When someone joins the navy do they do a background check. I would love to join but I’m afraid that they would not let me join?

[Anonymous]

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I wonder if they check my social media account?

[D_Bone_Steak]

Ex Navy here and married to someone that's about to do 23 years in. Nope... they'll drug test you and that's about it. MEPS will give you some hell about tattoos and shit like that, but that's about it. I was coming out of Los Angeles so they have a thing about catching the gang members early... had a bunch of Marines giving us hell about any and everything. Remember everything you've done as a minor (if you even have a record) is no longer a thing unless you got tried as an adult. The Navy really gives a shit about those drug tests though for some reason. If you can stay clean for 3 months then I don't think you'll have any issues at all. High School education was a factor and you not being a deformed mutant was about it. They'll make you do duck walks and look at you butt hole and cough type stuff. I actually felt sorry for the old black dude that had to look at my butthole... funny.

After that be prepared for the grind. Shots... more shots... and a whole bunch of bullshit.

[D_Bone_Steak]

I still remember the shots in the ass... they darkened the room and started playing Marylin Manson... that beautiful people song. They came through dressed in Holloween outfits and jabbed us in the ass, the made us all pull our pants down and bend over, with the peanut butter shot. Fun stuff... not that bad really. I think having the old Filipinas try to rape me in the dentist's office was worse. Those old chicks were seriously horny. Bet they only do that job just to have sex with you dudes. Not joking about that.

[Asker]

They said they would help me get my GED high school diploma

[D_Bone_Steak]

I went in almost going to a 900 division because I played instruments, they ended up putting us all in a regular division and I got to suffer an extra month of sleep deprivation (they don't do that anymore, I guess sleep is something good now). Most of us were schooled and/or had college degrees already. So I don't know first hand about the High School GED people first hand, but from what I have heard it usually didn't turn out well for them. It's like those of us they suckered into trying out for the Seals... once you fail, you now have a extra 6 years tacked onto your initial 3 years. And they make sure you fail. I'll be the first to admit it's a meat grinder in there. Think I ended up spending 6 months just in bootcamp... I had already passed and I was walking around giving recruits shit... telling them to check their gig lines and shit. Probably the only time I wore working dress blues as well. I finally got 3 months of leave, A school where I had to work with the CB's for about 2 months before ever starting school and then tossed out to the USS Shitty Kitty. Where I spent over 6 years dealing with people talking shit about how I grow too much facial hair or any other reason you could think of. I can't tell you what to expect... it's up in the air when you get there. Some people go in and get out in just 3 months with no bullshit. I can tell you all of us watching people come and go were like... when do we get to start and get the fuck out of here? That sleep deprivation was the worst.

[GreekLorrd]

Yes, the Navy does conduct a background check as a part of the screening process for applicants. They will conduct a criminal background check, credit check, and review your employment and education history. If there are any issues that arise during the background check that could impact your ability to obtain a security clearance or join the Navy, then it is possible that you could be disqualified. However, it ultimately depends on the specific circumstances of your background check and any disqualifying factors. It is best to be honest and forthcoming about your background during the application process to avoid any potential issues later on.

[Asker]

@greeklorrd I have no arrest, no education and my only job is being a Topless Dancer 💃

[GreekLorrd]

U can join the army. its no problem at all.

[Asker]

No, I don’t like their uniforms

[GreekLorrd]

Lol why is that?

[Asker]

They are not as pretty as the Navy uniforms

[sage2021]

Hi Jen,
I do know that one must have at a GED to get in. They have workbook to study for the test.

Back when I was a hostess at the Navy base they didn't require a high school diploma. In fact, if you were in trouble with the law, you had your choice of doing jail time or join the military.

So, this is what you've decided to go for. Everyone here seems to be on yours side and encouraging you - me to.

Where would you like to be stationed? The USS Ronald Reagan is a huge carrier and not that old. I don't know where it is right now 🤷🏼‍♀️.

Please let me know if you find out any info. about it. This could be very exciting Jen 🙂

[Asker]

@sage2021 I was never arrested and I thought that this is a good way to travel

[Asker]

@sage2021 I met another girl here on GaG and she is in the Navy and I got interested because I won’t have to worry about rent or groceries and I will be on a ship 🚢 traveling around the world. Maybe I will see other GaG friends? Like @Kelly6 in Spain or @reddy4it in Australia. Do you know anyone that lives near a Port where Navy ships 🚢 can go?

[sage2021]

No, sorry I don't.
After we graduated from high school my girlfriend's and I would get all dressed up and pile in the car and go to the Navy base to meet guys.
One of my best friend, Dina, met a guy, they got married and we're first stationed the n Hawaii for 10 years; then to Scotland for his last 10 years. Pretty cool huh?

[exitseven]

@sage2021 When i was a kid if somebody wound up in court the judge used to give him the choice to either go to jail or join the army. The army no longer wants those kids.

