Undesignated...What's Up With That?

A place for Moms of Undesignated Sailors to share concerns and support each other.
  • Nothing Wrong with Undesignated Sailor!

     First off ladies my heart goes out to you for supporting your love one's. It's not the end of the world to be classified undes. I should know I was way back in the 70's ha ha . I had the best times of my life in the Navy. My buddies were jealous as hell, I got orders for the West Indies paradise…

    By David B

    55
  • So I am freaking out a bit!

    Really, I can't help but freak out a bit here. I am literally up at night thinking about my daughter signing up in DEP as a S-PACT. I found out when I arrived at MEPS to watch her swear in. I am ex navy myself. Was a CTT for five years back in the mid to late 80's and am so proud of my daughter for…

    By tracemc

    4
  • Undes 2017

    Does anyone have any current info on the Seamen PACT program?  My son just started bc and I am a bit worried for him.  I only see past info from 2015.Thanks

    By Melissagonavy

    8
  • Concerned mom

    My son when he joined the Navy was supposed to have been in Subs. He went to Groten for 2 months for A school. After 2 months the medically unable to do subs. That was back in July of 2016. He was , at that point sent to Norfolk where they deemed him undesignated. He is still at that same point. I…

    By Dawn Hoover

    1
  • Airman Training

    How long is airman training in Pensacola after BC? I've read 4 weeks, 3 weeks, and my son's recruiter said probably 5 weeks...He graduates from BC on April 17th. Thanks!! His sister is planning a wedding for June 3rd...hoping he will be home after Florida before he needs to report to his duty…

    By abcmom

    7
  • What after BC?

    Can someone tell me where a SR goes after boot camp if they have joined as undesignated.  Everyone is talking about A school but I know they don't go to one?  What is the next step?

    By sulleygma11

    15
  • DAR to get out of undesignated

    My son put in a DAR to get out of his PACT undesignated contract... He apparently listed 10 jobs. Can anybody give me any info if there is much possibility that this will happen. He is scheduled to leave for BC in 2 months. Thanks for any help or insight as I feel so confused.

    By kim

    10
  • What is Red Rate?

    My daughter has been undesig for a year.  She texted me to say she met with the CC (Career Counselor?) and said she chose Red Rate- Quartermaster.  Could someone please explain what this means?  I  just want to be informed so I can support her better.

    By ProudMom

    1
  • I'm going in PACT-SN, any info please!

    Hi there! I'm not a mom, I'm a future sailor haha...but this is the first forum I've seen that isn't trashing on Undes, and I REALLY need info. Here's my basics:I ship to RTC in December. I have a 99 ASVAB (I needed to ship in a specific timeframe, so I had to accept PACT in order to do that).I'm…

    By BD2012

    8
  • What happens after basic?

    What happens after basic for a Sailor in the S-PACT program? As in for more training.

    By Eryn

    3