Table of Contents
- 1 Do you get days off on a Navy ship?
- 2 What is life like on a Navy ship?
- 3 How do Navy officers greet?
- 4 How long is a Navy shift?
- 5 How many days off do you get in the Navy?
- 6 Do you have to work on Sundays in the Navy?
- 7 How long is the life of a US Navy sailor?
- 8 How long is a a sailor assigned to a ship?
but nope you gets no days off. just days with more or less to do. Officially you work 12 hours on and 12 hours off. There’s not much to do on a ship so you stay in your work area, help out, read, go eat, come back to your work area, prepare for your next assignment.
Aboard the ship, you’ll have a near monotonous lifestyle filled with stress, anger, disappointment, and a lot of strange events that just become a regular part of your day. You’ll learn to live with people who you’ll come to hate and others that you’ll tolerate.
What do Navy sailors do on ship?
Sailors, or deckhands, operate and maintain the vessel and deck equipment. They make up the deck crew and keep all parts of a ship, other than areas related to the engine and motor, in good working order.
How to greet each rank
- Commissioned officers: rank (general, admiral, colonel, captain (Navy and Coast Guard), commander (Navy and Coast Guard), lieutenant commander (Navy and Coast Guard), major, captain, lieutenant, ensign (Navy and Coast Guard) + last name.
- Warrant officers: Mr./Ms.
9.5 hours per day with alternate Fridays off. You work on average 10-12 hours on watch and when you’re not on watch you could work a regular 8 hour day. it all depends on your job in the Navy. In port anywhere from 9-12 hours a day, underway 15-16 hours a day but it goes by fast.
Why does the Navy say Mr?
The tradition goes back to the British Navy. Officers were addressed as Mr. by the Crew and other officers. This was a way of showing deference to the societal castes of the timeand also allowing for an environment of familiarity that would naturally occur given the tight living and working environment of a ship.
30 days
US Navy Vacation & Paid Time Off Sailors and Officers are eligible for up to 30 days of paid vacation, accumulative up to 60 days.
, former 9.5 Years Navy, Diverse Experiences. In the US Navy, no. You do get roughly 24 hrs on Sunday where ship leadership tries to not assign extra work. So, you still have to stand watch, clean after that watch and perform other usual responsibilities like maintenance.
What is it like to sail on a Navy ship?
Sunrises in the Mediterranean, sunsets in the South Pacific, and port calls in exotic locales around the globe. Adventure is an everyday experience when sailing on a Navy ship. It allows you to see the world from a perspective few get the chance to experience.
Ship Life Underway. A Sailor is typically assigned to a ship for a three-year period, followed by a three-year period of shore duty. However, you will not be at sea for three years straight, as most ships spend a significant amount of time docked at their home port. Deployments can last anywhere from 6 to 9 months,…
How long is a a sailor assigned to a ship?
A Sailor is typically assigned to a ship for a three-year period, followed by a three-year period of shore duty. However, you will not be at sea for three years straight, as most ships spend a significant amount of time docked at their home port. Deployments can last anywhere from 6 to 9 months,…