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Great Lakes A School Q&A
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The purpose of this group is to allow family of new sailors assigned to school at Training Support Center Great Lakes a chance to voice questions to a Student Division Commander
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 2331
Latest Activity: Dec 13, 2024
Discussion Forum
leave after A/C school-- orders are confusing
Started by MANDY. Last reply by Anti M Aug 16, 2019. 2 Replies 0 Likes
What happens after ASchool?
Started by SailorMom18. Last reply by Phoenixmom Feb 13, 2019. 1 Reply 0 Likes
BECC Info?
Started by adubz33. Last reply by SuBHuni34 Nov 29, 2018. 9 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by Jez on September 19, 2019 at 12:44pm
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Yes they have their own areas to lock things up, they can actually get in trouble for leaving things out if they don’t have permission.
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Are they able to lock there electronics up in a locker or closet when they aren't using them? I just worry.....
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Comment by Anti M on September 4, 2019 at 3:58pm
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Some of the barracks allow their stuff to be out if they have a chit, some do not. Because so many of them go to ships when they get orders, there are usually good deals on TVs from sailors heading out.
Guidelines? As long as they are keeping their GPA up and making musters and room inspections, then they are adults and must make good decisions. A school is where they are given just enough freedom to screw it up, so that poor behavior and regrettable decision making can be corrected before they hit the fleet.
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Comment by Sushicat242000 on August 28, 2019 at 10:22am
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I spoke with my son last night and they have 4 guys per room. They have to put away electronics during the day so they put them in their closets. My son said he was going to pick up his computer monitor when he comes home for liberty next time so they can have an extra screen. He picked up a "switch" console and another sailor has a ps4. Im guessing they can cram alot of stuff into an area when they are motivated :)
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Comment by Phoenixmom on August 27, 2019 at 6:27pm
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Hi Ladies in their Barracks its 4 guys to a room, at least it was back in 2017. each has a desk underneath. They do have Phases that they go thru. But my son also bought an x box and tv and some games but had to get permission to be able to leave out. When they reach the phases they also will be able to go off base but will need 2 buddies to go. They have to go in 3's. A school is so relaxed.
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My son said it very relaxed compared to boot camp and more like a dorm room environment. That being said he has never been to college so I don’t know what his idea of college dorms is. But they do have a lot of freedom. My son’s very first weekend as an adult all on his own he went and got a tattoo, those are allowed too...
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Lol ya I don’t know how much studying gets done when they have toys! My son learned his first week and immediately went and bought a game device from the nex.
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Laptops are allowed, so is gaming consoles and TVs! It is not as restrictive as boot camp.
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We dropped my Son off Sunday afternoon when his liberty was nearly done for the weekend. He was nervous but excited for A school to start. Several more seasoned sailors stopped him gave him advice about things he was doing incorrectly. Your a sailor now not a recruit a couple of them said in a very caring way. It was so nice to know they are looking out for each other.
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My son took his with him. He said he was allowed.
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