Question!! How long does my husbands schooling have to be for us to move with him? Iv heard sub school is 6 weeks and A school is 8 weeks then his C school is 7-17 weeks depending on which one he gets auxiliary or weapons. Someone help!
My husband graduates on 4-15 also!! I sure hope we can move with him. From what iv read sub school is 6-8 weeks A school is 63 days then C school for him is 7-17 weeks
Anyone know what the daily schedule is like while in Sub school (I.e., hours in class, PT, etc...) just curious, as my son will be coming here after PIR.
Thank you CO_ProudParent, this is most helpful. What happens after the 26 day training? Do they stay in Groton, or go somewhere else? Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I am new to all of this stuff..
I believe that most of them stay in Groton for A school. But it does depend on their training. MT's go somewhere else. Most electronics training is in Groton. MM training is in Groton. CS, LS, and another rate go to their A school before going to BESS somewhere else also. There may be breaks in between training to get enough guys together to make the next class. Hope this helps.
My husband just arrived to Groton A couple of days ago. He says he will be there for schools about 13 months. Does anyone know if I will get to move with him sometime after BESS?
Hello Everyone.... Our son will be graduation BESS in a couple of weeks. We are hoping he can come home for the weekend of July 16th for a family reunion. Can anyone tell me if this would be totally out of the question for him? He graduation PIR on 03/11.
My husband graduates BESS a week before I graduate high school so I won't be able to attend his graduation. Does anyone know if it will be possible for him to have leave for my graduation? Also is there some sort of wait period between BESS and A School if they are both in Groton?
Well, that would depend where he is going after BESS, and how far away home is. Assuming that he is in one of the A schools, and he can leave after working day Fri and be back Sun, and he doesn't have duty, it might be possible. Unlikely, don't plan on it, but he can ask.
Tamela, my comment was for Jolene, but the same pretty much applies. Don't plan on it, assume the worst, but he can ask. Since y'all are married, he'll be having a lot of briefings and discussions with the chain of command anyway.
Good morning - my son arrived in the wee hours of the morning today. Hoping that he and his other shipmates will be able to get some rest today. Any other new Sub Moms out there?
Proud mom 77 and essential girl, CONGRATS on yur sailors and their recent artivals. My son off to bootcamp, may 17, and tgen to head to groton. Its,exciting and a little tender, hearing bout yur sailors. My s9ns twin brother went to bc last November and is in pennsacola now for A school. We just visited him in pennsacola for 5 days. Was soo special!!
Good evening! My son is shipping out tomorrow! He graduated on the 22nd. They're allowing him to spend time with his "squad" for 15 days before heading to his duty station in......HAWAII!!!!!
FYI...I HIGHLY recommend attending their small graduation ceremony. Although not like bootcamp, it was still very special and well-worth the trip. He even got to spend the weekend with us off base!
Hi! I finally got on here! Just read through all the posts to learn about BESS! Not sure if my son started SS today or if it will be two weeks? They sure keep ya guessing. Super excited that he is there and ready to go!
Hi can someone help me with how and when they give out the tickets for graduation ceremony? My son graduates on May 27 and I'm confused on how that works thanks
My son just finished bootcamp and would have arrived at Groton yesterday. Can anyone tell me how it works when they first get there? Will he be able to let me know his address so I can send his phone? I am new to this so any insight would be appreciated!
Can someone please help me or tell me how they got their tickets for Graduation? My son graduates this Friday coming may 27 and I haven't heard from him in 2 weeks or gotten anything from the navy saying what to do. When I spoke to him last he said they would be sending it? Is this true ?
Reds, I'm sorry no one has gotten back with you yet. I have no idea but will ask my son if he can get some details for you. May not be until tomorrow though.
Reds
Boot camp graduation or Bess?
I don't remember having to buy tickets.
You can attend sergeant Sar meeting and get informations about the booth camp graduation.
I hope that help.
Mandy25
Thanks so much..I'm not sure if I'm on a list because he's allowed 4 guests and if they sent something as well. Not even mail on what to do when I arrive on Friday for the ceremony. I thought my son would of called tonight but no call
Gardenia100
I was wondering if they sent tickets or info for Friday's Bootcamp graduation and what I should do once I get to the base? Is there a meeting like you said for us before the ceremony ?
Great lakes naval graduation. You can also watch the previous graduation on utube.
Contact Sergeant Sarge to get info on graduation ceremony John Spadaro(Sarge)847-212-0246, he is also on Facebook.
You can also go to this website http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil
My son started sub school yesterday in Groton. Where could I find more information on the training, maybe a timeline? Is this "A" school or does that come next?
Redbecky, my son got to Groton coming up on two weeks and he hasn't started Sub School yet. I talked to him yesterday and he thought the next class would form in two more weeks. They have to wait in more guys to show up to make a class. From what I understand, once they start school it lasts for 63 days. Then on to "A" school. Hope this helps!
