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AECF - FCs and ETs
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For families that have a loved one serving the Navy as an FC or an ET. This is the place to share and learn more about their jobs and schools. For subs - look for the SECF group.
Members: 836
Latest Activity: Feb 18
Discussion Forum
Anybody out there?
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Current A school at GL for AECF?
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Anyone graduating A school on 10/26/18
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Comment by Sandy's_sailor son on August 23, 2011 at 3:26am
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Barb, Ets are getting their orders to (C)school quicker than FCs are. My son graduated from (A)school May 6th. He got his orders for (C) school the end of July. He reports to (C) school in September. All the ETs that I know of seem to get their orders in about 3 to 5 weeks.
My son has come home on leave. He wanted to take 15 days but GL only allows Sailors to take 10 days.
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Comment by ProudGMBarb on August 23, 2011 at 1:48am
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Sandy and Connie...Thank You!
I'm hoping our ET will also be able to have a good amount of time to spend at home before "C" school.
Connie, our sailor sounds a lot like your son...never complains and everything is always good with him! Good quaility to have especially in the Navy!
Was just hoping that good/high grades would account for something!
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ProudGMBarb, The answer to the first question is: Yes, your Sailor will be on hold after (A)school while waiting for their orders to (C)school.
Answer to question 2) No, Sailors no longer get to choose their orders. Sailors make a dream list. They can put 3 choices on their list.
Remember my saying that I accidentally came up with: "Everything Depends On The Needs Of The US Navy.
Now, in (C)school my son tells me that you get to pick your orders.> Some classes teachers pick the students by grades. I have heard of one (C)school class where the instructor put all the orders in a pile on his desk and left it to the students to work things out.
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duhhuh..just clarifying...you were asking about FC "C" school, correct?
When did your daughter start "A" school for FC? How long is their "A" school? The "A" school for ET is about 20 weeks, so I'm guessing FC is about the same?
Wishing her much success in "A" school.
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Two Questions: 1. After graduating "A" school, do our sailors wait at GL until they have orders in hand before they can come home on leave? Then do they report to their "C" school directly from home????
Experienced Moms? Chief Angie? I know you must know the answer to this!
2. Do the sailors at top of their class (best grades) have any better chance of getting the location or system of their choice...or don't they give their grades any consideration?
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There are probably more FC schools that I don't know about.
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duhhuh, Hi!! FC schools are on the West Coast> San Diego. On the East Coast> Duhlren VA, Norfolk VA and Dam Neck VA.
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GoldnG8r...Congrats to your FC...yippee, done with "A" school. Hope he doesn't have to wait too long, but at least he's back on the Cole! When I talked to our ET this weekend, he too is looking forward to being moved to the Cole after "A"school. That's the designated "hold" barracks now. He believes his graduation date is Sept. 26 or thereabouts!
BR549...you're so right...both FC and ET school is soooo long! But it's good to know they are trained very well!
I'm getting excited hearing about all your sailors graduating and/or going out to the fleet! It's getting closer for our ET....exciting and scary all at the same time!
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Comment by duhhuh58 Ship 10/Div 267 on August 22, 2011 at 8:47pm
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where do they have FC school's? my daughter is doing A school in GL.
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Comment by tallmama on August 22, 2011 at 6:16pm
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I haven't posted for a long time, but I do read on a daily basis. Congratulations to all of those sailors who have moved on from A school to C school or gotten their orders. Condolences to those who didn't get the orders they wanted. Hang in there.
My sailor reported to Bremerton, Washington, where her ship is supposed to be, but they are already out to sea. She is awaiting orders to find out how they're going to get her out to the ship or where she will meet up with it. It's another case of hurry up and wait, but I think she's perfectly happy with that. Take care all and I'll keep reading about all of your sailor's comings and goings, and I'll let you know if anything exciting happens on my end. TTFN
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