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All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.
Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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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 momoffour(Ship 11 div 119) on January 19, 2010 at 3:25pm
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For those whose sons/daughters in the classes already, are they enjoying it? What are their hours that they are in classes during the day? Night class time or are they off in the evenings? Sorry for the crazy questions but just trying to get an idea as to what life will be like for him during the six months.
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Comment by LLovesmysailor on January 19, 2010 at 12:05pm
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I don't think there is any set schedule. It looks to me like they start a class when they have enough sailors to make up a class.
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How often are they able to start classes for CTN?
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My son had his bachelors degree but chose to enlist because there was no CTN Officer slots. He wants his masters but will still remain enlisted. He's hoping to make Chief by the time he is 35.
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clockard, Those are the only ones that I know. Unless you count the grad school at Monterey, CA. My son would like his masters degree and that is where he thinks they would send him.
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Great idea. I wish I would have thought of that. Actually, it might still work. Not with my CTN but with my Submariner. I might even find out something.
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No way to tell. But he should find out before you need to make reservations for graduation. The Navy recognizes that families need to make plans, so you will get enough warning. Just let him know that you need to make plans and he needs to tell you if he's grad and go. It all depends on airline reservations and classes, along with the division number. Some mystical formula only the Navy understands.
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Thanks for the information. We have moved a lot also so I am afraid it will take a while for the clearance. I do feel better that he will be waiting in Florida and not in the GL. We are beach people and he is dreading the cold (even though we are in the deep freeze right now} He told me that a friend form the north gave him some tips on shoveling snow LOL! We figure at BC they have the cleanest snow free areas and he will probably be doing alot of that this winter.
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Lets see if I can help with your questions. Whether a sailor is grad and go depends on their division number, not on their rate. If he is in the lowest number division then he will most likely be grad and go. My son was in the last division in his PIR and he didn't leave until Monday afternoon.
The delay before they class up can be caused by two things. First, they might need to wait until they have enough sailors to fill up the class. CTNs are rare and so classes don't start as regularly as other CTs. The second reason is their security clearance issues. My son's clearence was held up while the Navy finished the paperwork. This happens more often with sailors who have been out of High school for a while. My son was a college grad, so the Navy had more of his life to look into. They live on the base at Corry Station while they wait and while they are in school. My son stayed in the same room the entire time he was there. A few guys changed rooms because a better room became available, but the Navy doesn't force them to move. You will need to stay in touch with your son.He will be able to tell you when he can wear civilian cloths and leave the base with you. Hope this helps.
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Wanted to ask couple of questions about how things work after BC for CTNs. Are they usually grad and go? I have heard people talk about a delay in when they "school up", can someone explain what that means and where are they until they start school. And the most important question of all , once in Florida when are they able to see family. We will not be able to attend BC grad but want to plan to visit in Florida. Thanks!!
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