Donna - If he does "school", it's about 5 weeks at Fort Lee in Richmond, VA. It's rather short for a school and is mostly an intro to recipes, Navy terminology in the galleys etc.. My son really enjoyed the class time - ½ class, ½ in kitchen. But that was my son's choice before Boot. Fort Lee is the ONLY school for Navy, Army, and AirForce cooks. My son was given his ship assignment about 1 week before "graduation", had 10 days off and then had to catch his carrier in Guam since it had already started a 10 month deployment. Hope everything works out well for your son.
Finally - after several months out of the galleys for maintenance work, he's back in the kitchens and happier than ever. I wasn't sure he would ever really enjoy the work in the galleys, but I guess it's true.... "absence makes the heart grow fonder".
therevbev so happy for him, I'm guessing absence does work like that. LOL I still haven't heard anymore about my son's move to CS. He signed his commitment form and is waiting for further instructions. Not easy just waiting on this end.
Good morning, I'm new to this group. My step-daughter is currently at RTC with a PIR date April 1st. I understand she will remain at Great Lakes for a week or so until she leaves for Fort Lee. Would you please provide me with information as the the process after PIR. Since she'll be in temp housing, will she be able to have her personal belongings with her. Sailors shipping out to A school typically can only have their items at the airport or their stuff must be sent to them.
Additionally, I understand A school to be 8-9 weeks long however there is a comment below which indicates it's only 5 weeks. My husband and I are planning to travel to see her once she's done and I was hoping to have a tentative time frame.
How does one have the opportunity to attend C school?
Thanks for any information you're able to provide. I appreciate it.
TonyandBethany, I hope you are planning on attending PIR next week. It is a wonderful and memorable experience.
I dont remember most of the details of what happened when our son went from GL-FL-Groton. We did give him some civilian clothes when we spent time with him after PIR, shopped for some as well and brought him his charged phone to make a few phone calls. Since they basically walk across the street after PIR for processing, you will have time with them for most of the weekend. I would recommend that you ask your sailor's recruiter, they should be able to help out. Also, find a group on either FB or here with the listing of your sailor PIR. There will be information shared there as well that might be useful.
TonyandBethay - Welcome and feel free to read back thru several pages. We've hit most of the questions already. For all the new parents to CS recruits in boot - (it's time to move this up)
When your son finishes boot, he will immediately have to move over to Great Lakes Naval Base following PIR. You will have to wait several hours (At least 2 or 3 o'clock) until they have "moved in" to the new base. Once he's free, they will have restricted liberty for the remainder of the weekend (Fri evening, Sat and Sun) - he will know the restrictions and when each day he is free and when to return. The CS all stay at GL for at least 2 and sometimes 4 weeks until the class is ready in VA. The first week is indoc classes (a Navy necessity) followed by a lot of cleaning and standing watch. That's just the way of it. As to PIR weekend, you can plan as it fits your schedule since he'll be in Great Lakes, IL for several more weeks.
School is about 5 weeks in Fort Lee, Richmond VA. It's there that they will be assigned their first duty station.
My son just got his orders, he's assigned to the Truman. Not sure what happens now, but he report to Virginia next month. I really thought they would send him to CS school, but they didn't. Is there a group for the Truman, or are most people on Facebook now?
So I have gotten different explanations on if our SR will leave the night of PIR or if he will have Liberty that weekend. After reading some comments, now it's being said that he will remain in GL for at least two weeks then sent to Norfolk, VA for CS schooling. At least that's the school area we were told he will be attending. Could I get some clarification as to if He will have Liberty weekend of PIR or just that little time after PIR. Just want to get a little information as to our time in GL with our PR for PIR on 4/15.
Good Morning NavyMom16! Your new Sailor will have Liberty the entire weekend after moving across the street. So you will get to spend time with him Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday. They will let you know their availability & when they have to return to base each night. Your son's Culinary Schooling will be in Fort Lee VA. From there he'll go to his duty station.
Thank you Huskymom.... That's some relief especially for his grandparents who are traveling with us for PIR. How long will his schooling last? Just wondering that too cause he is set to get married in August :(
We are anticipating my son's PIR 4/8. He has said he will be in GL for 1 week, then go to VA for rest of 'A' School. I believe his schooling in VA will be 5 weeks.(?) Will he get any liberty after finishing 'A' School at Fort Lee, VA and prior to his first assignment? Or report directly to his 1st assignment?
