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Questions - Nuclear Sub School

Can anyone shed some light on a situation for me? My son was in Nuclear Sub school and didn't pass a couple of his test, so they have him on restriction. He says they are moving him out of Nuclear Subs to something else, but he is not sure. Has anyone else gone through this with their child or themselves? Will he be out of Subs totally and sent to fleet? Help.

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Comment by BunkerQB on April 6, 2010 at 8:58pm: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/nukemoms
Join this group. Post comment there. Someone will know.

Comment by Erica8369 on April 12, 2010 at 8:32am: Thank you Teresa. I guess I will just have to wait till the end of the month. I guess there is 6 out of 10 people who don't make it through Nuke school. I know it must be extreamly hard, I couldn't even begin to imagine how tough it is. Mat has always had it easy in school, things just come so naturally to him, and this was not and it has really taken a toll on him mentally.

Comment by Erica8369 on April 14, 2010 at 12:02pm: He passed A school and was in Power school. Mat said he was given a couple options also one was in Cryptology. When I spoke to his recruiter (who has been a big help!) he said that they may send him to an Aircraft Carrier or to Sub, but most likely to Sub since he signed up for it. Are there any other Nuke Sub base's then in CT? Thanks for your input, it really helps to have this website and all the parent/spouses who take the time to help out.

Comment by Navytwo on April 22, 2010 at 8:39am: In the Nuclear program there are several phases. In A school your son was designated as a MM, EM, of ET. That was based on the ASVAB scores and the needs of the Navy. He learned about that job and that was the first phase in the program. Then there is Power school where the skills are built upon and more of the Nuclear components are added. Finally there is Prototype where it is all put together. I know this since my son is set to graduate next month from Prototype. It is a very hard program . Your son should be able to go into the fleet using the skills that were learned as either an EM, ET, MM. The EM= Electrician mate, Et= Electrician Technician, MM= Machinist mate. Not everyone gets all the way through and you son should be commended for trying. I wish lots of luck.