I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at US Navy (Kansas City, KS)
Interview
There was not one. You sign up with a recruiter go through a physical, sign some paperwork and get shipped out. The entire process is extremely easy and very rewarding.
I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at US Navy (Los Angeles, CA) in Jan 2015
Interview
No interview required, exam based, all you have to make sure you do is to study the the preparatory exams which you can purchase on amazon and also the ones provided by the recruiter.