Graduating from "A" School fairly soon. What should I expect in the fleet? What are some good tips for being a successful sailor?

You are beginning the greatest adventure of your life. Enjoy the ride! As to being successful in your chosen profession, that's fairy easy. Embrace your rating and learn it. The U.S. Navy does a great job of teaching us our particular jobs but like any trade, you master it in practice. No one becomes a master craftsman in a classroom, am I right? Connect with your shipmates, learn from them and support them. You are all on basically the same journey in life and there is room for everyone to succeed if they choose. Know that success is a just that, a choice, and it begins in the shop, flowing up through the division, department and finally the ship or station. Depend upon and follow the direction of your Chiefs and 1st Classes. Their only function is to ensure your success and the success of your shop. Get warfare qualified as quickly as possible, take pride in your accomplishments, but above all else, enjoy the ride! 20 years flies by in the blink of an eye Connier, and you'll soon find yourself reminiscing with other sailors on these times with great fondness. I'm jealous of you as I think back on my own career. Full Speed Ahead Sailor!

Welcome aboard shipmate,and a "BZ " (bravo Zulu) on your second significant accomplishment of your Naval career path. You've received a enormous amount of significant responses,from some prior "salts" so I'll just add a few suggestions. Add a college degree to your list while you are looking forward to improving your chances in advancement. In addition add surface warfare qualifications to the list when you're command says you are eligible to begin. Get with your LPO and LCPO, and divisional career counselor for these insights. Now for your reporting to your first ship, always think "Safety" on board not only for yourself but your shipmates. Become an active member of the damage control party, learn you're way around in the dark as well as daylight in the event of a casualty. As a young brown shoe listen,learn and respond to the activities on bard. If you want to excel up the ladder of advancement do what all have told you plus,include a varying types of command assignments ie; types of ship's and shore assignments if you plan to go past a first enlistment. Good luck on a stellar career path,and in closing what and how you succeed in the Navy will have a direct reflection as too how successful you become after the military. Move up not out.

I know Navy means Never Again Volunteer Yourself, however I volunteered for every job, good and bad that came along. I soon became very respected for my knowledge and experience. It also gives you good perspective as you rise in the ranks and have to assign onerous jobs to your junior personnel. Also be ready to jump in and help anytime. You will do well.

Welcome aboard! Do what your told, learn everything you can and most of all enjoy the experiences

Start looking for a "C" school in your rate that will help you advance faster. When I graduated Corpsman "A" school, I then put in for "FMF", and after FMF training, I applied for Pharmacy Tech "C" school. You always want to make sure you are not only advancing your military career with as much education as possible, but also ensure you are receiving education and work experience that will transfer to civilian life after the military. It makes the transition much easier when you retire or separate.