Helpful Links

[Kathryn]

I just found this link that is really worth checking out.
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjob1/a/navyjobs.htm
There is info on all the rates including job descriptions, duties, work environment, advancement trends, career progression, etc.

[Kathryn]

For those who (like me) enjoy reading & learning about all things Navy, here's a link for ya:
http://www.navy.mil/media/allhands/flash/AH200901/index.html

That is a link to the All Hands Magazine 2009 edition they do at the beginning of year that they call the "Owners & Operators Manual". It's a really nice overview of all-things-Navy. Enjoy!

[Angie F.- WA: HM mom]

Kathryns link and another I posted in Jan '09 is now outdated/won't work. I've deleted my original to avoid confusion. Here are the new ones:

Kathryn said: "Here is the link to Recruit Training Command. Great info on what your recruit will be doing at boot camp and what they should do before boot camp":

http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/index.asp

Don't forget to file this one away too , so you can check it once your form letter comes and you have their Ship (Barracks) # and Division# on their address. One of the most common questions on BC Moms is "How do I find out when they will graduate or when their PIR (Pass in Review-Graduation) date will be? Now, you'll be ahead of the game. =)

http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/upcoming_grads.asp

RTC sends Tri fold Grad "Packets" home around week # 4 of BC. DON"T buy your plane tickets too soon! If it's at all possible, try to make sure they are refundable OR exchangeable. The PIR date is set for each Division, BUT things can always change (and sometimes do) for an individual Recruit!

[Kathryn]

Here is the link to Recruit Training Command. Great info on what your recruit will be doing at boot camp and what they should do before boot camp.

http://www1/.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/recruits/index.html

[Angie F.- WA: HM mom]

This is what your Recruits paychecks will look like (when they are done paying for their uniforms)...

E-3 - $1,649.70; E-2 - $1,568.70; E-1 - $1,399.50 This is pay before taxes per mo. with less than 2 years in the military. Link here to see the 2009 military chart.

http://www.dfas.mil/militarypay/militarypaytables/2009MilitaryPayTa...

[Amanda-Alek'sMom (AECF - ET)]

I found these websites with Navy Music to download to play at Alek's Anchor's Aweigh. The first is the Navy Band, the second has several different groups.

http://www.cffc.navy.mil/band/music-downloads.htm

http://www.npc.navy.mil/CommandSupport/NavyMusic/AUDIO.htm

[Angie F.- WA: HM mom]

Here's the link to the Boot Camp Moms Group when you are ready to move on to the next phase of the Navy journey. =) http://www.navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms

[Tanao(Roddy'sMom)SHIP13 DIV 054]

Kathryn, I loved the link below, thank you for sharing... It helps me have more info, more info means less questions and stress.

Thanks again, Tanao