Well, I just chanced onto this site by pure luck while searching for some information. I myself and about to ship off to boot camp in 4 weeks and then to A school and NPS. I can't say that I have any questions at the moment Adidas' and Lisa's threads have pretty much answered all of them. Other than that this seems like a great site and full of information, I hope I can become a contributing member.
P.S. Hi everyone
Thank you for the kind words and we hope that you sound off when necessary and take advantage of the membership contributions here.
Good luck to your endeavor and do the best job possible!
God Bless America!
Moke
just outta curiosity since were pretty much in the same boat, what have you decided about nps and everything(what rating you want to study and if you want to go sub or not)
also, did you complete that booklet they give you at meps when you enlisted?for everyone else it boosts them up one paygrade, but were already at E-3, so there aint much point in us doing it.
good luck at bootcamp!
sean
Well, to tell you the truth I haven't been preparing as much as I should have. I joined in mid january and the last two months have really flown by. Right now I've memorized all the ranks ratings/insignias for the navy, the chain of command, and the 11 General Orders that you are supposed to know for boot camp. I'm currently practicing rudiments of drill/ceremony. I've also been following a 3 day split workout schedule for a while now and on my off days I run for 2-3 miles. As far as the Dep book I really have just browsed through but my general opinion was that I'm already E3 I didn't see much point in doing it. But maybe I should take another look.
As far as what rating and sub/carrier. I am personally going to go for ET because thats just the kind of person I am. I'm more of the book smart type rather than the hands on kind of guy. As far as nuc/sub I find I get along better with smaller groups of people so I think I will go for subs, the pay bonus isn't that bad either.
Btw I hear you got a 99 on the asvab? Thats what I got as well, thought I thought I did fairly poorly (go figure). I'm pretty excited overall about the field but it does seem like its going to be an enormous amount of work. Big change from high school, I was always the person that breezed through without putting any effort, guess that will be a big change. So I guess I'll just have to give it my best effort and not be afraid to ask for help.
Also, not sure if you've seen this or not but I've found it very helpful so far. http://usmilitary.about.com/library/weekly/aa051500a.htm. Nice to know what your getting into ahead of time.
That rank thing may be quite useful.
I remember one poor sap in my RTC company that identified his chain of command Division Officer as Ensign Edmonds. It was actually ENCS Edmonds, and NO Senior Chief Engineman has ever been pleased to be confused with an Ensign. I didn't know a person could actually do that many pushups........
Remember, you are responsible for knowing all the rank insignias, including Warrant Officer sleeve insignias (not something you will see many times in real life: Warrant Officers in Dress Blues).
Don't forget you have to know the other services ranks as well. Since it's the Navy, you already know the toughest one!
I wanted ET, too. Then I discovered a little thing called, "needs of the Navy". They made me an MM. I didn't even put MM on my list of choices. I think I put BM after EM and IC.
But, I got ELT instead. That made up for losing the twidgit rating. I got more than I had originally asked for, and have had many opportunities to progress in the job market.
Good luck with your future!
thats pretty funny, i could have sworn i bombed the asvab. when i sat down at meps after the physical i was aked if i got enough sleep last night, that i didnt do that great on the test. man that was the worst feelign ever! but then he said he was just screwing with me, that i got a 99. i dont think its as rare thoguh as they make it out to be.
i too have been trying to adjust myself and my routines. ive been making faitful efforts and spending time at the gym 1.5 hrs at least 4 times per week, running 2 miles or longer if im not too fatigued(horrible cardiovascular fitness- cant stand running)
and forcing myself to get up when my alarm goes off instead of sleeping in an extra 45 min or longer as i have been known to do.
i have yet to memorize any of the general orders or rankings, but i have like 9 moths >:( so i got some time. thanks for the link!
sean
adidas, you've made me laugh. there's no real point in "practicing" at waking up early. you're justing wasting 45 minutes of down time. here's the real deal. once you're actually on active duty, you'll always have a strong motivator to get you out of the rack. it's called half times two, reduction in rate and 30 days restriction. i get up every morning at 0500 when i'm off to the boat. but come the weekend, i can't get up at 0530 to go fishing. go figure. as far as the physical fitness stuff, the nukes never seem to participate. besides, the standards are far from reasonable. body fat seems to get most of the guys. and one more thing, if the navy is going to be a career, your rate really doesn't matter so much. once i qualified engineering watch supervisor, the job was no different then the next guys. think about it. but i will admit, being an m'dvr kind of puts you behind in the reactor theory and safety "stuff".
I'm glad I'm not the only one who has problems getting up. I've been practicing as well. Since you wake up at 6:00 at boot camp now (they changed it apparently) I have been going to bed at like 10 instead of 1 or 2 in the morning, and actually waking up and havin a cup of coffee instead of turnin it off and goin back to sleep. And yeah they pulled the same stunt to me before they told me my score. I was pretty relieved. And to be honest it may be that its rare to get a 99, but that just shows you what little the majority of the people who take the asvab know (the military doesn't exactly attract the best and brightest most of the time). In fact the guy I sat next to before getting my physical got a 19 (don't ask how you can possibly get a 19, then again he took all of 20 minutes to finish the test, apparently his guessing pattern wasn't as good as he thought.) And as for the running, I think its all about where you run. I find that its much harder for me to run 3 miles on a track than it is to run around the parade field on the military base where we live. Its exactly a mile around so you don't think about the distance so much vses doing 12 laps at the track where I'm like 11 more laps to go, this sucks.
Another thing the recruiter probably didn't tell you is try to go to boot camp between the months of December to April. You get the highest reenlistment bonus for going these months. I mean, going to boot in December to going to Boot in August is a difference of almost 6 thousand dollars. I found this out when I went to boot camp in January, then I found out why you get a bigger bonus for these Months. Great Lakes during the winter time is bitterly cold, I mean, oh my god cold. I asked my recruiter about this and he was like "Oh, yah it is all indoors, blah blah blah". You still are going to be cold, and you will still have to stand outside at attention and shiver. Seriously if you are worried about boot camp, the only thing you need to really care about is the PT test. If you don't know ranks, general orders, etc, etc, you'll just get yelled at. If you fail the PT test, you DO NOT leave boot camp. So seriously, start running, then when you are done running, run some more. Then run some more after that.
