ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT THE U. S. NAVY

The lowest pay for enlisted men in the United States Navy is $32.60 a month, which is in addition to 
all expenses, such as board and clothing.

The first step in enlisting in the navy, if you have no trade and are between the ages of 17 and 25 
years, is to apply as an apprentice seaman.

If you are between 18 and 25 years of age, you can apply as a landsman for either yeoman, baker, electrician, 
ship's cook or musician. The pay is $32.60 a month. This application means that you are not experienced but 
desire that line of work.

If you are between the ages of 21 and 35 years, and have a trade, such as shipwright, blacksmith, plumber 
and fitter, machinist, boilermaker, shipfitter, coppersmith, fireman, baker, mess attendant, cook, musician 
or painter, you will be paid according to your qualifications as shown by examination, at the recruiting station.

The first advancement of an apprentice seaman usually is when he has had enough training to allow him 
to go aboard a ship. His pay is then increased to $35.90.

A fireman, third class, from 21 to 35 years of age, receives $36.20 per month. A fireman must be of 
excellent physique. If he has had experience he may become a fireman of the second class with pay at 
$41.00 immediately upon enlisting. Subsequent advancement of seamen is to petty officer, third class, 
and depends a great deal upon his leaning toward certain branches such as coxswain, gunner's mate or 
quartermaster at $41.00 per month salary. The next advancement is to petty officer, second class, at 
$46.50 per month; then to petty officer, first class, $52.00; then to chief petty officer with various 
ratings and salaries, depending upon qualifications.

In the artificer branch, such as carpentry and electricity, the pay ranges from $36.20 to $83.00 per 
month, all board, clothing, etc., being paid by the government.

In the special branch, which includes yeomen, musicians, and the hospital corps, the pay ranges from 
$32.60 to $35.90 for recruits to $83.00 for chief petty officers.

The commissary branch is composed of ship's cooks, bakers, and commissary stewards, with pay ranging 
from $32.60 to $83.00.

Advancement is rapid, especially at present. In time of war, petty officers are badly needed.

One out of every three in the Navy is an officer.

One hundred enlisted men are made commissioned officers each year, with the rank of ensign.

Your weight should be about two pounds to the inch, and you must be at least 64 inches tall, barefoot.

You can enlist without your parents' consent if you are 18 years old.

You must have some evidence of your age, either an age certificate, a written statement from one of 
your parents or guardian, or if that is not possible, from some record.

You should apply for enlistment at any of the Navy Recruiting Stations in St. Louis, Hannibal, Mexico, 
Joplin, Springfield, Sedalia or East St. Louis, Ill.

SEE YOUR POSTMASTER FOR APPLICATION BLANKS AND FURTHER INFORMATION.

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