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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 Craig on November 21, 2010 at 3:35am
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I wanted to post this, so you can understand the link in the post below.....
Notes
CS: group 1, submarine; group 2, all others.
CTI: 1, Arabic; 2, Persian/Farsi; 3, Chinese; 4, Korean; 5, Spanish; 6, Russian.
EMN: group 1, Submarine, 2, Surface, 3. Training
ETN: group 1, Submarine, 2. Surface, 3, Training
FC: group 1, Non-Aegis, 2, Aegis
LS: group 1, submarine; group 2, all others.
MMN: group 1, Submarine, 2, Surface, 3, Training
YN: group 1, submarine; group 2, all others. .
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The advancement quota for Fall 2010 are out:
Here are the Quota's....
Overall 16.69 percent of test-passers to advance
From; http://www.navytimes.com/projects/careers/navy/petty-officer-quotas...
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How long has he been there?
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Deena - You can have your daughter print off the list using the Career Management System (CMS) Interactive Detailing (ID) Support Site. She will need a CAC card reader to get into it. The CAC card readers cost about $20. If she doesn't have one, have her ask her LPO what she can access the internet that has a CAC card reader attached.
If she doesn't have a CAC card reader, they are only about $20. It a real cheap investment and may get you really cool orders.
Besides the CTN area, have her look in the Special Programs area, Special Programs is where you find all the cool duties (ie White House, PEP,...etc)...
http://www.persnet.navy.mil/Enlisted/CMS/
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Hi all haven't been on in awhile. Hope all is well. My sailor finally classed up. She is sounding very enthusiastic about this CTN. She stays after for an hour for extra help. She just wants to make sure she stays up on everything. She also said they basically had a study group formed before the first class. I am hopeful, yet nervous. I am open to any suggestions. We talked about her dream list...I said I would need to see all the options. :) where do I get that list? .
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I always liked that picture too. You can just look at it and can read into it. Not many picture have that connection....
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Comment by sarahw1961 on November 5, 2010 at 1:01pm
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I'm laughing at the picture - think I may borrow it! That is too good!!!
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Comment by momoffour(Ship 11 div 119) on November 4, 2010 at 4:13pm
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He took the poly before he left Florida, he knew that it would hold him up longer if he waited. Thanks for the information, hopefully he will hear something soon.
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Comment by Ret. Navy & Mom on November 3, 2010 at 2:41pm
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Hey, I know CTN1(IDW) Michelle Krecota. I worked with her out in Hawaii before she went to the Ft. and I retired not too long after. She's a good girl and very smart. I think a former "M" but probably never worked in the rate.
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clockard - I don't want to scare anyone away. I just enjoy funnin' with people. And momoffour set herself up to a perfect "crime of opportunity". Man, I'm still cracking up.
I have all my old Navy friends sending me things everyday. My inbox is contantly has stuff in it. That photo came to me about 2 years ago when we were talking about Sponge Bob Square Pants, and that his son wanted the sponge for his bath. He told me he'd get it as long as it didn't turn into the guys in the picture, another form of "Sponge Bob". Man, I just laughed so hard when I saw it, that I saved it. When momoffour wrote her post, I immediately remembered that picture.
I tell you, being stuck in the Indian Ocean on a ship for 4 months without any ports brings out the humor to all sailors. Humor was the the only thing that kept us from going crazy. You've got to admit, I know you laughed! ~ha
then you looked like this:
And your correct, man I remember I had a "C" school in Texas and they had bathrooms that ajoined. The neighboor aways forgot to unlock the door. Luckily they had a little screwdriver screw that you could unlock it when that happened.
Momoffour - It makes me wonder if he needs to ever clean it at all. I bet they would never hit him on inspection since the Chief's name would also appear. I think he's got a "get out of jail free" card.
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LOL! Not the way I meant that to sound LOL! I did tell him he better keep the bathroom spotless since the chief way outranks him!
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