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A School after Boot Camp for a DC.
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Permalink Reply by MarianneKT's Mom on
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DC school is at GL. It takes 12 weeks or so, depending how he does. After A school, my daughter was sent to Japan for 3 years.
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Permalink Reply by Ozzy on
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Thanks Marianne.
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Permalink Reply by matehualamaria on
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my daughter is also leaving for boot camp on August 16, 2010.. she is going in as a DC too..
but i thought that A - School was only 4 weeks long???
and my daughter wants to go over seas once she gets out of boot camp so i was just wondering if your daughter requested to be sent to Japan or was that assigned to her???
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matehualamaria - After BC graduation (PIR) they get transferred to Great Lakes for training school - across the street. Katie was on hold because she arrived just before Christmas and they didn't have enough room for her. Her school began in January after Christmas leave.First you have Basic Engineering Common Core Classes before the actual DC training. If you don't pass a class, you have to repeat them. So it roughly takes 10-12 weeks.
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You have dream sheet where you list your 'top 3 favorites'. Japan was on her list, but not the top. The NAVY sends you where they need you;)
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Permalink Reply by Dot1223 on
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My husband retired as a Damage Control Senior Chief, he said that a Damage Controlman will provied maintenance on fire suppression systems, maintain firefighting gear, stand watches to protect the ship from fire and flooding. They also act as first responders to assist medical with personnel casualties caused by fire, flooding or damage caused to the ship and crew. They also take care of the ships Chemical, Biological and Radiological equipment and procedures. The will work in the Engineering Department and stand watches there as well. DCmen can be assigned to ships and shore stations alike.
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Permalink Reply by Adam's Mom. on
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Hi. My son is in Bootcamp now then will go to A school to train for DC also. He will do A school at Great Lakes. Join the DC moms group, there so helpful! Best of luck.
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