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Comment by Amanda1965 on March 3, 2015 at 5:01pm

Thank you.  I Found out Target has ATT phone Cards as well!

Comment by Anna on March 3, 2015 at 3:47pm

Amanda, I purchased ones at Walgreens.

Comment by Amanda1965 on March 3, 2015 at 11:42am

Any specific prepaid phone cards?  Going to purchase them today.  Thank you.

Comment by Terri on March 2, 2015 at 11:02pm

Pbmcdaniel,
Thanks for the info! I know he is hoping to get leave to come home for his sister's wedding but I'm sure it depends on when the school starts. Do you know how often they start the courses?

Comment by pbmcdaniel on March 2, 2015 at 9:54pm

Terri/Sylvas: My son is an NFO from OCS Class 03-15. He graduated Nov. 21 and reported on Dec. 01 to P'cola.  He stayed at the Navy Lodge two days after reporting. This allowed him to save leave time. He had plenty of time after mustering each day to look for a place to live. He was able to secure a place and move in after two days. (He had done a bit of research before reporting on the internet.)  He was on Stash Duty (mustered every morning and was sent home most days after about an hour.) This gave him time to set up his place and get acclimated to the area. He started IFS (Intro Flight School) in mid-January. It is compressed into 12 days of classwork followed by air time.  He soloed  in mid-February and had about seven days before classing up for API (6 weeks of classwork/survival training.) He has completed one week thus far.  The first four weeks from what I understand are pretty intense academics and swim survival tests. The final two weeks are survival training.  At the end of week four, they celebrate Flight Suit Friday since academics are complete for API.  From what we understand, Primary follows and lasts about six months. 

Have learned so much since the adventure began in late August.  This site is an excellent place to get info.  Read through previous posts.

Enjoy the ride!!!

ps Good info abt apartment hunting and leases on previous posts.

Comment by M's mom on March 2, 2015 at 9:53pm

Amanda1965: I don't have a Facebook account either, but anyone can view the Officer Training Command Facebook posts, because it is a public page.  Just search on Google for "Officer Training Command Newport Facebook" and it should take you to the page. They post pictures of the training, and the class officers write weekly posts on what their class was up to that week.  You shouldn't have to sign up for Facebook to view this page.  You might see your son!

Comment by Terri on March 2, 2015 at 7:54pm

Sylvas
That would great! I appreciate it!

Comment by JediGrey on March 2, 2015 at 7:49pm

Terri, it is my understanding that they have to report, but then they can get "time to move". The next classes don't start right away so they are given other jobs to do until those classes start. I have no idea when the next training/class sessions start. I can let you know what really happens after he signs in over the next few days.

Comment by Terri on March 2, 2015 at 7:39pm

Mrs C,
Welcome! My son signed me up.myou might ask your husband what his class company will be.

Comment by JediGrey on March 2, 2015 at 7:37pm

An admin starts the Facebook page for the class about a week before the class starts. I joined the page for the two classes just before my son's so I could get some insight in to what would happen. They have files which explain what goes on week by week which I really appreciated. My son's class started on Nov 24, 2014 and he graduated February 27, 2015. It was class 07-15. They start every 3 weeks so you can count it out to see what your LO's class number will be. (7th class of 2015.)

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