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Comment by Mary (Chris' mom) on January 26, 2014 at 10:15am

Kim, You are right! That's the reason we always say, nothing is etched in stone until it actually happens. Most of the reservists who are deployed have either volunteered for the deployment or knew there was a greater chance of deployment based on their job specialty.

LizziesHusband, I'm sorry I know little about the schools other than where the schoolhouse is. My son was there 5 years ago and some things have changed by what I read on other posts. The schools are not as physically challenging as they are mentally intense and work towards building up their work ethics and stamina for long shifts. If things are the way they used to be they mustered early in the morning for PT then they would fall out to change into uniforms, eat breakfast, etc and then muster again to march to the schoolhouse. After a morning session they were released for lunch (I think they had to march back) and then they had to reform to go back to the school for their afternoon session. During C school, if my son went in early to work on something, he could drive his car to the schoolhouse which was nice when they had to stay very late at night, or he had to hustle back to the barracks after school or study hall to stand watch or be shift duty driver. Usually on the weekends there was a few hours for fun. Sometimes he and his buddies would jump in a couple of cars and head to the mall or out to eat at the beach or go to Oceania for a move at the IMAX theater.

After graduation, I don't know what she wants to do jobwise but the training she gets along with the security clearances gives her good shots at jobs such as Homeland Security, CIA, FBI, local law enforcement intelligence, and due to some of the technology they use and ways they present the information they have gathered during the week, it helps prepare them for college, business, teaching, etc. The education she will get while at DN will help her succeed afterward.

Comment by Kim on January 25, 2014 at 10:33pm

Mary and Lizzie'shusband- on my sons last deployment to sea there was a female reservist on board ship. I believe she "volunteered" to go to sea. My son is now with a Seabee battalion but they left their IS's behind when they deployed! So he is sitting stateside! There is no normal I've discovered!

Comment by Rock on January 23, 2014 at 2:58pm

LizziesHusband, I visited my son at DN in October.  I didn't get to spend a lot of time with him because he was so busy with school, homework and standing watch.  If you don't mind spending all day by yourself for the few hours you get to see them in the afternoon/evening it's worth the trip.  Keep in mind too that at first (I forgot how long) they are not allowed to spend the night out of the barracks so she will have to be back at the barracks by 10:00 pm.  After she's been there a while the restrictions loosen up.  After my son went to C School he seemed to have more free time.  Best wishes to you.  I tried to get in the Navy Lodge but it was booked but I was able to get in one of the older buildings and it was great.  Old but clean and well maintained.........the only thing separating you from the ocean is an earthen wall.............walk over the wall and absolute beauty!!!!

Comment by MaryNavywife/mom on January 23, 2014 at 11:04am

Hi! My future IS is still in DEP. He leaves in April. I have been reading the post here to get an idea of what to expect when he gets to A and C school. My husband is active duty and we actually live near Dam Neck, so that's a huge plus for us. Lizzieshusband, if I can help you find a good place to stay at a good rate I will be glad to help. Having been a navywife for over 20 years I understand how you are feeling right now.

Comment by LizziesHusband-2/28/14 - 14-091 on January 23, 2014 at 10:38am

Glad to know, I am in florida. I am hoping I can see her once a month.

Comment by BarbRags on January 23, 2014 at 9:53am

LizziesHusband,  I don't know how far you are from Damn Neck, but you can go visit and stay.  Their Navy Lodge is hard to get a room at.  They are busy during school, it's hard and there is a lot of studying, they're not allowed to take any material out of the classroom, so they spend many hours there after class and on weekends.  No cellphones in class.  In the end they say it's all worth it.  

Comment by Mary (Chris' mom) on January 23, 2014 at 9:25am

Depending on where you live she could be assigned to other branch bases. I know one IS reservist who does not have a Naval reserve unit for hundreds of miles so he is assigned to an Air Force base. That base was not the closest to his home but was the closest one with the ability to have an IS. Some bases just lack having a secure enough place for the IS's to work. I know one who started out as an IS but then switched to IT. After his training he became attached to a Seabee unit and did 8 mos in the sandbox. It varies by their job specialty, home location, and how actively they seek deployment. I have not heard of any reservists having ship duty as an IS but I also can't say it does not happen, I've just not heard of it.

Comment by LizziesHusband-2/28/14 - 14-091 on January 23, 2014 at 9:25am

Mary (Chris' mom) Currently my wife is in Boot Camp, her PIR date is 2/28. I am not sure how I totally feel about her being in IS. I know she is a reservist and it is just a long time waiting at home for her to finish A & C school. I am not dealing well with her being gone at boot camp. We have been married coming up on 5 years in June, no kids. My mother was on the AirForce4Moms and my mother-in-law was on ArmyMoms, they both said to come here for the most support and get any question asked. I am so confused about things, and how it will work for transitioning back to civilian reserve life. Please tell me as much as you can about A & C school.

Comment by LizziesHusband-2/28/14 - 14-091 on January 23, 2014 at 9:10am

Any reservist? Trying understand what happens after school?

Comment by Mary (Chris' mom) on January 23, 2014 at 9:10am

Ok, we've had a couple of dads here and a couple of men just looking at the IS field but I believe LizziesHusband is the first male spouse here. So out of curiosity, I would like to know how you feel about your wife becoming an IS? Also how are you dealing with bootcamp, or is 2/28 her ship out date?

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