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Comment by CrackerjackMom on March 22, 2011 at 3:21am

Tropkia, I'm going to assume that your sailor went into bootcamp undesignated, that is what my daughter did almost 4 years ago. She had no wait at all. I believe she stared pretty much right away. But like i said that was a while ago.  I know with all the overmanning there is a hold sometimes for some schools and classes.

I really don't think your sailor will find out either till he gets closer to his PIR time.

But I will tell you that he will get a leave right after he is finished with the class.

Sorry couldn't be of much help . Someone may still come along with a better answer.

Comment by Arwen on March 22, 2011 at 2:31am

Two or three years is not unusual to make E-4 for those who take the long route, starting with E-1 and making their way up through the system via TIR. And considering that many (most?) who take the E-4 exam don't get advanced (PNA) the first time, two years isn't bad.

 

That's the route my brother-in-law took, he made E-8 and retired after 22  years. He was one of the youngest chiefs in the Navy at one point. So your son is doing okay.

Comment by TropikalParadize on March 21, 2011 at 1:19am

I was wondering if anyone has experienced wait times for sailors to class up between bootcamp graduation and the start of the 4 week a-school in GL for undesignated seamen.  If so, how long were the holds? I know this will not be a definite answer, just trying to get a ballpark of what to expect, since I know some sailors have experienced hold times to class up for other a-schools.  Thank you!

Comment by CrackerjackMom on March 15, 2011 at 9:01pm

Stacey if your husband is aircrew then he will most likely go to Pensacola Fl for his school. But still have the leave after.

Comment by AJ on March 15, 2011 at 8:12pm

I decided that I would also add that I never thought this would be me.  I never saw myself as a Navy Mom .... didn't think I could do it ... no, not at all.  When I dropped my son off at the recruiting office to leave for MEPS and the plane to boot camp .... I wailed, wept, screamed, cried, sobbed in the parking lot .... for a very long time (he had no idea).  I hated the Navy for taking my son.  I didn't believe in every cause that we became a part of militarily. I was hugely afraid that 'they' would change the young man I had raised ... that they would bruise or take away the self-esteem I had worked so very hard to build in him .... that he would no longer be the same.

Leading up to that day .... and every day since .... I knew, though, deep within me .... that I had to give him the dignity of his own experience in his life, in his choice .... in the commitment he made to his country .....and that he would still have my love every single day going forward.  And no, he isn't the same .... he is better.

So I share what I shared because I've worked to overcome my own fears, my own distrust ....... and have seen over these months that the Navy has now become my son's second family ..... not the first, not the closest perhaps ..... but an important piece of family to him now.  This new 'family' will respect and value the boy who walked through their door last summer and who is the man serving on their / our ship now.

I wanted to share this more vulnerable side with you .... in case I sounded a bit like a pro-military-no-matter-what-blind-faith kind of person.  That is not the story.  It is even better.

Comment by AJ on March 15, 2011 at 7:39pm

Angie - I've been a member of this group for some months now.  My 18-year-old-son left for boot camp on July 14, 2010, PIR'd in September, 2010, turned 19 in October, joined his ship in November, 2010, and left on his first deployment in February, 2011.  

The Enlistment Oath and the Sailor's Creed are the backbone, blood, and heart of every enlisted Sailor (and the Sailor brings the soul).  Our dedicated men and women, our Sailors, made this choice for themselves, freely, proudly, and with personal sacrifice ..... to serve our country, knowing there would be some challenging days ahead ..... but eager to offer themselves in this service.  I owe it to my son ..... we owe it to all our Sailors (and all military) .... to support them every second .... and with every breath and every step they take in what they are asked to do.  They deserve every ounce of support we can muster within ourselves .... they deserve our confidence in each of them and how hard they have worked to learn, to train, to become the best at what they do ..... they deserve our confidence in the layers of thorough training they have received ...... and our confidence in the strength and dedicated leadership that guides them .... even if we do not like some of the more challenging aspects or details.  I am not at peace with where my son's ship or mission is taking him, or what he might encounter .... BUT I am at peace in the man he is becoming ..... in how prepared he is for what he is being asked to do ..... and at peace that his commanding officers, his ship, will always do what needs to be done to protect him in their mission.

I will support my son through all that he will face .... and will support all of those on his ship ..... and will not allow my fear to hijack my confidence and my trust in his well-being .... in their well being.  Fear is a powerful force.  Be Strong.  Be Courageous.  Be Proud.  Pray.

It has been some months, Angie, since you helped me here with your own dedication to the cause you serve (assuming you are the Angie who is a CCC in Great Lakes).  I am grateful for people like you who work for and represent this United States Navy.  Bravo Zulu to you.  Thank you and God Bless.

Comment by StaceyStan on March 15, 2011 at 7:35pm

Thanks so much!  "The Box" came today, so it was a hard afternoon!  Still waiting for the Address to come!!!  He is going in as "Undesignated Air Crew". Would love to hear stories from any one in the same boat! 

Comment by CrackerjackMom on March 15, 2011 at 6:50pm

Welcome Stacey, After boot camp your husband will most likely stay in Great Lakes for a Basic Seamanship class that lasts roughly 3 weeks, then he should get I believe a 10 day leave. He should know where he will be headed prior to going on leave.

 

There is a lot of information in the pages here, skim over them if you have not already done so. Then bring on your questions, we are a great bunch, someone will have an answer for you. 

Comment by StaceyStan on March 15, 2011 at 10:14am

I would love any advice on a being an “undesignated sailor”. My husband just left for boot Camp last week!  I would love to know what the next step is for us. We have a 3 year old daughter, and I know it’s hard to nail down a schedule for him… but anything about what is next for our family I would LOVE!   I was very excited that there is a group for us!

Comment by micheles3 on March 15, 2011 at 7:27am

I Am with you ladies why would they endanger more lives. I don't know of my son was on his way it not but the thought us horrifying.

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