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Comment by Smoothsailing on October 24, 2018 at 12:10pm

is there WIFI at GL?  I am used to there being WIFI everywhere i go and rarely need to use my cell data. My son is on my plan so i have a feeling im going to be needing a lot more such as an unlimited plan.  

Comment by Anti M on October 23, 2018 at 12:38pm

Some Febreeze spray is good too, but something as close to unscented as you can get.  Don't laugh, but the pet scent neutralizer is great on ships.

Comment by Allison on October 23, 2018 at 9:35am

For laundry supplies, even though they’re more expensive, the pods are way easier. They’re going to be hauling their laundry to the laundry rooms, and rather than carrying a jug, you can just throw a single pod or two depending on how many loads they have into the bag and carry it down like that. Don’t worry about fabric softener or anything like that. It’s not going to help in the old junk washing machines lol. For a short a School, try purchasing dryer sheets online or from a hotel laundry room. The packs tend to be way smaller. Dryer sheets are a must with pt gear! 

Comment by Anti M on October 22, 2018 at 3:39pm

Yeah, there's always a THU around at almost every base.  It almost universally sucks.

There's not really a list of what they can and cannot have.  Each barracks will have slightly different rules, so waiting is best.  They usually want their own underwear and sleep pants. A laptop and their phone.  They have to carry everything you send, so keep it light if their school is short.  They can't have things out, so take it easy on things like blankets and appliances.  They will need some laundry supplies, but again, if they're going to be flying soon, keep it in very small amounts.  They're not in college dorms.  (even though the Air Force calls them dorms, the Navy knows better)

Comment by Smoothsailing on October 22, 2018 at 2:29pm

Is the a list of things that you are not allowed to have at A school? I understand space is limited. Or is there a list of things commonly wanted after BCgraduation. 

Comment by Anne Marie on October 22, 2018 at 1:01pm

Haha yes THU, long weekend! His orders were changed so he stays in GL until the Navy finds new orders. 

Comment by Allison on October 22, 2018 at 12:54pm

What is TCU? I’m thinking of THU, which is sailors held back after graduating bootcamp for one reason or another. Is it like that? 

Comment by Anne Marie on October 21, 2018 at 3:46pm

Hi he is TCU until the Navy finds him new orders for his specific job. 

Comment by Anti M on October 21, 2018 at 12:59pm

3 weeks?  Is he PACT?  If so, he technically has seamanship training, not A school.  The wait for that is usually quite short as several ratings and all seaman PACT take it.  Maybe a week or two.  The longest wait might come after, waiting for orders.  Still, it is October, the start of the new fiscal year, orders and sailors should be moving quite soon.  

If he does well in boot camp, he can easily be awarded SA/E-2.  They promote a fair amount of them that one grade up.

Comment by Smoothsailing on October 21, 2018 at 11:34am

Thank you Anne Marie and Allison. Definitely makes sense, my SR will hate this!! Military will teach him to be patient for sure. 

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