Question

What are some of the incentives sailors were offered for joining the navy

Answer 1

There are a series of enlistment bonuses that people receive for joining the Navy. These depend on the specialty which you enroll while joining. Enlistment bonuses range from $10,000 to $36,000. There are also enrollment bonuses that vary depending on your level of education while joining the Navy. Other bonuses depend on the physical fitness test you pass while enrolling.

Answer 2

The two primary incentives sailors were offered for joining the navy were relatively high and stable pay, and pension plans if they stayed in long enough. These were especially appealing during times of economic depression.