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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 WearsLargeHats on March 5, 2016 at 12:13am
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In addition to bootcamp. When I talk to my son tomorrow, I might ask if they have sailors in his class who are living with spouses.
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Sonar is one of the SECF (Submarine Electronic and Computer Field) ratings. He will get to state a preference for the 4 specialties, the Navy assigns what they need. The training times are similar. Figure on at least 8 months.
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Comment by HarleyGirl1 on March 4, 2016 at 9:49pm
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What is SECF?
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Ratings aren't secret. Their dress uniforms have a rating patch anyway. Unless he is SECF. SECF specialties will be decided after he gets to Groton.
I think they Navy only pays to move spouses if they are expected to be in place for at least 6 months. That might be distinct from eligibility for accompanied housing, I don't know. I think it is pretty much up to the command. As hard as it might be, you might want to wait until he goes to his first command rather than relocate for just a few months.
I am sure he will be briefed on this, probably while at RTC, at least in BESS indoc.
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Dani, it depends on what rating he signed up for, as there are various ratings have different training pipelines. Generally it will be BESS + 2-3 schools. Too, they can be put on hold between schools, or delayed for clearances. I don't think it can really be less than 6 months, and can be a year or more. My son got there in October and should be done with the STS A-school in June, and he has been going through the process about as quickly as possible.
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Comment by dawneee5 on March 3, 2016 at 3:11pm
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My son had to report back at 2100 the day of PIR and was at the airport the next moring at 0630 with all others leaving from that airport that day although he didn't leave until late afternoon.
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Comment by tysmom on March 2, 2016 at 10:17pm
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Usually within a day or two.
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Does anyone know about how long after PIR my son will ship to A school in Groton?
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Anchor's Aweigh Mom, "torpedoman" is an old term that is still in casual use, but the rating is actually MM-Weapons, or MMW. A change from Auxiliary to Weapons is more of a change in specialization than a re-rating. The Navy probably just needs more MMWs at the moment, or maybe they had more space in that A-school, or possibly they felt this fast-running sailor would do particularly well in that area.
You son's contract likely is for MM Submarine, with the specialty to be determined during training.
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My son was assured a spot as machinist's mate auxiliary but was recently re-rated to torpedoman. He's okay with it, but I don't understand this process...he graduated at the top of his class in B.E.S.S. and was #2 in BMS. I'm sure this happens all the time, but I need some education. If anyone can help?
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