Cryptology ~ CTI ~ CTM ~ CTN ~ CTR ~ CTT ~ CWT Corry Station Pensacola Florida and Monterey California

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  • AmyMatt1214

    Tammy66...finally got my letter. My son is Ship 03 Division 297. PIR 09/04/2015. But just because they aren't inn the same ship...please keep in touch! Hopefully I'll see you there!!!
  • Jayme's Mom

    Newbie here. My son just started CTR school in Pensacola the beginning of July.
  • Tammy66

    AmyMatt1214 - so glad you got your letter today!  I will definitely keep in touch!  Hope to see you there too!

  • bandmom13

    My son just arrived at Corry Station on Saturday after boot camp. Starting his indoc today. My question is how do they get things fixed in their rooms? His airconditioner doesn't work, in fact the cover isn't on and they are essentially looking at the outside wall and studs. It's in the mid to high 90's out, will they get to have it fixed? Or change rooms?
  • deputydawgofduke

    bandmom,   I don't know the answer to your question but go to FaceBook Pensacola A and C school  families.   There is a lot of activity on that site and a great Admin who might can help.   Not a lot of activity here.  Good luck.   My son says it is sooooooo hot in Pensacola.  Arrived 07/18 for CTM.  Hope to see you on the FB page.

  • CryptoDad

    Chances are it won't get fixed. Best bet is for him to request another room as other students graduate and move on. Until then, get a fan.

  • bandmom13

    Got another question, My son wants to get wifi, but I heard the gowifi navy isn't very good and  very expensive. Can they get something else at there?

  • deputydawgofduke

    My son shares wifi cost with the guy next door.   FB Pensacola A and C families has a post about a new upgraded wifi 5Ghz

  • missducky

    Hey everyone! My Son is now in his barracks in Monterey! He had his PIR this past Friday....FANTASTIC weekend! He is getting settled in, and making friends! He bought his internet and I got to Skype with him yesterday! Question...is there a Facebook group for the CTI's? Thanks!

  • SCNavy2015

    Hi missducky. Great news about your son. Will want to hear more. My son is signed up for CTI. He just left for RTC. There is a CTI and more group on the site. Look forward to hearing more about your son's experience.

  • Tammy66

    Hi MissDucky!  That is great news that your son is all settled in Monterey.  My daughter will be headed there after PIR 9/4/15!

  • Tammy66

    Hi rebeccachaplain!

    My daughter will be there this Saturday.  Can't wait to watch graduation Friday and so excited to see her before she leaves.  Glad to hear the rooms are awesome - maybe they will be roommates!!

  • Sherblond

    Hi all -- My daughter just signed today as CTI -- leaves for Great Lakes in November....i have a son who is a CTN and has been in x4yrs now, so i'm not a total newbie.  Just wanted to say hello....love this site...so much info!!!

  • Craig

    Did you guys see this? CTNSN Anthony Horton is missing from NIOC Maryland. If you have any info please call (410) 854-6464. We are seeking the publics help in locating Anthony Horton, member of the U.S. Navy. He was last seen in Maryland, walking alone with a bookbag. As of now that is all information we have, please if anyone has seen him or have any information please call 410-854-6464 (D. Horwitz) Please share this post, it would be greatly appreciated!

    We all have loved ones whom we care about, whether we speak daily, or see seldomly, either way they are still loved. Please call if you know of anything that can help locate Anthony Horton.
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  • s.m.r.

    Hope he is found safe.
  • Craig

    Woo-hoo, they found him and he's safe....
  • sammy1990

    thanks for the update. whew!
  • TwoForTheNavy

    Happy they found him!
  • Zman'smom

    My son will be heading to Pensacola after Thanksgiving for CTR training. It seems that most heading there come from boot camp, but my son has been in the Navy for 3 years as of October 28th. He has been stationed in Naples, Italy the whole time and is changing rates. He is very excited!! I have been part of this group since last year while waiting on his clearance to go through.

    Any words of wisdom for my not-so-newbie sailor heading to A school??
  • sal

    I've been trying to find an answer to this question. My husband got to Monterey yesterday. I was hoping to be able to move down since he will be there longer than 6 months. But, now people are telling him that he has to wait until he is Phase 3 before I can even think about coming down. Does anyone know what this means? We were told that I would be able to move down quickly after he got there. Any information would be wonderful.

  • WifeofaUSsailor

    Sal, phase 3 is where they are able to leave base during the day and weekends, if he lives off base then he can stay off base except for his classes of course and other times that he needs to be on base. Otherwise he can still come off base but will have a curfew each night if he's living in the barracks. To live off base with you he'll have to file a chit. You can certainly go down there, but you won't be able to spend much time with him until he's phase 3. Don't worry though, phase 3 usually only takes a few weeks or month at most to get to (or it does at least here in Pensacola). Unless him or one of his roommates screws up an inspection or does something they aren't supposed to. Then they usually get set back another week or so. You should be getting BAH regardless though.
  • JHubby

    Sal, your are more than welcome to join him in Monterey at any point. As wife said, he will have to phase up which took my wife exactly one month. Phase 3 in Monterey has no curfew (other branches do), so even though we were waiting on the formalities of moving off base to go through, she was still staying with me! PM me if you need anything!
  • SCNavy2015

    Our CTI2B arrived last night at DLI with the rest of cohort from graduating class. He will class up in a week. Any advice to pass on about housing, services (internet?), etc. helpful.

