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Comment by Fran on September 9, 2017 at 9:46pm

Hi everyone.  I am new to this group.  My daughter was commissioned from Villanova's NROTC program in May (I need to change my picture!).  She has been in P'Cola since early August, awaiting the start of NFO training.  Praying she and all Navy people in the area are safe during Irma!  

Comment by jsefamily on August 24, 2017 at 9:46pm

Our DS lived with a friend further north to avoid the whole party scene of beach life. He had a gorgeous apartment in a newer building and was close to everything. Nothing (beach, airport, etc) is very far. NFOs seem to report and jump into training faster because of the shortage of NFOs. Our DS was an SNA and all the SNAs from his class had OHARP. But timing changes. If your DS already has a private or commercial pilot's license, he will not need to go to IFS and will hurry up and wait again.

Comment by Nancy on August 24, 2017 at 9:33pm

He needs to find a place before going. He can do this long distance. I suggest Angel Cove apartments, as a lot of moms on this site speak well of it. My son just moved into a house near the beach with some other OCS guys he knew. They do OHARP right up until reporting, at least my DS did. It may depend on where he is doing OHARP and what they say. If your son is NFO, he will begin class soon. If he is SNA, he will have to report in every morning Monday through Friday, but will not begin IFS (Initial Flight School) for a few weeks. Hope this helps.

Comment by Matt's mom on August 24, 2017 at 11:50am

Hi everyone.  Could you some guidance.  Our DS has to report to Pcola soon.  His orders give two dates 5 days apart.  A not before date and a not after date.  This makes sense.  My question is this.  Does he do OHARP until the weekend before report date or do they give them a week to get down there and get a place to stay.  Also, do they start class the following Monday, or do they have time after reporting to find a place.  Sorry if this sounds confusing.  We are trying to arrange time off to help move him south. Thanks :)

Comment by Marianne on July 28, 2017 at 5:22pm

We are all in this together, pcmcdaniel,but you are welcome. Point Mugu is beautiful, according to my D'S, so I hope your son likes it when he gets back. My DS has spent a lot of time there running training exercises.

Comment by pbmcdaniel on July 28, 2017 at 2:54pm

Suzie and Marianne:  Thanks for the useful info.  Just returned from Norfolk where we stored all of my DS 's "stuff" in a storage unit. Since the Navy is backed up on moving, I will return in late August to meet the movers.

Shared your suggestions with my DS and he thought they were all great ideas.  Thanks!!

Comment by Marianne on July 24, 2017 at 9:52pm

The sheets are a great idea, because that's one thing my DS really didn't like with the Navy issue. He bought some good noise cancellation headphones as well. Another simple one was extra boot and athletic socks because he complained that the laundry always shrank them.

I used to collect magazines from friends and send them for the wardroom.

Be sure to take advantage of the special military boxes from the post office. It's a flat rate regardless of weight and they are priority. I also used them all the time when my son was stationed in Japan

Comment by pbmcdaniel on July 24, 2017 at 8:40pm

Just heard from my LO. He is heading to Point Mugu NAS from Norfolk to prepare for his first deployment.  He mentioned that he was advised to take a mattress topper for his bunk.  Any experienced moms/wives have suggestions? Twin or TwinXL? Any other items to add to his wish list??

Comment by Nancy on July 22, 2017 at 5:21pm

NavyMomNavyWife, I am one of those "moms out there" who had an OCS grad earlier this year, March 08-17. There are delays, but probably not due to T45 since that would only affect that particular jet pipeline. The early phases right after OCS I don't believe would be affected, IFS/API. Here's what seems to be happening, and later moms (09-17 and 10-17) I've been chatting with seem to be confirming. 12 weeks of OHARP is the norm for SNA. Then they report to Pcola. Once they are there they can expect another 6-8 weeks of waiting, where they could be working odd jobs such as helping out in the Naval Aviation Museum. Then finally IFS. Hope this helps.

Comment by Nancy on July 22, 2017 at 3:25pm

NavyMomNavyWife, I am one of those "moms out there" who had an OCS grad earlier this year, March 08-17. There are delays, but probably not due to T45 since that would only affect that particular jet pipeline. The early phases right after OCS I don't believe would be affected, IFS/API. Here's what seems to be happening, and later moms (09-17 and 10-17) I've been chatting with seem to be confirming. 12 weeks of OHARP is the norm for SNA. Then they report to Pcola. Once they are there they can expect another 6-8 weeks of waiting, where they could be working odd jobs such as helping out in the Naval Aviation Museum. Then finally IFS. Hope this helps.

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