Boot camp reveillie is at 0600 now? ROFLMAO! It was more like 0300 back when I went through. And they got rid of service week too? Civilians wash your dishes now? My worst memory was watching the guys that had to take your tray and scrape it into the trash can. The tray turn in place was right next to the door of the Galley, and that freezing cold air would continously blast the 2 unfortunate souls tasked with that experience, for all 15 hours of their work day. They are definitely making it easier, thats for sure. Remember "The days will drag, but the weeks will fly".....god I hated hearing that crap.
As for what rate to pick, see my post about being an ET. hehehe
ET1 (SS)
i went through boot a year ago, past january... i showed up in shape, by the third week i was in as bad of shape as everyone else. it was a waste of time as far as pt and learning, except for that attention to detail stuff. good luck with the skivy stacks (you'll see)
i am starting prototype in a couple of weeks, and right now, i don't see any distinct advantage or disadvantage to any rate... mm's get done with the pipeline faster, and have elt as an option, et's get all the digital stuff and get to actually operate a critical reactor... i'm an em, and still don't know what we do except bitch (i consider myself an expert). good luck
My friend, when you get to the boat you will get a huge dose of reality. Prepare to work like you have never worked in your life. hehe like you don't even know.
ET1 (SS)
I ship for bootcamp on October 24th, and i've been a ghost in this forum for about three months. I havent asked any questions, but i've been reading the answers you gave others like me. I appreciate the service. Strangely enough, I havent had to ask any questions, strangely enough, because someone else already had every time i came looking for information. I've learned more about what i'm getting myself into from this board, than i ever got from my recruiter. I've read posts from both ends of the spectrum, hating the pipeline, and tolerating the pipeline. In spite of the occationally grim picture of NFAS and NPS I'm looking forward to the training, the adventure, and the chance to serve my country. Thank you for your information, your service to America, and your time on this board.
Go Navy
Enjoy your next 2 weeks of the civilian world, because your life is about to change.
Eat some good meals, spend time with friends and loved ones, and get ready for boot camp. Show up motivated and ready to learn. As soon as you walk in the door, accept the fact that you know relatively *nothing* about the new world into which you have stepped.
Oh yeah, have fun. You will look back on it and remember it as good times.
Good luck and see you in the fleet in about 2 years.
Taylor (MMC)
Good luck. Do your best to enjoy it. Remember this, there are going to be times when you're going to think the program isn't worth it. When you get there turn to yourself and realize you got accepted so you must be able to make it through, THEN turn outwards, think of the good people on this board and how it's affected their lives in a good way, and how they fondly look back on an era of their life that defined how they live it today.
You'll do well.
MIke
Just seeing if there are any Deppers in the Nuke program and when you are shipping out.
My son goes in July 2006.
I just enlisted about a week ago, I originally wanted corpsman, but after a lot of hard thinking and cajoling from practically half the navy i decided to just try to pursue the nuke program instead.......i dont have my ship date for about another week or two, but im aiming any time around or after april. Im a twenty year old from tucson.
And after you all get to bootcamp and beyond, keep in touch with us here at NukeWorker during your adventures!
ive been enlisted for 2 months now, im currently scheduled for an april 11th ship but im trying to get moved up to february.
I ship off on January 30, have been in DEP since August, 21 years old from GA
Just depped in the first week of December but not shipping out till mid September.
I ship out on June 1st, and have been in DEP for about a month.
Hey everyone my name is Cameron, 21 yr old from Tampa FL. I entered the DEP program yesterday (1/12/06). Ship date is Mar 27. cant wait to get to Charleston
Charleston will be fun, but first, the Windy City awaits....
Have fun at RTC. ;D
what's charleston like??? and question.....being a girl, exactly how outnumbered will i really be w/the nukes???
I believe females make up anywhere from 10-15% depending on power school class.
I have never been to the Nuke school before, but Charleston itself is awesome. Charleston is known for its high standard of living. The beaches are some of the best in the country(not that we will be able to spend much time there) :( Anyway its a cool town, alot of historic districts. And the weather there is almost allways nice.
Sarahm86- I'm about half way through Power school at the moment, the school itself is tough but if you are highly motivated and make efficient use of your time, you'll do just fine, and should have time to enjoy Charleston, which is a 20 minute drive from the base in Goose Creek. As a female you will be outnumbered greatly yes, but you also basically have choice of any guy you want ;), and there are still enough females here to befriend.
I would be more than happy to answer any more questions DEPers have about boot camp / nuke school. Congratulations on your enlistment into one of the best programs the military has to offer.
MM3 Cardini
thanks so much for the posts! i have definitely not been to charleston, im so used to the heat that's the only thing that scares me! but im really excited and optimistic about starting, i can't wait. thanks for your input!
I was born in Mesa, AZ. Its a much different heat over here, but still better than any kind of cold weather.
in from az too, and the heat in charleston is differant. it doesnt get as hot as in az but the humidity can get bad at times. i left charleston last year and i was the for 'a' school, power school, prototype, and elt school. so i got to taste all the seasons in s.c. good times await you charleston. if you have any more q's about any of these 4 schools ill be glad to answer. school :D
In reading the different discussions, I have heard that some nukes are lost during basic. What causes a recruit to be thrown out of the program during basic training?
During Basic:
1. Being a dumbass i.e gross insubordination, fraternization with females/males
2. Something comes up in the security background check
3. Failing the "welcome to Boot camp" urine test for drugs!
4. Decided to devulge a criminal history during the "moment of truth"
5. Medically disqualified
6. Gets hurt and can't continue
All of the above does not necessarily mean kicked out of the Navy, but it can jeapordize being a Nuke, since Nukes are held to a higher standard of security background checks, medical qualifications, and personal behavior.
However, there is a zero tolerance for illegal drug use and fraternization, nuke or no nuke, bye bye.
That moment of truth is a trip!
I wish I could go back and just stand and watch the sleep deprived recruits squirming under the pressure of the moment of truth.
Heck, I hadn't done anything wrong and I was nervous!
What exactly is the moment of truth?
The moment of truth is your last oppurtunity to devulge all things in your past that you should have told your recruiter in the first place!
I cracked under the pressure and let some Chief know that there was an additional speeding ticket in my history other than what was reported in my file.
No big deal, I guess.
Thats funny because, I think I managed to leave a rolling a stop sign ticket out myself.
Whats the best way to go about correcting that?
Quote from: Duke of Nuke on Jan 18, 2006, 05:40
Whats the best way to go about correcting that?
Ok, here's my moment of truth story.
I sat there, sleep deprived, stewing about a two year old returned check that I was sued over. The amount of the check? 36.00.
