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[TxNukeMom]

This is a little ways off (my son grads power school April 22), but what determines whether an MM will be sent to New York or stay in Charleston, if anything...and also, how long have ya'll experienced 'grad hold' after power school? My son is single...heard that may be a determining factor...

[TxNukeMom]

Thanks to everybody! My son's told me the same...long grad hold for MM's after power school. My brothers a retired master chief, so I've learned to expect anything. Congrats to all you moms that have been through the first two schools! Very emotionally draining for a mom everytime he calls to tell me he didn't do well on a test . I cut the apron strings long ago, but still hard to hear one of your children disappointed in himself and there's absolutely nothing you can do, except support and encourage him. Funny thing is, he only tells ME when he doesn't do well, and not his dad or gf!LOL

 

Also heard they are not taking any new nukes in right now? Anyone heard that?

[Lion55's mom]

There is no telling what will happen with Military Funding now.  I just heard on the radio that Marines and Army are on the chopping block right now.   I pray for our Commander and Chief everyday.

[Emily-aaronsgirl11]

I've heard the opposite. Supposedly the only rates they're really allowed to recruit for right now for men are SEALs and Nukes. 

 

Females on the other hand are other story... Which would probably be why the recruiter has tried to contact me three times now!

[Lion55's mom]

Agirl, If I had it to do over again, I would have certainly joined Navy.  Do you think they want 49 year old Navy Moms?

[Emily-aaronsgirl11]

Hmm... Maybe in the reserves? :)

 

I've definitely thought about it a lot. But college is honestly the best route for me. By the time I'm done with my Senior year and graduate, I'll have enough college credits to have the status of a Sophomore. 

 

Plus, I refuse to do a dual-military relationship... A military relationship is hard enough as it is! It'd be horrible if Aaron and I were attached to different ships, deployed at different times, and living across the country (or world!) from each other! I know it's doable, I'm just sick of this long distance crap!

[Kris, Stevens mom]

As of two days ago both reactors are up in NY. I know they will be shutting one down soon for "maintanence", either way all the classes up there were moved back 2 months. Couple of months ago they brought some of the guys up from GC who initially were staying there for prototype.  Seems like it changes everyday.

[Jaysmom (Ship 12 Div 039)]

Does any one know why there is so much time between graduating nfas and leaving for nps?  My son received his orders to arrive in sc on 1/18 and begin nfas or A school on 1/26.  He said he would graduate on 4/22 but doesn't got to nps June 28  I understand he has ten days of leave but it still leaves six or seven weeks of time between starting his next phase of schooling?  Also if any one can share what MM can expect to experience at A school I would appreciate the information.

[Jaysmom (Ship 12 Div 039)]

Thank you very much!  Do you happen to know what the MM's do during this down time while they wait for the nextt power school?

[Jaysmom (Ship 12 Div 039)]

I will do that now thank you again!

[Emily-aaronsgirl11]

Everything Darla said is right. 

To add on:

As an MM, your son is probably going to experience longer hold time than EMs and ETs. It's because the Navy has the whole "pipeline" clogged with MMs. They need them in the fleet, so they're trying to get more through the pipeline, but with a shorter A school and reactors in Prototype that are continuously shutting down, the amount of time it takes an MM to get through the pipeline is increasing. 

The average wait time between A school and Power School is about 2 months. It can always be shorter or longer. And the time between Power School and Prototype can be anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months (or longer). It really just depend.