydney harbor and Hong Kong and had dinner with the governor of Guam and US Ambassadors.

So... lots of memories.

[Asker]

oh You had a truly adventurous life.

[Asker]

Thanks for the answers, can I ask you something I'm curious about from time to time?

[SnowedIn]

Always! You're also more than welcome to DM if you want. No obligation but that's there for you if you want.

[Asker]

thank you. I will send a private message when there is something I am wonder about.

[ShadezMcgee]

Depends on their MOS.

[Asker]

so...

[SnowedIn]

Their designator, actually, Navy doesn't use the term MOS.

Shadez is right though: there are submariners and aviators and surface warfare officers and a lot of others. A lot depends on their job field.

[Asker]

@SnowedIn how many months does the cruise last

[Asker]

Can a naval officer have a family life?

[SnowedIn]

I'll respond in a new opinion so we don't kill poor shadez.

[Agape93]

Other men.

Lol sorry had to joke. No idea.

[Redstang88]

Short answer - lots of paperwork mostly

[Anonymous]

Man stuff!