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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 Mark on February 5, 2010 at 12:51pm: They can take time off, but traveling to the west coast wouldn't be permitted, unless there were special considerations (family emergency, wedding, etc...).

Comment by Sash on February 4, 2010 at 9:36pm: Thanks Mark...

sorry i ask a lot of questions. Im new to this whole A school thing. and since my bf just started hes not pumping out a lot of information. Thanks for answering all my questions though

Comment by Mark on February 4, 2010 at 8:37pm: Hi Sash,
Yes, they do, unless they are reporting directly to a "C" school. You don't mention your bf's rate, but if he's SECF, only the very top (I think maybe top ST, FT and NavET) get a "C" school before going to a boat. MTs go to "C" school in Kings Bay, I believe. Anyway - if they get orders to a boat after "A" school, it's standard to get two weeks of leave to do whatever. Another note though - they do have to do it on their own dime. The Navy only pays for travel to their duty station, if they want to change their travel itinerary to include a trip home, they have to pay for the difference out of their own pocket.

Comment by Sash on February 4, 2010 at 6:50pm: do the sailor usually get to come home after A school. Because my bf said he didnt know. and he didnt get to come home after boot, he was a grad and go

Comment by Sash on February 2, 2010 at 4:00pm: Okay thank you! l'll definitely look into that. Okay this might sound a little silly but how much does a train cost. They dont have them where im from.

Comment by Sash on February 2, 2010 at 3:51pm: okay..i want to go visit him during my spring break, im just wondering how i will get from the airport to the hotel. im only 22 so i cant rent a car. probably just going to have to take a taxi

Comment by Sash on February 2, 2010 at 3:40pm: Hello everyone. My boyfriend just graduated from boot last week and he been in Groton for a few days now. was just wondering if anyone had any advice for me, since im new to this group.

Also i was wondering what is the closest airport to the base. Thank You

Comment by Cindy on January 28, 2010 at 2:03pm: Congrats cnavywf09 and happy b'day to your little one! I'm hoping you'll stay active here after you move, and look forward to hearing your posts with an "insider" view of life in Groton. Sounds like a great day!

Comment by Mark on January 28, 2010 at 12:19am: Hi Marty,
The info about ATT (Advanced Technical Training) and TCNO you have is correct. "A" school is another matter though. ET/NAV, Sonar, and FT "A" schools are all eighteen weeks. If your son arrived in Groton in October, he'll be done with "A" school in September. If he is at or near the very top of his class, he can get a "C" school before leaving Groton. I don't know anything else about "C" school though; my son left after his sonar "A" school this past October.

Comment by navywife4life2009 on January 25, 2010 at 6:13pm: What is the schedule for sailors in sub school? When can they use their cell phones and computers? Thanks:-)