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Parents of A School Sailors in Pensacola
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Let's chat about our "A" School sailors.
Members: 610
Latest Activity: Oct 18, 2021
Discussion Forum
Things at A school
Started by 1 Proud Mom. Last reply by Leah Oct 5, 2018. 6 Replies 1 Like
Can we go on base to visit our sailor?
Started by Sherri Mom 73. Last reply by Leah Oct 5, 2018. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Transportation While at A School
Started by MomL. Last reply by MomL Mar 21, 2017. 2 Replies 1 Like
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Comment by MomLovesRyan Ship 09 Div 266 on July 14, 2013 at 10:15am
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aster alumni PIR7/27/2012 Div817 - So, when you say locally - does that mean that it is on base - or where Sailors can go when they are still in the first phase of A School?
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Comment by aster on July 14, 2013 at 10:09am
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MomLovesRyan ~ I don't know if there is a Verizon store, however, there is a Best Buy locally which carries most cell phone carriers.
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Can anyone tell me if there is a Verizon outlet - or Target (for mobile) on base in Pensacola? My son will be going there for A School next week. I want to get him an IPhone as a graduation present, but, want him to beable to return/exchange it if need be. He will be able to do that within 14 days - but, won't beable to leave base during that time.
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Comment by mindshaper87 on July 9, 2013 at 2:22pm
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My son is dry and said the wets class up wait is longer. He also said it depends if you are active, reserve, or FTS as far as when you class up. He arrived on June 1 and was told a month of hold. It was actually 3 weeks. He is supposed to finish NACCS this week and then move to the other side of the base for A school. He is anticipating a hold to start that as well. Hurry up and Wait is the motto!
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Comment by Rosemary on July 9, 2013 at 2:11pm
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Thank you abb1206 and mindshaper87 for the helpful info! I was wondering about giving those things to him at the airport as well after PIR and you answered that for me too!
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Comment by nancynature on July 9, 2013 at 12:26pm
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Hi Wayne'smom 09/245! Yes they continue with phasing up even if they haven't classed up. My son is phase 3 but still is waiting to class up. I really don't understand the Navy's protocol if there is one for classing up. I really think it depends on what their ratings are and what openings they have for each rating. My son has been there since the 1st of June but others in his PIR group have classed up so....? I do know that when he got there they told him it could be about 2 months but he is considered a 'wet' candidate (rescue swimmer) and the 'dry' ones seem to class up much sooner.
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Comment by JustApril on July 8, 2013 at 5:33pm
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Hi all! I have to say thanks for all of the information that has been shared here. It was really helpful! (My membership here just got approved today and my mom and I had so many questions.) My brother is waiting to start his AE training. His PIR was 7/3/13 and he arrived in Pensacola on 7/4. Sounds like it might be a month or two of waiting to class up.
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Comment by Wayne'smom 09/245 on July 8, 2013 at 2:47pm
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My son recently arrived in Pensacola, PIR 6/28, I am very confused in general. How long will he be on hold? How do they class up? Do they still move to the next phase if they are not in school? Greatly appreciate any input. Are there other groups on N4M.
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they have to enter phase 2 to get to wear their civilian clothes. Depending on your sailor's rating, that determines where they go in Pensacola. It is a huge base. My son was on the NACCS side and had more restrictions as far as dress and what can be in his room. He is anxious to move over to the other side after NACCS for his A school. My son didn't take a thing to RTC so he didn't even send home a box. He threw out or donated the clothes and shoes he was wearing. After PIR we met him at the airport and gave him his phone, laptop, iPod, and camera. At P'cola they locked up everything except the phone until phase 2, which was about 3 weeks after arrival.
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Comment by abb1206 on July 8, 2013 at 12:19pm
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samsmysailor. Don't do anything. They don't need anything except maybe their laptop. You will take his phone and ipad, etc to the airport after graduation and that is all they need for awhile. There isn't any room for anything else. After you get his address, he will want some clothes and shoes to go out in. Oh and a swimsuit. Mine had to have his boots....100 degree heat and he wants his boots. Until they get into their dorm, there isn't much room for much.
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