NS1 - U1 C2 S3 - The Navy as a Career Option

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of planning your career in advance?

• It helps you set clear goals and stay motivated.

• It guarantees you will get your dream job.

• It eliminates all challenges in your future.

• It means you never have to change your plans.

Open Ended

Why is it important to think about your career and life goals early on?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the term 'Midshipman' as used in the context of the US Navy?

• A senior officer in the Navy

• A cadet or student at the Naval Academy or in the NJROTC program

• A person who nominates candidates for the Naval Academy

• A graduate of Officer’s Candidate School

Open Ended

What are some of the unique opportunities offered by joining the Navy right after high school graduation?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are commissioning programs for becoming a Navy officer?

• US Naval Academy

• NROTC

• Officer’s Candidate School (OCS)

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

NJROTC students receive special consideration for which scholarships?

• Army ROTC scholarships

• NROTC scholarships

• Air Force ROTC scholarships

• Marine Corps scholarships

Multiple Select

Academy nominees compete for appointments to the Naval Academy by which of the following authorities?

• President

• Vice President

• Secretary of the Navy

• Congress

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit offered by the US Naval Academy to its students?

• A fully subsidized college education

• A guaranteed job after graduation

• Free housing for family members

• A study abroad program

Multiple Choice

Which standardized tests are considered major eligibility factors for admission to the US Naval Academy?

• SAT and ACT

• GRE and GMAT

• MCAT and LSAT

• TOEFL and IELTS

Multiple Choice

Which of the following subjects are recommended as part of college preparatory courses for the US Naval Academy?

• Mathematics, Science, English, History, Government, Computer Science

• Art, Music, Physical Education, Drama

• Business, Marketing, Economics, Accounting

• Foreign Language, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology

Open Ended

Describe the components of the physical fitness test required for entry into the US Naval Academy and discuss why each might be important for a future naval officer.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the core curriculum areas offered at the US Naval Academy?

• Engineering

• Science, math and computer science

• Business administration

• Humanities and social science

Multiple Select

Which activities do midshipmen participate in during each summer break at the US Naval Academy?

• Train at naval bases

• Take part in Marine Corps activities

• Spend time on Navy ships and aircraft

• Attend civilian summer camps

Open Ended

Explain the purpose of the Naval Academy Prep School (NAPS) and who it is intended for.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a benefit received by NROTC college scholarship students?

• Full tuition and fees

• Uniforms

• A monthly allowance

• Guaranteed job placement after graduation

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about NROTC scholarships and commissioning are correct?

• Highly qualified candidates may receive two- or three-year scholarships if not offered a four-year scholarship.

• Approximately 1,200 officers are commissioned annually through the NROTC program.

• All NROTC graduates serve in the Army.

• NROTC midshipmen may be commissioned as ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps.

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum educational requirement to enlist in the Navy?

• Associate's degree

• High school diploma

• Bachelor's degree

• No educational requirement

Open Ended

Explain how participation in NJROTC can affect the starting pay grade and monthly salary for enlisted Navy careers.

Open Ended

After learning about career planning and the Navy as a career option, do you have any questions or would you like to know more about this topic?

Open Ended

What is one important thing you learned today about planning your career or setting life goals?