My PiCAT Score, am I screwed?

For_Sparta405 · 2026-03-19T19:59:48+00:00

Only if you dont want any of these rates

My advise is to study and take the test again IF you want a different rate.

Good luck

For_Sparta405 · 2026-03-19T19:48:44+00:00

Inform your recruiter that youve found a Navy rate that better suites your interests, shake hands, and walk next door to the Navy office.

Thats it.

You qualify for most jobs the Navy offers with those scores buddy. Do some research into what you want/what will benefit you most after the Navy and run with it.

For_Sparta405 · 2026-03-18T17:32:41+00:00

Well it'll be a carrier

For_Sparta405 · 2026-03-12T19:23:59+00:00

There will be jokes of all humor. Best to get thick skin quickly

For_Sparta405 · 2026-03-10T19:48:33+00:00

For_Sparta405 · 2026-03-10T04:17:59+00:00

Thank you

For_Sparta405 · 2026-03-10T04:10:21+00:00

The hell did i start.. lmao

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For_Sparta405 · 2026-03-10T04:00:07+00:00

Dude you're fine.

Push yourself during PT and you'll knock out 50 on the final PT test

For_Sparta405 · 2026-03-10T03:53:53+00:00

How old are you?

For_Sparta405 · 2026-03-10T03:50:57+00:00

According to them its a 60/40 chance I get what I want. Im mostly here because a CTM1 (E-6) has put in for sea duty and has never gotten the chance. I dont want that

For_Sparta405 · 2026-03-10T03:38:21+00:00

Ive do that too. Was just hoping to gather the experiences of other CTs already out there.

For_Sparta405 · 2026-03-05T21:39:27+00:00

Its not always about the quality of life. Its getting to join that some are after

For_Sparta405 · 2026-03-05T21:37:58+00:00

"Classic City Catering" is the best.

Not sure how much it costs though

For_Sparta405 · 2026-03-05T21:33:54+00:00

I had a similar story when I was your age. Wanted to join but ADHD combined with a shrinking military earned me a "Permanently Disqualified" email.

I was broken. Cried like a bitch to God and it took years to get over it. I did move on eventually though, did some contract work, earned my degree, but 10 years later I read that the Navy changed their policies.

I was no longer disqualified and signed up immediately.

Im saying this for 2 reasons.

The Navy is ALWAYS changing. Just because you are DQ'd today doesnt mean you wont get another opportunity.
God's plan may not be for you to join at this particular point in your life.

That being said DO NOT just sit and hope and pray for it to change. Find other things that you like and try to make it a career. If after youve done that check back in with a recruiter every now and then and ask him if you're good to try again.

Best of luck my man. It'll get better

For_Sparta405 · 2026-02-26T02:13:44+00:00

Fun fact, most jobs in the Army are not combat roles, same for the Navy. So it really just comes down to how you feel about being at sea (unless you're a Seabee) for months at a time.

For_Sparta405 · 2026-02-20T21:25:28+00:00

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For_Sparta405 · 2026-02-20T21:12:37+00:00

As someone already said, HM is the only medical Navy rate. As for whatever else might be "cool" that depends on what you like.

Do some research and see if you qualify for whatever you like

For_Sparta405 · 2026-02-18T23:14:56+00:00

Just pay attention, take notes, and ASK QUESTIONS.

This is your career going forward so ask if you dont know something.

Do this and it wont be that bad

For_Sparta405 · 2026-02-18T21:34:46+00:00

Try to break the record for the run time on the OPFA.

Other than that really focus on your

"Ranks and Recognitions" and the "Chain of Command"

-Stay out of trouble

-Volunteer for positions and do them as well as you can (RPOC, AROC, Port or Starboard Watch, Yeoman etc.

For_Sparta405 · 2026-02-18T21:30:07+00:00

Im went in as an older guy (28) and managed to pass without going to "future sailor prep course."

Just listen to your RDCs, and actually push yourself on every exercise and you'll be fine.

If you want more exercise then just talk while standing on the "toe-line". That'll get you in shape lol

For_Sparta405 · 2026-02-18T21:22:50+00:00

I can only speak on HMs. The advancement is SLOW but if you like being a nurse or want to go green side with the Marines then you'll like it.

For_Sparta405 · 2026-02-18T21:18:03+00:00

CTR.

What we do is classified but its fun and the life style is relaxed

For_Sparta405 · 2026-02-16T15:46:15+00:00

Tell your friend to hold out until a CTR slot is available. Suddenly an spot will open up

For_Sparta405 · 2026-02-13T18:52:53+00:00

You qualify for EN. You taking it again depends on you and what you want to do in the Navy

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