Last discussion was a long time ago. Lets wake this group up! - Navy For Moms2024-03-28T22:21:23Zhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/forum/topics/last-discussion-was-a-long-time-ago-lets-wake-this-group-up?groupUrl=cti&commentId=1971797%3AComment%3A9293414&groupId=1971797%3AGroup%3A297992&feed=yes&xn_auth=noOur sailor had a "top score"…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2018-01-06:1971797:Comment:103157592018-01-06T14:21:59.120ZPeachiehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/speachie
<p>Our sailor had a "top score" on the DLAB, and initially it seemed he was looking forward to a challenging language. Now we hear that he asked for Spanish (the language he already knows), probably because he was worried the other languages would be too hard. Not a good attitude for A school. He graduated boot camp 12/15/17, but was given leave for a week or so around Christmas although we didn't see him -- he visited GF. He obviously had his language assignment by then, right? He has not…</p>
<p>Our sailor had a "top score" on the DLAB, and initially it seemed he was looking forward to a challenging language. Now we hear that he asked for Spanish (the language he already knows), probably because he was worried the other languages would be too hard. Not a good attitude for A school. He graduated boot camp 12/15/17, but was given leave for a week or so around Christmas although we didn't see him -- he visited GF. He obviously had his language assignment by then, right? He has not been in touch with details. Not sure if that is due to OPSEC or he just doesn't want to say due to disappointment or worry or whatnot. </p> My stepson graduates bootcamp…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2017-12-08:1971797:Comment:103045692017-12-08T14:15:42.938ZPeachiehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/speachie
<p>My stepson graduates bootcamp 12/15 and will be going in to CTI. Lots for us to learn. My Dad was Navy in communications but that was a LONG time ago! Grateful to have people here to share info. Stepson left a very angry 18 year old, but ready for the challenge. He hasn't called or written to his Dad (but has to brother/other fam). I hope he will gradually become, as New Navy Mom HL said, calmer and more appreciative. SO excited for this choice he made!</p>
<p>My stepson graduates bootcamp 12/15 and will be going in to CTI. Lots for us to learn. My Dad was Navy in communications but that was a LONG time ago! Grateful to have people here to share info. Stepson left a very angry 18 year old, but ready for the challenge. He hasn't called or written to his Dad (but has to brother/other fam). I hope he will gradually become, as New Navy Mom HL said, calmer and more appreciative. SO excited for this choice he made!</p> Hello Bella you are correct t…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2017-11-17:1971797:Comment:102962982017-11-17T15:41:26.723Zbbcregularhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/bbcregular
Hello Bella you are correct there is not a lot of activity here. At first I was disappointed but there is one big reason. OPSEC (operations security) Your son is entering into a wonderful group of seamen. First boot camp has everyone equal but doing beyond their personal best. Next is DLI where he will be challenged to beyond excellence. You as the Mom have the job to pray, be the listening ear in the good and bad and to be the encourager. Then there is that DLPT to determine if he can do the…
Hello Bella you are correct there is not a lot of activity here. At first I was disappointed but there is one big reason. OPSEC (operations security) Your son is entering into a wonderful group of seamen. First boot camp has everyone equal but doing beyond their personal best. Next is DLI where he will be challenged to beyond excellence. You as the Mom have the job to pray, be the listening ear in the good and bad and to be the encourager. Then there is that DLPT to determine if he can do the job and of course security clearance. Once he gets beyond all that there is more training to do his job. Then he can’t share with you. Conversations become what are you doing on your off time. Come here and ask questions as he gets past boot camp. While in boot camp join his PIR group. You will enjoy that activity.<br />
My CTI has been in the Navy a little over 2 years and enjoys her job. Good luck to you and your son. My husband just graduated fro…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2016-01-04:1971797:Comment:93046282016-01-04T22:28:26.737ZAllytheswimmerhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Allyson548
<p>My husband just graduated from boot camp and was sent to Monterey. CA.. He has his language but not sure if I can mention it or not. As his wife will I be joining him shortly or am I staying where I currently live?</p>
<p>My husband just graduated from boot camp and was sent to Monterey. CA.. He has his language but not sure if I can mention it or not. As his wife will I be joining him shortly or am I staying where I currently live?</p> There are a lot of us here th…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-12-22:1971797:Comment:92943212015-12-22T04:13:54.531ZDee (CTI3 Spencer&Erin)https://navyformoms.ning.com/xn/detail/u_38gyugytrxay
<p>There are a lot of us here that come out of retirement when needed. Congrats on your recruit!</p>
