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In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).

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GROTON, CT. SUBSCHOOL & "A" SCHOOL MOMS

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hi My Son is currently in Groton, Ct. for Submarine School then "A" School.

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Comment by Eaglefan on March 22, 2014 at 4:25pm: Hello Ermklm! Congrats on your son's boot camp graduation! My son graduated last month from torpedoman A school. I know that not all experiences are indentica since they wait to get the right numbers of sailors before beginning new classes, but my son was in Groton for 5 1/2 months: 8 weeks BESS( Basic Enlisted Submarine School), 2or 3 weeks for BMS ( Basic Mechanic School, and 10 weeks for his MM Weapons(torpedoman)A school. He came home for two weeks after graduating and is now getting ready to go on his first underway on a Boomer out of Kings
Bay, GA. He really loved his A school! He is working over 80 hours per week right now since they are getting ready to go underway, but even though he's tired, he says he is enjoying it! Hope this info helps. Like ProudNavyMom said, don't be afraid to ask lots of questions:).

Comment by ProudNavyMom#1 on March 22, 2014 at 4:05pm: Welcome ermklm1022 !! You are in the right place. Ask away and the "experts or more experienced Moms" will help us along the way. They helped us when we first arrived in Groton, and now we can help others. If we don't know, they refer us to others that can.

There are a wonderful group of women, Mamas, in this site.

Did your Son just graduate bootcamp? If so:

For now I can tell you that they first earn cards of different colors; each color card means they earned a privilege. From being able to wear civilian clothes, which they really like, to being able to go out of base during their free time or weekends.

When they first arrive they get to use their phones ANYTIME they want as long as they are not in school or have duty or doing watch. These terms you will learn from other moms that can recall all this much better than me. There is a reason why I am retired :-)

Soon many moms will see your post explain all this much better than me so don't worry. Keep posting questions, even if you asked them before. And share, share your experience and your feelings. We do understand. I found so much support on here! We are all going through similar experiences. You are not alone.

I bet you still have a fresh memory of your Sailor's PIR! How proud you must be! Were you able to go to PIR? The graduation from Bootcamp is so touching and emotional. I remember my heart was bursting with pride yet a bit sad to know that my Sailor was a man now and had to give him room to grow into the fine man our Navy has molded him to be. :-) So proud! Did you buy his pictures and dvd? hahaha You will be sharing it with everyone and anyone that comes over to visit you!!! HAHAHAHA

Well Congratulations to your and your Sailor again and please thank him for his Service!!! HOOYAH!!!!!!

Comment by ermklm1022 on March 22, 2014 at 11:08am: Hello everyone! My son is now in Groton preparing to start his next step of his journey. Can anyone direct me to a place where I can read and learn as much as possible about what his experience will be. Machinist Mate Sub Side. How long is sub school? He has school after that specific to his job (Torpedo man) does anyone know how long that takes? Thanks for sharing what you can.

Comment by shirl on March 21, 2014 at 11:06pm: Your welcome Yvette, hope things are going smooth now. My son is finishing up boomer school for et nav in ga will go to his boat,soon, excited for him hope it goes well, praying for them all, safety.

Comment by FATHOMOM on March 21, 2014 at 4:42pm: Giselda - too funny - we loved the Top Ten.Thanks.

doubletrouble - Congratulations to your son on the completion of subschool - what a wonderful, huge accomplishment.Enjoy time with him! Happy to hear Groton will be home - Fair Weather and Following Seas!

kevsmom - awesome that your son will be receiving orders soon - where does time go? I am sure our son's are glad their assignment time is near!

corefrank - enjoy time with your son & Boston. We visited Groton & Boston in October with our son - it was wonderful! Safe travel.

Yvette - so good to hear from you. A son on a boomer - you will have to fill us in on how we manage our emotions while our son's are underway. We are so new to this journey. I am so very thankful for the support that is here in Groton and to hear from other Sub-Momma's too! God bless ALL our Sailors and families. Have a wonderful weekend Ladies!

Comment by Giselda on March 21, 2014 at 8:56am: ProudNavyMom#1, of course you an share it! I thought it was really funny:) have a great weekend!

Comment by ProudNavyMom#1 on March 21, 2014 at 12:12am: doubletrouble, how exciting!!! So much to look forward to!!! Congratulations on your Sailors and all the friends they brought with them to join our Navy with them! God bless them all! You must be a very proud Mom x2 :-)

Comment by mrsb on March 20, 2014 at 9:33pm: Welcome back doubletrouble and so many congratulations! How exciting for all of you!!!

Comment by doubletrouble on March 20, 2014 at 6:31pm: Hi ladies! My son is headed back to Groton this Saturday! He graduated sub school March 7th &has been home for two weeks on transfer leave. His first choice on his wish list was there in Groton & he got it! He reports to the USD Pittsburgh this Monday, March 24th. He is so excited!! You Know how they are... 19 & invicible!!
I can't wait to hear where our other sailor goes. We have twin sons & their best friend that joined together. Our other sailor &the friend are HT but not subs, they are still in school. It has been a very emotional past 6 months.
Good luck to all our sailors!

Comment by ProudNavyMom#1 on March 20, 2014 at 4:17pm: Giselda, i really like your link of the 10 top reasons to be in the US Navy!!!! HAHAHAHA I am going to share it if you don't mind! :-)