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Comment by shihtzulover56 on July 1, 2013 at 7:56am

I thought the nuclear training took 18 months. Does anyone know if that is true? I can't  get a sense of how long its taken some of the SNs.  And that's another thing I am not sure about.  Are they called SNs or Seamen how do we title them while they are in school.  I am amazed how much information you all have and why I missed the boat on this stuff. 

Jsmom your mothers right we will always worry.  

Comment by NF Mom on July 1, 2013 at 4:15am

FYI, regarding leave and Grad Hold.

Grad Hold can be used for other things besides leave.  The local community college offers courses in a four year Nuclear Technology degree designed to be completed during the two month Grad Hold periods ( the courses are paced to be completed in the two month period ) and applications to become a commissioned officer ( STA-21 ) can be prepared during Grad Hold ( STA-21 is a process, not just a simple application ).

Leave is also available at Pre-Fill, immediately after Grad Hold, if it meets the needs of the Navy.  If there are still delays in starting Prototype classes at Goose Creek this may still be compatible with the needs of the Navy.

My son did all three, but I doubt he would recommend doing college, and the STA-21 application, and the make work Grad Hold duties they re-implemented for college students in Grad Hold during the final two weeks of his Grad Hold, all at the same time.

He did take 10 days leave during Pre-Fill after his college courses completed.

Comment by NF Mom on July 1, 2013 at 3:29am

J's mom, my son was delayed in prototype, for probably the same reason as yours, and the boat he was heading to needed qualified Nuke ETs yesterday.

But his orders came out with a "report not later than" date calculated by adding 30 days leave plus the standard travel time. from Goose Creek to his home port, with the date calculated from the  final prototype graduation date for his class ( the graduation date had been delayed twice ).

He had been talking with the ET chief on the boat, every few weeks,  since he learned which boat he was going to.  They ask him, during his leave,  to report early through the chief, and after talking it over with several people, he called back and indicated he would prefer to take his full thirty days.  The chief told him he would have made the same choice  and the chief told him he would pass it on as his final decision.

When he did arrive at the home port on the report date he received orientation training for about a week and they flew him out to meet the boat at sea.

When he arrived on the boat he was not qualified to stand any watch or do anything but learn and obtain sign offs.

My husband commented that the gaining command can not order someone coming  toward their command to do anything until they actually report ( or they are UA after the "not later than report date" )  and convincing the Navy personnel office to issue non-standard orders because the boat can not function without the presence of an entirely unqualified Sailor, when the boat puts to sea,  would be a stretch.

Just the experience of one ET from the March 15th graduation, and the the opinion of one husband.

Comment by Mark on July 1, 2013 at 1:26am

J'smom - you're right - it depends on where they're headed after prototype.  Generally, everyone gets thirty days leave after completing prototype.  There are three possible reasons they wouldn't, and two only apply to MMs.  About 30% of MMs will have either nuclear welder school, or ELT school immediately after the rest of their prototype class graduates.  Both of those schools (ELT at the prototype, welder school in Groton) are three months long, and after finishing, they then get their thirty days leave.  The third reason would be if the their assigned ship or sub was deploying before the end of that thirty days.  They might in that circumstance, cut the leave short; that would be rare though.

Comment by CO-TwinSalorsMom on July 1, 2013 at 12:40am

I would like cake better. Orange pound cake. Or triple chocolate with cream cheese frosting. (I make one my boys love that has not too much sugar.)

Comment by CO-TwinSalorsMom on July 1, 2013 at 12:32am

Is there a mom on here with a new nuke daughter? Mine said that about 20 came together from BC a week age. Anyway there is a female with the same last name as mine. Not a real common name. My son says he is playing big brother. They are in the same class. He finds this really fun. Mines initials are SI.

Comment by CO-TwinSalorsMom on July 1, 2013 at 12:16am

Z'smom mine just turned 19 in early May so he is also on the young end. See there are three right there.

Comment by CO-TwinSalorsMom on July 1, 2013 at 12:08am

Yes mine said he gets two weeks at Christmas ans then he will also be home February after A school, then in the meantime his twin will be here on leave in January that is three months with visits :))

Comment by shihtzulover56 on June 30, 2013 at 11:55pm

Wonder mom,  That takes a lot of dedication and work getting an Associates degree and only 19.  I guess they are looking for something different that going to college doesn't provide.  My father was retired military so I can understand people who feel called to join. I hope they all do well and find it to be wonderful life.

Comment by CO-TwinSalorsMom on June 30, 2013 at 11:47pm

My son likes the fact that if one goes to college most just want your money. The navy actually want you to succeed. They are investing in the sailor thus have invested interest in the sailors learning what they need to. Also they make sure you will work hard.

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