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Mar 22, 2016
NavywifeAY
Mar 27, 2016
NavywifeAY
Mar 28, 2016
NavywifeAY
Mar 28, 2016
ProudMom77
Apr 2, 2016
CO_Proud Parent
This may help on the schedule for Sub School. http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/blbess.htm
They increase the liberty as they progress. If I remember right there are 3 levels of liberty that has to be earned.
Apr 4, 2016
HarleyGirl1
Thank you CO_ProudParent, this is most helpful. What happens after the 26 day training? Do they stay in Groton, or go somewhere else? Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I am new to all of this stuff..
Apr 4, 2016
CO_Proud Parent
I believe that most of them stay in Groton for A school. But it does depend on their training. MT's go somewhere else. Most electronics training is in Groton. MM training is in Groton. CS, LS, and another rate go to their A school before going to BESS somewhere else also. There may be breaks in between training to get enough guys together to make the next class. Hope this helps.
Apr 4, 2016
HarleyGirl1
Thank you
Apr 4, 2016
ProudMom77
Apr 6, 2016
middlemom
Apr 13, 2016
Megan
Apr 13, 2016
middlemom
Megan, not that I know of. My son graduated Friday and started his A school on Monday.
Apr 22, 2016
middlemom
Dani1324 - Welcome. Groton is beautiful. just got back from there on Monday. Went up for my son's BESS graduation.
Had a great visit with him.
Apr 22, 2016
Jennaxcx
Apr 26, 2016
JoleneG4Cman
Hello Everyone.... Our son will be graduation BESS in a couple of weeks. We are hoping he can come home for the weekend of July 16th for a family reunion. Can anyone tell me if this would be totally out of the question for him? He graduation PIR on 03/11.
Apr 27, 2016
Tamela
Apr 27, 2016
WearsLargeHats
Well, that would depend where he is going after BESS, and how far away home is. Assuming that he is in one of the A schools, and he can leave after working day Fri and be back Sun, and he doesn't have duty, it might be possible. Unlikely, don't plan on it, but he can ask.
Apr 27, 2016
WearsLargeHats
Tamela, my comment was for Jolene, but the same pretty much applies. Don't plan on it, assume the worst, but he can ask. Since y'all are married, he'll be having a lot of briefings and discussions with the chain of command anyway.
Apr 27, 2016
ProudMom77
May 1, 2016
Essential girl
May 1, 2016
Texasmom
May 1, 2016
Erica
FYI...I HIGHLY recommend attending their small graduation ceremony. Although not like bootcamp, it was still very special and well-worth the trip. He even got to spend the weekend with us off base!
May 3, 2016
tysmom
Look for the Hawaii grp on N4Ms.
May 4, 2016
tysmom
My son is on the USS Charlotte.
May 4, 2016
Gardenia100
I think he will start A school now.
May 4, 2016
Amy L.
My son also graduated from BESS on 4/29!!! He started the Techmo (I think that is what he says?? :)) this past Monday!!
May 4, 2016
WearsLargeHats
It is TCNO, usually pronounced techno. Tactical computer and network operations.
We need some sidebar pages with information like this.
May 4, 2016
ProudMom77
May 5, 2016
WearsLargeHats
Actual BESS is 7-ish weeks. Could be longer on the calendar. It goes by pretty quick.
May 5, 2016
ProudMom77
May 5, 2016
Gardenia100
May 5, 2016
Gardenia100
My son is a MM, machinist mate and will stay in Groton.
May 6, 2016
WearsLargeHats
Just talked to my son. He has written orders to Hawaii, as he wanted. I guess I need to find the groups for that.
May 7, 2016
tysmom
My son is stationed there. He loves it! Soon I will be visiting there.
What boat is your son on?
There is a Hawaii group.
May 7, 2016
Mandy
May 16, 2016
Reds
May 16, 2016
Erin
My son just finished bootcamp and would have arrived at Groton yesterday. Can anyone tell me how it works when they first get there? Will he be able to let me know his address so I can send his phone? I am new to this so any insight would be appreciated!
May 22, 2016
Mandy
My son has been in school for about a week before he sent me his new address. Hope this helps!
May 22, 2016
Reds
May 22, 2016
Mandy
May 22, 2016
Reds
May 22, 2016
Gardenia100
Boot camp graduation or Bess?
I don't remember having to buy tickets.
You can attend sergeant Sar meeting and get informations about the booth camp graduation.
I hope that help.
May 22, 2016
Mandy
May 22, 2016
Reds
Thanks so much..I'm not sure if I'm on a list because he's allowed 4 guests and if they sent something as well. Not even mail on what to do when I arrive on Friday for the ceremony. I thought my son would of called tonight but no call
May 22, 2016
Reds
I was wondering if they sent tickets or info for Friday's Bootcamp graduation and what I should do once I get to the base? Is there a meeting like you said for us before the ceremony ?
May 22, 2016
Gardenia100
Contact Sergeant Sarge to get info on graduation ceremony John Spadaro(Sarge)847-212-0246, he is also on Facebook.
You can also go to this website http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil
May 22, 2016
Gardenia100
Did you get that form?
That website will help.
I hope I answer your questions.
May 22, 2016
Redbecky
May 24, 2016
Mandy
May 24, 2016