B’sNukeMom- Thank you that you mentioned swings!! Been hearing it from my boy but not paying attention, and it said in the calendar! Giving me more understanding. There are 3 and 4 days off but a weekday :(
MTS stands for "Moored Training Ship". Basically they are subs that have undergone a conversion to become a training ship. MTS 626 and MTS 701 are in Charleston.
Gigi - it's ok to post that as it's info that has been posted before and can be found in the pages at the right.
Here's some info (from quite some time ago) that a prototype student posted regarding the shift work:
After Off-Crew, the students are put into a section. Each of 5 sections will be at work during a different schedule. I don't remember all the days exactly as they lined up, but I remember the hours. Day shift was from 0730 to 1930, with section muster about an hour before that. Staff and qualified students could leave at 1530 during day shift. Swing Shift was from 1130 to 2330, staff and qualified students didn't show up until 1530 those days. Midshift was from 1930 to 0730 the next day, staff and qualified students didn't muster until 2330. Each of these was 7 days long, with a couple days between to shift schedule. Often we would just stay up as long as we could after the end of day 7 to adjust as much as possible. Denny's, the movies, then the mall were good after-day-seven activities. We also had bbq's a couple times, my landlord was very cool about letting us have people over and he reimbursed me for when I bought a grill and stuff for it.
There was another week that I'd left out earlier because it was different. And it was undeniably the student and staff's favorite week. It was called T-week, or training week. This was when the staff of each section would go to class and do continuous training about the stuff in the plant. T-week is from Monday to Thursday, from 0730 to 1930, usually we got out early on Thursday, though. Thursday was also for field day, where we spent a good 4 hours or so cleaning the training building. After T-week, we had a 4 day weekend. It was amazing. A lot of people went camping, had a party, played paintball, went to the city and hung out, some just slept. I drove home to NH, since it was only about 3 hours away, and hung out with my family.
Gigi - My sailor came back home recently from being out on an underway. He was working days this time instead of nights but said he was alternating between 12 hour shifts and 18 hour shifts. They do have some "fun" activities that they plan for the sailors and sometimes they swap watches so a fellow shipmate can participate in something they are really good at, like a chess tournament, a 5 K run, or various sports activities that they might have. It all depends on the vessel they are serving on.
It also wasn't just the Nukes that were doing long shifts though, so our sailors are not the only ones who have to learn this juggling pattern.
Good morning moms…. Well I haven’t logged in for a while…. My husband retired and I quit my job and moved out of state… my son left a couple months ago underway.. this week has been the hardest so far…. Being a sub nuke mom is not what I was hoping for.. not knowing anything might be the death of me… just an expression… But damn just want to know how he’s doing with his quals and his job… since they liked him and made sure he was not on mess duty for his first at sea.. He wasn’t aloud to tell me anything of course so the last time I talked to him he was leaving within 72 hrs and they may be out for 2 or 3 months maybe longer maybe less…. Anyway I hope all is well with all of you and your nukes…. Thank you for all the info that y’all give I do read them all the time just haven’t commented in a while….
AP, yeah, it is pretty rough. As I like to say, they call it the Silent Service for a reason. My son did a ride-along on the Nevada a few years ago and disappeared for 10 weeks. That was worse than the 6 month deployment on the LA-class. An SSN will come up every 3 weeks or so for groceries or a port call, while an SSBN just acts like a piece of ocean. Just remember that they are safest when nobody knows where they are. In fact, the nukes in the back might not even know where they are. I think my favorite of my son's ribbons is the Navy Expeditionary Medal which, for a submariner, means they went somewhere and did something, and that is about all that can be said about it. Be sure to join the Sub Moms group too. We could use some more activity over there.
Wear big hats… thank you being married to a marine I understand not knowing anything… But this is the first time I’ve ever not heard anything from him on Mother’s Day week… thank you for all you said.. I greatly appreciate it.. I am going to look for the sub mom page now.. Thank you again..
May the fourth be with you reminds me that it was four years ago today that my son graduated from PowerSchool. They made a point of mentioning that at the power school graduation
AP and WearsLH, my son is on an SSGN after many years on a fast attack. He's not really sold on the idea of a two crew rotation, but he is dealing with it. We are talking almost every night now because, sometime in the future he will be silent somewhere, for an undetermined amount of time. I think we are banking conversation hours for when we cannot talk. It's ot easy.