Adding court costs and fines, 336.00.
I never divulged the offense, and since it was a civil, not criminal matter, it did not seem to matter.
About your speeding ticket, since you have already signed up, I would just run it by your recruiter. Chances are it is no big deal. The "moment of truth" is the last ditch effort to guilt some guys into revealing some *really* serious offenses, not speeding tickets (unless you have 20 unpaid tickets).
No its my only ticket, but i was getting nervous. It sounds pretty intimidating, specialy being sleep deprived. Well thanks for the help again. I have spent most of my free time since i DEPped in reading posts on this website, and I cant begin to say how much I have learned.
Just got my ship date changed from March 27th to Feb 21st!! Thank God! There is nothing worse than waiting for something to happen. Anyway, any last minute pieces of advice on how to go thru boot camp as a nuke? I wanna maintain the traditon and nuke culture. But also thanks alot for all the info i have learned. I have also passed on the site to some other nuke deppers at my recruiting station who have found it a great help as well. Look forward to making my next post as a United States Sailor (first step closer to being a NUKE). Thanks All ! ; ;D
Quote from: Duke of Nuke on Feb 08, 2006, 01:26
Anyway, any last minute pieces of advice on how to go thru boot camp as a nuke?
Well, remember that no one at boot camp will be impressed that you are a nuke. You go through boot camp just like everyone else. The last thing you want to do is single yourself out.
Quote from: Duke of Nuke on Feb 08, 2006, 01:26I wanna maintain the traditon and nuke culture.
Boot camp is not the time. At NPS, you can revel in the fact that you might be a nuke one day, but at boot camp, you are simply trying to become a Sailor. You will be amazed at how good it feels to finally put on those whites on family night (whether your family is there or not!).
Best of luck. You will emerge with a totally different outlook on life, or at least I did... ;D
Don't worry about being a nuke or not. You are not really a nuke until you qualify at Prototype anyways.
Also, your RDCs will be sure to alienate you and your fellow nuke trainees, especially when you mess up some menial task that some none-nukes figured out.
I was called a "F@#$en Rocket Scientest" everytime I messed something up.
O Brother Where Art Thou BT2 Ordunez?
Just keep your chin up, mouth shut, and remember you will outrank most of your division by graduation and your RDCs in about 2-4 years.
Feb 21st in Great Mistakes?? Good heavens! Hopefully you're like me and don't mind the cold or snow. Then again the people I work with call me a freak of nature when it comes to the cold here.
Keep you mouth shut while in boot. They know already that you're a wanna-be nuke. Thus they hate you already. Because they know you'll make rank faster than they will and you'll have better job opportunities when you get out. Get used to it, it's like that in the fleet as well. Learn to fold your clothes just so, shine your shoes, stay alert when you're on watch and try to stay in step while you march. Other than that, write to your family when you can and enjoy the ride. This is the easy part... It gets harder in a couple of months.
Feb in Illinois?? man crazy kids these days....
Quote from: JMK on Feb 08, 2006, 04:18
O Brother Where Art Thou BT2 Ordunez?
Likewise for RM2 Davidson and EM2 Moore ;D
Quote from: taterhead on Feb 08, 2006, 10:17
Likewise for RM2 Davidson and EM2 Moore ;D
RM2 (SS) Scanlon and AE2 Fertig along with BT1 Miller (A School)
All who let me know day after day, muster after muster that I was a G** D*** Mop And Glow.
Mike
I think my RDCs were hung over half the time.
Our BT2 would call the RPOC Sunday mornings and just say with a gravelly Phillipian accented voice:
"Hey, ARRRRRRR POC, you got it, see you after lunch"
We never saw the MMC or the FC1 for that matter. Once in a while.
Back to the topic ;)
I'm shipping out sept 12th, decided to have the summer for myself. My last bit of civilian fun heh.
Thanks all for the advice..... As for the cold Im a florida boy born and raised. SO i dont know how ill do with the cold... its better than sitting around waiting....Also i went to military School for 4 yrs in VA,Fork Union Military Academy.. and have spent many hours marching (extra duty!) So hopefully ill have a lil edge there. But despite the cold I am excited to join the family Thanks again for all the help Cameron Townsend
Good luck Duke!!!
Work hard and it'll pass very quickly!
Mike
FEBRUARY 22 !!!
Well I started this thread about my son leaving in July but he has been moved up to the day after tomorrow!! February 22!
HERE WE GO!!! or I guess "Here he goes" would be more accurate.
Wow! What a move. I hope he's prepared himself well enough since the date was moved up. I wish him goodluck.
Im Leaving the same date. Im Flying out of Tampa airport
Quote from: RAD DAD on Feb 21, 2006, 01:11
FEBRUARY 22 !!!
Well I started this thread about my son leaving in July but he has been moved up to the day after tomorrow!! February 22!
HERE WE GO!!! or I guess "Here he goes" would be more accurate.
I wish him luck, and offer my thanks for his service to his country.
Quote from: longball4414 on Feb 10, 2006, 01:33
Back to the topic ;)
I'm shipping out sept 12th, decided to have the summer for myself. My last bit of civilian fun heh.
Wow nice, I ship out september 12th too! I'm sure I'll probably see you there. But until then, Im just gonna enjoy my summer vacation.
At least I am not the only one whose date of departure is changing... Calvert Cliffs is hanging on to me for some silly reason
Greetings all.
Figured I would use this thread as an introduction post. My name is Shane Buck, and I'm 20 years old. I'm married, and currently working at a job I'm afraid will offer me very few benefits in the years to come. When I took the ASVAB and did some research, my wife and I decided that Navy Nuke was for me. I just hope for a lot of training, experience, discipline, and education I can use in civilian life (Not to mention the health and education benefits for my wife and future children.)
My ship date is November 14, but the Nuke Recruiter at MEPS in San Diego told me that he wants to try to get me a seat in earlier.
My mother found this website while she was searching around for information on Navy Nukes. After she showed me it, I was sure I had to live here a while and get some facts.
Anyway, sorry for the long introduction. I'll be seeing you all around :)
--Would a rose, by any other...?
Quote from: namesdontmatter on Mar 18, 2006, 09:34
Anyway, sorry for the long introduction. I'll be seeing you all around :)
--Would a rose, by any other...?
And your question was what?
Quote from: HydroDave63 on Mar 18, 2006, 05:53
And your question was what?
I dont think he actually had any question, just the facts and a few opinions.....