Navymom16 They are available all weekend they have to return each evening. As far as school goes they don't know when they will be sent to Ft Lee. My son ended up at GL for several months before they sent him. I think it is 6 weeks. Then he went to Norfolk for a long time before his first deployment. They get a two week leave after school.
Lots of newer moms so here's some standard info....
When your sailor finishes boot, he will immediately have to move over to Great Lakes Naval Base following PIR. You will have to wait several hours (At least 2 or 3 o'clock) until they have "moved in" to the new base. Once they are free, they will have restricted liberty for the remainder of the weekend (Fri evening, Sat and Sun) - he will know the restrictions and when each day he is free and when to return. The CS all stay at GL for at least 2 and sometimes 4 weeks, or more, until the class is ready in VA. The first week is indoc classes (a Navy necessity) followed by a lot of cleaning and standing watch. That's just the way of it. As to PIR weekend, you can plan as it fits your schedule since he'll be in Great Lakes, IL for several more weeks.
School is about 5 weeks in Fort Lee, Richmond VA. It's there that they will be assigned their first duty station just before the schooling is finished. There is a nice graduation ceremony with about 1/3rd of the sailors having family present. USUALLY they will finally be permitted leave before reporting to their duty station or ship (my son went immediately to Guam after 10 days to catch a carrier that was already deployed).
This is the "normal" schedule... at least it is the average timing. The thing to always remember is that it is the military and THAT means nothing is ever written in stone. Not dates, not leave, it's always up in the air! As my Marine parents group says..."Semper Gumby" (always flexible).
My son arrived in Norfolk yesterday and is checking in today on base. He was reassigned (re-rated, I'm unsure which) as a CS on the Truman. Even though his ship isn't there, i'm sure they'll get him up and going right away (or I hope they will). It's going to be nice having other's to talk to about his job.
My daughter will arrive at Ft. Lee tomorrow night. She was re-rated to CS about a month ago and has just been waiting to get there. Does it take long to class up after arriving? Does anyone know much about the phase up process on Ft. Lee? I am hoping that she starts class right away so that she can get finished ASAP. I'm guessing that leave after graduating is all dependent on orders. Any info would be appreciated.
MommaK - If she is at Ft. Lee, class probably starts on Monday (the Army base doesn't hold many Navy until class begins. That is why CS out of boot spend 2-5 weeks at Great Lakes). From previous posts:
School is about 5 weeks in Fort Lee, Richmond VA. It's there that they will be assigned their first duty station just before the schooling is finished. There is a nice graduation ceremony with about 1/3rd of the sailors having family present. USUALLY they will finally be permitted leave before reporting to their duty station or ship (my son went immediately to Guam after 10 days to catch a carrier that was already deployed).
This is the "normal" schedule... at least it is the average timing. The thing to always remember is that it is the military and THAT means nothing is ever written in stone. Not dates, not leave, it's always up in the air! As my Marine parents group says..."Semper Gumby" (always flexible).
Phasing up is all timed and dependent on specific class schedules. About ½ way thru school, my son was finally permitted to wear civies out in public, but still couldn't leave base for night.
Hi everyone. My daughter was to finish 5-27-2016 but she had to pass fit but she is a Navy Sailor now and I am not sure of her date to ho to VA. She finished yesterday
Frances - welcome to the CS home. If you look down a few entries you will see my explanation dated March 31. This is true of ALL our sailors heading for Fort Lee. The first week at GL is naval indoctrination, after that it is a lot of cleaning and just helping around the base, standing watch in their barracks etc. The time there depends on openings in Virginia, not when or how she finished boot. So glad she was able to pass fit... encourage her to keep up the workouts and runs, it doesn't get easier and they WILL separate if you fail too many. Thank her for working so hard, she'll make a great cook!
Frances - she will find out when she get's liberty. Just like for PiR weekend, she'll have to stay in uniform, you will have to sign her out (liberty buddy) and be back in time, etc.. Some weekends she will have to stand watch. But YES - if she is given liberty, you can spend it with her. We lived 1 hour north, and got to see him on 2 different Saturdays before he left for VA.
