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My son is in the DEP pool now.  He will be going to boot July 14th, then on to IS A school.  Once he graduates A school will he be able to pick his specialty for C school or is it assigned?

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Thank you so much for your insight. He goes to boot July 14 and I know he will be in IS school before I can blink. I will pass along your suggestions to him. Thank you again.
Just curious. When a sailor finishes "A" school and progresses to "C" school does s/he stay in the same barracks? Sorry for the Army lingo, I am an Army wife. I don't know what to call the barracks/dorms in Navy lingo. I know he will still be in Damn Neck for "C" school. I just don't know if they pack up and move or stay put. The reason I ask is because my son's friend is in Nuclear school and his mom is sending him tons of personal clothing. I don't want my son to ask for a lot of stuff then have to drag it to a new place.
Laura,
They stay in the same room. No moving! But, when they finish C school and report to their new base they have to deal with all their extra stuff. My son said it was like an auction with guys trying to sell off games, etc that they couldn't take with them. He got leave right after C school so I got him a huge duffel and he brought everything home. His new assignment was aboard a ship and there is NO room there! I know they enjoy their civilian clothes alot for after school and weekends!
Thank you Kim. I will make sure I remember to edit his clothing requests! Did you get a chance to see your son's room or is it off limits? How many sailors to a room? I was perfectly fine with my son's decision to join the Navy. No question about it. I think that it is all of the little questions I have that may make me crazy.

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