Anyhow, Hello Shane and good luck
Sorry if I gave the impression that I had a question right away.
--Would a rose, by any other name...?
Quote from: Chuman on Mar 17, 2006, 08:36
Wow nice, I ship out september 12th too! I'm sure I'll probably see you there. But until then, Im just gonna enjoy my summer vacation.
Awsome
I ship out May 15. I've been a depper since November. Now that my ship date is closing in, this anticipation is killing me, I'm ready to get recruit training over with. Looking forward to being in Charleston though. I live nearby in Savannah, GA. I've gone up there a few times and its a great place.
Calling yourself navynuke21 before you've even been to boot camp is a bit quick on the draw don't ya think?
Mike
Quote from: Broadzilla on Apr 19, 2006, 11:31
Calling yourself navynuke21 before you've even been to boot camp is a bit quick on the draw don't ya think?
Mike
I'm just trying to be optimistic
Quote from: navynuke21 on Apr 20, 2006, 09:14
I'm just trying to be optimistic
LOL Fair enough! Good Luck!
JUST GRADUATED BOOT CAMP TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on my way to south carolina on wednesday! Great Mistakes is Over! dont have much time right now the hotel internet is expensive! charleston here i come!
CONGRATS!! Enjoy South Carolina!
There are hotels that still charge for the internet?
Heck find a Holiday Inn and use their internet! Many have computers scattered all over the place!
Mike
Free in the "Business Center" and quite handy free computer access for guests.
I leave on June 13th 2006 for boot camp.
My son leaves November 14th. I was in the Navy 5 years in the 80's, so I have a little advice for bootcamp for my son. All advice given here is right on.
Quote from: Duke of Nuke on Apr 21, 2006, 02:25
JUST GRADUATED BOOT CAMP TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on my way to south carolina on wednesday! Great Mistakes is Over! dont have much time right now the hotel internet is expensive! charleston here i come!
Duke. I gotta ask you a question. My son Graduated Boot with you. Div 138 and he was Grad and Go. He is in Charleston now. I may have met you but if you are interested Send me a message. I will tell you who he is. I guess you start classes Monday too. Good luck.
Exciting times for all of you guys. NNPS and NPTU were great times for me.
Hope to see you all in the (surface) fleet in a couple of years or less! 8)
Well all I know is I cannot wait to leave and have this experience...I leave on July 11th...I'm excited, but it's weird seeing everything and your life change as time winds down, ie.....friends, family, girlfriend. just daily things knowing that you only have a little over 2 months left to enjoy them daily...I know I'll miss everything but this is something I cannot wait to do...I'm sure you all had these same things go in and out of your head nearing your ship date.
November 1st for me.. gotta long wait ahead.. long summer though ;D
12 more days! Woohoo! ;D ;D ;D
hi guys my name is michael im 18 and also in the navy Dep for the Nuke program and my ship date is Oct 11. i was wondering what life is like in the navy, like how long you will be at your home port and how long you will be at sea and what your duties are when you are out at sea like drills and ect?
Hey there, my name is Marc. I'm 19 and DEPped in as of February. Cant wait to go because I have wiat until Oct 11 :-\ thats alright more time to get fit memorize the stuff for Great lakes
Hey FLA JACKAL at least you wont be the only 6' 3 guy running into things on the carrier...lol
but hey this is great site and i'm thankful its here because it really helped me in making the decision to take this program :)
so thanks ppl
Welcome to the site Retro and all others ;D
Thanks for your service, and enjoy your time in.
Good Luck in your career's no matter how long or short they may be. ;)
Quote from: Broadzilla on Apr 21, 2006, 02:32
There are hotels that still charge for the internet?
Heck find a Holiday Inn and use their internet! Many have computers scattered all over the place!
Comft Inns also have computers around. Most motels are now Wi-Fi, so just carry your laptop.
hey marc since we got the same ship date we will probably end up running into each other at basic.
My name is Jared, I live in Spokane WA. Currently in DEP, but not shipping till feb 6, 2007. Cant wait for nuke school! I am trying to finish my AA at the commie college here, so thats why so long to ship date. I am trying to move my ship date to december, which is when Im done with school. How cold is Great Lakes in the winter?
Howdy.
My name is Patrick and I leave for the Navy on July 20, 2006. I'm a little worried about nuke school, mainly because I have terrible study habbits. Don't get me wrong, I consider myself to be pretty intelligent and I learn very quickly, but my study habbit in high school was... well pretty much non-existent. I'm what you call a very bad procrastinator. That's a big reason why I wanted to go into the military, to get get some discipline, straighten out my life, and possibly get yelled at a few times.
Anyway, as my ship date gets closer, I'm starting to worry about how I'll fare in nuke school. I've heard a lot of horror stories about mandatory 8-hour study sessions each day, and something like an 80% drop out rate in the first few months. My recruiter was originally a nuke but dropped out after 2 weeks in Charleston. I'm getting the idea that this school is going to eat my alive, but dropping out is not an option for me. Just wanted to get some more information about it and maybe some advice to keep me from dropping the program in the beginning. I really want to complete this program, there's no other job in the navy that interests me.
Regards,
-Pat
Solarwave-
A little bit of fear/apprehension is good for you. It will keep you on your toes. Never get complacent, and use that little bit of anxiety to gain the edge over your classmates who choose to waste their mando study time participating in random BS sessions.
I failed the first math test in A school. Since you don't know yet, that means the easiest one. My advisor told me that I should think about other rates, as I would likely fail the second test, henceforth failing A school math and failing A school. However, I pulled the whole deal off, doing at least average or better from then on.
You CAN do it. You have to set a goal, focus on that goal, eliminate as much interference as you can, and accomplish the task you undertake. The only question is whether or not you really want it, or can wade through the minefield of distractions that await you in Charleston (girls, booze, the beach, etc.)
Oh, and 80% is an outrageous attrition rate. I would put it TODAY somewhere around 20-30%, and most of those are integrity violations (ie disciplinary problems).
Hello everyone here, I just enlisted and managed to qualify for the Nuke program, im from NW Indiana so I could practically swim to Great Lakes. My ship date is October 4th, and I can't wait. I would first like to thank those of you who posted information about the initial Nuke test, because I was sweating bullets about passing that and gained confidence in reading what some of you who have taken it wrote (I passed with a 63). I was just wondering how much freedom and free time there is at the Nuke school, becuase I went to college and I had a little too much freedom. I was hoping that there is more structure to the way of life there (which im sure there is) as to prevent me from straying from my studies. Any comments on that sort of thing would be great. I figure that I have been given a chance of a lifetime by getting into the Nuke program and would definately not want to jeopardize that.