Once our son graduates boot camp, he stays in GL for a while is what we are hearing. After PIR do we have to wait just like if his school was there? does he get the weekend liberty?
When your sailor finishes boot, he will immediately have to move over to Great Lakes Naval Base following PIR. You will have to wait several hours (At least 2 or 3 o'clock) until they have "moved in" to the new base. Once they are free, they will have restricted liberty for the remainder of the weekend (Fri evening, Sat and Sun) - he will know the restrictions and when each day he is free and when to return. The CS all stay at GL for at least 2 and sometimes 4 weeks, or more, until the class is ready in VA. The first week is indoc classes (a Navy necessity) followed by a lot of cleaning and standing watch. That's just the way of it. As to PIR weekend, you can plan as it fits your schedule since he'll be in Great Lakes, IL for several more weeks.
School is about 5 weeks in Fort Lee, Richmond VA. It's there that they will be assigned their first duty station just before the schooling is finished. There is a nice graduation ceremony with about 1/3rd of the sailors having family present. USUALLY they will finally be permitted leave before reporting to their duty station or ship (my son went immediately to Guam after 10 days to catch a carrier that was already deployed).
This is the "normal" schedule... at least it is the average timing. The thing to always remember is that it is the military and THAT means nothing is ever written in stone. Not dates, not leave, it's always up in the air! As my Marine parents group says..."Semper Gumby" (always flexible).
I am looking for other moms that are more seasoned then me and they have a sailor that is a CSSA that i can talk with my son has been in the navy a year now and deployed teying to earn his fish and i have seem so clueless since he got out of bootcamp while in Bc i joined facebook group and they provided lots of info that kept me in the loop and i had lots to talk about with my sailor now i just smile and nod when he talks as i know what the heck he is talking about and having good info also helped me give him the moral boost he needed when he needed so just really looking for a mom that can explain what to expect over the time he is getting qulified
navymom2015 - sorry I can't help. Mine is on a carrier for the last 2 years. Hopefully one of the sub moms will answer. I know how you feel though, often mine is using language and letters I can only guess at! Good luck.
SORRY - FORT LEE IS NEAR PETERSBURG, VA south of Richmond. (My head got confused due to the airport run into Richmond we had to make to send our sailor to Guam).
Is everyone on this site aware that if you have not posted in a long time you might get deleted? N4M hasn't been taking new members in a long time but through the efforts of one of the Nuke moms, we have new life. The N4M site tops out at 100,000 members and right now there is a waiting list to join of 3000+. I can't remember the date exactly that you would have had to post in order to stay on, but I recommend that if you want to stay on N4Ms and you haven't posted in a while, please do so.
Navy for Moms has a new agency in control, and it is a hosted website. The membership cap for this website is 100,000, and that cap was hit in April.
The membership cap could be increased, but along with the increase for members comes a huge increase in monthly cost.The decision was made by the agency with the Navy to delete inactive members, freeing up room for thousands (if not tens of thousands) new members.
If you look at the column to the left on this page you will see new members arriving! :)
There is a group of us, starting in October, and with much work from B'sNukeMoM⚓️MM, that have been in direct contact with each other, with the ad agency and the Navy powers that be. We have been given admin privileges, and are working along with the agency to get things up and running again.
If you are in another group and the "warning" is not posted, please feel free to do so. We are trying to hit all the groups etc, but there are literally hundreds of them. Our fingers are moving as fast as they can. LOL
therevbev
Donna - If he does "school", it's about 5 weeks at Fort Lee in Richmond, VA. It's rather short for a school and is mostly an intro to recipes, Navy terminology in the galleys etc.. My son really enjoyed the class time - ½ class, ½ in kitchen. But that was my son's choice before Boot. Fort Lee is the ONLY school for Navy, Army, and AirForce cooks. My son was given his ship assignment about 1 week before "graduation", had 10 days off and then had to catch his carrier in Guam since it had already started a 10 month deployment. Hope everything works out well for your son.
Feb 16, 2016
DonnaEricsMom
Therevbev thanks for the information. I will be surprised if they don't send him to school there. It only makes since.
Feb 16, 2016
therevbev
Finally - after several months out of the galleys for maintenance work, he's back in the kitchens and happier than ever. I wasn't sure he would ever really enjoy the work in the galleys, but I guess it's true.... "absence makes the heart grow fonder".
