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Comment by Jennifer on March 29, 2010 at 4:57pm

My parents are going through Charleston as well. My son was told he can only ride in a car driven by immediate family members. Unfortunately grandparents do not qualify. If he wanted to go somewhere with them, they would have to take a cab.

Comment by Zazzws on March 29, 2010 at 2:22pm

Thank you Mark. When I get it nailed down I will post it here.

Comment by Mark on March 29, 2010 at 11:40am

Zazzws,
I strongly suspect that your son got some bogus information. It would certainly be a major change from the way enlistments have historically worked. It really just doesn't make sense either, partly because it would be fundamentally dishonest, and as inexplicable as some things seem in the military, it really doesn't work that way. Also, they take their official oath of enlistment for entry before departing (or maybe upon arrival) for Great Lakes. If they took another oath of enlistment prior to starting "A" school, I'd be concerned. The military can extend an enlistment at the end, but this is hardly ever done in the Navy, though it has happened to some Marines and Army deployed in Iraq.

Comment by Zazzws on March 29, 2010 at 10:52am

Thank you so much for the information! My sailor went to the mall and bought a disposable cell phone with 300 minutes. It should last him till he gets his real cell phone in the mail. He told me that USPS takes a week longer than FedEx.
He also said that day one of his six year enlistment is the first day of "A" school. Not day one of boot camp. That was interesting. The best guess he has for "A" school starting is 2 or 3 weeks. I will send him some books to read.

Comment by carols_kitchen on March 28, 2010 at 3:39pm

Zazzws
the only reason our sailor is at Groton after Goose Creek, is because he is also in the welding program. The class there is supposed to be 3 months long.

Comment by Zazzws on March 27, 2010 at 1:57pm

Question: If a nuke is assigned submarine duty, do they have to go through submarine school in Groton?

Comment by Anti M on March 27, 2010 at 12:55pm

Bed? Rack on a ship or a bed in a barracks? He may not be allowed to use it, so someone has to ask him. Usually, no drop over is allowed, hospital corners are the norm. On a ship, personal bedding can be considered a fire hazard and some don't allow it. In a barracks room, they all have different regulations. So some do, some don't allow the use of personal bedding. But it almost always has to be tucked in or put away during the day.

Comment by Zazzws on March 26, 2010 at 7:48pm

Naval Military Training (NMT) / rules to follow during "A" School and NPS
Phase One NMT-Upon arrival to Charleston through week 4 of training (plus any t-track time)
75 mile liberty radius
Mandatory PT 3 days/week. Be ready for 5 mile morning runs, slow 9 to 10 minute/mile pace
On base liberty Monday through Thursday. Off base liberty on weekends only.
Liberty expires at 0015. (in bachelor enlisted quarters (BEQ) daily.
Liberty commences at the end of school and at 0500 on non-academic days. (Saturday, Sunday & holidays)
Schedule spouses to arrive after check-in. (NNPTC will brief as to appropriate time)
Civilian clothing not authorized.
Operation of your personally owned vehicle (POV) or rental vehicle is not authorized.
Consumption of alcohol is not authorized.
Muster outside you BEQ and march to Rickover Center each morning.
Phase Two NMT - through Friday week 8 of training.
Over night weekend liberty approved by your section leading petty officer via special request chit only. (400 mile liberty radius)
Civilian clothes authorized 1600 Friday to 0015 Monday. (adjusted for holidays) when leaving and returning to base.
Operation of your POV or rental vehicle is now authorized.
Off base, of age consumption of alcohol is authorized on weekends and holidays.
Phase Three - week 8 of training through graduation of NPS
Liberty expires at 0015 each morning preceding an academic day (400 mile radius)
Barracks
2-2 person rooms adjoining a common head. Common lounge, phone bank and laundry facility in each BEQ.
Married persons authorized to live outside of BEQ
On base housing is currently available and highly encouraged for married sailors.
Classes
Monday through Friday 0700 to 1550 (50 minute classes with 10 minute breaks and 45 minutes for chow.
Study
All work is done in school. Books, notes and all study materials will be locked up in classroom lockers.
Night duty instructors are available from 1800 to 2100 Sunday through Thursday.
Study can be conducted from end of school(1550) until 2400.
Upon graduation from "A" school
Automatic advancement to E-4 (PO3) if qualified. (Pass final exam, pass PFA, never in trouble.
Nuclear power school (NPS) Charleston, SC
Barracks
2 one or two person rooms adjoining a common head.
Classes
Monday through Friday 0700 to 1615
Study
All work is done in school. Books, notes and all study materials will be locked up in classroom lockers.
Night duty instructors are available from 1800 to 2100 Sunday through Thursday.
Study can be conducted from end of school; (1615) until 2400.
About week 18
Request prototype station.
Upon graduation from NPS
1 to 3 weeks travel/transfer leave
Portion of NF enlistment bonus paid if entitled.
Ensure you have $100-$500 for supplies upon arrival at prototype.
Ensure you have approx. $800 for security deposit and first month rent.
Each prototype student requires own means of transportation to and from work.
Nuclear power training unit (NPTU) (Prototype) Charleston, SC or Ballston Spa, NY
Barracks
No barracks at NPTU. You will need to make your own housing arrangements. Basic allowance for housing (BAH) approx. $1,000 and basic allowance for subsistance, approx. $326 paid
Military housing available for married sailors.
Classes/study
Rotating shift work schedule. 12 hours work days before qualification, 8 hours thereafter.
Choose ship type and homeport. Orders based on your NFAS, NPS and NPTU GPA's
Upon graduation from NPTU
Possible selection as junior staff instructor.
Remaining NFE bonus paid if authorized.
MM's only-Engineering lab technician and emergency nuclear welder school (each 13 weeks) selection.
2 to 4 weeks of travel/transfer leave.

Comment by Sharon ~ K's Mom on March 26, 2010 at 6:18pm

Navy/ArmyMom.................I just read your poem to Diego and he says................."AAWESOME!!!!" "THAT IS AWESOME!"

Comment by Sharon ~ K's Mom on March 26, 2010 at 6:06pm

Navy/Army Mom.....Wow, what beautiful words!!! You have a talent, this one is a keeper. I write poetry and not everyone can write like this. If you don't mind I am going to write this down for my son and hang on to it. Tears to the eyes it did bring, but I thank you for being here, when my thoughts I need to share.

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