I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at US Navy (Columbia, MD) in Feb 2014
Interview
I was asked open ended questions about my history and my future goals. There was a great deal of interest in my educational background and my abilitiy to adapt to an office environment. I was asked to explain complicated personnel situations I've been faced with and how I worked to resolve them. I was able to share the fact that I have a propensity to learn technical details and I can easily translate them to senior management, but I had no desire to be in the technical trenches.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at US Navy (Caribou, ME) in Jun 2011
Interview
ASVAB testings, nuclear power testing, submarine testing and annual reactor safeguard testing. Continuously tested and interviewed for proficiency in either nuclear power, radiological controls, or submarine operations throughout the years. Submarine qualification and nuclear watch station interviews each year and during examination completed by board members.
I applied in-person. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at US Navy (San Diego, CA) in Jan 2011
Interview
Be willing to die for your country. Go see a recruiter and tell them you want to join. As long as you don't have a felony and you aren't currently in drugs you can be screened to become a member of the worlds greatest Navy.