Author Topic: Sub Vol (Read 32756 times)

Navnu · « **on:** Sep 16, 2007, 07:54 »

I know this sounds like the type of of sob story you always hear from people who have signed up for Sub Vol, but changed their mind, but I'm going to tell it anyways.

The day before I left for basic, when I was signing all of the paperwork at the recruiters office, my recruiter managed to slip a Submarine Volunteer form in with the rest of it. I remember asking her about it, and her telling me that it was something that everyone had to sign (Somethign similar ended up happening to a shipmate out of the same region). So now I'm stuck being a sub vol, despite the fact that I've wanted to get on the GW ever since I joined the Navy and heard that it was going to Japan. Anyone have any suggestions about how I might be able to get rid of this problem?

LDO4CNO · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 16, 2007, 08:35 »

First of all, submarines have a lot of advantages so dont knock em. Second of all I am trying to understand why you signed the form?

?? There are so many opportunities to bag your recruiter for dishonest practices, most recruiters are scared to death regarding so called "Truth in recruiting" practices.

I suppose you are one of those guys who get your financing at the car dealership too.... right. Oh yea I want the $2000 undercoating as well..... I digress.

Where are you in the pipeline? Have you been getting SUBPAY for 6 months? That could make things harder. Let you supervision know your desires, and dont accept a head nod from your first level supervision. Ensure he/she is taking it for action. Request to speak to the Master Chief or Division Officer.

I can tell you the detailers are having a hard enough time getting volunteers for GW that they would have interest in a hot runner who wants to go there and succeed. (Be a hot runner)

OBTW when you reinlist.....and you will......read all of the papers, and do it in the gulf so you can keep Uncle Sams share as well. Good luck.

Navnu · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 16, 2007, 01:13 »

I'm going into week 7 of Prototype. And if I'm not a hot runner, I don't know what is. 3.59 out of A School, 3.5 in Power School and I'm somewhere around 43% done with Prototype (Thank goodness for self pacing).

And I don't want to sound like I'm dissing subs but, at least from my point of view, I see it as a screwjob, especially for Electrician's like myself, who have to do the most amount of work, especially when it comes to maintenance, for the smallest bonuses(stupid multiple).

I only found out that I was a sub vol towards the end of Power School, so I haven't known all that long.

The biggest problem, I think, with having to deal with this right now is there is apparently a shortage of EM and ET sub vols. So much that they are starting to offer sub pay back pay all the way to boot camp for anyone who signs up today.

JustinHEMI05 · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 16, 2007, 01:37 »

You sound like you are in section 2 at MARF. That has to be the laziest, most disgruntled group of EMs ever. So you joined the navy and don't want to work? Well, sorry, you are going to have to... and you get to go to sea too. And getting out of subs... that can be a challenge but it can be done. But it is all needs of the Navy. Like LDO said... you need to escalate your desires up your chain quickly. Your staff adviser, unless he is a good one, probably isn't going to do anything about it. As for work load for EMs on subs, I don't know where you get your info, but its not that bad. You must be listening to some guys that are just really disgruntled, which it seems most EMs at prototype are for some reason (hence the section 2 reference). The only thing that probably sucks about it is having to fix the cooks equipment when it breaks... and it can break pretty frequently. However, sub EMs tend to have the most free time in port. A well run division has all of their work done underway. Anyway, good luck with your "predicament."

Justin

PS When you get to you boat, I want you to go tell M div that you have more work than they do. And, sub pay has always been paid back to original enlistment.

Fermi2 · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 16, 2007, 01:49 »

WHO the H*** told you Electricians do the most amount of work on a submarine? LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike

Fermi2 · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 16, 2007, 04:07 »

Check this out. I just spent most of my morning mowing my acre of lawn, which is on a Tennessee slope so you know how fun THAT was. Then I trimmed the couple dozen bushes on my property and carried the trimmings back to my woods, 7 trips with a wheelbarrow on that Tennessee Slope, then spent the better part of a half hour trying to figure out why one blinker on my Neon blinked real fast with the other one normal. (HINT if a turn signal is burnt out). I just got finished putting the first waterproofing coat on my deck.

AND all through that I was STILL laughing at the post about Electricians carrying the maintenance load!

Mike

Navnu · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 16, 2007, 05:45 »

Sure am glad that I could give everyone a good laugh.