[sage2021]

Thank you for choosing me as MHGIRL ⚓ Go Navy!
Sage 🌹💕

[weysally]

I suppose they do , but if you don't try you will never know, if you expect to be turned down then it won't be a disappointment, but if accepted then a whole new world could open up, but stay in touch whatever

[Asker]

@weysally I want to get on a ship 🚢 and travel around the world

[weysally]

a cruise ship is out is that right,

[Asker]

I’m not sure yet

[Red_Arrow]

Definitely! All services check you. Even if you are not working directly with classified data, you do come across information that should not be passed on. The military job is to protect our country, and they want to be sure you will be trustworthy.

[Asker]

I can be trusted

[Justneedtokno]

They all do background checks. Just go and ask a recruiter what the requirements for joining the military. At one point I wanted to join the army, but my dad wanted me to finish college.

[Asker]

I have always been a Topless Dancer 💃 and stripper and I need my high school diploma too

[Justneedtokno]

Well, there are night classes out there and community colleges for that

[Avicenna]

yes, and they do check social media. Why are you concerned?

[Asker]

I don’t think I have to worry

[R3V3RS3PROXY]

It’s a light background check. As long as you don’t smoke weed heavy or committed any crimes in the past you’ll pass. If you have any other citizenship in other country it may take additional paperwork. Don’t have overwhelming debts, you’ll be fine. It’s not that hard to get into the military, once you’re in maintain yourself as debt free as possible and as free of crimes and tickets as possible you’ll be fine.

[R3V3RS3PROXY]

Sources: trust me I’m in the military getting out next year

[Jerre]

Yes, they would do a limited background check, ensuring you don’t have a criminal history. The age limit for joining the Navy is 41.

[Asker]

I was never arrested

[Jerre]

Thank you for the Like

[Asker]

I’m 34 in November

[ShadezMcgee]

Depends on what MOS you are and the level of clearance you will be given, but yes. An investigation will be done.

[brandon1122]

They will check if you and your family has had a criminal record in the past or not.

[Asker]

No worries

[serious]

Yes I suppose background checks will happen when you join navy.

[kellytheman]

I think any branch of the military they do a background check. As long you don't have any big felony or done some serious jail time I think you be okay.

[Sparkie460]

Yes most, if not all branches of the military do background checks. If they are smart they will still take you in. You can be the entertainment. Lol.

[KostasKouvalis]

Considering I was cyberstalked and threatened with death by a navy guy, I'm gonna guess NO

[PointTaken]

I think they do but you'll be fine. If you want to join, just try to and see what happens.

[redrose20]

Yes I guess they do that, but social media account? I don't think that would matter for them. That's just my opinion

[Tstrbrainer]

You haven't been involved in a crime, so what's the problem?

[CAPTAIN-OBVIOUS]

What’s on your background

[Asker]

@captain-obvious just my employment history I was never arrested

[20yearsolder]

Go sign up, the worst they can do is decline you.

[CubaPirate]

In all probability yes

[Asker]

Join the Navy and see the world

[Asker]

@cubapirate the Navy should not discriminate against women that are Topless Dancers 💃or Strippers

[CubaPirate]

@jennz6 you can certainly sadly ship across the 7 seas

[Xtendable]

Definitely. I hope they don’t discriminate though

[Asker]

@xtendable me too 🔥

[Capricornunicorn92]

I definitely think they do do background checks.

[OlderAndWiser]

Of course they do!

[Asker]

Do you think because I am a Dancer 💃 I will be disqualified?

[R3V3RS3PROXY]

What kind of dancer are you?

[OlderAndWiser]

Have you ever been arrested?

[Asker]

@olderandwiser I never got arrested

[OlderAndWiser]

Go talk to a Navy recruiter. Helping to get people is enlisted is their job. Here is a link to a Navy recruiter locator:

www.navy.com/local

[Asker]

@olderandwiser thank you Sir

[OlderAndWiser]

Good luck!

[Asker]

@R3V3RS3PROXY Topless Dancer 💃/Stripper. They should not discriminate

[R3V3RS3PROXY]

@Jennz6 I’ve never heard of a case like that. We’ll I lied I have, but the dancer did it in the unit after work hours. She was privately doing it and never got caught, somewhere off base

[Asker]

@R3V3RS3PROXY I think I will be a welcomed addition for the sailors serving with me 💯💃

[R3V3RS3PROXY]

@Jennz6 it would be a treat for them in the boat, lol

[Asker]

@R3V3RS3PROXY and on Shore leave I’ll have my shipmates to protect me from strangers

[Mansearching]

Not sure. Never tried or thought about joining.

[Christoff92]

Yes. A background check. Give it a try.

[Reddy4it]

Yep…background checks…

[BrookeS]

I bet you would make a great addition to the navy

[slatyb]

Why do you believe that?