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Offline Marc622

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« on: Oct 06, 2011, 12:24 »
The time has finally come for my SPU interview. I remember the very first time  posted on these forums ~2 years ago. I have to ask what do you guys think about being a SPU. I already know its alot of work and I'll be the nub of the division but I also think its a great opportunity.

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Re: SPU
« Reply #1 on: Oct 06, 2011, 03:42 »
this has been beaten to death a few  times boss. Just do a search for SPU or staff pick up

http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php/topic,8331.0.html


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Re: SPU
« Reply #2 on: Oct 06, 2011, 08:15 »
The time has finally come for my SPU interview. I remember the very first time  posted on these forums ~2 years ago. I have to ask what do you guys think about being a SPU. I already know its alot of work and I'll be the nub of the division but I also think its a great opportunity.
Aside from lots of previous forum discussions on this topic, I think SPU is one of the best deals in the Nuclear Navy.  You will have done something that very few people get a chance to do.  It can jump-start your career if you do a good job.
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Re: SPU
« Reply #3 on: Oct 11, 2011, 09:00 »
Relax, walkdown the procedures, spend some extra time after work learning the plant and pitch in, help out on everything you can and find stuff to do, and you'll be fine!

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Re: SPU
« Reply #4 on: Nov 02, 2011, 08:11 »
Just make sure that you don't say "I just got married and would like to get settled before going to sea."

I graduated #1 in my prototype class and was not selected to be a SPU because of that comment.

Oh well, live and learn.

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Re: SPU
« Reply #5 on: Nov 19, 2011, 09:31 »
I got picked up -> currently in Staff quals

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Re: SPU
« Reply #6 on: Nov 19, 2011, 09:56 »
Congrats!
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Re: SPU
« Reply #7 on: Jan 18, 2012, 09:58 »
I got picked up -> currently in Staff quals


So,.......

How you liking this fine Saratoga County winter fun?!?!?!?!?

heheheheheheh,.... :P ;) :)

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Re: SPU
« Reply #8 on: Feb 23, 2012, 01:00 »
Its not too bad. I'm from NYC so its about 10 degrees colder here. Overall I love the area.

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Re: SPU
« Reply #9 on: Feb 24, 2012, 09:44 »
Congrats! Saratoga is great; I just wish I could talk my wife into going back.

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« Reply #10 on: Feb 24, 2012, 10:27 »
Its not too bad. I'm from NYC so its about 10 degrees colder here. Overall I love the area.

It has been so mild this year I spent 4.8% less for heating costs so far this winter (over the last ten year average),...

Global warming is my newest friend,.... :P :P :P
« Last Edit: Mar 11, 2012, 08:08 by GLW »

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Re: SPU
« Reply #11 on: Mar 06, 2012, 12:11 »
I have to use a bat to make sure I don't get SPU.  

If CTMike was in now he'd get it. CO wants 30/70 spu/SR now, guess if your not a s&&&bag and a dumba$$ you get picked up.
« Last Edit: Mar 06, 2012, 12:54 by Nuclear NASCAR »
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Re: SPU
« Reply #12 on: Mar 06, 2012, 01:53 »
I have to use a bat to make sure I don't get SPU.  

If CTMike was in now he'd get it. CO wants 30/70 spu/SR now, guess if your not a s&&&bag and a dumba$$ you get picked up.

They were doing that when I was going through a few years ago. Almost every ELT was snagged as a SPU. Out of the class of 12, IIRC, 7 or 8 were picked up staff.  Seems they pick up a whole bunch, forget about it, then go "OH SH@#!!! We're out of spu's!" and "Catch up" lol.  Im just talkin out my butt of course, just what I noticed :p.




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Re: SPU
« Reply #13 on: Mar 06, 2012, 05:42 »
I have to use a bat to make sure I don't get SPU.  

If CTMike was in now he'd get it. CO wants 30/70 spu/SR now, guess if your not a s&&&bag and a dumba$$ you get picked up.

Old salts to sea and backorder of SPU's  [dunce] [dunce] [dunce]...... I feel bad for the guys that have to actually stand the watch. Ships full of leadership aka Berthing Petty Officers and some poor nubs.

Ahwell, still floats the same.

« Last Edit: Mar 06, 2012, 05:43 by Drayer »

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Re: SPU
« Reply #14 on: Mar 06, 2012, 05:49 »
Old salts to sea and backorder of SPU's  [dunce] [dunce] [dunce]...... I feel bad for the guys that have to actually stand the watch. Ships full of leadership aka Berthing Petty Officers and some poor nubs.

Ahwell, still floats the same.



Aint a damn thing wrong with berthing petty officers ;)

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Re: SPU
« Reply #15 on: Mar 06, 2012, 07:48 »
Ships full of leadership aka Berthing Petty Officers and some poor nubs.

Ahwell, still floats the same.

Cleanliness is next to combat readiness... :->

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Re: SPU
« Reply #16 on: Mar 06, 2012, 09:37 »
Cleanliness is next to combat readiness... :->

You be on the MTT squad? lol

 


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