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Undes 2017
Does anyone have any current info on the Seamen PACT program? My son just started bc and I am a bit worried for him. I only see past info from 2015.
Thanks
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Permalink Reply by cjtizzy55 on
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Good Morning! Our son graduated 5/5/17. He is S-Pact. I was worried too....but, our Sailor loves it. Not necessarily the work, but where he is and why he is. Yes, he is scraping paint, washing decks, whatever they need to maintain the ship. He will strike for new rate in 9 mos. He is seeing the world! Joined his ship in mid June and has visited 4 different countries! At such a young age, he is amazed and awestruck. Good luck to your Sailor...eyes and ears open, mouth shut! Work hard and be likable. There is nothing wrong with starting from the bottom and learning the ropes. He has made great friends, that I know will last a lifetime. God Bless our Sailors!
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Advise your son to study right away. The sooner he has a rating the better, but also advise him he can have more than one rating. Few sailors know you can have more than one rating in the Navy.
Essentially, if a sailor has passed the rating course and any prerequisites courses, the Petty Officer Leadership course and the Petty Officer Leadership e*am, and the rating is an "Open" rating, and has enough time-in-service, that sailor may apply to take that rating's e*am.
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Sorry, also, after PIR, we were able to spend Saturday and Sunday with him. They do have a curfew. He received his orders about a week prior to graduation. Seems earlier than those with designations. Totally got what he wished for on his "dream sheet". Good Luck!
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My son is currently in boot camp and he is going to be S-Pact when he gets done in a few weeks. He's a little worried about it and isn't crazy that he will have to wait a year to strike for a rating but his dad and I have told him that if he has a good attitude and works hard that he will get noticed. His recruiter has told him the same thing.
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Kristi, yes he is still positive. We are able to communicate almost everyday when they are in port. He has made so many good friends, and learning so much. He loves where he is (homeport is Spain). The hours are long, but the travelling is great. The ship is his home, so not too comfy, but he really doesn't complain. He admires his Chief very much and fellow shipmates. He's only been 3 months on ship, but I am sure he will achieve what he wants. Keep the faith!
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My daughter is currently in boot camp (PIR 11/17/2017)
Been reading a lot of negative feedback on being undesgnated and feel a little bummed but it is what it is. How's the communication when they are on the ship? Is it by letter only or will they be able to email or call? Omg, I have so many questions. Am so worried. -
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My son got his wish list favorite for his first duty station and is pretty excited to be headed out to see the world. I've read all the negative posts and comments on a lot of sites, so of course I was a nervous wreck initially, but he seems okay with knowing that there will be a lot of hard work, and that some of it will be very tedious. He wasn't ready to choose when he signed his contract and since going to boot camp, he has become interested in learning more about a few rates that have caught his attention.
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