AP, NonnaB, WearsLargeHats and all of the other sub families - Hugs to you. It is good to be reminded of what you all experience. Even if my sailor doesn't msg me as much, I at least know that he is able to at times, unlike your sailors.
I got this message from the American Red Cross today and thought that others may like to see it.
Each May, our nation reflects on the tremendous service of our heroic men and women in uniform and honors the sacrifices of America’s fallen service members on Memorial Day. Here at the American Red Cross, our mission was born on the battlefield through Clara Barton’s care for Civil War soldiers. Today, we are proud to continue Clara’s legacy of service by supporting the U.S. military community from the time service members take their oaths to when they navigate their lives as veterans. I am deeply inspired by the strength and selflessness exemplified by our military members and their families – and I am profoundly thankful for the compassionate support you show them as a part of our Red Cross community.
Gail McGovern President and CEO American Red Cross
P.S. If you are a servicemember or veteran experiencing hardship, don’t hesitate to text GETHEROCARE to 90999 and it will be our honor to assist you.
I'm sure that the Red Cross won't mind if you copy it to share with other groups that you belong to. Most everyone knows to contact them to get in touch with your sailor in an emergency, but they have lots of other services available for the military as well. It's a good idea to check them out before you need them.
Sundays at NNPTC were always hard for talking to my sailor. With our time difference, he would forget and call me in church - so keep your phones on vibrate at least and sit on the outside of the row if you are at your place of worship.
Afternoons mine was often studying, but I would text and at least let him know I could talk. It is easy for them to forget when Mother's Day is - if no one reminded them, so take the initiative and at least connect with your sailor.
I'm not on here much but I just got off the phone with my daughter who is an instructor at NNPTC. She made sure to remind her students that they should call their mommas today. Especially in prototype, they can lose track of days.
If you haven't heard from your kiddo already keep in mind that they are probably pooped and may not be sure what day it is!
JayDee659, my awesome husband text my son several times to remind him it was Mother's Day and to call his Mom. He just called. Hubby knows if Moms not happy no one's happy.
My son is in the DTP in Goose Creek waiting to leave to Lemoore Navy Air Base. He hasn't been home since he left January 8, 2020. He gave up the holiday stand down to allow others to come home. He has been putting in chits to come home but they have been denied and he has almost 90 days off to use up. They keep telling him just wait until your written orders with the travel dates come in and then you can take those days off. Others tell him just keep sending in the chits until they get tired of denying them and let him come home. Does anyone know what he can do to use up some of those days. Thanks for any help.
Northwoodsmom - I am sorry, I do not know the answer to your question. My only suggestion is for him to check with personnel somehow because I think they are the ones that handle the questions regarding leave status. I know they were allowing the sailors to rollover extra leave time without losing it, but your son is one of those caught up in the mess of everything.
It does not help to dwell on the past or what should have happened, but this is a good reminder for others that while it is worthwhile in various situations to defer and let another shipmate have leave time, if you are accruing and not using your leave time, there may not always be another convenient leave time for you to take your leave time and it might end up being forfeited. I don't know how long they are extending the extra rollover days - but I would encourage your son to take his leave as soon as he is able. For his well-being as for Momma's - and I do realize he is trying!
Northwoodsmom, I am glad to hear that your son has soft orders. I'm sorry he keeps getting turned down for leave.
Sounds like they are waiting for his hard orders and can roll it all together.
Assuming your son has a car, it is a long way from Goose Creek to Lemoore and sort of through your area, a long way. My son had over 6 weeks between his detachment date from GC and his "report no later than date" on the west coast. During that time he was "unattached" and free to do what he wanted within military regulations. I don't know how much time was given/offered to him and how much additional he requested but it doesn't hurt to ask. Nor do I know how much time was considered transition vs. leave from his bank. He was reimbursed for moving himself in his car. Again, I don't know what, is any, other moving expenses were reimbursed. But for him it was a long overdue vacation to explore and chill.
Good luck to you and your son and whomever to California. Lemoore NAS is in central California, near Fresno. It is home to many of the jet squadrons assigned to the west coast carriers.