JustinHEMI05 · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 16, 2007, 06:06 »

Quote from: Broadzilla on Sep 16, 2007, 04:07

Check this out. I just spent most of my morning mowing my acre of lawn, which is on a Tennessee slope so you know how fun THAT was. Then I trimmed the couple dozen bushes on my property and carried the trimmings back to my woods, 7 trips with a wheelbarrow on that Tennessee Slope, then spent the better part of a half hour trying to figure out why one blinker on my Neon blinked real fast with the other one normal. (HINT if a turn signal is burnt out). I just got finished putting the first waterproofing coat on my deck.

AND all through that I was STILL laughing at the post about Electricians carrying the maintenance load!

Mike

And THAT is going to keep me going the rest of the day.

Justin

landlubber · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 16, 2007, 06:26 »

Quote from: Navnu on Sep 16, 2007, 05:45

Sure am glad that I could give everyone a good laugh.

There you go. THAT is the attitude that will make you succeed! Bravo.

If you want to find an E-div that is really slacking, get assigned to one of the new SSN 774 class boats. I know you have at least one MO staff at your plant off of the HAWAII. Ask him why RC-div has so much more work than E-div. EMs will be the next rate combined with ETs, guaranteed.

Already Gone · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 16, 2007, 06:51 »

Quote from: JustinHEMI05 on Sep 16, 2007, 01:37

PS When you get to you boat, I want you to go tell M div that you have more work than they do. And, sub pay has always been paid back to original enlistment.

Careful about using words like "always". I started getting sub pay on the day I graduated at S3G just like the rest of my class.

Fermi2 · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 16, 2007, 08:23 »

Quote from: Navnu on Sep 16, 2007, 05:45

Sure am glad that I could give everyone a good laugh.

Good attitude my friend.

Mike

HydroDave63 · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 16, 2007, 09:39 »

Hopefully your EM detailer is reading this. I hear there are a lot of electricians on Enterprise, so they must not work too hard ...ask for CVN-65

LDO4CNO · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 16, 2007, 10:01 »

NAvnu, it seems you hit a nerve..

If you have not figured it out this is a rough crowd.

If you want to explain why your life should be easier, you are most likely in the wring place. Many of these guys, myself included were punching holes before you were born....and it would seem I am not the only one that was overhauling the brine pump, in offgoing three section, while the wirerates were all playing poker.

Have you gotten any subpay yet? It seems I heard a few years ago they changed the rules on SUBPAY and started paying guys in the pipeline immediately as an incentive. (When I came through we got it upon graduation.) If you have been getting paid for a while ...good luck. If not I still think you have a slim chance. If the Nav cant get wire rates to volunteer then they wont let you go. Give it a shot, dont be surprised when they say T.S. Start looking for orders to a good boat. OBTW, read what you sign in the future.

JB

JustinHEMI05 · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 16, 2007, 11:07 »

Quote from: BeerCourt on Sep 16, 2007, 06:51

Careful about using words like "always". I started getting sub pay on the day I graduated at S3G just like the rest of my class.

Yes, as soon as I posted that I knew someone would say "well back in my day.." LOL I should have said since *I* have been in the navy... LOL thanks

Justin

Rennhack · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 17, 2007, 12:02 »

Quote from: Broadzilla on Sep 16, 2007, 04:07

Check this out. I just spent most of my morning mowing my acre of lawn, which is on a Tennessee slope so you know how fun THAT was.

Thats why I brought in 216 dump truck loads of dirt to level my yard off.

Fermi2 · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 17, 2007, 12:25 »

How much did that cost??

Rad Sponge · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 17, 2007, 03:56 »

Now wait a minute everyone.

I thought ELTs did the most work.

retired nuke · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 17, 2007, 04:13 »

Quote from: BeerCourt on Sep 16, 2007, 06:51

Careful about using words like "always". I started getting sub pay on the day I graduated at S3G just like the rest of my class.

Started getting mine when i got to the boat - course I wasn't one of those nuke types....

Fermi2 · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 17, 2007, 09:20 »

Quote from: Jason-YP on Sep 17, 2007, 03:56

Now wait a minute everyone.

I thought ELTs did the most work.

We did

Mike

Rad Sponge · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 17, 2007, 11:45 »

Which is of course true, but since we worked so cleanly and avoided being covered with carbon dust, grease, lube oil, and also regularly took showers, it appeared as if we did not work much.

But back to the main topic:

Having a Page 13 slipped in on ya is like believing the girl who promises you she is on birth control.