Mar 4, 2016
DonnaEricsMom
therevbev so happy for him, I'm guessing absence does work like that. LOL I still haven't heard anymore about my son's move to CS. He signed his commitment form and is waiting for further instructions. Not easy just waiting on this end.
Mar 5, 2016
SunflowerMom
Hello All, its good to see some mom's commenting and connecting on this page. It's good!
Mar 8, 2016
Michiganbelle
Mar 9, 2016
TonyandBethany
Good morning, I'm new to this group. My step-daughter is currently at RTC with a PIR date April 1st. I understand she will remain at Great Lakes for a week or so until she leaves for Fort Lee. Would you please provide me with information as the the process after PIR. Since she'll be in temp housing, will she be able to have her personal belongings with her. Sailors shipping out to A school typically can only have their items at the airport or their stuff must be sent to them.
Additionally, I understand A school to be 8-9 weeks long however there is a comment below which indicates it's only 5 weeks. My husband and I are planning to travel to see her once she's done and I was hoping to have a tentative time frame.
How does one have the opportunity to attend C school?
Thanks for any information you're able to provide. I appreciate it.
Mar 21, 2016
SunflowerMom
TonyandBethany, I hope you are planning on attending PIR next week. It is a wonderful and memorable experience.
I dont remember most of the details of what happened when our son went from GL-FL-Groton. We did give him some civilian clothes when we spent time with him after PIR, shopped for some as well and brought him his charged phone to make a few phone calls. Since they basically walk across the street after PIR for processing, you will have time with them for most of the weekend. I would recommend that you ask your sailor's recruiter, they should be able to help out. Also, find a group on either FB or here with the listing of your sailor PIR. There will be information shared there as well that might be useful.
Have fun and Welcome to this life!
Mar 23, 2016
therevbev
TonyandBethay - Welcome and feel free to read back thru several pages. We've hit most of the questions already. For all the new parents to CS recruits in boot - (it's time to move this up)
When your son finishes boot, he will immediately have to move over to Great Lakes Naval Base following PIR. You will have to wait several hours (At least 2 or 3 o'clock) until they have "moved in" to the new base. Once he's free, they will have restricted liberty for the remainder of the weekend (Fri evening, Sat and Sun) - he will know the restrictions and when each day he is free and when to return. The CS all stay at GL for at least 2 and sometimes 4 weeks until the class is ready in VA. The first week is indoc classes (a Navy necessity) followed by a lot of cleaning and standing watch. That's just the way of it. As to PIR weekend, you can plan as it fits your schedule since he'll be in Great Lakes, IL for several more weeks.
School is about 5 weeks in Fort Lee, Richmond VA. It's there that they will be assigned their first duty station.
Mar 25, 2016
DonnaEricsMom
My son just got his orders, he's assigned to the Truman. Not sure what happens now, but he report to Virginia next month. I really thought they would send him to CS school, but they didn't. Is there a group for the Truman, or are most people on Facebook now?
Mar 28, 2016
JGMom
Donna, Yes there is a page for Truman. USS Harry S. Truman. I am on that page as well my son is a CS on the Truman now.
Mar 28, 2016
DonnaEricsMom
OMG!! That is great. I will join that group also. Thank you.
Mar 28, 2016
navymom16
So I have gotten different explanations on if our SR will leave the night of PIR or if he will have Liberty that weekend. After reading some comments, now it's being said that he will remain in GL for at least two weeks then sent to Norfolk, VA for CS schooling. At least that's the school area we were told he will be attending. Could I get some clarification as to if He will have Liberty weekend of PIR or just that little time after PIR. Just want to get a little information as to our time in GL with our PR for PIR on 4/15.
Mar 31, 2016
HuskyMom
Good Morning NavyMom16! Your new Sailor will have Liberty the entire weekend after moving across the street. So you will get to spend time with him Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday. They will let you know their availability & when they have to return to base each night. Your son's Culinary Schooling will be in Fort Lee VA. From there he'll go to his duty station.
Mar 31, 2016
navymom16
Mar 31, 2016
Mom24
We are anticipating my son's PIR 4/8. He has said he will be in GL for 1 week, then go to VA for rest of 'A' School. I believe his schooling in VA will be 5 weeks.(?) Will he get any liberty after finishing 'A' School at Fort Lee, VA and prior to his first assignment? Or report directly to his 1st assignment?
