my son is entering boot camp on Oct 1, does anyone know if they go right to "ATT/A school or if the base closes down for holidays. he will probably have PIR around 1st week in December. Will they keep them on base or let them go home? Im actually hoping they have to stay so he keeps focused
Thank you for all you do for the families of our SR's. I had no doubts that my son would do well at RTC but I would have had a very difficult time had I not found Navy Dads.
My son's PIR is tomorrow 27 Nov. 2013 and he is supposed to be heading to Pensacola for A school (AO). I'm assuming that he will fly out Thanksgiving day or the next. We are not able to attend his PIR and this will be our first Thanksgiving apart.
Can anyone speculate on when he will be allowed liberty to come home for a visit? Any chance for the Christmas holiday? I even wonder if he will be able to phone us tomorrow after the conclusion of the PIR.
The inability to freely communicate has been the most difficult part for me. I do understand that there will be many times in the future where deployments and security will prevent us from talking, it's just something I need to get adjusted for.
Scott, computers are provided for use in school. There are many jobs that are classified and the learning material can not leave the school house. Some "A" schools will not even allow personal devices into the class room. So in answer to your question, no.
Scott Mickley said:
Could anyone please tell me if a notebook, laptop, or smartphone would be helpful for a sailor at A school? I mean helpful for school not just comunicating to outside world. Thanks in advance. Scott
Could anyone please tell me if a notebook, laptop, or smartphone would be helpful for a sailor at A school? I mean helpful for school not just comunicating to outside world. Thanks in advance. Scott
you've gt the PIR thing right...it will take about 4 hours to get checked in but he should have liberty Fri evening and Sat/Sun.....but be prepared as he may have duty/watch during that time and will need to be on base. Also make darn sure you allow at least an hour for him to muster after liberty so get him back with plenty of time to spare
My son has PIR on Friday August 23th. His A-school is across street the recruiter told us. My son will be a Shipmate Mechanic I think. So if I understand this correct after PIR on Friday he will check out of boot camp and check into A-school then contact us? Then I think he has some Liberty time Friday afternoon and early eve? Plus we can see him that Saturday and Sunday also? If anyone could answer would be great. I really love this site. Thanks to all, mainly all military vets, current and future. I hope this all goes great. My younger son wants to be a fighter pilot in the Navy. He wants to fly in and off aircraft carriers. He is very smart and athletic. Gifted in Math, Science and English. My older son did an excellent job being a rule model. Right now very proud of him. Again thanks
You want to be careful with what items you give him....A-schools in general allow for certain items (for instance civilian clothes) only after they complete a specific phase of training, typically about two weeks. Laptops and cell phones are typically the exception and are generally allowed after they leave RTC grounds.
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my son is entering boot camp on Oct 1, does anyone know if they go right to "ATT/A school or if the base closes down for holidays. he will probably have PIR around 1st week in December. Will they keep them on base or let them go home? Im actually hoping they have to stay so he keeps focused
Thank you for all you do for the families of our SR's. I had no doubts that my son would do well at RTC but I would have had a very difficult time had I not found Navy Dads.
My son's PIR is tomorrow 27 Nov. 2013 and he is supposed to be heading to Pensacola for A school (AO). I'm assuming that he will fly out Thanksgiving day or the next. We are not able to attend his PIR and this will be our first Thanksgiving apart.
Can anyone speculate on when he will be allowed liberty to come home for a visit? Any chance for the Christmas holiday? I even wonder if he will be able to phone us tomorrow after the conclusion of the PIR.
The inability to freely communicate has been the most difficult part for me. I do understand that there will be many times in the future where deployments and security will prevent us from talking, it's just something I need to get adjusted for.
Thank you again for all you do for us.
Thank you.
NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim said:
Could anyone please tell me if a notebook, laptop, or smartphone would be helpful for a sailor at A school? I mean helpful for school not just comunicating to outside world. Thanks in advance. Scott
Thanks a million. Were from Ohio. About 7 hours. We will make work whatever happens.
you've gt the PIR thing right...it will take about 4 hours to get checked in but he should have liberty Fri evening and Sat/Sun.....but be prepared as he may have duty/watch during that time and will need to be on base. Also make darn sure you allow at least an hour for him to muster after liberty so get him back with plenty of time to spare
My son has PIR on Friday August 23th. His A-school is across street the recruiter told us. My son will be a Shipmate Mechanic I think. So if I understand this correct after PIR on Friday he will check out of boot camp and check into A-school then contact us? Then I think he has some Liberty time Friday afternoon and early eve? Plus we can see him that Saturday and Sunday also? If anyone could answer would be great. I really love this site. Thanks to all, mainly all military vets, current and future. I hope this all goes great. My younger son wants to be a fighter pilot in the Navy. He wants to fly in and off aircraft carriers. He is very smart and athletic. Gifted in Math, Science and English. My older son did an excellent job being a rule model. Right now very proud of him. Again thanks
You want to be careful with what items you give him....A-schools in general allow for certain items (for instance civilian clothes) only after they complete a specific phase of training, typically about two weeks. Laptops and cell phones are typically the exception and are generally allowed after they leave RTC grounds.
my son also will be graduating on the 15th, and going to A-school across the street. Also an OS. maybe they are in the same Div? 186
Yea...Im going to A school across the street. My job is OS
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