SECF - ET & FT & STS

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Comment by c navywf09(ship14 div 388) on October 17, 2009 at 3:27pm

my husband PIR is 11/13 does anyone know when he will get his Rate?( i think thats is what its called.)

Comment by Rhonda8881 on October 16, 2009 at 4:43pm

Hello Anthony's Mom/George's Aunt -
My son's PIR was Dec. 8, 2006. He was at A school in Groton from Dec. '06 until October 11 '07. A school was a lot easier for us (Mom/Dad, etc.). We were able to talk to him whenever he had time and whenever we wanted to call, except for class time etc. Your son will have more freedom than during Boot Camp, but will still have lots of rules. It was such a relief just to be able to talk to him and know how he was doing. Just tell your son to keep his nose clean and don't get in trouble; there were a few who were in with my son that got into trouble for underage drinking and fighting. If he can avoid that and follow the rules he will be okay. A school was the first time in his life that Kerry found out you do get rewarded for following the rules and doing what you are told. He failed 1 of his classes (I can't remember which one now) and was afraid he would be sent home. At his review, the Chief (I think) told him that he would give him another chance since it appeared to be an "aberration" that he failed. He had never been in trouble and had always done what was asked of him; that saved him. It saved him again several months ago when he made a mistake.

I hope your son enjoys A school and has great success. Let me know where he is going when he graduates. (My son finished 3rd in his class by less than 1/10th of a point even with his stumble.) Hope I am not bragging too much.

Comment by Julia (A&G) on October 16, 2009 at 11:52am

Hello! My son's PIR is 11/4 and he will be heading to Groton for A-school (SECF). I would really appreciate info on how things are after boot camp.

Comment by Maria C. Bowersox on October 14, 2009 at 8:14am

Your welcome Pooky I hope that he will have a wonderful career just like my son has had in the Navy. I am very glad that he went in the Navy. He has done so much and made Chief just like his grandfather. Best of luck to your son.

Comment by Pooky on October 13, 2009 at 7:24pm

Thanks Maria. I am just hoping he gets to do and see something of the world. His father wasnt subs, but loved to tell the stories of all the places he has been and things he has seen. Just want him to do some of that, but dont want him out all the time.

Comment by Maria C. Bowersox on October 12, 2009 at 3:40pm

Pooky they are all nuclear subs. A boomer is the big subs that go out 3 months at a time they have 2 crews one crew is in port when the other crew is out. One is the Blue and the other is the Gold crew. The smaller subs they only have one crew. The attack subs when they go out they might be gone for 6 months they go all over. Boomers don't go to a lot of places they just sit when they go out. They have the Trident missiles on them. I hope this answers your questions.

Comment by Pooky on October 12, 2009 at 2:39pm

I am wondering about whether he will be on nuclear subs or "boomers". He seems to be sure he will only be on nuclear. Or will he be on both? How is this decided?

Comment by Rhonda8881 on October 9, 2009 at 7:29pm

My son did mention that also, Pooky; I just forgot. We teased him when he was told he would be ET Nav by asking him if the Navy knew what kind of driver he was!!! He just laughed at us. He is not a bad driver just drives his cars a little faster than Mom likes (as most young boys and girls do).

I just spoke with my son on the phone. He called to see how I am doing (I had outpatient surgery earlier this week) and to ask about our plans to visit him in HI during the holidays. He has just been certified for scuba diving and has a new love. Have a great weekend!

Comment by Pooky on October 9, 2009 at 7:19pm

It all sounds great. I also heard that all ET/Nav will also have to learn to be Asst Navigator. Sounds like that is what Maria's son was doing. I dont know who is more exited about all this, me or him.

Comment by Rhonda8881 on October 9, 2009 at 5:38pm

Pooky - My son is an ET-Nav who enlisted 10/10/06.....tomorrow is his 3rd anniversary with the Navy. He graduated Sub School 1 year and 1 day after he enlisted. He was ACU (awaiting class up) for a couple of weeks (2 or 3) at one time, so your son could finish in less than 1 year. Just depends on how things go. ACU is when there are not enough sailors to make a full class; so they have to wait for more sailors to reach that point. Good Luck! My son does like his job, even though it was his 2nd choice. Turns out it is the right one!

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