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Comment by JB on January 31, 2011 at 8:19am

My son just completed prototype and I believe he said that graduation was March 6th (early March). A friend of his is going to ELT school and he is staying there at Balston Spa for the training -

Comment by Rob Gennrich on January 28, 2011 at 10:59pm

If Balston Spa is anything like the  MTS626 was the ELT school was there at the proto type.

Comment by KS Dad on January 28, 2011 at 7:58pm

Anyone have a son who's getting done with Prototype in BS this March? Also if a sailor gets chosen to go to ELT school, where is this school located?

Comment by Chris B. on January 28, 2011 at 4:19am

Everyone in the Nuke pipeline has the aptitude, otherwise they would not be in the program.  Students who struggle (all of them struggle to some degree) are judged on sincere effort.  The program is designed to be highly stressful.  The Command decides the fate of those who are not going to make it through the pipeline.  All things being equal, the odds of getting reassigned increase if the student completes A school.  The Commands exerts considerable effort to keep struggling students in the pipeline.  In today's environment, the Navy can be very selective.  Getting in (and staying in) is  harder than is was when my son went in only five years ago.  I hope it all works out for your son.

Comment by Knight Dad on January 27, 2011 at 2:11pm

Can anyone tell me what the protocol is if someone attending A-school for Nukes has absolutely no aptitude for the program, or washes out?  Do they find another rate which might be needed, do they just discharge them, or....?  Just wondering how it works.  Thanks.

Comment by Drew's Dad on January 27, 2011 at 6:26am

Jerry-encourgage your son to hang in there.  My son is now in prototype after a year in Goose Creek.  My son is also athletic but had not spent too much time with weights in the gym.  At Goose Creek he became a gym rat!  Spent as much time as possible in the gym during the week and looked forward to some very competitive ultimate frisbee on the weekend.  He focused as much as possible on the physical when not in the classroom.  It will get better for your son!

Comment by Mike K on January 26, 2011 at 11:34pm

Jerry, hope all goes well with your son.  My son just finished prototype and has gone through all what your son is going through.  My son also is very athletically inclined being a gymnast.  He mentioned that he also was frustrated at times during A school and power school and what he did was volunteered to be PT leader and really pushed his classmates.  There is also a gym available, though with all the study, there are limited hours to use those facilities.  Also, his suggestion besides the Chaplain, is to talk to his SLPO and if he is not comfortable with that, his class leader.  There are services available, they just need to become aware of them and take advantage.

Comment by William in Nashua on January 26, 2011 at 10:20pm

Hi Jerry, I hope everything goes well for your son.  I think it is a good outlet to have some sports at Goose Creek like the Lacrosse or even if they just play pick up basketball games.  It is good to have an outlet like that to burn off some steam.   The chaplain sounds like a good idea too.  The chaplain might be able to help get some sports organized or at least connect your son with other students interested in athletics.  It is a healthier way to burn off some steam than the Playstation 3.

 

I have heard, for A School it starts off deceptively easy but keeps getting harder and harder so don't worry the challenge will come.

 

Comment by proud dad Nuke sailor on January 26, 2011 at 1:03pm

Also I was surprised when I called my son one weekend to have him answer and they were on a navy sponsored road trip to to Orlando they were in a navy van traveling a bunch of them. I know that others that were not doing as well had mandatory study time. The part that my son is involved in now is more difficult for him but he is doing well. I believe that all you can do is to encourage your son, I have been amazed at the positive changes in my son.

Comment by Knight Dad on January 26, 2011 at 10:57am

Thanks for all the support guys, it is truly appreciated.  I know he is just in an adjustment phase right now, and didn't really anticipate how boring much of this was going to be.  I think as things get harder for him academically, and some of the lifestyle restriction is eased, it will get better.  I think talking to the chaplain is a very good idea, and it will give him someone to listen to.  I am not as sympathetic to the situation as I should be, I just keep thinking of how good an opportunity he has, compared to the hardships that most young men are facing today.  I am sure he will overcome this, and it will become an opportunity for him to learn from.  Again, thanks for all the support, and Chris, I will check in with him and see if he is interested in pursuing some other activities.  Thanks!

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