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A school, C school
Sounds like most of our Sailors (but not all) will go thru A school, some will continue on with C school. Perhaps some of our C school moms can tell us more about that stage of Navy schooling.
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Permalink Reply by Kimberly Rad Bryan's Mom! on
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I would like to know more about the C school also. Bryan was telling me that he was going to do C school, but wanted to be in the fleet and experience things before he decided what he wanted to specialize in. Keep in mind that I don't always hear things right!! Just wondering what your husband thinks? I think you said he did C school for two different thing?
Thanks for sharing!
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Permalink Reply by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on
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Hey Kimberly, how are you? Been busy here. My husband went right from A school to C school. He was in school for two years before going to sea. Later they sent him back from the ship to a second C school so he could expand his training on his system.
I have heard but have not been able to confirm that they may send them to a ship after A school as an apprentice and then to C school. My husband struggles with that as the equipment is very complex and he said even after C school the senior staff are often reluctant to let you work on the systems until you prove yourself. They really baby their systems!
Hoping some of our seasoned C moms can help fill in the blanks.
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My son graduated A school (Medical corp school ) in the spring of 2006 right after boot camp. Went to Camp Johnson, NC for field medical combat training in August of 2006. Stationed for 2 years in Okinawa in October of 2006 with a marine corps division. He recieved his Fleet Marine Force pin last month. Applied for C school (X-ray technician, surgical technician, or biotech are his 3 choices). A couple of months ago he was told that nothing was available for this year. His application for C school will be submitted this October for next year. His orders are to be in Okinawa for 1 more year attached to the humanitarian marine division. Now he said he will be taking on-line college classes. He is looking forward to C school. My niece graduated medical corps school 2 weeks before my son. She went right to C school (surgical technician) in San Diego after graduation she was stationed in Maryland. Now she is doing her deployment and should be coming home in September back to her station.
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Hi My son is at Pensacola NAS, in the Accelerate to Excellence Program, basically a full time college student right now.
After this semester of classes, he will be taking A School for Aviation Systems Mechanic, then C School. My question is,
does anyone know about C School as far as where and to duration? He is committed at this time to 6 years.
Appreciate any feedback.
Thank You,
John Masselli
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Hi everyone :) I have a question instaed of an answer ( sorry ). My son is going to be going to Pensacola FL. after he gets out of boot camp for Avionic Electrician Technition. Does anyone know how long this schooling is? I'm just trying to find out how long he might be in Florida.
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my son is in Great Lakes in Aviation Electronics. He is taking his first basics electronics course at this time. Right now he will be on hold till October even after he finishes his first basic course. Next stop Pensacola for more courses. When they go to the next phase I know it's usually 2-3 months, however, because of the economy and that everyone is backed up in school, they're being put on hold until the next phase. The way I look at it is - better in Chicago and Florida than the Persian Gulf..
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