SAN DIEGO, July 28, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- With wars raging across the world and the threat of terrorism ever present, many young men and women are considering military service for their future careers. However, many do not know how to enlist, and many more, according to 21-year Navy veteran David DeSoto, MHR, do not know what they are getting into. He provides answers in his new book, Enlisting in the Navy for the Uninformed: Answers to Questions You May Never Think to Ask (now available through AuthorHouse).
"Most persons in the civilian populace do not understand the true experience of Navy enlistment. What they think they know is often faintly reminiscent of the truth," DeSoto says. "This book focuses on information that may be damaging to learn along the way (toward enlistment). Forewarned is forearmed!"
Enlisting in the Navy for the Uninformed is an informational guide for those pondering Navy enlistment, recently enlisted sailors or those simply wishing to understand the process and experience. DeSoto removes the "whitewash from Hollywood or recruiters" and uses his expertise to offer an accurate, unstained depiction of life in the Navy. He begins with a series of questions "any prospective enlistee should consider," such as "Am I prepared to handle authority and discipline?" and "Is my spouse prepared for the hardships of Navy life?" After each question, he gives descriptive insight into the answer, which are often both complicated and simple.
After some soul searching and information gathering, he leads readers through a topical guide about joining the Navy. From choosing a job to expected pay and rank to living life in boot camp and at sea, he covers every small wave and tsunami prospective enlistees may encounter. The result is an informed reader who can decide if they wish to jump aboard or abandon ship before the letter of commitment is signed, and it is too late.
"Most enlistees will become aware of everything in this book during their tenure. Unfortunately, these lessons are learned through experience after the fact. Lessons learned the hard way often result in failure, disappointment and dismay," DeSoto says. "The decision to enlist and the quality of that (decision) are directly affected by how well one understands the system beforehand."
During more than two decades in the Navy, DeSoto served in aviation squadrons, aboard ships and overseas. He also held posts as an aviation electronics technician, career counselor and training coordinator. A recipient of two Navy and Marine Corps achievement medals and a Navy and Marine Corps commendation medal among others, DeSoto earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's in human resource management. Enlisting in the Navy for the Uninformed is his first book.
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