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Nothing Wrong with Undesignated Sailor!
First off ladies my heart goes out to you for supporting your love one's. It's not the end of the world to be classified undes. I should know I was way back in the 70's ha ha . I had the best times of my life in the Navy. My buddies were jealous as hell, I got orders for the West Indies paradise is what it was. Anyways I have a daughter who will be joining the Navy soon. And this old salt will recommend the undesighnted way of life to her. Its good ole fashion on the job trainning. Gives them plenty of time to know what they really want. I'am sure I'll be on here again.
By David B.
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Permalink Reply by LynB on
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Kjames - my son was under the impression that they got to pick up a job in Week 4 of BC. I've had a letter from him (he's in week 6 or 7 now) and he assures me that's not the case. No idea of the chances of any particular location since that's not something we've had to worry about.
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Permalink Reply by minecoyote(SHIP 4 DIV 814)HSM 74 on
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Hi everyone.. My son just DOR'D from RSS and is now airman undes..Let me tell you I was worried sick about what he would do now.. After reading what you ppl have to say I am much more comfortable and for that, I thank you... I guess for awhile I just forgot that life is what you make of it and what will be, will be !!! WHO YAH to all the Navy parents and their sailors and prayers to you all..Linda
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Permalink Reply by FirstSailor on
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Hi, my son just finised BC on 2/11 and he told me that he is Undesignated. He received an order to USS Tortuga in late March. What kind of job will he do since he is undesignated? Is it possible for him to change job during his 2 years in Japan?
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Permalink Reply by Navymomx2 on
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Hi, FIrstSailor. My son arrived on the Tortuga just 3 weeks ago. He is also Undesignated. I have another son who has been in the Navy for 4 1/2 years. When he went in he had a rate, went to "A" school and to his first Duty station which is Norfolk Va. This time around has been a confusing whirlwind, to say the least. I still have so many questions about the way all this Undesignated stuff works but I am learning as I go. It is good to hear all the words of encouragement for the undesignated and their families.
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Permalink Reply by Mamamary805 (Joe's mom) on
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My son is an undes airman. What happens if they don't strike for a job within their 4 years? Do they et let go or can they stay as an undes if there are no jobs available? what does strike evan mean?
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Permalink Reply by Jensensmom-Lesli on
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Hi mary! It means to go for a rat eyou want..request it , see if there is an opening and go for the a school or take classes whatever it takes to get that rate.
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The highest level of non-rate is E3 but E3's that have graduated "A" school are "designated".
Generally, if you don't make E4 in 4 years you are ineligible to reenlist.
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Thanks David, I too was undes in bootcamp but was given a chance to pick a rate in my 6th week. I chose dentalman and loved every minute of it. I am so glad you had fun!! ME TOO!!
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Permalink Reply by MJ (Dan's Mom) on
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my son is udes too and i'm hoping he can pick a rate in bc as well if that is what he wants.
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Thank you for your post David....hopefully my undes son will feel the same way you did!
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Permalink Reply by Bathan6 on
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We were kinda shocked when at my sons final oath taking he said he was going in as undesignated, because as far as we had been told by him and his recruiter he would be going to boot camp and then to school in Texas as a corpsman. We didnt get a chance to talk to him, between the oath and the hugs goodbye. and for sure couldnt chat during his 15 sec call home.
He went and joined the Navy on his own free will, we didnt suggest nor push him to it, at first he wanted to be on a sub (like my dad) then changed his mind to be a corpsman. and now this... I am just hoping his recruiter didnt pull a fast one on him, he seemed like one of those that could, as we were standing at MEPS he was trying to convince my other son and nephews to join, and really wanted to be the one to cut my sons mid back length hair (he is growing it to donate it to wigs for kids)
I just want My son to grow and have all the opportunities in life. He was asked if he wanted to join the band (he plays 10 instruments fluently) and he didnt want that. I just dont want him to have to bounce around so much.
So was he not told the truth ((Dont want to think that he was out and out lied to)?
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Permalink Reply by Skippy on
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My son has wanted to be in the Navy most of his life. For the past 6 months of working with the recruiter and MEPS, he determined for himself that he wanted Seaman PACT - he knows what he would like to do in the future, but aide to chaplin only takes 5-6 per year and his friend scored 99 on asvab and didn't get in that school.
SO his choice to go in undes affords him the opportunity to try things and get a better understanding. We are proud that he chose to take this as opposed to taking something he knows he would not enjoy or excel in. He as always been a leader in his group at school, church and other activities. We know that this is the right place at the right time for him. 'Bub leaves 8/8 and for our family couldn't be happier with his decision.
Some of the recruiters are pushing for the PACT with the limited amount of jobs and the fact they leave sooner and don't spend 6-12 months as DEP'rs on their recruitment books. It's ashame when the recruiter stretches the truth about the opportunities and pushes kids one way or the other. Our recruiters office of 4 worked as a team, and the honesty and encouragement they showed my son and our family was wonderful. I realize they need numbers, but they were NOT full of crap with what was going one. I know another local office is full of BS (a friends son went there first) where they are all about numbers.
My son also has played in a band, and hopes to be able to have his guitar with him after Boot
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