Thank you Ladies, he was told he would be in Lemoore for a couple months and then headed to Norfolk. They gave him his squadron number and the ship he will be on but I am not sure what I can share. Not sure also if they will allow him leave between Goose Creek and school in Lemoore or between Lemoore and his first assignment in Norfolk. Being off for the summer was hoping for sooner than later but like he told me " we just need to learn to go with the flow. He's actually easy going not like his mom at all, I need planning and dates. You would think being responsible for feeding over a hundred kids a day through Covid and the food chain issues I would learn to just go with the flow. Thank you all for the help.
Please be sure to read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** info at the top of the page. Lots of good info there. Also take a look at the Pages (20) to the right under the member profiles - be sure to hit "view all". And the discussion forum above has some good info too - be sure to read Chipmunks "Nuke A School Daily Schedule". And of course, feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Gigi
Apr 26, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Apr 26, 2022
Gigi
B’sNukeMom- Thank you that you mentioned swings!! Been hearing it from my boy but not paying attention, and it said in the calendar! Giving me more understanding. There are 3 and 4 days off but a weekday :(
What is MTS 626 and 701?
Please delete photo if it’s not to share here.
Apr 26, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
MTS stands for "Moored Training Ship". Basically they are subs that have undergone a conversion to become a training ship. MTS 626 and MTS 701 are in Charleston.
There's a FB page for MTS 626:
MTS 626
Apr 26, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Gigi - it's ok to post that as it's info that has been posted before and can be found in the pages at the right.
Here's some info (from quite some time ago) that a prototype student posted regarding the shift work:
After Off-Crew, the students are put into a section. Each of 5 sections will be at work during a different schedule. I don't remember all the days exactly as they lined up, but I remember the hours. Day shift was from 0730 to 1930, with section muster about an hour before that. Staff and qualified students could leave at 1530 during day shift. Swing Shift was from 1130 to 2330, staff and qualified students didn't show up until 1530 those days. Midshift was from 1930 to 0730 the next day, staff and qualified students didn't muster until 2330. Each of these was 7 days long, with a couple days between to shift schedule. Often we would just stay up as long as we could after the end of day 7 to adjust as much as possible.
Denny's, the movies, then the mall were good after-day-seven activities. We also had bbq's a couple times, my landlord was very cool about letting us have people over and he reimbursed me for when I bought a grill and stuff for it.
There was another week that I'd left out earlier because it was different. And it was undeniably the student and staff's favorite week. It was called T-week, or training week. This was when the staff of each section would go to class and do continuous training about the stuff in the plant. T-week is from Monday to Thursday, from 0730 to 1930, usually we got out early on Thursday, though. Thursday was also for field day, where we spent a good 4 hours or so cleaning the training building. After T-week, we had a 4 day weekend. It was amazing. A lot of people went camping, had a party, played paintball, went to the city and hung out, some just slept. I drove home to NH, since it was only about 3 hours away, and hung out with my family.
Apr 26, 2022
Gigi
Thank you so much B’sNukeMom!! Will dissect info into pieces when I get off from work. Will post more when I learned new or ask more…
Apr 26, 2022
Chipmunk
Gigi - My sailor came back home recently from being out on an underway. He was working days this time instead of nights but said he was alternating between 12 hour shifts and 18 hour shifts. They do have some "fun" activities that they plan for the sailors and sometimes they swap watches so a fellow shipmate can participate in something they are really good at, like a chess tournament, a 5 K run, or various sports activities that they might have. It all depends on the vessel they are serving on.
It also wasn't just the Nukes that were doing long shifts though, so our sailors are not the only ones who have to learn this juggling pattern.
Apr 27, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Apr 27, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Apr 28, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Apr 29, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
May 3, 2022
Chipmunk
Good Morning Everyone!!
How are you all? Today is a rainy day for us here and I am doing what I can to think sunshiny thoughts today.
Any graduations coming up?
For all of my friends whose sailors are out to sea, or in and out of port - Love and hugs to you!!
May 4, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
May 4, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Happy May 4th!
