Navy Nukes

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Comment by LukeH on October 16, 2014 at 11:18am

Ham = Amateur Radio
Who takes those classes? The students would be too busy except when on hold. (I would think a nuke ET would be able  pass the Technician Class exam with ease.)

Comment by Mike K on October 16, 2014 at 11:10am

My sailor is actually just about to leave the Navy after 6 years and I never heard of any incidents of hazing from him over that time.  Yes, nukes do sometimes do stupid things from time to time for which they pay dearly but hazing not so much.  My sailor said that even the crossing the equator ritual, much to the old hands dismay, is now voluntary and way watered down from what it used to be years ago.

Comment by LukeH on October 16, 2014 at 11:06am

Only thing my son mentioned, when he was in A school, was there was one guy who was harassing someone. I don't know the details. The other sailors pulled together to let the offender know that wasn't acceptable, and reported the incidents to the SLPO. The offender was given one opportunity to mend his ways, but didn't last much longer in the program. And that is exactly how it is supposed to work.

Comment by Grant Miller on October 16, 2014 at 10:53am

Tom,

Can you explain "Ham" classes to me?  I'm ignorant but very willing to learn. Also, I ass-umed that all the teachers were active duty at NNPTC. But I know many retired AF personnel near our AFB here that re-hire as a civilians.

I'm sure there are exceptions, but from what I understand the Nucs are a generally a cut above. And of course, I'm probably a slightly biased proud Dad.

Comment by Carol Pigg on October 16, 2014 at 10:49am

Our sailor has been through the pipeline and in Navy long enough for two re-enlistments, and never heard of hazing.  Seems some people like to stir up old stories or ideas to make you worry.  Just stick with the people here on Navy Dads.

Comment by Charlie Knotts on October 16, 2014 at 10:45am

My son is half way through A school and hasn't said anything either.

Comment by Tom Lufkin on October 16, 2014 at 10:34am

I am a retired Navy Nuc and very active teaching Ham Classes at the school.  I know many personnel at the school Including the CO and XO.  I can assure that the days of hazing in the Navy are gone.  During Indoc classes they are warned against it and told to report any hazing type activities immediately.  It is now a Navy wide policy and strongly enforced.

Comment by Grant Miller on October 16, 2014 at 10:26am

My Sailor is about half way through Power School and has not mentioned anything regarding hazing or childish behavior at GC.

Comment by mlongst on October 14, 2014 at 8:49am

Gary,  congrats  on your son's graduation.  My son Mike has been at Kitsap since July and love's it up there.  He's on the Kentucky.  Hoping to get out there soon to visit.

Comment by B'sNukemom&dad⚓️MM on October 13, 2014 at 11:25am

Oh Gary - nice that your son got Washington! Glad to hear that graduation went well - that must have been special on the Yorktown!  We were able to visit Patriot's Point when we visited there last year, really enjoyed it.

Douglas - glad to hear that your son is enjoying Kitsap.  It always makes us feel good when they are happy!

Happy 239th Birthday to the US Navy - HOOYAH!

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