A School in San Antonio

Posted by Dennis Nickel on January 30, 2013 at 9:51am

My son graduates A School in San Antonio in March.  My question is, do they have a ceremony or anything for graduating from A school and can parents attend if they do?

Thank you

A new navy dad

Dennis

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  • Todd Hutchins August 6, 2015 at 1:26am

    Usually pictures inside the base are forbidden. Although, my daughter did send me some pictures. Erik would just have to be very careful of what's in the pictures. It's an active military base and security is of utmost importance. You will be able to take pictures inside the graduation room.

  • ed infante July 12, 2015 at 2:50pm
    Erik is spending his first day in San Antonio. Are sailors allowed to text pictures of the base?
  • Paul S. December 8, 2013 at 5:37pm

    To the Naval Technical Training Center Command at Lackland. After attending my son's MA graduation on December 6, 2013, I must commend the leadership team at Lackland. Every Sailor I met was kind, respectful, and extended the upmost courtesy to my wife and myself. I must have heard yes sir, excuse me sir and thank you sir, from each and every Sailor we came across during our visit to the NTTC. I was impressed with these MA training recruits and graduates. The command at this facility should also be extremely proud of the values that you have instilled in these young men and women.

  • Paul S. December 8, 2013 at 5:17pm

    I went to my son's MA graduation last Friday. It was outstanding. They also had a tribute to the men and women who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor, it was deeply moving. If you Navy MA Dad's can afford to go to this graduation ceremony, go! It was very personal and the staff was excellent, and they really did appreciate the families that can and do attend the ceremony. It was well done! Also to Scott Karneth, your MA Graduation tips were perfect, thank you very much.

  • Paul S. October 25, 2013 at 4:45pm

    Scott,

    Wow! You have been a godsend with information regarding MA graduation. Again, thank you so much! You have made my day.

    Scott Karneth said:

    No Problem Paul! I'm glad that I can be of assistance. So many others helped me to get through my daughter and son-in-law joining, the least I can do is to do the same.

    I just posted my tips for MA Graduation here. I hope they help you in planning for your son's Graduation.

  • Scott Karneth October 25, 2013 at 2:00pm

    No Problem Paul! I'm glad that I can be of assistance. So many others helped me to get through my daughter and son-in-law joining, the least I can do is to do the same.

    I just posted my tips for MA Graduation here. I hope they help you in planning for your son's Graduation.

  • Paul S. October 25, 2013 at 12:51pm

    Scott, thank you this information. You have been most helpful. I certainly appreciate it.



    Scott Karneth said:

    You are correct. MA2 & MA3 relate to rank. An MA who is a 3rd class Petty Officer would be refereed to as MA3, and a second class PO would be MA2.

    It is possible that your son could be promoted to MA3(E-4) upon graduation. There were a couple of Sailors in my daughter's class that had this happen. However, I don't know what rules govern this? Although, I would assume that if this was planned for your son it would be included in his orders to MA A-School?

    Make sure that you son has his baby shampoo, milk and yogurt ready for after the OC spray!

  • Scott Karneth October 25, 2013 at 12:38pm

    You are correct. MA2 & MA3 relate to rank. An MA who is a 3rd class Petty Officer would be refereed to as MA3, and a second class PO would be MA2.

    It is possible that your son could be promoted to MA3(E-4) upon graduation. There were a couple of Sailors in my daughter's class that had this happen. However, I don't know what rules govern this? Although, I would assume that if this was planned for your son it would be included in his orders to MA A-School?

    Make sure that you son has his baby shampoo, milk and yogurt ready for after the OC spray!

  • Paul S. October 25, 2013 at 12:28pm

     My son just texted me, he says OC will be this coming Monday and his MA graduation will happen on Friday December 6th. Which I will be attending. I been doing some research on MA, which is a very interesting and a challenging rate. I come across designations like MA2 & MA3. Not sure what they mean, are these relative to rank? Also, he has been on active duty as an E-3 for the last 18 months, when the Navy offered him a rate change to MA, is it possible that you can become an E-4 after A school? Thanks. 

  • Paul S. October 18, 2013 at 12:41pm

    Scott,

    Thank you for the information. it's greatly appreciated.

    Paul S.
     
    Scott Karneth said:

    Hey Paul,

    Being the Class Leader is mostly an organizational designation. Although there are a few added duties & activities that go with it. The overall workload add should be relatively minimal.

    Organizationally he will be the first stop in the Chain of Command for his classmates. This also makes him the first point of contact from the instructors down to the class. In that respect, the instructors will rely on him to pass on orders, the plan of the day and any other special instructions to the rest of the class in their absence.

    As to added duties; he will be responsible for organizing the daily musters and filing the muster reports. Ensuring that the class is prepared, including necessary equipment, for any of the 'special' training activities that they have. He will also be generally responsible for maintaining 'good order and discipline' in the class.

    From my perspective, the biggest demand of the class leader position is that you pretty much need to be the first there and the last to leave. But beyond that, it is mostly a responsibility thing rather than a serious workload increase.

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