Thanks and hope to hear any comments (hopefully hear from someone leaving the same day as me!)
OK, I have to ask. Not having been in the navy, what's a "depper"?
DEPPER is a take off on Delayed Entry Program. The guy has enlisted but isn't going in for a few months.
Mike
Thanks! I was feeling kind of dumb on that one.
k one more question:
how do the ladies react to the uniform? =P
any interesting stories?
solarwave,
I was wondering if only i get this but....do people ask you why you made a "dumb" choice to enlist? I couldn't believe some of the people I know that believe this is not a great oppurtunity. I think it's an amazing one personally. Heck, some of the older guys on this forum makes me eager to work the civilian life with them. I mean never have I met people such as Navy Nukes(also ex), that have such passion and mentoring abilities. My time is nearing, leave July 11th and I couldn't be more thrilled to take this challenge.
Dennis
ps.... I wonder about the ladies as well... some woman i know said some of us guys should become part time strippers to make so extra $ on the side haha.
Quote from: solarwave on Jun 22, 2006, 12:21
k one more question:
how do the ladies react to the uniform? =P
any interesting stories?
Does it matter? Rather inane question for a nuclear forum. What does this have to do with becoming a nuke?
Mike
Quote from: Bighouz107501 on Jun 26, 2006, 01:41
solarwave,
I was wondering if only i get this but....do people ask you why you made a "dumb" choice to enlist? I couldn't believe some of the people I know that believe this is not a great oppurtunity. I think it's an amazing one personally. Heck, some of the older guys on this forum makes me eager to work the civilian life with them. I mean never have I met people such as Navy Nukes(also ex), that have such passion and mentoring abilities. My time is nearing, leave July 11th and I couldn't be more thrilled to take this challenge.
Dennis
ps.... I wonder about the ladies as well... some woman i know said some of us guys should become part time strippers to make so extra $ on the side haha.
You know, back in 1984 I got the same question and comments about wasting my life. I make more money than virtually everyone who made these comments, and I've seen much more of the world and met some outstanding people I get a laugh when I think about these idiots.
Enjoy your last couple weeks as a civilian, then enjoy the Navy. Itis a great time. Always remember this, what you get out of it, and how much you enjoy it is proportional to how much you put into it.
Mike
Broadzilla,
Thanks. I definately like my choice as of now and can not wait to experience every thing good and bad. Reading some of yours and others stories makes me excited for what lies ahead. But yes I have 2 weeks to the day until I leave. I know I didn't originally come of extremely sharp to you at first, but I hope I leave you with a more clear image of what I really am. Thank you for all the advise and confidence, you remind me somewhat of a mentor to myself.
Quote from: Bighouz107501 on Jun 27, 2006, 01:55
Broadzilla,
Thanks. I definately like my choice as of now and can not wait to experience every thing good and bad. Reading some of yours and others stories makes me excited for what lies ahead. But yes I have 2 weeks to the day until I leave. I know I didn't originally come of extremely sharp to you at first, but I hope I leave you with a more clear image of what I really am. Thank you for all the advise and confidence, you remind me somewhat of a mentor to myself.
Nah don't sweat what I said. I've seen some awfully decent people go nowhere in this industry and the Navy because they made a bad initial impression on the wrong people.
This whole nuclear thing is a real time. I've loved every minute of it, everyday you get to do something real cool. To me, everyday of the last 22 years has been like someone handed me the keys to my dads multi billion dollar Lincoln and said have fun.
You'll meet some good people. Just remember what many have said here.
1: Study
2: Don't get caught up in the party scene. (do have some fun when you get a chance though.
3: Check out the local scenery.
4: Work hard and honestly.
5: Watch your money. Your buds make exactly what you do, don't be loaning your hard earned money to them. (It's cool to offer to buy a burger or a beer every now and then!)
6: Enjoy the plant.
7: Don't get all wrapped up in the local women, ESPECIALLY at prototype.
8: Have fun.
What might surprise you is how close you become to the people you meet and work with. When you spend literally hours with the same people on watch you tend to become friends. Many times when you go home you might find the people you were once really good friends with are no longer in your circle. This is natural and nothing that reflects on your being a good friend. When I left for the Navy I ran with 4 or 5 guys and had been doing so for years. The last I heard from any of them was maybe 12 years ago. Most were doing the SAME stuff we did in our late teens, early 20s. BY that I mean hit the bars every night, live pay check to pay check, and it was like seeing a time warp. My best friends right now are people I met 20 years ago at Prototype, people I met at Fermi some of whom left before I did, and people I'm working with now. The nuke thang has been excellent to me and I hope it treats you at least half as well because if it does you'll have darn good life ahead of you! (I wish I was you man!!)
Mike
Quote from: Bighouz107501 on Jun 26, 2006, 01:41
do people ask you why you made a "dumb" choice to enlist?
The reason we thank you for your service is that it IS a service. Is it dumb to serve? We all receive service from people, and we either appreciate it or we are heels.
Some act as though a disagreement with the Commander-in-Chief gives license to disrespect everyone wearing the uniform. But the truly great Americans love and respect those defending us at this time, and will continue to love and respect them regardless of the political views of future Commanders-in-Chief. Don't let the nay-sayers get you down.
One of the benefits of performing your service in the Navy Nuke field is the potential for future employment in the commercial Nukes. The money is MUCH better than the Navy, and the repect is perhaps less (there are more anti-nukes than anti-military).
I spent a little time recruiting, and I only had to tell the truth to get people lined up to enter the Nuke Field. It is a great opportunity for training and education whether you stay in or get out. Go ask anyone in another branch how long it takes to make E-6; under 6 years is no big deal in the Navy Nuke field, and can be done in less than 5 years.
Thanks again for volunteering to serve in defense of our wonderful America!
I go to boot camp March 6 of 2007. If I can get through that then it's off to nuke school in Ballston Spa, NY.
Hey how do you know already where you're going to prototype? When I was in you didn't find that out until maybe week 20 or so.
Mike
I'm in! I just got back from MEPS and destroyed that ASVAB. I am shipping at the end of August.
Woo-hoo. See you cats at Nuke School.
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smoothtoaster
man its tight i dont leave til july 24 n so i jus get to kick back relax n piss off my recruiter for the time bein.
