An enlistment contract is a legally-binding agreement between you and the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard. Because of this, if you fail to comply with the obligations in your enlistment contract, the military can pursue potential criminal or civil penalties against you.
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Time: The length of your enlistment contract will depend on the type of job you choose and the branch of the Navy you're joining. Typical contracts range from two to six years. Service: As a sailor, you'll be required to serve on active duty or in the reserves.
How long is the Navy Reserve contract? All US military contracts, active or reserve/Guard, officer or enlisted, are for 8 years. This is based on a law, and is called the “Military Service Obligation.”
A standard Navy contract typically ranges from 2 to 6 years, depending on the type of enlistment and the individual's circumstances. For example, the most common contract length for new enlistees is 4 years, with some contracts extending up to 6 years for certain Military Occupational Specialties (MOS).
Naval Station Norfolk is situated in the Sewells Point area of the City of Norfolk, near the site of the battle of the Monitor and Merrimac (CSS Virginia), and is the largest naval complex in the world.
MARMC Security Quarterdeck hours are 0600-1800 Monday-Thursday and 0600-1630 Friday. Afterhours access must be made through the TSDO, which can be contacted via the telephone outside the quarterdeck area. All MARMC visitors must have a badge, and it must be worn above the waist and be visible at all times.
The contract you sign the day you join the military will dictate years of service and your life for the length of the contract. This is a legally binding contract—an agreement that defines the terms of service and is enforceable by law. Don't take it lightly.