  • SCNavy2015

    Does anyone know the Christmas Holiday stand down for DLI?  IS this liberty and do they have to be on base every night? Thanks-

  • JHubby

    1200 Dec 17th - 0000 Jan 3rd. I understand Sailors MUST submit leave request if they want to stay off base and the deadine to submit may have already passed :/ My wife submitted hers Monday.
  • jenb

    My son is leaving for bootcamp on 11/16. I am wondering when the top secret clearance is actually done. Does anyone know? He had the preliminary clearance in Februrary but we haven't heard from anyone that they have been interviewed in regards to my son.

  • Texasmom

    My son's graduating bc this week. Ctn, and going to pennsa cola for school. He called from bc durine first week there, during processing days to get phone nbrs of references needed as he was completing some security clearance stuffs. Hope that helps.
  • missducky

    Hi jenb!

    My Son arrived at the DLI in August..His security stuff is still ongoing. Was told he would probably move on to C school (in a year) before it's all complete. His freinds got visits in September, and a couple of his High School teachers were interviewed last week! Might be a long haul before it's all done! Hope this helps!

  • SCNavy2015

    Hi jenb-  my son arrived DLI Oct. and clearance is ongoing. It could still be many months before complete. If there were any major red flags, neither of our boys would be at DLI. Same story as missducky, might be in a year, but certainly before they move to "F" school or first duty assign. My son is loving it!

  • Bookster

    My son completed bootcamp in November of LAST year, he is now in San Diego and his clearance is still not done.  Apparently it takes a very long time.  

  • sammy1990

    after watching last night's 60 minutes I'm glad they are taking extra time. what a scary piece.
  • Texasmom

    Sammy 1990. Hmm. Missed that. ?
  • sammy1990

  • Beachmomblue

    Hi everyone.  I'm new on this group.  My son just left for boot camp on Wednesday.  

  • Beachmomblue

    So after my son finishes boot camp.  He said he will be off to A school in Penn, Florida and also C school.  Do they let him come home after C school?

  • Texasmom

    Son at Corry. Told hell have leave during Christmas but not to buy tkts yet. Prices going up daily. Any suggestions?
  • Texasmom

    Clockard. Thanks. Has 2 different dates. Not confirmed which I suppose. Will keep looking into it. And navy waiting!! Happy holidays!! Yur sailor still in navy? What rate? Been pleased with the "ride" overall?
  • SCNavy2015

    Same excitement here rebeccachaplain. Blessing to be close to school. We are actually picking up my son and another sailor for Thanksgiving! So wonderful to have a couple of days to catch up. To those of you missing your sailors, hope you get the opportunity for some wonderful phone time. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

  • Grizzy01

    Hi Pensecola moms- how long after Sailors get to A school are they able to go off base for a weekend? Is there a limit on distance they can go?
  • Zman'smom

    My son arrived to Pensacola yesterday as a fleet returnee.i starts tomorrow bright and early with what I think will be indoc He waited almost a year for his clearance to go through, so I've been a part of this group for a while. Looking forward to what the next several months will bring, even if he cannot talk about it.
  • Grandma Mary

    Hi! This message is for Craig: I would like to purchase a Challenge Coin for my SR grandson whose PIR is 02/26/16. He is in Div 106 USS Constitution.
  • Craig

    Grandma - That coin looks really cool.  Just curious, are you on our 2/26 Facebook group?  You're missing a lot of fun if you're not....  
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/pir02262016/

  • yrlittlebit

    Hi our Sailor just arrived to Pensacola, Fl on 2/6 for his A school CTT
    His PIR was 2/5
    We had his phone but due to our departure times at the airport , we were unable to get it to him. We have not heard from him since we dropped him off for Liberty in Great Lakes.
    Does anyone know if they have access right away to phones like they did when they arrived at boot camp? Or when & where I will be able to send his phone?
  • Appleblossom

    How long is A school for CTM'S? Is there further schooling after A school? 

  • 1proudmom

    Appleblossom my son is CTM also. Would like to know that info also. What div is your SR?
  • deputydawgofduke

    My son is CTM in C school now   Not all get C school.  A school was about 3 months and C school is about the same

  • Appleblossom

    Thank you deputdawg, that helps. did he get leave between A& C? My SR is in 114 and grads 3/4. His goal is to make it to C school. We can't make BC grad and hope to see him in FL.
  • deputydawgofduke

    His A school ended the first of Dec.  and he had a chance to come home at Christmas but did not.  C school started the first of Jan.  and will end the end of March.  He is ready to get to his duty station and start work.  He will have some time at home prior to leaving for Japan.   We did attend A school graduation and it was delightful.   Small, informal but very heart warming.  You can watch PIR on the web.  I know you are so proud of him.   Good luck.   

  • Morning sky

    I just got back home. I had a great ,but rainy, visit with my CTR, he is phase II and doing great in class and said the holding after A school is about 3 months. The C school may be a option but he doesn't know if he will get it or a unknown duty station. The rules have changed at Corry and there is not a sign out, make sure they check with their chain of command before leaving base. He has no idea about any leave time that he may have or when. 

  • Zman'smom

    My sailor finished A School last month and has been in C School in San Angelo, Texas for the past couple weeks. He should be finished with C School in a few months and has his next orders. Does anyone know if there is a group for NIOC in Maryland??