Quote from: Tru on Jun 29, 2006, 02:15
man its tight i dont leave til july 24 n so i jus get to kick back relax n piss off my recruiter for the time bein.
You'll just looooove Goose Creek!
yea i bet nuttin like a great smell waking you up in the mornin it jus brings a tear to your eye
its your choice wether it was on purpose or accident.
Quote from: Samabby on Jun 29, 2006, 10:34
You'll just looooove Goose Creek!
Duck Ditch? If you want to get a little farther out in the country, Macedonia or at least Moncks Corner don't feel like the Commissary when you are at the Piggly Wiggly.
Hey, I'm going Wednesday to talk to a different recruiter (other one was about useless). Anyway, I'm going in to be a Nuke ET. Any suggestions for when I should try to leave, or any other recommendations? Thanks.
MLV
yeah....the ET part isn't guarenteed....just know that before you make your decision.
ET guaranteed? HA! A guy in my boot camp company had his AS in Laser Technology. He was in my MM A school class. I thought I had ET easy based on my scores; thought I made the biggest mistake in the world when I found out I was getting MM. I can't thank the classifier enough; Learned about ELT in BM (MM1/SS Foskey), set my goal to be one, and was one (very glad).
Lance
LRM, I leave in 2 days and I've yet to figure out what rate I want to "ask" for. I totally want to be and ELT by far...but I dont know if I can live with not getting it. Ahh the things I'm beginning to freak out about. haha I'm already changing.
Trust me, you can live without getting ELT.
I don't get why there is this idea amongst deppers that being an MM is the end of the world. Advancement is just as good and it pays the same.
If electricity or electronics interests you, then by all means, ask for an E-rate. Being an ELT is a good deal, but being a real nuke MM is not any worse by comparison...I wouldn't trade my position with an ELT, knowing what I know now.
There are more important things to worry about at boot camp, like making your rack up nice and neat, stenciling your clothes, marching around, and showering with your friends. Don't sweat the rate part...all of that will fall into place.
Good luck, and remember, no matter how bad it may seem, it all ends at some point.
Quote from: taterhead on Jul 09, 2006, 03:10
Trust me, you can live without getting ELT.
Amen, Brother!
I realize that this is a smag website so all of the ELT/HP/RP loving goes without saying. I work now with ex ET's, EM's and ELT's and I can find no difference in knowledge and abilities.
If you find yourself being FORCED to be an MM...it'll be a blessing in disguise.
Certainly MM is not the end of the world. But for some one who likes chemistry and physics and does not enjoy busting knuckles, ELT is much higher on the list. How easy it will be to get depends on the needs of the Navy (number of billets is different for every class). MM still gets the same schooling minus chemistry and rad con specialization. It is possible for an MM to get some chemistry qualifications on a sub (not necessarily a guarantee), and a Rad Con shore billet (any rate qualifies) will give more Rad Con (HP) training and experience than ELT school. QA as a MM or ELT is not a bad deal either.
It is also possible to go back for ELT after your first sea tour if you miss the opportunity the first time around (provided you are a top performer – I know several who did this.)
Which job you prefer depends on personality: none are intrinsically better or worse. But your only guarantee is MM. If I had it to do over again, I would take MM and attempt to make ELT; but that is just my preference.
No matter which rate you get, make the most of it.
Lance
I was an ELT. Trust me, it's not all that fascinating, and really doesn't get you anywhere that being an MM would get you. Some of the knowledge I learned has helped me in my current life, mostly by keeping chemists honest :).
I'm not 100% sure what Lance meant about being interested in physics and being an ELT. I never learned anything about physics in ELT school that I already hadn't learned elsewhere and certainly never applied it. So far as Chemistry, the knowledge was great but don't even think the application of it had anything to do with chemistry, it was all cook bok procedure.
Mike
Yes, by no means is an ELT a chemist or physicist. If that is what you want go to college. An ELT is a Lab Tech, but saying it is just cook book oversimplifies. My point is simply that the choice is a simple matter of personal preference (which can be linked to areas of interest). The resulting usefulness may be equivalent, but I enjoyed being an ELT over MM. And an ELT can be an MM (seen some that worked as MM and only maintain ELT quals). But as many have pointed out, it may make absolutely no difference which rate you get after you leave the Navy.
LOL You forget you're posting to an ex ELT. It's about as cookbook a job as it comes. Heck even on a rapid cloride excursion the Chem Manual told you exactly what to do, what to add and how much no matter what your current chemistry was. If that wasn't cook book I don't know what is.
Mike
Task/Event basis: cookbook is the word. Understanding day to day plant behavior-high power, low power, up/down, s/u, s/d, c/d, h/u, degass, etc.- many ELT don't fully get it; and sometimes it catches the real chemists (DON shipyard type) by surprise (been there). The job is not just the sum of the parts.
Lance
Thanks guys for all the interesting info...I just thought that ELT was more intriging to me than a regular MM...I could live with being a MM now that I think about it, but I don't know how well though ha... I think I'm gonna "ask" for ET... considering it's more technical and I love technical things. I've read many many reviews and it seems like I can't find enough info on EM....do they have the same wuals for a job in the commercial field?
well guys thanks for everything...I leave for MEPS tomorrow, I've procrastinated everything and have to learn it all...good thing rtc will straighten me out...
thanks again......
graciously,
Dennis Lashley
Quote from: Bighouz107501 on Jul 10, 2006, 12:30
I've read many many reviews and it seems like I can't find enough info on EM....do they have the same wuals for a job in the commercial field?
EM has the same opportunities as any other rate in the Nuclear Navy as it pertains to working in Commericial Power Plants, (Fossil or Nuclear).
We EMs didn't want anyone to know what we really did, most only saw us stand a few watches or walk around covered in carbon dust for the appearence that we were working hard.
I actually have my ship date now.
01 November 2006
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smoothtoaster
Aug 30, 2006
anyone else leaving on this date?
anyone from southern california?
Anyone leaving for Great Lakes on August 30, 2006 from southern california??
i'm currently training for boot camp by going to the gym 4 days a week. If you're from OC, perhaps we can train/study together...
i'm leaving next week!!
Enjoy it! At times it may suck but overall its a great experience.
Thank you for your service!
Mike
i leave sept 6, joined DEP dec 17 2005. My friend left two weeks ago for bootcamp, is there any chance i will see him? (walking somewhere, meal time etc). The buddy program was BS, what is this based on? We went to meps the same day and asked to ship off at the same time. Do we have to go to the same A school? I'd have joined regardless but id still like to know.