Wirebiter · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 17, 2007, 05:58 »

Quote from: landlubber on Sep 16, 2007, 06:26

EMs will be the next rate combined with ETs, guaranteed.

I cringe to think of the day where I trade my globe in for an jimmy neutron decal. It probably will happen, but hopefully after I get out...

Now as far as E-div work load, don't let these guys fool you Navnu. Electricians do work hard and often. We just have the ability to do most of our work regardless of the ship's condition; with a few exceptions of course. When you own everything from the ERLL bilge probe to the CO's rack light, there is always something in need of repair. M-div has a large portion of their planned work waiting for them in port, where you are really trying to get home ASAP. Between hydrostatic tests, valve repair, and primary maintenace, there is little preventative maintenance to be done while at sea.

In my opinion though, everyone plays second fiddle to A-gang. All I have to say is "San pump"..........

shayne · « **Reply #21 on:** Sep 23, 2007, 12:31 »

I don't think being a sub volunteer restricts you to subs. I was a sub vol also, but put in for all surface ships on my dream sheet and ended up on a cruiser. You can also try to get your sub vol retracted. Talk to your chain of command and administrative unit and see if they can help you... I helped some students at prototype that were able to get the sub vol sheet removed.

Austria · « **Reply #22 on:** Sep 24, 2007, 03:43 »

Quote from: Shayne on Sep 23, 2007, 12:31

I don't think being a sub volunteer restricts you to subs. I was a sub vol also, but put in for all surface ships on my dream sheet and ended up on a cruiser.

Yeah...anything can happen. I was a sub-vol. They yanked out my wisdom teeth in boot camp, I started receiving sub pay as soon as I qualified at S8G (MM) and stayed for ELT school. Put in for all subs on my dream sheet and ended up on the Enterprise. Go figure.

LaFeet · « **Reply #23 on:** Oct 09, 2007, 10:25 »

Navnu I hope you dell well out in the fleet. Lord knows times have changed, but they can not have altered reality.

I and mine allways worked hard... and played hard. It has been my experience that the MMs (aided by the SMAGs) always had the largest brunt of work. But on my first two boats, we were a team. We all pitched in so that we all coul,d go on liberty sooner. I have rigged out/in ASW/MSW pumps, replaced MG bearings (at PD no less), lanced RPFW & ERFW heat exchangers, racked out breakers and many other tasks that was not part of my RO quals.

Humilty and arrogance are the submariners too worst (and best) traits.

goobs22xx · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 20, 2007, 02:52 »

FWIW, I was in the most recent class to graduate (0701). One of the guys in my bootcamp division volunteered subs up at Great Lakes, and after putting his desires (changed his mind and wanted to be surface) on his dream sheet got sent to....the Enterprise. Well, I guess he got what he asked for, huh?

Anyway, it is possible, just be sure to let everyone know who could possibly influence the decision.

Sejik · « **Reply #25 on:** Oct 25, 2007, 10:43 »

Quote from: Navnu on Sep 16, 2007, 07:54

I know this sounds like the type of of sob story you always hear from people who have signed up for Sub Vol, but changed their mind, but I'm going to tell it anyways.

The day before I left for basic, when I was signing all of the paperwork at the recruiters office, my recruiter managed to slip a Submarine Volunteer form in with the rest of it. I remember asking her about it, and her telling me that it was something that everyone had to sign (Somethign similar ended up happening to a shipmate out of the same region). So now I'm stuck being a sub vol, despite the fact that I've wanted to get on the GW ever since I joined the Navy and heard that it was going to Japan. Anyone have any suggestions about how I might be able to get rid of this problem?

It's not as bad as one guy I know who was in my class. He actually never signed any subvol paperwork, and is in the system, however, as a subvol. He's been trying to get that changed for a while now though. Now that I think about it... I'm not sure if he's been given orders to subs or not. I never thought to check that since prospective orders just came out.

Cycoticpenguin · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 02, 2007, 12:58 »

Quote from: goobs22xx on Oct 20, 2007, 02:52

FWIW, I was in the most recent class to graduate (0701).

man that must be nice... (sorry, im really disgruntled!)

Navnu, on your "dream sheet", if you put all surface ships, you should NOT be picked up for subs. If you are at MARF, you are more inclined to get the ship you want it seems. Dont cry when you get the "Big E" though!

Navnu · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 02, 2007, 01:21 »

Unfortunately, on my dream sheet, I was forced to fill out both Surface and Sub preferences.

