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Comment by William in Nashua on June 3, 2015 at 5:53pm

Maybe it depends on which boat and what it is doing out there, but I never have any idea when my son's submarine is either leaving or coming back. I knew the boat went out when we were in Hawaii together and the only reason he was not on it was he was on leave, that after his leave was over he would be going out the next time it went out, but that's it.   I sort of figure he is out there when all communication ceases for weeks at a time.

Comment by Linda on June 3, 2015 at 5:37pm

Thank you Mark for the information.

Comment by CO-TwinSalorsMom on June 2, 2015 at 11:33pm

Well now I know. Got next to no warning of my son's boat departing. Got a nice call from him though. Hope he does not get sea sick. He always got car sick.

Comment by Mark on June 2, 2015 at 11:29pm

I should add that if they don't elect to take leave, they should still normally have weekends off while the other crew has the boat and watchstanding duties.

Comment by Mark on June 2, 2015 at 11:27pm

Linda - There are always exceptions to the norm in that area, but normally when a boomer crew returns from a patrol they turn the boat over to the other crew within a few days of their return.  After crew turnover, the other crew is now responsible for the watchstanding.  While one crew has the watchstanding responsibility, both crews share the work of the refit period before the other crew takes the boat out.  Normally, after returning from patrol and crew turnover, the members of the off-going crew are encouraged to take leave for the first couple of weeks of the refit.

Comment by Linda on June 2, 2015 at 7:06pm

When they return do they get the weekend off or not until the other crew goes out again? We are fortunate to live only 3 hours from the base. i will go even if it is only for dinner when he surfaces. I Need to lay my eyes on him and get a much needed hug.

Comment by Phoebs on May 31, 2015 at 11:29pm

My son has only been out once.  I believe we had either 24-48 hours notice.  It wasn't even close to enough time for us (Montana) to make plan to come see the homecoming.  I think it would have been easier on me if I would have just received the phone call "hi mom I'm back".  I waited around all day waiting for that phone call expecting it while I was at work, needless to say I was pretty bummed out that day, I did finally receive the phone call at 3:00 A.M.  Now that I know a little bit more I won't let it get to me the next time. Sounded like they are busy when they come in.  I understand this so it won't let it bother me the next time.    I've learned not to count on anything always allow things to change and keep the attitude "no news is good news".

Comment by Cath Bubblehead mom on May 31, 2015 at 11:02pm

Thank you all! I guess it's boomer thing. At least I know the info I was given the truth. I guess I'm used to seeing the Groton home comings - but those are fast attack subs.

Comment by bcgoldy03 on May 31, 2015 at 9:29pm

Cath - My son has been on 4 underways. It was different for each one.  The first underway we got 3 days notice of his return day. The second and third we had an approximate date ahead of time that ended up being not accurate by several days late which made me nervous even though they had told us that could happen. And this last underway he came back a week early with no notice at all. Just a phone call out of the blue saying "Hi Mom we are back" ! 

Comment by Eaglefan on May 31, 2015 at 8:18pm

Cath- my sonis at Kings Bay and has been on 2 underways. Both times there was only a 24 hour notice. I don't know if this is SOP for all Boomers or not. Also, homecomings there are not the same as in a base with fast attacks. You have to go to Fernandina island just to see the boat coming in. Its about 30 miles from the base. The boat goes past this while making its way to dock. Then you would go back to base and wait for your son to escort you on base.

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