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Comment by Barbarajean on October 6, 2009 at 8:21pm

what is BECC? and what is DC strand? So many letters and I'm just trying to get to understand them. Congratulations on your sons graduation.

Comment by judyann on October 6, 2009 at 7:47pm

My son graduates from BECC tomorrow. Yea!!! Then on to DC strand, then who knows. No orders yet.

Comment by blyswmn on September 26, 2009 at 11:35pm

Hi all. My son had his PIR last week and is currently still at GL A school for DC. Looking forward to the support and any advice you all have to offer.

Comment by Marianne/KT's Mom on September 20, 2009 at 10:08pm

The Navy sends them where they are needed. There are a lot of families at the base in Sasebo.

Comment by LauraE on September 20, 2009 at 9:14pm

As I'm reading these I'm noticing alot of DC in Sasebo, Japan.. is this a common station for DC men? I'm engaged to one and I don't want him to get deployed there before we have a chance to get married that would be very very bad.. as he would never see his son!! HELP!

Comment by NavyDCmomma on August 27, 2009 at 2:54pm

Your son could get a jump in pay grade if you are near a Sea Cadet unit. These kids learn the Navy way, ranks, rates, paperwork and accronyms which gives them a great leg up...also helps keep their noses clean...they drill on the weekends and have courses to complete. My son was a Chief, which was rare for a teenager! lol

I asked my son why he'd want to run toward the fire and he said, "Someone has to save the ship!"

http://www.dcfp.navy.mil/library/dcpubs/netm.htm
Click on the second item on the list, it is a 390 page Course outline.

and http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjob1/a/dc.htm

Comment by tsbabe143 on August 27, 2009 at 12:11pm

Thanks Marianne!

Comment by Marianne/KT's Mom on August 27, 2009 at 9:51am

Click 'View All' under the Discussion Forum above and you'll see the "What a Damage Controlman does....." that NavyMom(Robin) posted for a great overview.

Comment by tsbabe143 on August 27, 2009 at 9:44am

Hi My name is 'Chelle and my son Tim Jr is researching DC....can someone please explain the ins and outs of a DC....? What they do and that kind of fun stuff? He has not yet joined the Navy, he is impatiently awaiting his 17 b-day. He is only 15 1/2. He is going to drive us all crazy....lol

Comment by judyann on August 20, 2009 at 2:49pm

Glad you got your call Maggs. I know you feel better now. Hi Nancy and Marianne.. You are just beginning your wonderful journeys. My son graduated bc on July 24 and is now in A school. Good luck to your sailors.

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