You approach recruiters at any station, and can begin the dialogue and learning about what options are available to you. You will take an ASVAB test to determine your cursory knowledge of mathematics, English, science, mechanics and logic. Based on your scores, you enter into Delayed Entry until you go to boot camp.

You take an aptitude test that leads to what the Navy thinks you are capable of as far as job placement. Depending on how high your score on the test the more technical the job. Scoring high allows for you to gain the most as far as options to choose from job-wise.