Keep myNavyRates Free for Every Sailor

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Right-click, printing, and save-as-PDF are intentionally disabled so that myNavyRates.org remains a free resource for every Sailor. A tier below covers the server hosting fees that keep the site online \u2014 and unlocks every section of the site, plus a printable PDF you can bring to MEPS.

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' + checkLight + 'Full access to Real Opinions for every rate
' + checkLight + 'Full access to Recruiter vs Reality for every rate
' + checkLight + 'Full access to Horror Stories and Watch Stories for every rate

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Admiral Access

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Lifetime access

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' + checkLight + 'All Shipmate Supporter benefits
' + checkLight + 'Full access to the Step-by-Step How to Get an Associate’s Degree from Boot Camp Guide
' + checkLight + 'Full access to the Step-by-Step How to Become an Officer Guide
' + checkLight + '800+ page PDF of every rating. Printable. Searchable. Perfect for MEPS and offline on the Ship. The ultimate Navy career resource \u2014 less than a cup of coffee. See the 10-page Preview

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Fleet Patron

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$4+

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' + checkDark + 'Permanent place of honor on the Donation Wall with your name and words for the next generation of Sailors
' + checkDark + 'Complimentary Admiral Access
' + checkDark + 'Support future features & data

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That’s it. No subscriptions. No recurring charges. No spam emails.

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Category	EMElectrician's Mate	EMNElectrician's Mate Nuclear
Overall Score	5.8	5.1
Rate Type	engineering	engineering
Enlistment Bonus	$20,000	—
NEC SRB Bonus	4 NECs	N14O/S, N24O/S
Avg Civilian Salary	$50k – $95k	$100k – $150k
Promotion Speed	Average	Slow
Lifestyle Score	50

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