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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 Gloria P. on October 18, 2009 at 7:55pm: BESS stands for Basic Enlisted Submarine School.

Comment by Gloria P. on October 10, 2009 at 8:27pm: Ok here we go Marty go to this site it will help you understand the difference between the subs. < http://www.navy.mil/navydata/cno/n87/faq.html > I hope this helps you. Any other questions just ask away :)

Comment by Gloria P. on October 10, 2009 at 6:23pm: It means 3 years on his boat going out 3 months to 8 months at a time if he is on a fast attack sub. The SSBN have 2 diffient crews the Gold and the Blue if I remember right they go out 3 months at a time since they do not go to ports like the fast attack subs.

Comment by Gloria P. on October 9, 2009 at 4:50pm: AliePIR what is it that you need I may be able to help you but I didn't understand what you are asking for. Write back so I can see what I can do for you ok. :)

Comment by Gloria P. on October 8, 2009 at 8:08am: You can go to ( http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjob1/a/sts.htm ) this is where I found the info. :)

Comment by Gloria P. on October 8, 2009 at 8:04am: Hi sealedwithakiss Here's the info you ask for. Some of it is the same as the ET/NAV so I won't post that only the things for STS ok.
The Sonar Technican, Submarine specialty (STS) operate (control, evaluate, and interpret data) submarine sonar, oceanographic equipment, and submarine auxiliary sonar; coordinate submarine sonar and underwater fire control interface; perform organizational and intermediate maintenance on submarine and allied equipment. You cannot enlist with a guarantee for this rating. Instead, you enlist in the Navy's Submarine Electronics/Computer Field (SECF). Following Enlisted Basic Submarine School (BESS) and the first portion of the Submarine Learning Center pipline course, you are assigned to be trained as ET-COM, ET-NAV, FT, or STS. Your rating is determined from your preferences, scores receved in the above two schools, and the "needs of the Navy."
Note: Advancement ( promotion ) opportunity and career progression are directly linked to a rating's manning level (i.e., personnel in undermanned ratings have greater promotion opportunity than those in overmanned ratings).

Sea/Shore Rotation for This Rating

•First Sea Tour: 48 months
•First Shore Tour: 36 months
•Second Sea Tour: 36 months
•Second Shore Tour: 36 months
•Third Sea Tour: 36 months
•Third Shore Tour: 36 months
•Fourth Sea Tour: 36 months
•Forth Shore Tour: 36 months
Note: Sea tours and shore tours for sailors that have completed four sea tours will be 36 months at sea followed by 36 months ashore until retirement.

Much of the above information courtesy of the Navy Personnel Command

Comment by Gloria P. on October 7, 2009 at 7:27pm: Anytime Sandy SC thats why we are here to help each other out. Glad to help. :) and Pooky happy to help you. :)

Comment by Gloria P. on October 7, 2009 at 3:18pm: Pooky I also posted this for you in the SECF group. :) I hope this helps.

Comment by Gloria P. on October 7, 2009 at 3:17pm: Here is more info for you Pooky...
ET-NAVs are Electronic Technicans aboard Navy submarines who specialize in navigation systems. The are responsible for electronic equipment used to navigate Navy submarines. They must maintain, repair, calibrate, tune, and adjust all electronic equipment used for navigation. You cannot enlist with a guarantee for this rating. Instead, you enlist in the Navy's Submarine Electronics/Computer Field (SECF). Following Enlisted Basic Submarine School (BESS) and the first portion of the Submarine Learning Center pipline course, you are assigned to be trained as ET-COM, ET-NAV, FT, or STS. Your rating is determined from your preferences, scores receved in the above two schools, and the "needs of the Navy

Working Environment

Duties in this rating are usually performed aboard submarines. Submarine Electronics/Computer Field personnel usually work indoors in a clean, controlled environment with comfortable temperatures. However, some work is required in a clean or dirty environment of a shop-like nature. Their work may be independent in nature, but they usually work closely with others under direct supervision.
A-School (Job School) Information

•Groton, CT -- 4 weeks (Basic Enlisted Submarine School)
•Groton, CT --18 weeks (Submarine Learning Center)
Note: The Submarine Learning Center includes Apprenticship Technical Training, Tactical Computer Network Operations, or TCNO, and ET-NAV"A-School." Some students may be selected for advanced training ("C-Shool,") prior to shipping out to the fleet
Requirement: AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

Security Clearance Requirement: Top Secret

Other Requirements

•Must be U.S. Citizen
•Most have normal color perception
•Must have normal hearing.
•Must volunteer for submarine duty
•Must have no record of conviction by civil court for any offense other than minor traffic.
•Moral turpitude offenses are generally disqualifying.
•No history of drug abuse.
•This job (like all submarine jobs) is closed to women
Sub-Specialties Available for This Rating: Navy Enlisted Classification Codes for ET

Current Manning Levels for This Rating: CREO Listing

Note: Advancement ( promotion ) opportunity and career progression are directly linked to a rating's manning level (i.e., personnel in undermanned ratings have greater promotion opportunity than those in overmanned ratings).

Sea/Shore Rotation for This Rating

•First Sea Tour: 60 months
•First Shore Tour: 36 months
•Second Sea Tour: 60 months
•Second Shore Tour: 36 months
•Third Sea Tour:48 months
•Third Shore Tour: 36 months
•Fourth Sea Tour: 36 months
•Forth Shore Tour: 36 months
Note: Sea tours and shore tours for sailors that have completed four sea tours will be 36 months at sea followed by 36 months ashore until retirement.

Much of the above information courtesy of the Navy Personnel Command

Comment by Cindy on September 29, 2009 at 1:00am: Wonderful! I remember reading about the birthday posting hoping it would work out. My son's still in boot camp, and will be heading to Groton in October. I'm so thrilled to see such a wonderfully caring group of families who can pull off birthday miracles when they mean the most. BZ Tanya and Alicia!