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Permalink Reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on
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Well this is an interesting situation! They do need their driver's license for prototype due to the fact that they live off base - of course that is a ways off - but it is still something that needs to be addressed. And the problem with prototype is they work different schedules so it's not a guarantee he could ride with a roommate......I don't know how much time he would have while in A school and Power school to get it done (they are busy M-F with school).
Maybe someone else has experience with this...anyone else have this situation when their sailor left for BC?
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Permalink Reply by Chipmunk on
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Arlyn, I would do a lot of researching on this. Honestly, I don't think any recruit, especially going Nuke should be sent to BC without having their driver's license.
- Personal experience, I would rather share in a private message, but there are just too many needs for our sailors to not have their driver's license. As B'sNukeMom said, they have to have transportation to Prototype and also, they have to have their driver's license if they loose their military ID. I am sure that a State issued ID or a Learner's Permit will work, but it is good to have copies of all their forms of identification, including Birth Certificates, SS card, etc.
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Arlyn, my apologies, I am off and on throughout the day. I have to scoot and won't be available till later tonight. Send me a friend request if you know how to do that and I will accept so that I can send you a private message through the email format here. If I don't see it tonight, I will send you one.
Chipmunk
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Permalink Reply by 3B'smom on
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I wouldn’t worry too. My son had his permit for several years (yes, years) because it wasn’t important for him to get his license. I tried to get him to get it before leaving for BC, but he didn’t get around to it. He got his license while home after PS. The military ID works for anything he might need an ID for.
I suppose another option would be to get it in South Carolina either between A school & power school, or between power school & prototype.
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Permalink Reply by ProudOfK on
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Arlen - they usually have 10 days after PS but part of that is getting set up in an apartment. My son went to Ballston Spa for Prototype so with getting moved up there he did not come home at all after PS. But I will tell you my son left for BC almost the same time of year (left Feb 27th) two years ago. He had 10 days home after A school so that would be one time he could work on it. And he also was home a couple weeks over the holidays - not sure how common it is to have 2 weeks but should for sure have a week. So may be able to do something then - a little harder with offices closed part of the time but still should have some time with things open. Good luck.
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Permalink Reply by ProudParent on
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My son had 10 days after A school and 10 days after PS. However, I have heard that isn't always the case.
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It sounds like you know a lot and I know nothing . My son was very active in Navy dad but passed suddenly in Nov. My grandson will graduate from A school in May and I need all the information I can get. He is in South Carolina. Such as where to stay . About what time is graduation etc. etc
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Kuhl - I am sorry to hear about your sons passing - my condolences to your family. You have definitely come to the right place to get info regarding nuke school - be sure to post on the main page of the nuke group - you're more likely to get your questions answered there. Your grandson should know when his A school graduation is - and we have some information in the discussion forum on places to stay. Look at the discussion "Hotels, villas, other places to book for a visit". It should be a couple of discussions down from this one.
Graduations are held on Fridays and in the mornings. You should be getting an invite in the mail as the date gets closer. Check to see where your grandson is having it mailed.
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Permalink Reply by WearsLargeHats on
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One of my son's housemates didn't have a driver's license during prototype. He would either get a ride or bicycle(!) all the way from Summerville to where the prototype boats are, way on the other side of Goose Creek.
When he gets to SC, your son might ask his SLPO. Asking the SLPO (Section Leading Petty Officer) is kind of the default for any sort of problem. If they don't know, they can ask the Chief. Navy Chiefs have ways of getting things done. (My son had a problem with needing repairs to his car before it could be shipped back from HI. The repair place couldn't fit him in on time, so he talked to the Chief. The car was ready to ship the next day.) -
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