If you believe you do have that something special in you to join this awesome force … a number of highly adventurous, challenging and lucrative opportunities await you.
The Navy’s Special Ops Group
The US Navy’s Special Operations forces consist of Navy SEALS (‘Sea Air Land’ commandos); Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) experts; Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCC); and special Navy Divers. Members of this exclusive group conduct clandestine and highly classified missions under the most inhospitable conditions, and oftentimes, in dangerous, life-threatening environments.
Extra Pay Earned With Honor
Recognizing the ever present dangers that their Special Operations forces face, the US Navy offers a variety of “special pay”, to all members of its ‘Special Warfare/Special Operations’ units, over and above their basic pay. The types of special pay that the US Navy offers include:
- Demolition Pay
- Special-duty Assignment Pay
- Diving Pay
- Parachute Pay
- Foreign Language Proficiency Pay
- Sub Pay or Sea Pay (where applicable)
Bonuses For Unmatched Bravado
As a token of its appreciation for, and recognition of, the dangerous tasks and stellar roles that its Special Operations forces perform, the US Navy offers high-value, enlistment that such members are eligible for. As such, Divers can avail up to $25,000; SEALS – $40,000; SWCC – $25,000; and EOD – $40,000. Figures are subject to change; therefore, do check with an authorized, recruiter or with the US Department of Navy (US Navy).
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