A Sailors Needs for A school

[Queenjailyle]

My son finally had a meltdown last week about how much stuff he needed to get but either didn't have time for or he simply forgot. He requested that I post some of the things that all NUKE's need in A school. He said that a great idea would be to send them the day before graduation to the indoc address as it never changes.The address is:

                                         FN, first name, last name

                                         class: INDOC

                                         101 NNPTC Circle

                                          Goose Creek, SC 29445

   This way all new sailors will have everything they need when they get their.

 

This is his list:

 

•       -bowls/silverware
•       -can opener
•       -laundry det./dryer sheets 
•       -ironing board/iron
•       -personal hyg. (body wash, cologne, deoderant, etc)
•       -twin sheets (they are provided but my son tells me they "suck")
•       -sneakers
•       -black socks
•       -white/blue t-shirts (to replace the ones from boot camp, again he says it's a quality issue)
•       -something to do (books, video games, cards, etc.)

 

He also said that he has picked up extra's of Navy issued things and highly reccomends getting extra of the following as soon as you get to GC:

 

•    -NSU cover (1 or 2)
•    -dress whites cover
•    -ribbons
•    -pt gear (at least one more set, two would be better)

 

I hope this helps! Also veteran moms please add anything that you think would help.

 

[proudmom63]

when do they need to supply their own sheets?  would they then also need towels etc. or are these things still provided on A school?

[Sunshine66]

You know, my son didn't say anything about having to buy towels..not sure on that one. There were sheets on his bed but he said they didn't fit and he bought new ones the next morning. Think they are XL twin.

[proudmom63]

thanks... never thought about what he might need for A school only thought about things of his that he might want  in SC that he couldn't have in boot camp!    may need to go on a shopping trip when he can..

[proudmom63]

thanks for this list!

[Sunshine66]

Mine went shopping the afternoon he arrived and got what he needed. I told him I would send some things but he said no, that he could get it all there! He has money now, so I let him!!! Just sent my first package to him with some things he wanted from home. I just sent him a text asking about towels, will let you know when he answers me but may be tomorrow.

[VirginiaDW Sh14 Div198 PIR 5/24]

I know this is probably a dumb question, but how did he do that with no car?  That's my big concern.  I know my son can and should buy this stuff on his own, but he won't have a car.

[navymom2012]

They have a couple stores right on base with almost everything they need, except Best Buy. The prices aren't bad. Actually when we were there at Easter I found some cleaner I had been looking for back home and bought 3 bottles at nex. They have clothes supplies iron boards etc... But no worries he will split a cab with someone if they go off base for something.

[NF Mom]

They have money ( $1,700 -  $1,900 a month salary plus housing and plus food - most of their boot camp salary was unspent during Boot Camp - assuming they are single - so they have money in the bank ).  There is a small NEX store right next to the campus and a much larger one a substantial walk away.

There is a shuttle into the mall, Best Buy and other locations on weekends and taxis at other times.

They are busy, they can not drive a car for a few weeks, but they are not marooned, nor are they without resources.

Lot of take out places deliver as well. My husband was taken to sons favorite Chinese take out place when he was there. Said it was not bad.

[Sunshine66]

He said not to worry about towels! Sounds like some things are provided but taken out of their pay. He wasn't clear about that, sorry.

[Sunshine66]

Lol, guess mine doesn't care what kind they are!!!

[B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)]

I bumped this as some new members were asking about items they might need/want while in GC.  This is just a suggested list - they don't really need any of this.  Keep in mind they don't have much storage space and they have room inspections so things must be put away (out of site - locked up). 

They do not need a laptop - all studying is done in the Rickover.  The laptop would be for personal use only....

My son has been in 3 years now and he still has not bought an iron.  And he's always passed uniform inspections with the highest grade (or whatever they call it!).

[Marie]

Does anyone know if they can buy a cell phone on base.  I know our sailor is interested in Verizon. He wanted a new phone he didn't like the one he had before bootcamp, his PIR is next  Friday.    After the last two months of very little communication he is very anxious to get a phone and of course wants to be able to pick out his own.  I know they have a little bit more freedom.  I don't really know what a Naval Base is like.  I am assuming maybe at the Nex.  I don't know.