[A930Rocket]

I know we have some ex-military here. Thanks for your service!

Our son has one more year left at Yale graduating with a degree in computer science. He wants to enlist in the Navy when he graduates and become a Navy SEAL. He's been planning this for three years. His reasoning for enlisting is that more enlisted get selected than do than officers. While I'm thrilled he wants to serve (I didn't but wish I did) Ms Rocket is a little nervous.

What are the differences/procedures for enlisting vs trying to go in as an officer (if he can)? What are his chances of being selected to try out for BUDS? What would he do while he applies and waits to get selected? What if he washes out? What would he do? I don't want him to have gone to university only to end up swabbing the deck.

He's thinking about talking to the Navy recruiter tomorrow. Should he talk to them now? Should he wait? When is the best time? What should he ask?

Lots of questions!