McBride · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 02, 2007, 09:01 »

Quote from: Navnu on Sep 16, 2007, 01:13

at least from my point of view, I see it as a screwjob, especially for Electrician's like myself, who have to do the most amount of work...

Uh, if I were a mean old A-Ganger I'd tell you to go get qualified, call you a dink, puke non-qual FLOB (Free Loading Air Breather); tell you to stop breathing MY air, eating MY chow and filling MY sanitary tanks! I would then watch you try to beg an A-Ganger to grape you on Hyrdraulics, HP Air, LP Air, Trim, Drain, etc. etc. etc. But I'm not that mean, and surely there is a terms of something or another I signed to be on this board... So . .

You look really nice today... I like your shoes, is that a spit shine? Quite lovely! Quite!

PWHoppe · « **Reply #29 on:** Nov 02, 2007, 09:21 »

Quote from: McBride on Nov 02, 2007, 09:01

Uh, if I were a mean old A-Ganger I'd tell you to go get qualified, call you a dink, puke non-qual FLOB (Free Loading Air Breather); tell you to stop breathing MY air, eating MY chow and filling MY sanitary tanks! I would then watch you try to beg an A-Ganger to grape you on Hyrdraulics, HP Air, LP Air, Trim, Drain, etc. etc. etc.

ROFLMAO...K to ya'

I think I heard those words from a "mean" old A-Ganger many years ago, as well as some other choice terms of endearment.

Rad Sponge · « **Reply #30 on:** Nov 02, 2007, 09:59 »

Quote from: PWHoppe on Nov 02, 2007, 09:21

ROFLMAO...K to ya'

I think I heard those words from a "mean" old A-Ganger many years ago, as well as some other choice terms of endearment.

I think that is actually the A-ganger creedo.

Don't f with A-gang, ever, ever, ever, ever, nope, not even then, just don't do it.

Cycoticpenguin · « **Reply #31 on:** Nov 02, 2007, 01:56 »

Quote from: Navnu on Nov 02, 2007, 01:21

Unfortunately, on my dream sheet, I was forced to fill out both Surface and Sub preferences.

Ok, did you write down your reasons for not wanting to go on a sub on the hand written portion?

McBride · « **Reply #32 on:** Nov 02, 2007, 03:39 »

I probably over reacted a bit. Sorry. But BOY it was fun!

Here's the deal. You CANNOT be forced to go subs. If you don't want to go, let them know. I know of at least one guy who got to the boat, and decided he just could not hack it. There is less shame in changing your mind now than when people's lives rely on you.

Did you take sub pay? You owe it back to them. They may or may not dock you for it, nobody on this board can answer to that. If they do not, you will live the rest of your life knowing you took money you did not earn, and probably had no intention of earning. If you did not, you should be able to serve on the surface fleet.

Going against both naval tradition and Boomer Pride, let me say that surface ships are as needed as anything else in this nations arsenal. We need bird farms on the surface of the pond as well as sewer pipes in the lower regions. If you decide to go topside, feel proud and do your job...do MORE than your job...walk tall and serve well. You are about to embark on a mission that few men could handle. Simply by volunteering you have demonstrated some character, and I can respect that.

Rad Sponge · « **Reply #33 on:** Nov 02, 2007, 03:42 »

Don't be the guy setting his notes on fire in Rx Instrumentation because he didn't like submarine life.

Roll Tide · « **Reply #34 on:** Nov 02, 2007, 04:09 »

Quote from: Jason-YP on Nov 02, 2007, 03:42

Don't be the guy setting his notes on fire in Rx Instrumentation because he didn't like submarine life.

They don't take notes anymore...

Navnu · « **Reply #35 on:** Nov 03, 2007, 01:25 »

Thanks a lot McBride. That means a lot.

And just to give everyone an update...I'm just about to finish week 13, and I'm around 82% complete overall. Looks like I may be qualifying in week 16.

Navnu · « **Reply #36 on:** Nov 03, 2007, 01:27 »

And in answer to the other comment...No, though I did write down how I had been wanting to get on the GW since I heard that it was going to Japan.

badger · « **Reply #37 on:** Dec 07, 2007, 04:58 »

My sub vol document is still in my service record.. right behind the ESWS certificate

Cycoticpenguin · « **Reply #38 on:** Dec 17, 2007, 04:12 »

Quote from: Navnu on Nov 03, 2007, 01:27

And in answer to the other comment...No, though I did write down how I had been wanting to get on the GW since I heard that it was going to Japan.