<p>Monterey is a great place to be a new sailor. Just let her know that she will need to study about 20 hours a day, lol! But seriously, it's a hard rate to get through the schooling but it can be done!</p>
<p>There are a lot of us here that come out of retirement when needed. Congrats on your recruit!</p>
<p>Monterey is a great place to be a new sailor. Just let her know that she will need to study about 20 hours a day, lol! But seriously, it's a hard rate to get through the schooling but it can be done!</p> thank you bbc! I was wonderi…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-12-21:1971797:Comment:92938792015-12-21T22:02:45.533Zmamakhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/mama18k
<p>thank you bbc! I was wondering if was engraved in gold.</p>
<p>thank you bbc! I was wondering if was engraved in gold.</p> My daughter was told her lang…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-12-21:1971797:Comment:92932342015-12-21T01:37:10.866Zbbcregularhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/bbcregular
My daughter was told her language in week 5 then week 8 given different language in her orders. Arrived at DLI and talked to others in charge and was confirmed her third language. So the final is really confirmed at DLI but it is common for the discussions to begin at week 5 at GL. it is also common that the language given at week 5 will stay their language. My daughter was not happy with her language and had a good reason for getting it changed. So if you respectfully have all you facts…
My daughter was told her language in week 5 then week 8 given different language in her orders. Arrived at DLI and talked to others in charge and was confirmed her third language. So the final is really confirmed at DLI but it is common for the discussions to begin at week 5 at GL. it is also common that the language given at week 5 will stay their language. My daughter was not happy with her language and had a good reason for getting it changed. So if you respectfully have all you facts together you can get your assigned language changed.<br />
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Mamak hopefully your daughter is pleased with her assignment. She will love Monterey. It is hard work, but if she applies herself they do everything to help the students to succeed. My daughter was told her lang…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-12-21:1971797:Comment:92934142015-12-21T01:12:36.031Zmamakhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/mama18k
<p>My daughter was told her language last week, in Week 5. I don't know if that is common, though, as I am brand new at this.</p>
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<p>My daughter was told her language last week, in Week 5. I don't know if that is common, though, as I am brand new at this.</p>
<p></p> My daughter did the same thin…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-12-14:1971797:Comment:92871852015-12-14T14:08:17.892ZBrownEyedMommahttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/12345B3M
My daughter did the same thing. She was actually in as Full Time Reservist in their IT position, which was a whole different thing than Regular Navy. Her karate instructor was the one who suggest CTI (even though I had totally suggested it when she first went to dep and she never listened to me - lol).<br />
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I hate her being so far away but California is beautiful. Since you're son will be there for a while (probably 18 months if it scored real well cause they will push him to pick a category 4…
My daughter did the same thing. She was actually in as Full Time Reservist in their IT position, which was a whole different thing than Regular Navy. Her karate instructor was the one who suggest CTI (even though I had totally suggested it when she first went to dep and she never listened to me - lol).<br />
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I hate her being so far away but California is beautiful. Since you're son will be there for a while (probably 18 months if it scored real well cause they will push him to pick a category 4 language), you should consider planning a family vacation.<br />
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It was a world of difference when my daughter finally embraced her CTI role. It was like I could finally see this was what she was meant to do. Mind you, she's older. I don't know how any mom does it with a kid right out of high school. Her brother is graduating high school this year and I know I'd be out of my mind with worry if he'd planned to go into military now.<br />
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Stick with this site. I didn't find it until my daughter started boot camp but it really did help. Kelli, welcome to the Navy fa…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-12-11:1971797:Comment:92853562015-12-11T13:30:21.988Zbbcregularhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/bbcregular
Kelli, welcome to the Navy family. Join all the groups you can and lean on the moms for those frustrating times. CTI is a very challenging rating. Your soon to be sailor son will enjoy Monterey. Make memories and congratulations on the high scores.
Kelli, welcome to the Navy family. Join all the groups you can and lean on the moms for those frustrating times. CTI is a very challenging rating. Your soon to be sailor son will enjoy Monterey. Make memories and congratulations on the high scores.