Navy Nukes

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Comment by Mike K on June 16, 2010 at 5:08pm

Our son did not know for sure about leave after Power School until a week or so before graduation. As for right after, he stayed there in GC but had to sign out of the barracks the day of graduation. He had to set up an apartment ahead of time but didn't know whether he was staying in GC or going to Balston Spa also until a week or so before graduation. The Navy does not give the sailors much lead time. That is typical of the military though and they learn to live with it. On a different note, we have been advised by the site administrator that it is best not to use last names for security reasons, that is why you see most here have just initials, names with initials or just screen names.

Comment by Sheryl on June 16, 2010 at 5:06pm

What about the aircraft carrier Nukes? What happens after Prototype?

Comment by Scott Calhoun on June 16, 2010 at 5:04pm

No they don't go to sub school. He will go for some damage control training between schools and then he'll be assigned to a Sub after prototype. Once on his Sub he'll go through the qualification process and when he's fully qualified he'll receive his dolphins and be a Submariner.

Comment by Scott S on June 16, 2010 at 3:13pm

My Son Jason is in power school now and I asked him the same question about sub school. He told me they do not go to sub school after prototype. So if someone knows different I would love to know. Also how about orders after power school? How long after graduation? Jason wants me to book him a flight home with us day after graduation, he hasen't been home since Christmas.
Thanks, Scott S.

Comment by Steven S on June 16, 2010 at 2:59pm

Scott, hope your well! My son is in Charleston A school now. Power school starts the first of August. So after prototype it's Groton for sure? Do our guys bye pass the "sub school"? I haven't spent much time studying since BC. Just wondering.
Steve

Comment by Scott Calhoun on June 16, 2010 at 12:02pm

Neither he completed everything in Charleston though he was originally slated to go to Ballston.He is now in Groton.

Comment by GP on June 16, 2010 at 11:17am

Welcome Aboard Scott! Where is your son SC or Ballston?

Comment by Scott Calhoun on June 16, 2010 at 10:34am

Hello everyone, I'm new to this site. My son is a MM he's completed his Nuke and Prototype schools. He's been on a few underways and is working on his qualifications. Happy to be aboard.

Comment by GP on June 14, 2010 at 8:56am

Jeff....I know what you mean. My son was telling me about some rope obstacle course they found near Ballston. 60 feet in the air using 3 ropes and logs to get across 5 different courses. He loved it.

Comment by Jeff B. on June 14, 2010 at 8:12am

My son got the same shift schedule - 7 days on 2 off - then they throw in a "T" week as well I guess......He is in Ballston Spa and loves it - he and one of his buddies have been out kayaking thyis past weekend and found some great scenery and a little whitewater. Most fun thye have had in quite a while I guess......he is glad he is up there - something different.

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