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Comment by gabrielsmomma on September 3, 2012 at 7:46am

Dear ProudMaMa,  Agree. Tricky situation.    One just never knows exactly what the Navy will be in a position to offer @ any given time.  I'm glad to hear your son is "ok" with things.  It is VERY difficult to predict in any way, shape or form what the Navy will be able to offer.  I agree with the other opinions from Moms indicating that it is wise to take advantage of what the Navy is offering your son after A school.  My son is an IS.  Graduated July 2011.  He developed a hernia during Basic & ended up @ Great Lakes for 4 months.  We prayed & prayed this wouldn't interfere with his specialty IS training, knowing that all is based on the Navy's needs & if there wasn't an opening for an IS when he finally recovered & was able to resume Basic, he wouldn't be able to continue with that training.  He fought very hard to obtain that specialty for a multitude of reasons so our perspective would always be to take it when the Navy is able to offer.  I do feel badly for you that you would suffer some financial losses related to his college plans because of this but if this is what your son really wants, he would always be able to find the schooling under some circumstance but the opportunity he really wants with the Navy may not be available when it fits into the school schedule.  Unfortunately, the recruiters truly may not have had any idea that this would happen.  Good luck & all my prayers as you mull over exactly what your family's going to do with this situation.  On a brighter note, I can tell you, my son (not a reservist) is INCREDIBLY pleased with his decision to pursue & hold out for the IS position.  It was the right thing for him. I would be most interested in updates from you on the situation.  Somehow, things always work out & I'd love to stay up on how you & your family work through this.  My son's journey thus far has been filled with ups & downs but the one "constant" is "no constant" - it"s the military, if one thinks they are sure of something, likely it will go down differently than the original "plans." HIs time & experiences in the Navy have been great despite never really knowing what will actually happen - we've learned never to "count" on anything until it's actually happening or has happened.  Thoughts & prayers to you & yours & I look forward to seeing how this wonderful story your son is currently "writing" actually unfolds...  Stay strong....

Comment by ProudMaMa-USS Triton 305 on September 1, 2012 at 1:06pm

Thank u so much, I am set.  Full steam ahead - ooops am I showing my age?  LOL

Comment by Laura on September 1, 2012 at 2:46am

Yes to the location. "A" and "C" are both in Dam Neck, Virginia.

Comment by ProudMaMa-USS Triton 305 on September 1, 2012 at 1:53am

Thank u all, I totally agree with the schooling and would encourage him completely to do so.  I am a Navy vet, I was not an IS and was not familiar with the training, when I served C school was not an immediate option, and not being told ahead and planning his college arrival, it was just not expected.  We certainly would not have done the ground work and planning for college if we had any indication C school would be right after A.  He is fine with it, he sent a letter to his future roomy and said he would not be at college next semester, that he needs to complete his training for his job.  First child in college, I wanted to be prepared and on the ball, well I did, and his day will come.  Leaving him at school should be easy now?  Hopefully?  Just to confirm, the C schools for IS are in the same location, yes?

Comment by Mary (Chris' mom) on August 30, 2012 at 8:01pm

Anna is right...if they have the opportunity for training.................take it! Depending on which C school they take (even though the school might be shorter in length, some are more math oriented some are writing and research intensive) they may be able to earn 20+ credit hours towards college (and get paid!) Some of the real go-getters who are full-timers end up coming back for a second specialty...never too much education. :-)

For reservists, I do believe it is more difficult for them to return for more schooling later. I believe I would encourage all sailors to take as many training and educational opportunities as they are offered.

Comment by Anna on August 30, 2012 at 4:58pm

ProudMaMa,

I know there are other moms who have reservists and may have additional insight into this, but being a Navy vet myself and having three kids in the Navy, I will tell you that if he doesn't take his C school right after A school, he may never get that chance to go back for a C school for a LONG time.  It is always based on the needs of the Navy and not the needs of the individual.  I know that sounds harsh and I don't intend it that way directed towards anyone personal, but the reality is, if you don't get the training when the Navy offers it, you will be hard pressed to get it later on, on your terms.  Just something to keep in mind as you make your decisions!!!!  Wishing you both good luck and hope it works out well for you!!

Comment by ProudMaMa-USS Triton 305 on August 30, 2012 at 12:16pm

Great - this will cost me money, we have deposites on housing and have traveled there to secure his admission...wish we would have known this one.  I know there are no guarantees, however, this is a bit much. It affects a whole lot of things, coud his recruiter really not known that he had to go to c school?  Would u ask him if he can see if they have had reservists who return for C school at a later time?  Please -  Maybe an instructor has seen that before or it is an option, they just dont advertise it?

Comment by Ryansgirl12/148 on August 30, 2012 at 11:56am

A school is 13 weeks. Ryan was on hold for one week after bootcamp for class to start. He graduated A school on August 10th, he has been on hold until September 4th and his C school is 15 weeks, he will graduate on Dec 14 and be home that night. C school does follow right after A school, there are 4 different C school specialties.Ryan is in the longest one. The shortest one is six weeks, he is a reservist so its unusual for him to get the specialty but he wanted to have it. Him and 1 other from his class.

Comment by ProudMaMa-USS Triton 305 on August 30, 2012 at 11:33am

OOOPS  I just keep checking because it was never said he had to go to C school, his report date for A school is 10/1 and that wuld put his graduation from A around the end of Dec, or first week of Jan.  then he is registered for college second semester at college.  I did speak to his recruiter and he said to continue with the college plan, he wont have to do C school right away??  Ryansgirl, how long was his A school once he started?  12- or 13 weeks?  Is there a way when u talk to him next if u can see if everyone has to do C school right away or can he do that later?  My son said that he thought he would do that in a few years?

HELP!

Comment by Tumbleweed on August 30, 2012 at 11:14am

Thanks for the info Mary. ProudMaMa, my son is in the reserves. I am very excited for him to be doing this. He loves government, history, politics, current events and I feel like this is a perfect fit for him and a gateway to some amazing opportunities.

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