I know you put your "Dream sheet" together already, but try to keep an open mind. You along with 10,000 other nuke potentials are trying to get on the Gee Dubb. I didnt get what I wanted (Enterprise!? not sure how that happened!), but theres always silver linings to everything. Keep your head up, and get qualified

Navnu · « **Reply #39 on:** Dec 17, 2007, 07:27 »

Just a quick update....I'm 100% book complete, just waiting on my final oral board. And, I got my orders. I get to be one of only two electricians from this class to go to the G.W.

Japan here I come.

Kev3399 · « **Reply #40 on:** Dec 17, 2007, 08:09 »

Congrats on the GW.........

Seriously though.....when you get there. Keep your head up and do something positive for the Dept. I promise you there will be some morale and personnel issues on that ship after the homeport change. Be part of the solution and not the problem. Qualify quickly, do your job and listen to your Chief/Mentor. All the "negative leadership" you'll encounter will be there for a reason. I'm not saying its right, just don't be the sacrificial anode for it.

Best of luck to you.

JustinHEMI05 · « **Reply #41 on:** Dec 17, 2007, 08:51 »

Quote from: Navnu on Dec 17, 2007, 07:27

Just a quick update....I'm 100% book complete, just waiting on my final oral board. And, I got my orders. I get to be one of only two electricians from this class to go to the G.W. Japan here I come.

Congratulations and good luck on the board!

Justin

wainfiggitty · « **Reply #42 on:** Dec 17, 2007, 09:46 »

Ahh, yes, the mighty G dub. you'll like it there as an "Extra Mechanic" haha. I left this past January. Tell RL division that "FIGGS" says hello. I'm sure a few of them will have plenty to say about me.

ddklbl · « **Reply #43 on:** Dec 17, 2007, 10:14 »

Quote from: Navnu on Dec 17, 2007, 07:27

Japan here I come.

Kev3399 is right when he says don't be the sacrificial anode. You'll just get worn out and eaten away first. Learn to like Master Chief sandwhiches. Learn to like them because it will help you specifically in one scenario and generally in others. Be formal, polite, and courteous to your supervisors. You are not their friend nor are they there to be yours. That is just all part of being a professional.

Maybe in a year you will look back at this thread and appreciate the full gravity of these little nuggets kev3399 and I give you. Or, in a year you will look back and curse our names for being so cryptic. Either way, you have fun out there.

Cycoticpenguin · « **Reply #44 on:** Dec 18, 2007, 01:15 »

Quote from: Navnu on Dec 17, 2007, 07:27

Just a quick update....I'm 100% book complete, just waiting on my final oral board. And, I got my orders. I get to be one of only two electricians from this class to go to the G.W. Japan here I come.

congrats

Good to see good things happen to fellow sailors

gfresh3000 · « **Reply #45 on:** Aug 11, 2008, 10:49 »

I signed my contract the other day and skipped the sub vol sheet since I knew I did not want to go subs. Today my recruiter called me and told me that I have to sign it. He said it does not mean I have to do subs that everyone has to sign it. Has anyone gone nuke and never signed up for subs? The reason I dont want to go subs is because I heard I would be able to talk to my wife more if I was on a carrier.

NukeLDO · « **Reply #46 on:** Aug 11, 2008, 11:20 »

Quote from: Rad Sponge on Nov 02, 2007, 09:59

I think that is actually the A-ganger creedo.

Don't f with A-gang, ever, ever, ever, ever, nope, not even then, just don't do it.

The cooks, on the other hand, are a different story.
I mean, how hard can it be to figure out how much food to make. Went to sea with x number of people on board, didn't pick up any extras along the way, they're divided into three sections, so x/3 should be then number of servings needed.
Sorry....you ran out of cookies? Well, I'm out of electricity for your rack light!
When my off-going guys have the full meal, you'll have electricity again!
PhLAP (PHILADELPHIA Light and Power)!

withroaj · « **Reply #47 on:** Aug 11, 2008, 11:30 »

You are NOT required to volunteer to be a steely eyed killer od the deep. The prestigeous U.S. Submarine service is a volunteer only community (though your volunteer status is set in stone; immune to a change of heart).

Gamecock · « **Reply #48 on:** Aug 11, 2008, 11:38 »

Quote from: gfresh3000 on Aug 11, 2008, 10:49

I signed my contract the other day and skipped the sub vol sheet since I knew I did not want to go subs. Today my recruiter called me and told me that I have to sign it. He said it does not mean I have to do subs that everyone has to sign it. Has anyone gone nuke and never signed up for subs? The reason I dont want to go subs is because I heard I would be able to talk to my wife more if I was on a carrier.

