Nuke Deppers, Ship Dates, and Stories

[dewf]

My main apprehensions are the glasses they will give me in boot camp.

I'm pumped for the glasses...

welcome to the forum PSU. I just recently joined this forum as well. The people here are awesome.

I too come from a similar background with school, too much freedom, and bad study habits. Guess we'll see what happens! good luck!

and thanks HC for putting that out there.

edited for too much quote, and grammar, and HC kudos.

[PSUNittanyLions]

I had bad study habits.  (We have touched on those points in the forums....please look them up by searching.)  I made it.  It was hard work though.

I had great scores for ET.  But, I am a Mechanic at heart and have done that type of work before the navy.  So, it was an easy fit.

Don't worry about the glasses.  They are just another form of birth control.  You'll get the sub version if you are a sub vol after boot camp.

Good Luck.

No sub vol here.  Will I get to wear my normal glasses or contacts after boot?  Please say yes... 

Sorry to go over stuff already covered...  I tried to read this whole thread but it seems as though it was merged with others and I had trouble following at times.  Plus, I need a glossary of acronyms to have any idea of what's going on in this forum!   

[dewf]

No sub vol here.  Will I get to wear my normal glasses or contacts after boot?  Please say yes... 

it's my understanding (and i don't remember where i found this out) that once you get out of boot camp you can wear eyeglasses of your choice, as long as they conform to navy regulations... I'm not sure about contacts. I was worried about the same thing... "you've got to be kidding me!? 6 years in those things? i better get HBO with 'em..."

http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php/topic,12646.0.html -this is the list of terms that certainly comes in handy here.

[PSUNittanyLions]

http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php/topic,12646.0.html -this is the list of terms that certainly comes in handy here.

Thank you!  I was dying on here without that list.   

[JustinHEMI05]

No sub vol here.  Will I get to wear my normal glasses or contacts after boot?  Please say yes... 

Sorry to go over stuff already covered...  I tried to read this whole thread but it seems as though it was merged with others and I had trouble following at times.  Plus, I need a glossary of acronyms to have any idea of what's going on in this forum!   

Seriously, you need to get over the glasses. Yes, you can where what you want. Yes you will be given submarine glasses that you will need to wear. Why? Because they are designed to fit under an EAB so that you can breathe when a fire breaks out. Now, you choose... fancy glasses or life if it comes down to it? And no, you cannot take them off to put on your EAB. What good are you if you can't see your panel or what you are operating? I have seen that before where some student RO didn't want to reck his armani's with an EAB. Then he couldn't shift pumps. Needless to say, he didn't pass the watch. Anyway, point is that unless you are gay (don't ask don't tell), then there is no need for you to worry about what you look like when you are underway, submerged with a bunch of dudes. Then again, it isn't gay when you are underway so you can ignore everything I just said.

Justin

PS Yes you can wear contacts, but I promise you (as a former contact wearer) that after one day underway, you won't want to be wearing them anymore.

[Nuclear NASCAR]

OK y'all.  If the thread looks different it's because off-topic posts and those in violation of the forum rules have all been deleted.  Please take a look at this thread: http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php/topic,13733.msg75719/topicseen.html#new for some excellent tips presented with some great humor. 

Thanks in advance for understanding, for the great advice you've given here, and for the great advice y'all will give in the future.  If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask via PM.

Peace, ($1 to Marssim)

Tom

[zpyderman]

I want to send thanks out to all you "pros" out there helping out with some great advice and great humor. If all the DEP-ers out there are as nervous and excited as I am, the humor is much needed. I am obviously new in here, I am 25 and just getting started on my "glowing" future. I don't have any original ?'s at the moment( ;)thank you search button!!!!!!!) but if I think of any I will ask here because my recruiter knows nothing.

[JustinHEMI05]

I want to send thanks out to all you "pros" out there helping out with some great advice and great humor. If all the DEP-ers out there are as nervous and excited as I am, the humor is much needed. I am obviously new in here, I am 25 and just getting started on my "glowing" future. I don't have any original ?'s at the moment( ;)thank you search button!!!!!!!) but if I think of any I will ask here because my recruiter knows nothing.

OMFG! A nub with a clue! Sweet! Welcome aboard and good luck!

Justin

[zpyderman]

Yeah, I got the hint after reading in the first topic I opened. If you "Pros" have any suggestions on what not to wast time on when preparing for the wonderful 2 years of school I would be ever grateful. I noticed all the people saying "what should I do to get ready?" I just want to know what shouldn't I waste my time studying or preparing for.

[JustinHEMI05]

Yeah, I got the hint after reading in the first topic I opened. If you "Pros" have any suggestions on what not to wast time on when preparing for the wonderful 2 years of school I would be ever grateful. I noticed all the people saying "what should I do to get ready?" I just want to know what shouldn't I waste my time studying or preparing for.

I wouldn't waste my time preparing for anything. You really can't. Because, they teach you everything you need to know and how to do it. Even how to solve a simple math problem.  There is a navy way. So studying anything now, in my opinion, is a waste of time. Enjoy your freedom while it lasts and don't waste it worrying or studying.

Justin

[zpyderman]

I wouldn't waste my time preparing for anything. You really can't. Because, they teach you everything you need to know and how to do it. Even how to solve a simple math problem.  There is a navy way. So studying anything now, in my opinion, is a waste of time. Enjoy your freedom while it lasts and don't waste it worrying or studying.

Justin

Well that is good to hear. I have been so worried because I never took Physics or Trig in school. Then again I never imagined myself going to nuke school.

