Help before I report to NPTU, the 626

[LuckyKid]

Help! Okay, first of all, if someone from 0707 reads this, I have no idea when we muster on the 24th. Secondly, the Master Chief who gave us our brief said something to the effect of us being about to wear cami's there, and if that's true, SWEET. What kind do I buy, and what color of undershirt do I wear with them. I seriously have no idea.

Kthx.

MM3

[taterhead]

Cami's in the propulsion plant...God am I happy to be getting out before that sacrilege occurs.

[Fermi2]

Help! Okay, first of all, if someone from 0707 reads this, I have no idea when we muster on the 24th. Secondly, the Master Chief who gave us our brief said something to the effect of us being about to wear cami's there, and if that's true, SWEET. What kind do I buy, and what color of undershirt do I wear with them. I seriously have no idea.

Kthx.

MM3

Why ask us? Call the command and ask.

[DDMurray]

Why ask us? Call the command and ask.

Try navyonesource.  There you can at least get contact information.  Since you were about 4 miles from the sight for the previous 9-12 months, you ought to be able to figure this out.  Remember this lesson before you grad NPTU.  That way you won't look incompetent (again).  Maybe show up a day early and ask the security gate or find the command quarterdeck.  If you pick this, don't do it during peak gate hours as you will piss off those who are trying to get to work (and know where they are going).

[ddklbl]

Help! Okay, first of all, if someone from 0707 reads this, I have no idea when we muster on the 24th. Secondly, the Master Chief who gave us our brief said something to the effect of us being about to wear cami's there, and if that's true, SWEET. What kind do I buy, and what color of undershirt do I wear with them. I seriously have no idea.

Kthx.

MM3

The number for the TC's office is 5577.  I don't remember the prefix.  693 or 673

Don't worry about the cammies.  Whenever you report to a new command, do so in your dress uniform. 

There is a Subway on the quarterdeck where they will sign you in, give you your badge, so you can swipe through the turnstiles.  There will be guys in their blues holding their arms out, pointing, monotonically chanting "Stairs...Third Floor...Follow Signs...".  Everyone will be in utilities but the new guys checking in.

0500 should be your check in time.  Just kidding, I don't know what time muster is.

[Gamecock]

https://www.npdc.navy.mil/nptu/default.cfm?fa=cmdinfo.contacts

This link gives you the phone number for NPTU. 

Call them and get your questions answered.

[93-383]

The number for the TC's office is 5577.  I don't remember the prefix.  693 or 673

Don't worry about the cammies.  Whenever you report to a new command, do so in your dress uniform. 

There is a Subway on the quarterdeck where they will sign you in, give you your badge, so you can swipe through the turnstiles.  There will be guys in their blues holding their arms out, pointing, monotonically chanting "Stairs...Third Floor...Follow Signs...".  Everyone will be in utilities but the new guys checking in.

0500 should be your check in time. 

Parade rest, dress blues, Subway.

did they turn the cafeteria in the Charleston NPTU into a Subway? if so good that old cafeteria sucked and was over priced

[ddklbl]

[...] that old cafeteria sucked and was over priced

Guys say the same thing about the subway.  Some things change, some things stay the same...

[taterhead]

did they turn the cafeteria in the Charleston NPTU into a Subway? if so good that old cafeteria sucked and was over priced

I saw many a friend of mine eat enough chili-cheese nachos to grow about 4 sizes in prototype.  There wasn't the first healthy thing sold in that little canteen area.

[mlslstephens]

The number for the TC's office is 5577.  I don't remember the prefix.  693 or 673

Don't worry about the cammies.  Whenever you report to a new command, do so in your dress uniform. 

There is a Subway on the quarterdeck where they will sign you in, give you your badge, so you can swipe through the turnstiles.  There will be guys in their blues holding their arms out, pointing, monotonically chanting "Stairs...Third Floor...Follow Signs...".  Everyone will be in utilities but the new guys checking in.

0500 should be your check in time.  Just kidding, I don't know what time muster is.

Okay, I've got some current information for you.  First, the phone number to the TC's office 863-5577.  This is a great number to call because the person that answers the phone won't think your stupid for calling...well, they will but it will be several weeks before you see them and by then they will have forgotten all about you.

Second, as for the uniform, we aren't wearing cami's yet.  Just as dd mentioned, checking in wearing the dress uniform is never out of style and always your best choice.  Better to be overdressed than under.  The first day is all briefs.  You won't be going down in the plant until you get your TLD.

Make sure you are well within grooming standards and that your uniform doesn't have summer creases...summer' here and summer' there.   

I think your muster time is 0730 but call the TC's office and find out for sure. 

Good luck on the 626...DW.

[DSO]

Help! Okay, first of all, if someone from 0707 reads this, I have no idea when we muster on the 24th. Secondly, the Master Chief who gave us our brief said something to the effect of us being about to wear cami's there, and if that's true, SWEET. What kind do I buy, and what color of undershirt do I wear with them. I seriously have no idea.

Kthx.

MM3

I called Master Chief and he said to wear high-top Keds Tennis shoes with suspender shorts, a spinner cap and make sure to be licking a huge lollipop!

[taterhead]

I called Master Chief and he said to wear high-top Keds Tennis shoes with suspender shorts, a spinner cap and make sure to be licking a huge lollipop!

...and don't forget the knee high 3-stripe tube socks.

[Gamecock]

...and don't forget the knee high 3-stripe tube socks.

Oh no....I've got a whole drawer full of them.  Does that mean I'm not cool

[taterhead]

Oh no....I've got a whole drawer full of them.  Does that mean I'm not cool

On the contrary...extra cool

[floyd_n]

Second, as for the uniform, we aren't wearing cami's yet.  Just as dd mentioned, checking in wearing the dress uniform is never out of style and always your best choice.  Better to be overdressed than under. 

Uniform change to summer white occurs on the 24th, make sure to show up in dress whites.

[mlslstephens]

Uniform change to summer white occurs on the 24th, make sure to show up in dress whites.

Great advice, thanks for the heads up.  Karma to ya for staying on topic.  (Where's a moderator when you need one?) [Inside joke for the Mods out there]

Just got off the phone with the Master Chief.  He said no on the striped socks but yes to Dress Whites.

The time to show up is 0700.  Don't be late.  22 years ago, my CC told me to  be on time is to be late and to be early is to be on time.  That has served me well.  Good luck.

[Nuclear NASCAR]

  (Where's a moderator when you need one?) [Inside joke for the Mods out there]

We're just sitting back watching a thread progress back on topic.   

Great advice here as always and Karma to all for the help.