May 4, 2022
AP's*nuke*mom*
Good morning moms…. Well I haven’t logged in for a while…. My husband retired and I quit my job and moved out of state… my son left a couple months ago underway.. this week has been the hardest so far…. Being a sub nuke mom is not what I was hoping for.. not knowing anything might be the death of me… just an expression… But damn just want to know how he’s doing with his quals and his job… since they liked him and made sure he was not on mess duty for his first at sea.. He wasn’t aloud to tell me anything of course so the last time I talked to him he was leaving within 72 hrs and they may be out for 2 or 3 months maybe longer maybe less…. Anyway I hope all is well with all of you and your nukes…. Thank you for all the info that y’all give I do read them all the time just haven’t commented in a while….
May 4, 2022
WearsLargeHats
B'sNukeMom, and also with you.
May 4, 2022
WearsLargeHats
AP, yeah, it is pretty rough. As I like to say, they call it the Silent Service for a reason. My son did a ride-along on the Nevada a few years ago and disappeared for 10 weeks. That was worse than the 6 month deployment on the LA-class. An SSN will come up every 3 weeks or so for groceries or a port call, while an SSBN just acts like a piece of ocean.
Just remember that they are safest when nobody knows where they are. In fact, the nukes in the back might not even know where they are.
I think my favorite of my son's ribbons is the Navy Expeditionary Medal which, for a submariner, means they went somewhere and did something, and that is about all that can be said about it.
Be sure to join the Sub Moms group too. We could use some more activity over there.
May 4, 2022
AP's*nuke*mom*
Wear big hats… thank you being married to a marine I understand not knowing anything… But this is the first time I’ve ever not heard anything from him on Mother’s Day week… thank you for all you said.. I greatly appreciate it.. I am going to look for the sub mom page now.. Thank you again..
May 4, 2022
ProudOfK
May the fourth be with you reminds me that it was four years ago today that my son graduated from PowerSchool. They made a point of mentioning that at the power school graduation
May 4, 2022
NonnaB
AP and WearsLH, my son is on an SSGN after many years on a fast attack. He's not really sold on the idea of a two crew rotation, but he is dealing with it. We are talking almost every night now because, sometime in the future he will be silent somewhere, for an undetermined amount of time. I think we are banking conversation hours for when we cannot talk. It's ot easy.
May 4, 2022
Chipmunk
ProudOfK - I remember you sharing about that PS!!
AP, NonnaB, WearsLargeHats and all of the other sub families - Hugs to you. It is good to be reminded of what you all experience. Even if my sailor doesn't msg me as much, I at least know that he is able to at times, unlike your sailors.
May 4, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
May 5, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
May 6, 2022
Chipmunk
B'sNukeMom - Thank you!! Happy Mother's Day to you as well!
May 6, 2022
sunflower
I got this message from the American Red Cross today and thought that others may like to see it.
Each May, our nation reflects on the tremendous service of our heroic men and women in uniform and honors the sacrifices of America’s fallen service members on Memorial Day. Here at the American Red Cross, our mission was born on the battlefield through Clara Barton’s care for Civil War soldiers. Today, we are proud to continue Clara’s legacy of service by supporting the U.S. military community from the time service members take their oaths to when they navigate their lives as veterans. I am deeply inspired by the strength and selflessness exemplified by our military members and their families – and I am profoundly thankful for the compassionate support you show them as a part of our Red Cross community.
Gail McGovern
President and CEO
American Red Cross
P.S. If you are a servicemember or veteran experiencing hardship, don’t hesitate to text GETHEROCARE to 90999 and it will be our honor to assist you.
You can check out all of the services here: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/military-families.html
May 6, 2022
Northwoodsmom
sunflower thank you for sharing this, is there a way you can share it on beyond site, I am sure the Ladies would love to see this.
May 6, 2022
sunflower
I'm sure that the Red Cross won't mind if you copy it to share with other groups that you belong to. Most everyone knows to contact them to get in touch with your sailor in an emergency, but they have lots of other services available for the military as well. It's a good idea to check them out before you need them.
May 6, 2022
Chipmunk
sunflower - It is good to hear from you. Thanks for sharing. Here is a link to the group on this site that Northwoodsmom is referring to - Beyond BC
May 6, 2022
Gigi
May 7, 2022
Tulip
May 7, 2022
Pizanche
Happy Mom's Day!!!
May 8, 2022
Chipmunk
Happy Mother's Day!
Sundays at NNPTC were always hard for talking to my sailor. With our time difference, he would forget and call me in church - so keep your phones on vibrate at least and sit on the outside of the row if you are at your place of worship.