[JustinHEMI05]

Well that is good to hear. I have been so worried because I never took Physics or Trig in school. Then again I never imagined myself going to nuke school.

Oh you don't need to have had those. If you did have those you would just be sitting there calling out the DILDO for putting out bogus info and then get told to press your "I believe" button. At least now you can just take what they say at face value.

Justin

[zpyderman]

I finally finished reading that manuscript "Shut all four, and hit the shore." Now I have some questions, I know some of you questioned that validity of this manuscript in other threads that is why I am asking these questions. How long should it take a motivated NUB to qualify on his first boat? Do they really use you as the boat B%$@h until you get qualified or do you do things related to your intended job? What are the realistic chances of getting assigned to a Attack sub on your first duty assignment? If any of these questions deserve a slap just let me know, otherwise please help me out here.

[Gamecock]

Oh you don't need to have had those. If you did have those you would just be sitting there calling out the DILDO for putting out bogus info and then get told to press your "I believe" button.

Instead of the PO1 or CPO who is teaching math or physics

Direct input officers have their place in the nuclear world.  BTW...they aren't LDO's..they are Restricted Line officers.  I know when I was the division director of the Officer Electrical Engineering office, it was the DIO's who I turned to for help with technical questions, not the other sea returnees in the office.  Most DIO's are there because they have an academic knowledge and a perspective that we operators don't.  Cut them some slack.  Generally speaking, the good one's get to teach in officer department after proving their worth in the enlisted department.

[JustinHEMI05]

I finally finished reading that manuscript "Shut all four, and hit the shore." Now I have some questions, I know some of you questioned that validity of this manuscript in other threads that is why I am asking these questions. How long should it take a motivated NUB to qualify on his first boat? Do they really use you as the boat B%$@h until you get qualified or do you do things related to your intended job? What are the realistic chances of getting assigned to a Attack sub on your first duty assignment? If any of these questions deserve a slap just let me know, otherwise please help me out here.

The qualification time depends on your rate, and this question is likely to get a lot of opinions. In my opinion an MM can be fully in rate qualified within 6 months. He my not know his butt from a hole in the ground but it can be done. Generally on average, a year is good for MM. ROs maybe a little more. EOs same as MM, maybe less. Don't forget you have ships quals mixed in there too. As for being used as the boat &$%#% as you put it, that again depends... mostly on your EDMCs strength compared to the COBs. A strong EDMC will ensure that you are just eng depts b***h boy. But either way, yes your life will be demeaned in some way as an unqualified nub.

Are you a sub vol? Then your chances of getting a fast attack are very high. Is that what you want? If so, you have no worries. You will get a fast attack.

Justin

[JustinHEMI05]

Instead of the PO1 or CPO who is teaching math or physics

Direct input officers have their place in the nuclear world.  BTW...they aren't LDO's..they are Restricted Line officers.  I know when I was the division director of the Officer Electrical Engineering office, it was the DIO's who I turned to for help with technical questions, not the other sea returnees in the office.  Most DIO's are there because they have an academic knowledge and a perspective that we operators don't.  Cut them some slack.  Generally speaking, the good one's get to teach in officer department after proving their worth in the enlisted department.

You need to lighted up.

Justin

Edited to remove comments that were probably inappropriate.

[zpyderman]

Are you a sub vol? Then your chances of getting a fast attack are very high. Is that what you want? If so, you have no worries. You will get a fast attack.

I definitely want subs, mostly because the first time I ever went on a sub when I was 14 y/o I fell in love with an LA class. I am just excited that I finally got the age waiver that I was waiting on, apparently 25 is old in the nuke program, so they now set my MEPS date finally. I have been working on this for over a month now.

[JustinHEMI05]

I definitely want subs, mostly because the first time I ever went on a sub when I was 14 y/o I fell in love with an LA class. I am just excited that I finally got the age waiver that I was waiting on, apparently 25 is old in the nuke program, so they now set my MEPS date finally. I have been working on this for over a month now.

Congratulations! Just make sure you try for a 688i with a hull number >755.

Justin

[Fermi2]

I showed up on the SSN 687 in mid July, I mess cranked through Early August. I was qualified all my MM and ELT watches by the last week of December so it can be done in a bit over 4 months. And yes I actually knew something.

Mike

[Fermi2]

The 687 was named after a Congressman. The USS Richard B Russell and your description of her is accurate. She was a darn fine boat.

Mike

[JustinHEMI05]

I showed up on the SSN 687 in mid July, I mess cranked through Early August. I was qualified all my MM and ELT watches by the last week of December so it can be done in a bit over 4 months. And yes I actually knew something.

Mike

Ya thats true. I am having a hard time remembering how long it took. I am pretty sure I was under six months since I did qualify LELT at my 1 year point on the boat and EWS at 2 years. The average guy was probably around six months on my boat. If its on deployment... easy peasy. Need the time to do the watches.

Justin

[Maziwrath]

I'm sort of new over here, have read a few things and figured I'd sign up. I'm currently in DEP and ship 20081001.

[andrew.pigg]

26--TWENTY-SIX DAYS and counting!!  Thank god I dont have to spend winter in Chicago!!!

[Benj2284]

29 days left for me... and i agree, winter in Chicago doesn't sound like fun.

[Maziwrath]

29 days left for me... and i agree, winter in Chicago doesn't sound like fun.

Haha, guess I'm the lucky one. Good thing cold doesn't bother me.