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Comment by CheriH on November 17, 2020 at 5:37pm

Hi Moms...I'll weigh in on the SERE question.  Stands for Survive, Evade, Resist, Escape.  As far as I know it's still two weeks long.  The first week (or so) is instruction.  Everything they need to know to do those four things.  Then they take them out to the wilderness...depends on where as to to what kind of terrain they get.  I've heard of Maine, Washington State, the desert in Southern California.  And then, they get to practice the skills they have learned.  Some of it they have a team mate, I believe.  There are different exercises that they are presented with; problems to solve.  They do end up getting captured and subjected to some tactics they have to get through.  Throughout the week they are carefully watched.  I'm sure that if someone were in real danger, they would intervene.

My son is an F18 pilot; went through SERE right after he winged, 6 years ago.  They are instructed not to tell us much, as it does need to be somewhat secret for their protection.  My son's comment was it was very valuable training but he wouldn't want to do it again.  

He also said that when they got on the bus to go back home, they gave them a ham sandwich with american cheese on white bread and it was the best thing he had ever tasted!

I prayed alot that week; talked with my DIL every day; and was so grateful to get the phone call when he was done.  

I hope that helps!

Comment by redheadlass on November 17, 2020 at 4:22pm

I would like to know about SERE too. My son is currently in Advanced  Flight Training as an SNA.. Still has a ways to go to earn his wings, but he has mentioned SERE to me.. I have heard about it but do not know many details about it. All I know is it is for two weeks, right? 

Comment by Glenni on November 17, 2020 at 3:46pm

I'm interested in the answer to Allison's question, too. My son is a Midshipman 1st class, and I'm just learning about SERE training after reading Allison's post. My son hopes to be an aviator or NFO, so from what I'm reading, it looks like he will have to go through SERE at some point, too.

Comment by Allison on November 15, 2020 at 3:21pm

Hello experienced Navy Moms! Can you tell me about your DS or DD experience in SERE? I am stressing. Navy training is very thorough, but it's hard because I have heard some tough stories. No word yet from my DS.

Comment by jagsailor on November 13, 2020 at 11:25pm

Thanks Kim8! That was so helpful.  My son is great and has had no symptoms thankfully.  Your explanation answered all my questions! I appreciate it.He hopes to start on 11/29. It all makes sense.

Comment by Kim8 on November 13, 2020 at 11:06pm

Hi jagsailor,

I'm sorry your son tested positive. I hope he doesn't experience many symptoms & recovers quickly. H class stands for Holding class & that is where candidates will go for various reasons  like a medical illness/injury or if they don't pass an "evolution" which is a physical and/or knowledge test that they need to pass to continue on in their training. The candidate has to wait for the next class to get to the point in training where they were at, in your case, the start of ocs training. They have a new class starting every 3 weeks. "Class up" is when they join the next class. Hope this helps.

Comment by jagsailor on November 13, 2020 at 10:14pm

Hi everyone,

Question hopefully you can answer.My son tested positive for Covid during ROM and he and his bunk mate was immediately isolated.  He texted us today to say he is being moved to H class for 2 weeks until goes to class up. I don't know what that statement means.

Thanks!

Comment by Sarah on November 10, 2020 at 3:17pm

Yes, I think that is his class number too!  Thank you so much!x

Comment by Kim8 on November 10, 2020 at 2:43pm

Sarah, you are very welcome! This will be your son's address. You need to know the class number to fill in the spaces below. I think your son will be 07-21 if he's starting on Nov 29th but pls try to confirm that with someone else too. :)

OC (Loved one's Name)
Officer Candidate School
Class XX-21
Officer Training Command Newport
1356 Meyerkord Avenue
Newport, RI 02841

Comment by Sarah on November 10, 2020 at 2:36pm

Thanks so much Ging_83 and Kim8! I think I have done panicking as my son’s nerves have begun to surface.  Now I just want him to be able to enjoy his last few days at home.  Will he send us his address when he is in ROM?  I think our dog is the one he will really miss, so I have already been stock-piling photos of her!  Thanks again!

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