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Son signing contract for A-PACT
...and I am very nervous about that because about everything I read about Undesignated Sailors (for example, they get the crap jobs, no one respects them, etc).
Though I know it's not true in the way they made it sound, the recruiters told us that once he finds a job he likes, he will get it, no matter what. That seemed odd to me...how can they pick a job that's not open? But in the next breath he said "But the Navy won't let him into a job that's overmanned."
Would love to hear all the stories your SRs/Sailors have regarding A-PACT. I was talking to someone last night, and she totally made me feel better...but I'm still very nervous and have so many questions!!
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Permalink Reply by nvduhmom. on
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Karen,
My son is undesignated A-Pact and has been on his ship for 11 months. He is now deployed. The job they gave him was GM. He has been doing GM and AO work. He enjoys it, however it is not something that he wants permanently. He was named sailor of the month for July. His chiefs are trying to talk him into being a GM..lol...He bought some books and is studying for the job that he wants. I am not quite sure what will happen. He works his butt off and he IS being recognized for it. Basically the Navy will put you where they want you and the job has to be there. My son tested pretty high for his ASVAB, but he didn't want to wait 6 months before his job opened up and decided to go in undesig. He is happy he still did.
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Thanks so much for replying! Why did they give your son GM if he went in as A-Pact? That's what worries me about this. He wants aviation
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That is where they needed him. He is on an aircraft carrier. He works with the big guns and also trains others as they come on board. Luckily he is in the middle of a world cruise going from VA to SD. He will then fly to VA to be assigned to another carrier the first of the year.
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Permalink Reply by Josh Mom 2015 on
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My son is currently in bootcamp and went in under an A-PACT. When he went to MEPS they didn't have any jobs he was particularly interested in and didn't really know what many of them entailed. He graduates 10/9 and will then spend 2 weeks in GL at Seamanship training. He may get to come home for a week and then he will be deployed wherever they need him. He is excited about going this route because he will be able to experience many different areas before deciding.
I was wary of this as well but was told everyone (regardless of their A school) will have to do crap jobs on the ship. Ours will just get to experience them sooner. Also, I believe in during bootcamp they are given the opportunity to switch from undesignated to a rating. I don't believe mine will do this. He just wants to experience the navy life and see a little bit of the world. His ultimate goal is to be a History teacher.
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Permalink Reply by Jeanne on
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I would like to hear how your son is doing now. Any updates? My son is A-PACT also. Just trying to hear some other experiences so I know what to expect when he has PIR on 4/29/16. Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Vickie360 on
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My son (A-Pact) graduated boot amp in January and deployed in May. He was assigned to an area that he didn't enjoy that much but he worked his tail off and they noticed. He put in for a transfer to the area he wanted. It was denied twice but on the third time they granted it because he was working so hard in an area he didn't really want. Good attitude makes a big difference. He can't strike for a rate yet but he is really happy in the area he is now and will try when he can. Actually this was not what he originally thought he wanted so it was best that the job he wanted was not available when he went to MEPS.
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Sorry it has taken me so long to reply - work has been hectic!
Thanks so much for replying, ladies! I'm still worried, but my son seems eager to try this. I will support any decisions he makes, and am so proud he joined the Navy!!
So glad I found this group :)
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Permalink Reply by Boboshaw67 on
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I am now in the same boat as Kyle's mom Karen ~ bout to get reading comments and get prayin'
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Good luck! But also beware about all the reading that you do. People don't tend to post when they are happy but unload when they are unhappy. LOL. My son is A PACT and has been in for a year and 3 months. He just returned from deployment. He was first assigned to the AO's which was not one of the things he was interested in but he worked his tail off and was given the opportunity to change to the area he is interested in. I think he will be able to strike for a rate in a month or two so we will see how that goes. So far his experience has been good for him. He has had ups and downs but not necessarily because of PACT- just the general life lessons of moving out on your own.
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My son went to BC on 3/1 and will graduate 4/29 and is A-PACT. I've read he will go to Pensacola for 17 days of training. I am sure probably longer depending on when training actually starts. How long was your son in Pensacola before getting stationed? Where did he go? How long was he deployed? I'm sorry! I've got a million questions!!
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Permalink Reply by Mrents on
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My son went to BC on 2/23 with PIR date 4/15 and also A-PACT. It's kind of confusing, but from what I'm understanding as long as he works hard at whatever, eventually they do get in an area they enjoy. Is this correct?
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Permalink Reply by ReneeHum on
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It's hard to say, my son it's doing what he wants and doesn't know when that will happen. I have learned everything he say put a question mark at the end. Things can change at a drop of a hat so he is learning to just go with it. they like to see them volunteering so my son is and he said its nice to get off base and do something he enjoys. Lots are happening in the next few months so we will see. Good luck there will be good & bad days. Right now my son is having good days. :)
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