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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 SunflowerLynn on July 15, 2018 at 8:00pm: Thank you, WearsLargeHats. Will the Navy arrange his ground transportation from whichever airport on to Groton? I'm so grateful for any info you have. My SR was fresh out of small-town high school, straight to GL, and I'm being a little "worried momma" thinking about him traveling around the East Coast alone. Haha!

Comment by WearsLargeHats on July 15, 2018 at 7:56pm: The Navy will get him there. Most likely Providence (PVD), but maybe Hartford (BDL).

Comment by SunflowerLynn on July 15, 2018 at 7:28pm: Can anybody tell me what airport sailors fly into when traveling to Groton from Great Lakes? My son will be heading there soon after his PIR, and we're just wondering? If it isn't appropriate for this question to be answered here, that's fine. :-)

Comment by IL Matt's Mom on May 30, 2018 at 10:33pm: Adding to WearsLargeHats' comments, he may be able to take leave between BESS and A school, but rate and A school timing are critical factors. Leave has to be approved. Approval can be shortly before it begins (request date is irrelevant). Needs of the Navy...suggest you consider change costs and/or cancellation costs when making plans.

Comment by WearsLargeHats on May 30, 2018 at 3:45pm: BESS is Basic Enlisted Submarine School, the first phase for enlisted submariners-to-be. It is where they learn the basics of how to be on a submarine without being a danger to themselves and everyone else.
The "A" school path varies a bit between ratings, so we'd need to know what your son is going into.
A bit of terminology: liberty is when they can leave the base, such as weekends and when off-duty. Once he completes initial indoc and some qualifications he will start to get liberty. What you are talking about is Leave, which is the equivalent of vacation or PTO. It is very likely he will get leave between "A" school and reporting to his first command but, like all things, it is Needs of the Navy.

Comment by alw64 on May 30, 2018 at 3:14pm: Hi everyone. I am very new to this and am just learning the ropes. My son is in boot right now with PIR July 13th. Question, what is BESS and do they get liberty after A school is done?

Thanks!

Comment by Tammette on April 23, 2018 at 1:58am

Thank up for the add. My son leaves in the morning for Connecticut. Im excited for him.(he is looking forward to it)

Comment by Navystrongmom on March 8, 2018 at 12:23am: TexGal75 to answer some of your question 1: yes he can have his phone and laptop. If you go to his graduation from boot camp you can give him his phone the day he flies out. 2: One thing I got my son for boot camp graduation was a gift card to Domions pizza. There is one that delivers to the base. My son got it the first night there. If you plan on going to boot camp graduation you can go to the airport the next day to spend time with him at that time you could give him his laptop and a few things like a few clothing items I recommend some of his favorite under garments as they like that after boot camp. You can place them in a small bag for him. Don't make it a big bag as they will already have a lot of items they have to take from boot camp. Yes they will be allowed to take an extra bag as we did this for are Sailor just a few months ago. There is no extra charge for the bag. Hope this helps!

Comment by Funkymom12 on March 5, 2018 at 8:45pm: @TexGal75 my son arrived on Groton about a month ago, I did send him his laptop but send it fed ex just to make sure arrived sooner than the post office. The post office takes few extra days for mail. I also send him clothes the he can use on his time off. I hope this helps and good luck to your sailor!

Comment by TexGal75 on March 5, 2018 at 2:34pm: Hi all. My son is nearly finished with boot camp in Chicago and will be headed to Groton for BESS at the end of the month. Just a couple of questions for you veteran moms.

1. Can he have his cell phone and laptop at BESS or should we observe the same rules as boot camp?

2. Is there anything that your recruit wished they’d had to make their time easier/more comfortable?

3. Do the recruits get any liberty between BESS and the start of A school?

Thanks for the advice!