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For friends and family of CTNs - Welcome to all new members!
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Discussion Forum
Son is leaving for bootcamp in March
Started by Meiko. Last reply by clockard Jan 13, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello! I can see this board is a little slow, so I hope someone will see my little post! My kid is leaving for bootcamp in March. He signed for CTN on October 1, 2018. My question is about the security clearance. When do they begin that process?…Continue
liberty for memorial weekend
Started by ProudNavySonMom Apr 30, 2018. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hello, does anyone know which days the liberty weekend for Memorial Day will start and end? I am planning something and my son is new at Pensacola and doesn't know when he can find out, thanks for any help!Continue
How's and What of CTN A School Florida
Started by PrincessShannon. Last reply by ProudNavySonMom Apr 30, 2018. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello there, my SR will PIR 1/23 and then go on to A school in Florida, my question is how does this work, what do they do and where do they go while waiting to class up? I have heard little about the process and am just curious if he will have to…Continue
To have or not to have a vehicle in Corry?
Started by Navymommy. Last reply by kandi.s Nov 29, 2017. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello momsmy son is leaving for Corry station for CTN trainingi have a dilemma, is it best for the sailor studying for A school and JCAC? (is that correct)for CTN not to have a car or to have a car?his stepdad(a military himself) says its a party…Continue
In holding? For how long?
Started by Navymommy. Last reply by karen Jul 25, 2017. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hello moms,my son has been in holding for security clearancehe has not "badged" up as he saysIm wondering how long this will be....Im hoping he doesnt get depressed or disappointedor lose that high and or enthusiasm right after boot camp having…Continue
car
Started by Wizard. Last reply by Navymommy Jul 13, 2017. 1 Reply 0 Likes
My Son did have a car, it was a good thing ... the base is far from everything and it's much safer for them to drive than walk to the beach and to town. Just remind him that a ticket for speeding or any infraction off base would get him kicked out…Continue
Spouse at A school
Started by garden gal. Last reply by Texasmom Nov 17, 2015. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, It looks like my son has passed his next-to-last hurtle to enlist as a CTN. He will hopefully be signing his DEP contract next week. He has one question I told him I would ask this group.Everything we can find says that the Navy will pay to…Continue
Fort Gordon
Started by 1 Proud Mom. Last reply by karen Oct 30, 2015. 6 Replies 0 Likes
My CTN will graduate school in November and is headed to Fort Gordon. Any info about the base, area ... anything will be appreciated. So far all I know is it is in Georgia. LOLContinue
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Comment by ITnowCTN on August 9, 2011 at 11:13am
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ActiveDutyCTN, I do have a high side account. How would I go about finding the course material?
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Comment by prov2324mom on August 9, 2011 at 11:10am
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Got a call from my son. His clearance is finished and he got the team he wanted. He will start his job with the N S A and hopefully get BHA soon. He's happy. Also on Sunday he will be in the honor guard at the Oriole's game. That has been his temp job while waiting for his final clearance to go through. He's averaged 3 funerals a week, mostly WWII vets. It's been a good temp job but he's ready to get started on the real job.
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Comment by himmiemom on August 8, 2011 at 6:21pm
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Got the news today. My son's new rate is going to be IT. He will get to stay at Corry Station for his A and C school. Not sure when he will class up. He is happy that he is getting to stay in a computer related field. I am sad that I will no longer be in this group.
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Comment by ActiveDutyCTN on August 8, 2011 at 2:31pm
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ITnowCTN, do currently have high-side access where you work? If so you can access the actual course materials there.
A CTN's schedule depends on where they work. I am currently at NAVIOCOM GA and most CTNs work shifts. However, in my particular situation I make my own schedule as needed. Sometimes, I work a normal day schedule (0700-1530), but will work a midshift that evening/next morning as well due to OPs that I needed to schedule. Makes for a long 40hrs, but I enjoy my job and have fun doing it.
I went through BDNA so I am not 100% sure on returnees living situation, but as an CTN2 you will probably be in charge of the booters. Some of those I work with actually stayed on NAS Pensacola.
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@craig thanks for the potential contacts i will try to get intouch with the other DEPers as boot camp will probably go faster with some friends. @clockard they didnt give me any choices in ship dates, i think that hawaii being the smallest state you take what you can get. (also being 21 maybe they just told me something thinking i wouldnt question it)
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Hey all,
I am a IT2 that has been made a CTN by way of PTS. I have to be down at Corry Station on the 10th of September. I found this site by accident and it seems I can get some questions answered here. Such as.
-How is A-school for 2nd classes like living situation, duty, and so on?
-As I read these posts I see that the A-school is not easy so are there things I can read over and become familiar with right now?
-Are the CTNs duty stations shift work?
-Any other info would be great. Thanks.
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Comment by Craig on August 7, 2011 at 1:32am
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ekauwe - I have two other deppers on my website NavyDEP.com leaving the same day as you. You may want to get connected up with one of them because it make your time in boot camp alot more fun... You've got to get pumped up before you leave. You can't have enough info about boot camp.
November 2011
11/01 - Natsfam09 (SPAC)
11/10 - Rexy's Son (IS)
11/22 - Koles (CS)
11/22 - CaliNavyMom's Son (SECF)
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once again ive read through the post as it gets closer to my november 22 ship date... i have a very clear understanding of operating systems, varies software, and ip/tcp connections, wireless security... i guess i want to make sure that i can proceed with the advancements in a timely manner... any other suggestions on what i should be studying (it sucks that i couldnt 1. ship earlier or 2. ship later and complete another semester of college to kill time)
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Comment by momoffour(Ship 11 div 119) on August 6, 2011 at 12:24pm
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Just heard most, if not all of the 31 killed in Afghanistan were Navy Seals and Seal Team 6 were among them. I am guessing that means perhaps some CTN guys, who knows. Praying for all the families receiving this terrible news.
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Beer on me anyways, but I meant SEP2012 :-)
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