Ships on six-month deployments, often spend part of the time visiting ports throughout the world. There are plenty of fun activities available to help you spend your off-time. Depending on the size of the ship, you'll have exercise rooms, libraries, sports programs, theaters, computer rooms and stores. Many ships also provide college coursework. You'll also receive additional salary increases throughout your time in the Navy, as well as annual cost of living allowance raises.
Promotion also means more money.
Completing college education can speed promotion. Also, you will be eligable to earn more money by referring friends who join the Navy. A normal work day in the Navy is usually 9 hours, however, your report time varies from command to command. Advancements on the basis of merit can occur in basic training to E-2 without waiting the 9 months. Initially, once you have completed basic training and any follow-on schooling, you will move just once to your first permanent duty station.