You can volunteer for subs at at any time in the pipeline. You can even do it at prototype. I never signed a volunteer for subs statement as enlisted.

I would politely ask your recruiter to show you the instruction that says that you have to volunteer for subs prior to entry into the navy...my guess is that he is strong arming you in order to meet some sort of recruiting goal.

PapaBear765 · « **Reply #49 on:** Aug 11, 2008, 11:42 »

Quote from: LDO4CNO on Sep 16, 2007, 08:35

First of all, submarines have a lot of advantages so dont knock em.

Sub life sucks, go surface.

Preciousblue1965 · « **Reply #50 on:** Aug 11, 2008, 12:02 »

One cannot say which one is better than the other. It is up to the individual what he would prefer(I was surface, but initally was a sub vol).

There are MANY(read use SEARCH feature) threads based entirely to this subject. In the end, what it all boils down to is what will fit better with what you want. Smaller groups of people, more places available to pull into foreign ports, wider range of home ports, no sun, hot racking, etc, etc. Or would you rather see sun, get fresh food on a regular basis, get email and phone calls, work with over 5000 people, long chow lines, and work with women(some people have strong feelings one way or another about this, therefore it must be a consideration for some).

Personally I wish they would bring back CGN's because to me they combined the best of both worlds, plus you didn't have to deal with Airdales or coners(alas there are still other non-nukes but not in such high quantities).

In the end, I was a sub Vol, wanted a boat out of San Dog or Hawaii and ended up as the only Mechanic from my class in Charleston to go to the Stennis when she was still in San Diego. Go figure.

withroaj · « **Reply #51 on:** Aug 11, 2008, 05:45 »

The choice is simple: volunteer subs and be a nub until you get your fish, or go surface and be a nub for life.

(let me know if I need to add more smileys to drive the joke home)

McBride · « **Reply #52 on:** Aug 12, 2008, 05:46 »

Quote from: Preciousblue1965 on Aug 11, 2008, 12:02

One cannot say which one is better than the other. It is up to the individual what he would prefer(I was surface, but initally was a sub vol).
.

What happened?

Preciousblue1965 · « **Reply #53 on:** Aug 12, 2008, 06:43 »

Quote from: McBride on Aug 12, 2008, 05:46

What happened?

Hope this is the right way to read this.

Well it was the darndest thing. I always heard all these great things from Sub guys so I figured what the heck, I will go subs. Then I heard about this great welder program. I said "Sign me up." When it came down for my dream sheet, I put down I wanted welder school, but only if it was still in San Diego(Nobody could tell me 100% for sure if it was still open in San Diego, but I KNEW I didn't want to go to Groton). They had us put down our first-last choice for both subs and for surface. Subs went San Dog, Hawaii, KB, Norfolk, Bangor, Groton. Surface went SD, Bremerton, Norfolk. Odd thing was that there were mechanics with family out in California that all wanted the Stennis(only nuke in Cali at the time). Somehow I end up flying out to Bahrain to meet up with the ship because she was already deployed. So once again, go figure.

93-383 · « **Reply #54 on:** Aug 12, 2008, 12:55 »

Quote from: Preciousblue1965 on Aug 12, 2008, 06:43

Hope this is the right way to read this.

Well it was the darndest thing. I always heard all these great things from Sub guys so I figured what the heck, I will go subs. Then I heard about this great welder program. I said "Sign me up." When it came down for my dream sheet, I put down I wanted welder school, but only if it was still in San Diego(Nobody could tell me 100% for sure if it was still open in San Diego, but I KNEW I didn't want to go to Groton). They had us put down our first-last choice for both subs and for surface. Subs went San Dog, Hawaii, KB, Norfolk, Bangor, Groton. Surface went SD, Bremerton, Norfolk. Odd thing was that there were mechanics with family out in California that all wanted the Stennis(only nuke in Cali at the time). Somehow I end up flying out to Bahrain to meet up with the ship because she was already deployed. So once again, go figure.

I had something similar I asked for a fast attack out of Pearl and got a CVN out of Norfolk. Now that I have seen a SSN working for the yard in Pearl I am glad I didn't get my first choice. I think I would have lost my mind on one. And Hawaii/Hawaiians do can drive you crazy Bra

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