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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: Aug 6, 2024
Discussion Forum
Anybody out there?
Started by Jules. Last reply by Bandmom Aug 24, 2021. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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 Anti M on March 12, 2013 at 8:29pm
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I knew internet was allowed, sorry, meant to say that unless he gets roomies who already have it, they have to pay for it and/or wait until it gets put in the room.
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Comment by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on March 12, 2013 at 7:48pm
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Hope everyone is well and a big welcome to our new members.
Agreed Anti M - GL is a strict base because it is a training command but internet has been allowed in the barracks at A school for a number of years now. With four to a room they generally agree to split the bill. When Nick checked in after PIR and asked if he could have cell and phone - they said bring "Em in. Just like any school, there are rules were yu can use them. Cell phone connection was icky at times - we would say, go stand by the window so we can hear you!
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Comment by julie on March 12, 2013 at 5:01pm
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My sons PIR was March 1st, He is very happy with the way things are going, he is on hold for ATT right now, having to do a lot of sweeping. Other than that no complaints. He is an FC, or will be. lol He calls every night. During the day he just locks up his phone. When he gets in he'll check his messages and return calls.He said no one told him he couldn't use it, but it is his choice to not have it on him, that way no temptation to use it or answer it. As far as his lap top goes him and the other guys are spliting the cost of internet.He told me it was nothing like bootcamp!!!! Therefor he loves it!!! LOL
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Comment by MyKidIsInNavy on March 12, 2013 at 2:12pm
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hummmmm...guess I will be having to wait and find out what is up and happening once I talk to my Sailor.
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Glakes is a strict base. Indoc is boring and the beginning of their phase one liberty.... many of them have no clue it will be so strict after boot camp, they expect more freedoms. Cell phone usage is restricted, and there's no wifi in the barracks. Hauling the laptop around on liberty is no fun.
Some ships may put extra restrictions on the use of electronics, many sailors find this frustrating.
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hummm...mine has his laptop and cell both and hasn't said he cannot use them...maybe there are rules being put in place during indoc that didn't apply during PIR liberty weekend?
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Comment by Concernedad on March 12, 2013 at 12:55pm
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LOL! I don't know why, he didn't say. Perhaps it caught him off guard as he thought he was through the tough stuff, but he did say they were more strict on things they were allowed to do. Perhaps it's the having your cell phone and laptop and not being allowed to use it? Perhaps it's the standing guard of a closet or elevator? I don't know.
I do know he couldn't wait to move on from GL. Said it is the strictest of Naval Bases (although I'm not sure if he was basing that on opinions of others?)
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I get it, but am curious why Indoc was the worst of all time? Like worse then boot camp?
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Mykids, if you are catching the drift it is, there is no set answer. If I recall correctly, my son was at GL from 10/11 until 1/13. There was time he waited until ATT started, then time he waited until A School started, then time he waited until he left GL for C School. However, there are so many variables that could change the times from sailor to sailor.
BTW, my son is also an ET. Also, my son said indoc was the worst of all his time in the Navy thus far.
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I would be so ok if my new ET gets delayed or on hold. We live 45 miles from GL, so it would mean a lot of time for us to have with him..:) I know he is a new drop, and he called last night after day 1 of indoc and said he can be on hold for ATT anywhere for 1 week to 1 month. Guess we shall see how this all goes
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