I would do it again if I could! Retired after 25 years. - Fire Control Technician CPO/Chief Warrant Officer III US Navy Employee Review

5.0
6 Oct 2014
Recommend
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Pros

- Job satisfaction - Travel to all parts of the world - Camaraderie - Sense of belonging - Submarine life was great!

Cons

- Early in my career, we spent a lot of time away from home, but it's not that way anymore - If you happen to get stuck with a bad "Top 3" (C.O., X.O., COB (CMC)), life WILL be very difficult and morale WILL suffer - Too many dirtbags get promoted to Chief Petty Officer just because their job rating needs more Chiefs - Using education benefits and other things to entice people to join; people should join because they want to serve their country, not to milk the system for what THEY can get out of it

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5.0
3 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

It is what you make out of it. You'll have good days and bad days. It's all dependent on your leadership. That can make or break the command. Medical is free, but can take a while to get seen. You'll meet a lot of new people and could travel around the world depending on your duty station. Education benefits and training.

Cons

Medical can take a while to get seen, unless it's an emergency. If you're single, the pay isn't that great, but you don't have to much to worry about for bills if you live on base. If you're on sea duty billet, your work life balance will be terrible.

1.0
5 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Job security is a plus with a large amount of your wage being untaxed as a married e-4.

Cons

Work/Life balance just isn't there depending on command.

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