Navy Nukes

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Comment by Jim G. on December 29, 2010 at 11:52am

Bubblehead,  I was an MM1(SS) from '84 - '92 and my youngest son just finished prototype and headed to his first command.  He is also an MM, but was unfortunate to be sent to a carrier (even though he was a sub vol) and is now stationed on the USS George Washington out of Yokosuka.

 

I echo your observations re: the support that our young sailors get today.  The Navy is much more focused on recruits and trainees as a valuable resource rather than as a disposable commodity.  My son is a very good watchstander, and excellent with hands-on skills but he really struggled with the academics and test taking.  In my day, he would have been dropped but they really worked with him and gave him the help he needed to master the theory as well as the practical aspects of his rate.  Just wish they could have found a boat for him, so he wouldn't be on a floating target in Japan!

Comment by Bubblehead on December 24, 2010 at 5:07pm

My son will graduate from boot camp on 1/14/11 and just was told his rating: EM, although MM was his first choice & is volunteering for subs.  I was an EM1(SS) (nuke) in subs a "few" years ago.  Are there any other dads out there who were nukes & their sons going the same path?

 

The training schedule is better organized than in the early 70's.  The schedules are tighter.  Graduations that families could attend didn't occur then.  The navy is easing the new sailors into their freedoms more gradually -- they don't get full liberty privileges at boot camp graduation like we did.  I feel better about the way they handle the new sailors now, although I'd sure like to see my son at home on leave soon.  The boats are better, the training is better, the navy is better & civilian support for service men & women is better.  A win for everyone.

Comment by Mike K on December 22, 2010 at 11:35pm

Charles, a couple of things.  First it is suggested we not use last names for OPSEC reasons.  Second, according to my sailor it is not a good idea to have a knife of any type in the barracks.  Everything else is just great to have.

Comment by proud dad Nuke sailor on December 22, 2010 at 10:29pm

My son is at home visiting for the holidays, The impute I get from my son is a watch with an alarm may be helpful. My son had an inspection done on his room right after he had done a night watch and my son had been sleeping for just two hours after his watch had been completed, when they came to inspect his room. My son also says that when the class is let out several hundred of them very close to the same time it is hard to get in to see the barber before they close and a $10. hair cut turns into a $50. hair cut when you have to get it done on the weekend after paying a cab both directions. My sons phone was also spotty I believe it is because of the buildings there. Doing well effects the mandatory study time, the better you do the less mandatory study time there is. The navy is going to do all that they can to help your sailor meet there contract and make it thru. My son has done very well he has been in the top 20%. Good luck to your sailor and tell them thank you for the service to our country not everyone can make it thru the program.

Comment by Charles on December 22, 2010 at 9:16pm

My son just graduated Boot on 12/17 and is heading to NPS "A" school on the 27th. I'm trying to find out what personal items he can take with him. Any links or tips out there?  Laptop, calculator, alarm clock, electric razor, daytimer, civilian clothes, pocket knife, pictures, ect.

Comment by Mike K on December 22, 2010 at 12:16am

Our son has Verizon and had the same issues within the barracks, spotty coverage and occasional loss of signal.  He was also lucky he had a room facing out and could simply step outside and the signal was better.  In the rest of Goose Creek and the area never had a problem.

Comment by William in Nashua on December 21, 2010 at 4:21pm

How good is the cell phone reception at Goose Creek?  Does anybody know?

 

In this case the carrier is Verizon.  Thanks.

 

Comment by David on December 14, 2010 at 11:56am

And to all of Russell's graduating class this Friday.

Congratulations of completion of your Power School portion of your schooling.

Good Luck on Prototype!

Comment by David on December 14, 2010 at 11:53am

Well, it has been a while, we had our interview by NCIS last Friday and yesterday (Monday).

Our Special Agent reminded us of McGee on the TV show, a female geek with a gun.

Out of the interviews I got from her is the preliminary working theory on Russell's death is "OH SHIT" this should not have happened. And she said that the toxicology screening included a experimental tests that the Navy is developing for the use of "Spice." And all the interviews have not come up with anything indicating depression or suicidal trends. Quite the opposite!

Comment by Mike K on December 9, 2010 at 11:35am

Yeah, we went but our son graduated in May last year and it was outside and really hot. I know there are indoor contingencies for bad weather but as far as a Feb graduation I really do not know about in or out.

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