Mar 31, 2016
HuskyMom
I believe it was 6weeks. However, my memory may be faulty on that time frame. We had Christmas in the middle of my son's schooling.
Mar 31, 2016
June
They will be available Fri, Sat and Sun?
Mar 31, 2016
JGMom
Navymom16 They are available all weekend they have to return each evening. As far as school goes they don't know when they will be sent to Ft Lee. My son ended up at GL for several months before they sent him. I think it is 6 weeks. Then he went to Norfolk for a long time before his first deployment. They get a two week leave after school.
Mar 31, 2016
JGMom
June, They are available after the PIR
Mar 31, 2016
therevbev
Lots of newer moms so here's some standard info....
When your sailor finishes boot, he will immediately have to move over to Great Lakes Naval Base following PIR. You will have to wait several hours (At least 2 or 3 o'clock) until they have "moved in" to the new base. Once they are free, they will have restricted liberty for the remainder of the weekend (Fri evening, Sat and Sun) - he will know the restrictions and when each day he is free and when to return. The CS all stay at GL for at least 2 and sometimes 4 weeks, or more, until the class is ready in VA. The first week is indoc classes (a Navy necessity) followed by a lot of cleaning and standing watch. That's just the way of it. As to PIR weekend, you can plan as it fits your schedule since he'll be in Great Lakes, IL for several more weeks.
School is about 5 weeks in Fort Lee, Richmond VA. It's there that they will be assigned their first duty station just before the schooling is finished. There is a nice graduation ceremony with about 1/3rd of the sailors having family present. USUALLY they will finally be permitted leave before reporting to their duty station or ship (my son went immediately to Guam after 10 days to catch a carrier that was already deployed).
This is the "normal" schedule... at least it is the average timing. The thing to always remember is that it is the military and THAT means nothing is ever written in stone. Not dates, not leave, it's always up in the air! As my Marine parents group says..."Semper Gumby" (always flexible).
Mar 31, 2016
D's Nana
very helpful, thank's! you are appreciated:0)
Apr 4, 2016
DonnaEricsMom
My son arrived in Norfolk yesterday and is checking in today on base. He was reassigned (re-rated, I'm unsure which) as a CS on the Truman. Even though his ship isn't there, i'm sure they'll get him up and going right away (or I hope they will). It's going to be nice having other's to talk to about his job.
Apr 20, 2016
MommaK
May 5, 2016
therevbev
MommaK - If she is at Ft. Lee, class probably starts on Monday (the Army base doesn't hold many Navy until class begins. That is why CS out of boot spend 2-5 weeks at Great Lakes). From previous posts:
School is about 5 weeks in Fort Lee, Richmond VA. It's there that they will be assigned their first duty station just before the schooling is finished. There is a nice graduation ceremony with about 1/3rd of the sailors having family present. USUALLY they will finally be permitted leave before reporting to their duty station or ship (my son went immediately to Guam after 10 days to catch a carrier that was already deployed).
This is the "normal" schedule... at least it is the average timing. The thing to always remember is that it is the military and THAT means nothing is ever written in stone. Not dates, not leave, it's always up in the air! As my Marine parents group says..."Semper Gumby" (always flexible).
Phasing up is all timed and dependent on specific class schedules. About ½ way thru school, my son was finally permitted to wear civies out in public, but still couldn't leave base for night.
May 6, 2016
MommaK
May 6, 2016
CiarasMom
My daughter will graduate BC on 5/13! She said she will stay a GL until 5/20, then off to VA!
I'm soo excited to see her next week ❤️
May 6, 2016
Frances
Jun 15, 2016
Frances
Jun 15, 2016
therevbev
Frances - welcome to the CS home. If you look down a few entries you will see my explanation dated March 31. This is true of ALL our sailors heading for Fort Lee. The first week at GL is naval indoctrination, after that it is a lot of cleaning and just helping around the base, standing watch in their barracks etc. The time there depends on openings in Virginia, not when or how she finished boot. So glad she was able to pass fit... encourage her to keep up the workouts and runs, it doesn't get easier and they WILL separate if you fail too many. Thank her for working so hard, she'll make a great cook!
