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All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.
Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC
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Hi Pammy,
From my recent experience..... my son flew out to Pensacola early morning the day after PIR. He was on hold in Fl, for 2 months. It wasn't until Christmas that he was given time to come home for a week. He schooled up right after he got back in January.I don't think they usually get much time off between grad and A school, if any.
Things they need. Hmmmm
My son is in aircrew, and didn't want or need anything until after he went through NACCS and moved to the other side of base for A school. All he asked for then was some civies and his video games and DVD's. LOL
Hi Everyone.....was wondering if maybe someone could answer a question for me. My son is at Great Lakes now. He goes to Pensacola right after PIR. I understand we will have very little time with our SR's so I was wondering if once they get to Pensacola if they are given liberty.
I know someone else that graduated in December and was given liberty to come home before starting school in VA.
Also, once they get to Pensacola, is there anything they will need....things I can start accumulating now?
Thanks!!!!!
Hi Amos and others, My son graduated Nov. 1 from BC and flew straight to Pensacola where he was on hold in for 2 months. He started NACCS after the holidays and graduated at the end of Jan. (about 3 weeks of classes and PT). They get their AC rating at this time. He is AWV. After that, he moved to the other side of the base and then after INDOC, he schooled up for his A school. 3 weeks of ATT (basic electricity) and then on to more advanced courses which is another 8 weeks. He's there now, and graduates on May 5th. He said he doesn't know where he goes next. Could be SERE school, Jacksonville, Whitbey Island in Seattle???? Only time will tell I guess. :-)
My son is leaving for boot on 9-9 then going to Pensacola as AC, anyone else have a child go thru this A school? Just wondering if he will stay in FL after A school.
Hello, anyone have a sailor in aircrew candidate school that began Feb 24? Been waiting since Dec 3,2013 so wondering how long this part should be??
My son is IT, A school classed up a week ago Tuesday (2/11), and has class 0600-1530. Staying for C school afterwards. Anyone else have son/daughter with same?
Hi Navy Moms! I just wanted to pop in and wish all new Moms' sailors good luck. My time here is coming to an end as my son will be graduating tomorrow and will be heading on to his new duty station in VA. I wish you all the best and Godspeed to your sons and daughters! Thank you to all who have helped me along the way.
Hi TexasMom! My son just started his basic electronic class yesterday and told me those will be his class hours as well. He said that class is a month long then he will have a week break and then he will start class for this actual job (which he said is 100 days). His rating is ATI. Oh and we're from San Antonio as well. His PIR was 1/31/14 so it looks like your son has been there a couple weeks longer than mine.
Hi Navy Moms! My sailor started A School for AT Avionic. His class hours are from 1500 - 2300. Does anyone else have a sailor doing that?
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