Afternoons mine was often studying, but I would text and at least let him know I could talk. It is easy for them to forget when Mother's Day is - if no one reminded them, so take the initiative and at least connect with your sailor.
BNMHs!
May 8, 2022
JayDee659
Happy Mother's Day Sea sisters!
I'm not on here much but I just got off the phone with my daughter who is an instructor at NNPTC. She made sure to remind her students that they should call their mommas today. Especially in prototype, they can lose track of days.
If you haven't heard from your kiddo already keep in mind that they are probably pooped and may not be sure what day it is!
May 8, 2022
Northwoodsmom
JayDee659, my awesome husband text my son several times to remind him it was Mother's Day and to call his Mom. He just called. Hubby knows if Moms not happy no one's happy.
May 8, 2022
Northwoodsmom
My son is in the DTP in Goose Creek waiting to leave to Lemoore Navy Air Base. He hasn't been home since he left January 8, 2020. He gave up the holiday stand down to allow others to come home. He has been putting in chits to come home but they have been denied and he has almost 90 days off to use up. They keep telling him just wait until your written orders with the travel dates come in and then you can take those days off. Others tell him just keep sending in the chits until they get tired of denying them and let him come home. Does anyone know what he can do to use up some of those days. Thanks for any help.
May 8, 2022
Chipmunk
Northwoodsmom - I am sorry, I do not know the answer to your question. My only suggestion is for him to check with personnel somehow because I think they are the ones that handle the questions regarding leave status. I know they were allowing the sailors to rollover extra leave time without losing it, but your son is one of those caught up in the mess of everything.
It does not help to dwell on the past or what should have happened, but this is a good reminder for others that while it is worthwhile in various situations to defer and let another shipmate have leave time, if you are accruing and not using your leave time, there may not always be another convenient leave time for you to take your leave time and it might end up being forfeited. I don't know how long they are extending the extra rollover days - but I would encourage your son to take his leave as soon as he is able. For his well-being as for Momma's - and I do realize he is trying!
May 9, 2022
CanukaVet
Sounds like they are waiting for his hard orders and can roll it all together.
Assuming your son has a car, it is a long way from Goose Creek to Lemoore and sort of through your area, a long way. My son had over 6 weeks between his detachment date from GC and his "report no later than date" on the west coast. During that time he was "unattached" and free to do what he wanted within military regulations. I don't know how much time was given/offered to him and how much additional he requested but it doesn't hurt to ask. Nor do I know how much time was considered transition vs. leave from his bank. He was reimbursed for moving himself in his car. Again, I don't know what, is any, other moving expenses were reimbursed. But for him it was a long overdue vacation to explore and chill.
Good luck to you and your son and whomever to California. Lemoore NAS is in central California, near Fresno. It is home to many of the jet squadrons assigned to the west coast carriers.
May 9, 2022
CanukaVet
May 9, 2022
Northwoodsmom
Thank you Ladies, he was told he would be in Lemoore for a couple months and then headed to Norfolk. They gave him his squadron number and the ship he will be on but I am not sure what I can share. Not sure also if they will allow him leave between Goose Creek and school in Lemoore or between Lemoore and his first assignment in Norfolk. Being off for the summer was hoping for sooner than later but like he told me " we just need to learn to go with the flow. He's actually easy going not like his mom at all, I need planning and dates. You would think being responsible for feeding over a hundred kids a day through Covid and the food chain issues I would learn to just go with the flow. Thank you all for the help.
May 9, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
May 9, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
May 10, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Welcome to our newest member ~ Awesomeakmom!
Please be sure to read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** info at the top of the page. Lots of good info there. Also take a look at the Pages (20) to the right under the member profiles - be sure to hit "view all". And the discussion forum above has some good info too - be sure to read Chipmunks "Nuke A School Daily Schedule". And of course, feel free to ask any questions you may have.
May 10, 2022
Chipmunk
Awesomeakmom! - Welcome to the Nuke Moms group. I left you a private message when you have a chance to read it!.
May 10, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
May 11, 2022
Chipmunk
Good Morning Everyone!!
May 11, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
May 12, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
May 13, 2022
Chipmunk
I have my RED on !!
May 13, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
May 16, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
May 17, 2022