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Leaving for bootcamp soon!!!
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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It is NOT true. It is simply slightly less likely. It is more complicated than married or not, it depends on your paygrade, needs of the Navy, and unaccompanied vs. accompanied orders.
If you are an E-3 or below, you cannot take dependents overseas, it is not authorized. If you are an E-4, then he'd be on the orders. Six months is a large gap to move dependents, but it may be possible. They would pay his way if the orders are accompanied. (I'm not even going into the many details of housing and BAH allowances if he chooses not to go overseas right away).
Yes, the Navy has sent married sailors overseas who cannot take their spouse with them. They try not to, but it happens. If they do send you overseas unaccompanied, your spouse cannot simply pick up and go move there too. He would need command sponsorship to get the correct residency visa. He can't go live in foreign countries without permission, like the US, they have immigration laws.
But you are getting ahead of yourself, and don't count on your dream sheet actually matching where you end up. Just be sure to ask for orders to places where it makes sense for your rating(job). For example, if you're going into aviation, don't request a sub base. FYI, Hawaii is "overseas".
Just get through boot camp first. And A school if you're going to that. Don't worry about what ifs of PCS orders this far out.
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Thank you for replying so fast. I know I need to slow down a bit. I didn't even think about the fact that it is a different country and all and that he wouldn't be able to just up and move. I have been looking at the different bases state side to just get ideas about what I may put on my dream sheet. Thanks for the advice and the information!
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I was not only in the Navy, but born and raised Navy, and married Navy, so now we are retired Navy! I've lived on or near a lot of bases. I'm California born, so I prefer west coast. Yes, I've lived in Hawaii and Japan, both as a sailor and as a dependent.
Try to cluster your base choices into a larger geographical area. West coast will include Japan and Hawaii, East coast will include Spain and Italy. Roughly. That dream sheet doesn't have a lot of meaning for sailors coming out of A school/C school. More important if you stay in for a second enlistment. Rule of thumb: once you choose Pacific or Atlantic fleet, that's the side of the country you will get more often than not when it comes to getting orders the second or third time. Very long range thinking. And yes, there are always exceptions.
Have you joined any of the DEPPER groups yet? Craig runs a good one, I'm sure he will be along to invite you. Also, there's a thread in these forums about what to talk over before you go to boot camp... stuff like power of attorney, bank accounts, emergencies and so on. Find it and read it, see if you have any questions.
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No I haven't joined one yet. I will definitely join one.
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One more thing, if that's your last name in your username, do change it. Everyone should try not to identify sailors and future sailors here, this site is open to the whole wide world. You'll learn about PERSEC (personal security), and not letting your real name float around is part of that. The Navy may post last names, but we should not as individuals.
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Permalink Reply by Angie on
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Best places to get stationed? That isn't the question you should be asking....you should be asking what type of plateform is best for me to learn my job! and that would be a small ship...why? If you go to a large ship (carrier, amph) you get stuck in a shop that only works on one or two things...on a small ship you work on everything.
oh..yea...I was an EN for 10 1/2 years :~}
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Thanks for the info. Very good advice. I know that they dream sheet isn't a definitive choice but would like to put my top choices any way. Is there any way for me to find out where the smaller ship's homeports are?
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I would say you request which ever coast you want...and ask for a small ship. I like DDG's, CG's, CB's, Brown water Navy.
You will have fun in school! The first part is on the computer (most schools are now) than the EN strand is hands on..they have a set up of different peices of equipment you will see. A RHIB, elevator, steering gear, ect... it is fun! Keep your nails short, or you will break them and chip them.
The small ships homeport all over, just like the big ships.
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Also EN wasn't my first choice rate but what i wanted wasn't available. I chose EN because I know that that field is a good career field and because i did want to try something different. I know that I will be trained for my job, but do you have any advice as a female having been in that rate?
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Advise...never say you can't do it 'cause you are a female. If you can't do it, it is cause you can't do it, gender has nothing to do with it. Do not compaire yourself to others...you are you..they are they. If you need assistance doing something ask for help, there is no problem for that. The guys have to ask for help now and than also...trying to tighten a bolt on an engine that is the size of a train, takes 3-4 people...no one can do it alone. I was small...so there was lots of things I couldnt' do and I felt like a failure..until I relized (thanks to my Chief) that there was lots I could do. I was the one who could fit in the tiny spots..I could climb down the blidge the easiest. I was a more logical thinker than some of the guys...so that came in handy when trouble shooting.
Something I used to tell my Sailors...you are a Sailor FIRST, you are your job second...and you are a lady only when you are out in town. What does that mean to you?
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Thank you very much your words will stick with me all of the way.
And to me that means that my main purpose is being a sailor, representing the US Navy and upholding standards. Then my Job is my next priority. Being a lady does not matter when it comes to either because I can do the same things and maybe more things that any man can do. Being a female does not affect how I represent the US Navy nor how I do my job. I will always be a female and feel free to embrace that when I am not working or doing things that may require me to be in uniform or within certain standards for the Navy.
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