Jun 15, 2016
Frances
Jun 15, 2016
Frances
Jun 15, 2016
therevbev
Frances - she will find out when she get's liberty. Just like for PiR weekend, she'll have to stay in uniform, you will have to sign her out (liberty buddy) and be back in time, etc.. Some weekends she will have to stand watch. But YES - if she is given liberty, you can spend it with her. We lived 1 hour north, and got to see him on 2 different Saturdays before he left for VA.
Jun 15, 2016
Frances
Jun 15, 2016
NavyParentsx2
Once our son graduates boot camp, he stays in GL for a while is what we are hearing. After PIR do we have to wait just like if his school was there? does he get the weekend liberty?
Jul 24, 2016
Frances
Jul 24, 2016
therevbev
Some new moms so here's the standard info....
When your sailor finishes boot, he will immediately have to move over to Great Lakes Naval Base following PIR. You will have to wait several hours (At least 2 or 3 o'clock) until they have "moved in" to the new base. Once they are free, they will have restricted liberty for the remainder of the weekend (Fri evening, Sat and Sun) - he will know the restrictions and when each day he is free and when to return. The CS all stay at GL for at least 2 and sometimes 4 weeks, or more, until the class is ready in VA. The first week is indoc classes (a Navy necessity) followed by a lot of cleaning and standing watch. That's just the way of it. As to PIR weekend, you can plan as it fits your schedule since he'll be in Great Lakes, IL for several more weeks.
School is about 5 weeks in Fort Lee, Richmond VA. It's there that they will be assigned their first duty station just before the schooling is finished. There is a nice graduation ceremony with about 1/3rd of the sailors having family present. USUALLY they will finally be permitted leave before reporting to their duty station or ship (my son went immediately to Guam after 10 days to catch a carrier that was already deployed).
This is the "normal" schedule... at least it is the average timing. The thing to always remember is that it is the military and THAT means nothing is ever written in stone. Not dates, not leave, it's always up in the air! As my Marine parents group says..."Semper Gumby" (always flexible).
Jul 24, 2016
navymom2015
Aug 26, 2016
therevbev
navymom2015 - sorry I can't help. Mine is on a carrier for the last 2 years. Hopefully one of the sub moms will answer. I know how you feel though, often mine is using language and letters I can only guess at! Good luck.
Aug 30, 2016
therevbev
SORRY - FORT LEE IS NEAR PETERSBURG, VA south of Richmond. (My head got confused due to the airport run into Richmond we had to make to send our sailor to Guam).
Sep 1, 2016
therevbev
This is copied from another page here...
Is everyone on this site aware that if you have not posted in a long time you might get deleted? N4M hasn't been taking new members in a long time but through the efforts of one of the Nuke moms, we have new life. The N4M site tops out at 100,000 members and right now there is a waiting list to join of 3000+. I can't remember the date exactly that you would have had to post in order to stay on, but I recommend that if you want to stay on N4Ms and you haven't posted in a while, please do so.
Dec 2, 2016
therevbev
Comment by ellen0502 7 hours ago
The short of it about the website.
Navy for Moms has a new agency in control, and it is a hosted website. The membership cap for this website is 100,000, and that cap was hit in April.
The membership cap could be increased, but along with the increase for members comes a huge increase in monthly cost.The decision was made by the agency with the Navy to delete inactive members, freeing up room for thousands (if not tens of thousands) new members.
If you look at the column to the left on this page you will see new members arriving! :)
There is a group of us, starting in October, and with much work from B'sNukeMoM⚓️MM, that have been in direct contact with each other, with the ad agency and the Navy powers that be. We have been given admin privileges, and are working along with the agency to get things up and running again.
If you are in another group and the "warning" is not posted, please feel free to do so. We are trying to hit all the groups etc, but there are literally hundreds of them. Our fingers are moving as fast as they can. LOL
Good things are coming!
Dec 3, 2016
mcmomship13div099
Dec 3, 2016
disneygirl64
please don't delete me.
Dec 3, 2016
LORIW
Dec 4, 2016
VirgoMom904
Dec 4, 2016
Fritz
I want to stay in this group, please.
Dec 4, 2016
Tootie
Dec 4, 2016
disneygirl64
good morning ladies where are your CS's stationed mine is on the Ronald Reagan in Japan
Dec 11, 2016
LORIW
Dec 11, 2016