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Comment by Craig on August 8, 2011 at 3:50am

CoeinneL - Here is the study material...

102_Naval_Heritage_and_Doctrine.pdf

103_U_S_Navy_Orgainzation.pdf

104_Shipboard_Organization_and_Administration.pdf

105esws.pdf

106_Deck_Fundamentals_ESWS.pdf

 

Comment by CorinneL on August 8, 2011 at 1:06am

Hey Thanks Craig!  

Yeah,  he's on an Arleigh Burke class ship.  Would he be in the same situation where he's working for the Admiral?  I don't ask him any questions about work.- don't want to put him on the spot in anyway.  Thanks so much for the info! 

Comment by Craig on August 7, 2011 at 10:31pm

Corinenel - You're in luck because I'm an expert on the ESWS program.  That pin came out in 1979.  There was 3 of us on our ship who sat the 1st board.  Two snipes (engineering guys), and me.  I thought being the 1st they might be easy on us since they didn't want to discourage the other.  Boy was I wrong, my board was 3 1/2 hours long.  You just can't imagine what they can ask in 3 1/2 hours.  

What was really strange about the whole thing was I was part of the Admiral's staff.  Because the ship belonged to the Captain, I could not receive my award from the Admiral, even though he was my boss.  I didn't work for the Captain in any way.  So here I was presented the pin by a Captain whom I never worked.  It is just one of those really weird Navy rules....  Anyways, I'm guessing he's on an USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) class destroyer.  I will post his book that need needs to do.  It's broken into two groups.  The common core book is what EVERY sailor must complete going up for ESWS.  The other group is the one that is based on the classification of the type of ship.  His group would be the Arleigh Burke class ship, which is about 65 ships with different names.  

So here is the Common Core book:

ENLISTED_SURFACE_WARFARE_SPECIALIST_ESWS_COMMON_CORE%5B1%5D.pdf

And here is the ship specific book:

ENLISTED_SURFACE_WARFARE_SPECIALIST_ESWS_SPECIFIC_FOR_DDG_51_CLASS.pdf

 

I actually has the answers too, I'm at my sisters house right now, but I can post those later when I get home....Beleive me, he will surprise them at his board with his knowledge.. (thanks to mom).....

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Comment by CorinneL on August 7, 2011 at 3:15pm

Hello Everyone -

My son is a CTR3 and is assigned to a destroyer.  He's all serious about studying for and getting his ESWS award soon.  He had mentioned weeks ago he wanted to get that so, in his last e-mail when he mentioned he was working on it, I didn't want to ask what that was again.   I Goggled it and WOW!  That is something really neat.  Does anyone here have any pointers I can pass along?  Thanks!

Comment by Craig on August 7, 2011 at 2:46pm

Paula - We're not here to offend people, we are here to help them.  I didn't mean to come off as chewing you @ss, because it wasn't my intention.  Please understand, I run two websites myself, and I am always looking for information that I can pass to the deppers and newly active duty guys.  I know I talk wayyyyy too much, and it's just because I totally understand the system.  

To build a strong and cohesive group everyone needs to be involved.  Everyone needs to show & share their point of view.  I am always looking for more information that might be newer that what I have, that way I have even better stuff to share.  On my website, even though I'm the admin, everyone has a voice.  That's the way I want it.  Believe me, that group is really, really tight.  

Just recently, I never knew you guys didn't understand the rate (civilians call rank) system.  So I went ahead an edited something that I already had, because if you guys don't understand, then there is no way a fresh young depper would understand.  It's all about helping one another.  I'm just glad all of you moms are really into learning the Navy and talking about this stuff.  It shows that you care.  Does that make sense?  

Again, I meant no harm.  I just want all the members to be involved.  Cool?

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on August 7, 2011 at 11:08am

Craig, Thank you for all your info. It truly does help. You had asked if my son was a 4 year or 6 year CTT and he is a 4 year CTT.

Comment by mumziepooh on August 7, 2011 at 10:54am

Paula - who was offended?  Nobody was offended - this site is full of lurkers that come for information and LOVE it when their question is asked.  Ask!  We are the lucky group-we have Craig!  He is a font of knowledge and so very helpful.  

 

On another note - people have asked how they can help the SEALS families - it hit so close to home.  I know it won't stop their pain but any donation you can make to the SEALS foundation will help to ease the financial burden. 

http://kitup.military.com/2011/08/forgotten-heroes-navy-seal-famili...

 

Comment by Fay on August 7, 2011 at 8:57am

ALL-

So sorry if i offended anyone when i asked my question- I just thought since one person posted something then that is who i would ask a question to. 

Comment by Craig on August 7, 2011 at 1:13am

Word has it that it was a civilian CTI on that helo.  Usually the helo carries both a CTI and a CTT.  They still haven't released any confirmed info yet, this is all rumor mill stuff.  

Frankly it doesn't matter if they were civilian, military, or foreign nationals, it still a totally sad event.  As the song goes, "We didn't the fire, it has always been burning since the world was turning".  Wars have been going on since the beginning of mankind.   All we can do is honor those personnel that believe in our way of life.  Freedom isn't free....

 

Comment by Craig on August 6, 2011 at 4:56pm

clockard, that was actually a typo I just made.  I had the YN rating in there, but since you guys are CT's, I wanted to add CTT to make it easier to understand.   In my quick hurry I typo'd it.  It should be CTTSR.  

It has now been corrected... Use this copy..

Deppers_Cheat_Sheet1_new_8_6_11.jpg

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