The buddy system only works well if you are in same program. You do not have to be but if you are in different progs then they must have ship date with same day, rare unless you go with an undesignated program. Face it unless you are both nukes your chances are slim of getting to go together! UNLESS you wanted to give up nuke so you could spend 8 weeks with friend only to see him go off to his school while you go to your!! Do not sweet this you will make friends in boot camp, most likely with the nuke in you company, and you will hopefully spend lots of time with the in the coming years!!!
Going back to that ELT bypass about cookbooking (no point in trying to split this topic into multiple threads).
I would not characterize the ELT job as a cook booked job. Everything is in the books, but hell, so is every other job function for any flavor of nuke to perform any task in a Navy plant.
Except maybe paralleling busses, thats an art.
I mean yeah, any nuke can follow steps in a procedure, but you have to be more than a trained monkey to understand situations that are not referenced in "the book". Having situational awareness requires more than book knowledge, it requires experience and that does not come directly from "the book".
I mean jeepers, just because the Chloride Casualty IAs tells you how much tri and di to add, does not mean the procedure is dumbed down, its because you got precious minutes or less to isolate and restore the system. I don't think the procedure writers intended for the CO and ENG to sit around and wait for the ELTs to use the nomagraphs while the U-tubes were wasting away. They figured out an amount to add to keep you somewhat in the box while you got rid of the contaminants.
I think most of the ELT procedures are written from an angle of expediancy and efficiency. All that theory stuff is readily available to RL-Div to discuss during training.
As far as preparation for post Navy life. ELT helps you become a Plant Chem Tech which is less cook booked in my opinion and more integrated plant knowledge, mostly because its a much slower pace.
As far as OPs goes, all flavors of nukes are represented in OPs.
Quote from: ChiefRocscooter on Aug 28, 2006, 02:06
The buddy system only works well if you are in same program. You do not have to be but if you are in different progs then they must have ship date with same day, rare unless you go with an undesignated program. Face it unless you are both nukes your chances are slim of getting to go together! UNLESS you wanted to give up nuke so you could spend 8 weeks with friend only to see him go off to his school while you go to your!! Do not sweet this you will make friends in boot camp, most likely with the nuke in you company, and you will hopefully spend lots of time with the in the coming years!!!
I'd never give up nuke to ship with someone else. How will i find out who the other nukes are in bootcamp?
You will know trust me! The nuke get a few extra medical checks (eye tests ect..) and will do more paper work, with money/school comes paperwork!! Then remember they will be your room mates, about 80 to a room room mates you will have lots of time to talk and find out about them and once youget your rates (ET/EM/MM) yiou will know who is going to be in your long term group.
Any more question?
Rob
Well first of all, Congrats on your choice...the nuke program is the best in the navy. For any of you interested in firefighting, Goose Creek Rural Volunteer Fire Dept, is right down redbank rd. That is probably the best fire dept i have ever been on. They have alot of nukes, and will train you if you are green. It allows for a great release and for time away from the base without worrying about spending money, or anything else.
Quote from: KAMFRO on Aug 30, 2006, 01:08
Well first of all, Congrats on your choice...the nuke program is the best in the navy. For any of you interested in firefighting, Goose Creek Rural Volunteer Fire Dept, is right down redbank rd. That is probably the best fire dept i have ever been on. They have alot of nukes, and will train you if you are green. It allows for a great release and for time away from the base without worrying about spending money, or anything else.
Man that is so cool! Great suggestion!!!
Mike
when will i find out my rating?
Near the end of bootcamp..
Unless you go with garunteed MM (never really understood why they garunteed something they gave to anyone who asked for it, but I guess they thought it made guys who wanted to be mechs a warm fuzzy feeling.
Note If you want to be ET put your order ET/EM/MM
if you want EM put EM/ET/MM
if you want MM go MM/EM/ET and you will get it
To be ET you need to be in the hopper at right time with right scores and you might get it
to be EM is little easier but still a numbers game
to be MM is just plain numbers lots of spots
If you list MM as second I have heard they will some times give that since you put it ahead of the other electrical/tronic job. Afterall if you do not want to be mech they expect you to put that last.
(this maybe slightly dated but concept still hold as number break down has not changed)
Rob
How much explanation of the rates do they give you in boot before you make your list? I feel that I have a fairly decent understanding of them (I'm still a little fuzzy on what an em does versus an et but I want mm so it doesnt really matter to me) but I'd hope they explained it to you fairly well.
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smoothtoaster
You will likely learn more here or on net than in boot camp. But like you said you want MM so do not sweet it!!!
Rob
Quote from: KAMFRO on Aug 30, 2006, 01:08the nuke program is the best in the navy. For any of you interested in firefighting, Goose Creek Rural Volunteer Fire Dept, is right down redbank rd. That is probably the best fire dept i have ever been on. They have alot of nukes, and will train you if you are green. It allows for a great release and for time away from the base without worrying about spending money, or anything else.
As a nice little benefit, future commercial nuclear power employment could be impacted. Many sites have OPS as Fire Brigade; Volunteer FD is much closer to Commercial Nuclear firefighting than what you will see in the Navy.
When i was on the Dept, the new guys who showed up from the base, and we asked them what training they have and they said the navy, we laughed and said, so pretty much no training at all...Navy firefighting is no where near real firefighting, I guess it works, but you will not be liked in the real world if you do it that way...Ill post the differences in the rates for ya as soon as i can, the wife is complaining about me being on here...
okay the differences in the rates...(forgive any typing errors, my 10 month old is on my lap trying to help) and this is only for a Sub, i was never a skimmer
Machinists Mate (MM)- These guys, as you know, are the mechanics. They repair all the mechinical equpment. The Main Engines, Reduction Gears, Turbines. They stand the watches of AMR2LL, ERUL, and ERLL (S5W), and ERUL, ERML, ERLL, and ERF (S8G). The run the 12k (or 8K) which makes the water for the sub. On a S8G there is also a 3K. They also run the AC units, big R114 units, dont ask me how big..i dont remember. They do all the maintenance and watch standing for this equiment. In order to be an ELT or a Boat Welder you have to be an MM.
