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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)

Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC

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RTC Graduation

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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 BlueClover on February 26, 2018 at 9:23pm: I will let SA son know to hold on until May for better weather!

Comment by WearsLargeHats on February 25, 2018 at 9:21am: I lived in Connecticut for several years. The only good thing about February in Connecticut is that it is a short month. But just wait: May is glorious!

Comment by BlueClover on February 25, 2018 at 9:11am: Hello again BESS and A school parents! Just real quick, I wanted to share that my SA graduated recently from BESS with distinction, and I’m proud. He said he is in a holding pattern, so to speak with independent study until his A school begins. He likes Groton...he does NOT like the drizzling rain. ( :

Comment by KKNOhio on February 22, 2018 at 8:34am: How long before they are eligible for any kind of leave? Once A School starts do they have designated breaks? Trying to get an idea of when he may be able to come home.

Comment by RhondaA on February 22, 2018 at 8:16am: KKNOhio, BESS grad was really nice. My son's class had 75 sailors. About 50-60 guests attended. After BESS depending on rate, some have a couple more classes before they start A school. My son had ATT and TCNO, then started A school for ETV.

Comment by ArchyMom on February 21, 2018 at 4:04pm: No leave after BESS.

Comment by KKNOhio on February 21, 2018 at 3:48pm: After BESS graduation, how soon will A school start? Do they usually have leave in between?

Comment by busymom9 on February 11, 2018 at 11:12pm: My son graduated from boot camp on February 9 and left February 10 for Groton for BESS. He said his graduation is scheduled for April 27.