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Last discussion was a long time ago. Lets wake this group up!
Hi CTI Moms! My daughter is in boot camp now and will be going to DLI after graduation. I look forward to hearing from y'all and experiencing CTI Mom advice and experiences. This is going to be a grand adventure for my daughter and I am so proud!!
I know CTI is a very small job rating compared to other Navy jobs.But I hope we can keep this group alive for the few of us!
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Permalink Reply by BrownEyedMomma on
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My daughter did the same thing. She was actually in as Full Time Reservist in their IT position, which was a whole different thing than Regular Navy. Her karate instructor was the one who suggest CTI (even though I had totally suggested it when she first went to dep and she never listened to me - lol).
I hate her being so far away but California is beautiful. Since you're son will be there for a while (probably 18 months if it scored real well cause they will push him to pick a category 4 language), you should consider planning a family vacation.
It was a world of difference when my daughter finally embraced her CTI role. It was like I could finally see this was what she was meant to do. Mind you, she's older. I don't know how any mom does it with a kid right out of high school. Her brother is graduating high school this year and I know I'd be out of my mind with worry if he'd planned to go into military now.
Stick with this site. I didn't find it until my daughter started boot camp but it really did help. -
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Permalink Reply by Dee (CTI3 Spencer&Erin) on
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There are a lot of us here that come out of retirement when needed. Congrats on your recruit!
Monterey is a great place to be a new sailor. Just let her know that she will need to study about 20 hours a day, lol! But seriously, it's a hard rate to get through the schooling but it can be done!
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My husband just graduated from boot camp and was sent to Monterey. CA.. He has his language but not sure if I can mention it or not. As his wife will I be joining him shortly or am I staying where I currently live?
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Permalink Reply by bbcregular on
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Hello Bella you are correct there is not a lot of activity here. At first I was disappointed but there is one big reason. OPSEC (operations security) Your son is entering into a wonderful group of seamen. First boot camp has everyone equal but doing beyond their personal best. Next is DLI where he will be challenged to beyond excellence. You as the Mom have the job to pray, be the listening ear in the good and bad and to be the encourager. Then there is that DLPT to determine if he can do the job and of course security clearance. Once he gets beyond all that there is more training to do his job. Then he can’t share with you. Conversations become what are you doing on your off time. Come here and ask questions as he gets past boot camp. While in boot camp join his PIR group. You will enjoy that activity.
My CTI has been in the Navy a little over 2 years and enjoys her job. Good luck to you and your son. -
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Permalink Reply by Peachie on
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My stepson graduates bootcamp 12/15 and will be going in to CTI. Lots for us to learn. My Dad was Navy in communications but that was a LONG time ago! Grateful to have people here to share info. Stepson left a very angry 18 year old, but ready for the challenge. He hasn't called or written to his Dad (but has to brother/other fam). I hope he will gradually become, as New Navy Mom HL said, calmer and more appreciative. SO excited for this choice he made!
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