Surely it would be of some advantage for getting into the army. Incidentally a friend of mine was a navy diver at the same time you were there. Not sure if he'd be interested in this.
Dunno.
My buddy that was in the Navy with me is now diving for the Aus Navy (instructor in fact).
He recons it's the best thing he's ever done.
Pay is good, free studies, and they actually look after you.