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Comment by CatMom509 on December 14, 2014 at 2:58am

KotasMom,

Hello and Welcome!  I was just wondering if that's your SR's actual first name as part of your user name?  If it is, could you please change it to something that won't directly connect you to him?  The Recruit Division Commanders (RDCs) sometimes come on these groups looking for information on the SRs and the less they know the better.  Thanks for your understanding~~  :)

Comment by teaj on December 13, 2014 at 10:15pm

Thanks  for all the great information FTLW!    

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on December 13, 2014 at 8:39pm

That's wonderful! Sounds like your son has a great attitude :-)

Comment by brendan'smom on December 13, 2014 at 8:31pm

Thanks, once again, for the info, FTLW. He qualified for several ratings, but they all would have required that he wait longer before shipping out to RTC. He decided to go A-PACT so that he could start asap, plus was excited at the prospect of being exposed to different areas of training and ok with having to wait before deciding on, and trying to qualify for, his designated rating. 

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on December 13, 2014 at 8:03pm

teaj - Welcome :-)

Yes, since your son is in an 800 Divisions you may get a call. 800 Divisions are made up of Recruits that will be training for the SPECOPS (SPECial OPerations) after BC. 

Security Clearance calls don't always happen...just as needed. :-)

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on December 13, 2014 at 7:58pm

brendan'smom - That is good. I don't think you will get a Security Call though...but keep that phone handy at all times anyways for other calls.:-)

Since your son is A-PACT he will be classified as a Undesignated Sailor. This simply means that he is not designated to train for an actual rating (occupational specialty). Undesignated Sailors do not attend an A School.  Instead they go to a two to three week training that further prepares them for the fleet. After this they get some leave time before going to their Ship and/or duty station.

A PACT is Airman or aviation PACT which means he is Undesignated within the Aviation field. So usually his duties will lie within that area, doing whatever is required. Sometimes he will work outside of that field...needs of the Navy.

There are 3 different types of PACT (Professional Apprenticeship Career Tracks): aviation (A-PACT), engineering (E-PACT), and surface (S-PACT).

S-PACT and E-PACT train at GL and A-PACT trains in Pensacola, FL.

Comment by teaj on December 13, 2014 at 6:06pm

Hi All, I'm new to this Navy Mom business!  I'm trying to find my way on the site and I have a SR on ship 4 Div 805.  Looking to all the other Moms for support and wisdom.  Can't wait for 1/30/2015!  I don't know who he put down for references, so will have to try to gather some I think he didn't use it sounds like, just in case I get a call. Have a great day!

Comment by brendan'smom on December 13, 2014 at 2:21pm

Thanks so much for the info, FTLW! So glad for the heads up. I'll pull that info together and keep it handy. I think it's unlikely I'll get the call, as he is A-PACT and I doubt he'll need additional clearance at this point, but it's good to be prepared, just in case.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on December 13, 2014 at 1:03pm

brendan'smom - He will need two new references from the ones he already admitted.

Usually it is full name ,address and best phone number.

References are interviewed by the DoD. Department of Defense. Make sure the references are folks that would do well with an interview

Comment by diannep on December 13, 2014 at 11:09am

For those planning to stay at Navy Lodge for graduation....if you have a sailor staying in GL for A School, please friend request/message me (put that in your "message" on the friend request).  I need to pass on some info to you.  This only applies to those with sailors staying in GL for A School, not those flying out for A School.

Good Morning!

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