Electricians Mate (EM)- They are the Electricians. They are the only ones on the boat. They run the electric plant, which means they have a big panel in manuevering where they open and close the major feeder breakers, and control the voltage and frequency on the AC end and the voltage on the DC end. They also control the DG when it is running...once the A-ganger gets it all "warmed up and ready for electrical loading". They also do most of the work on galley equipment. The ovens and so forth, if any of that breaks it is their job. On a trident they also have the 400Hz generators and the 10KW's, which are for the nav dept. They have all the motors on the entire boat. And they also have the mist collectors in the sub. They definately have the most equipment. They are also responsible to bring on shore power in port. They are the only rate (as far as i remember) who can qualify BCE.
Electronics Technician (ET)- WE have the most schooling, and end up with the cleanest jobs. We are responsible for all the instrumentation for Primary and Secondary systems. NI's, PPI's, SQWLC (Squiggle). The maintenance we do is not a whole lot, but it takes a couple hours usually for it all. lots of paperwork to be filled out and signed. Very political job. we also have some mechanical stuff we work on, the feed flow equipment and guages are ours. The ET's are the only ones who can qualify RO. But anyone can qualify SRO. The RO's have to do the Critical Rod Height Calculations, and the Calorimetrics. Both jobs you learnt to dread. Most of our stuff is done with tweakers, little screw drivers.
I forgot to say this... EM's Stand AEA, EO, and TH
and ET's Stand RT, and RO
Not true. I was a qualified RO as an MM.
Mike
I can say with 100% accuracy that on an S8G sea going platform only an ET can qualify RO. At prototype anyone can qualify as RO. And I dont know the rules for sea goin commands with like an S5W, as that was before my time. However the EDM or EDOM specifically states in the requirements for qualification for each watchstation that for the RO watchstation the qualifier must have an NEC of 3353 or 3363. 3373 doesnt count because it is just an additional NEC.
I leave tonight for the MEPS building, and off to boot camp tomorrow. thanks for the help.
Quote from: nn2j on Sep 05, 2006, 03:01
I leave tonight for the MEPS building, and off to boot camp tomorrow. thanks for the help.
Good Luck!
And Thank You for your Service ;D
Enjoy!!!!
Hope you come back and act as resource for those who follow!
Good Luck and remeber Possitive Mental Attitude is everthing!
Rob
Just wanted to let eveyone know I graduated boot camp today! If anyone has any questions about what to expect, I'll do my best to answer them. South Carolina here i come!!!
Cheers~
Hey everyone...long time no talk...well I graduated from RTC a few weeks ago and no I'm here in SC...I finally got my internet so I'll try to keep active...but mainly I wanted to thank all of the users of this site who informed me of multiple things before I left for basic...But if you recall I couldn't fiure out what I wanted on my "dream sheet" after 4 weeks of thinking in RTC. I choose MM, and got selected for it, I figure if ELT is what i really want to do then its worth the chance of not getting it at all. Thank you all for saving me from the World of warcraft and magic kids....ahh them ETs are quite odd haha. anyways thank you all again...anyquestions feel free to get ahold of me.
Dennis
Hello everyone, I will be leaving in 7 days for boot camp, im pretty excited right now
Quote from: fridayfred3p on Oct 02, 2006, 02:19
Hello everyone, I will be leaving in 7 days for boot camp, im pretty excited right now
Good luck, you will get over the excited part fairly quick. I assume that you are in the Nuke pipeline from your post on another thread. If you have any questions you should be able to find a pre-existing answer on one of the Navy threads but if not you will find lots of help (and abuse) from members of this BBS.
Bleh, I leave in 1 day, this is my last day of freedom before I head out to Chicago.. not really looking foreward to it, but something thats got to be done. wish me luck, hah.
Fair winds and following seas!
(that's Navy for farewell and good luck!)
and thanks for your service!
Hail and Welcome Aboard shipmate (that Navy for welcome to the TEAM). Keep up head up , mouth shut and ears open and you will do fine. Some one will eventually tell Navy stand for Never Again Volunteer Yourself! do not believe it cause those who stand out will excell!!
Good Luck
Chief (you no longer get to call me Rob, for a while :) ;)
exactly rob, when i was in boot camp, several years ago as it is, i just kept my mouth shut and did as i was told, then half way through something came up and i jumped on it, cant remember what it was, and ended up giving a pep talk to the whole division afterwards, something about our leadership in the division, listen to them and leaders need to listen to the others and so forth, and the RDC called me in and made me RCPO and then after about 2 weeks he told me i shoulda been RCPO from the beginning but he didnt even know my name until that night half way through. So do whatever it takes, make yourself known in a good way. Let them all know your name.
Well, bootcamp was easy. 8) I'm now in my official first week of phase 1. Food is great, everything is very nice. I don't know what I can and cannot say on the forums about the school yet, so i'll hold off on that stuff. Thanks for the help, i'm really glad to finally be here.
Well, I'm officially in. I signed my contract today and I leave for boot camp March 15th. I got a 90 on my ASVAB and didn't have to take the second test. I don't know what rating I'm going to try and get, but from what I've read it's more than likely going to be MM or EM. I'm feeling really anxious to get to boot camp in Great Lakes and get it over with.
Quote from: sarahm86 on Jan 16, 2006, 12:31
what's charleston like??? and question.....being a girl, exactly how outnumbered will i really be w/the nukes???
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Hey! I'm a nuke depper girl!!!! I've been kind of nervous about the same. I'm married, though, too, so I won't be living in the Barracks at Charleston.
I ship on Wednesday of next week. Feb 21, 2007.
I am also a depper, going to boot July 19th!!
very much excited.. so happy to get out of the crap hole i live in ha
Man... all these new guys :-D
atomiccheesehead - go for ET haha... thank me later.....................
I have a question for you senior gentlemen...
My thoughts with women in the navy - they arent women, they are shipmates. I personally find it extremely distasteful and completely immature all the grab-@$$ing that goes on in A school and Power school... does this problem get better or extend into the fleet? I really hope you guys are kickin butt and taking names when it comes to this stuff.
thanks :)
Joined the DEP program a little over a week ago and I ship out November 26th if I remember correctly. Had to take the Nuke test after I joined the program because even though I scored a 95 on my ASVAB, my mechanical score was horrible. I aced the Nuke test though with a 71 ;D. I'm actually a little anxious, I want to go already.
Quote from: Cycoticpenguin on Mar 26, 2007, 10:02
Man... all these new guys :-D
atomiccheesehead - go for ET haha... thank me later.....................
I have a question for you senior gentlemen...
My thoughts with women in the navy - they arent women, they are shipmates. I personally find it extremely distasteful and completely immature all the grab-@$$ing that goes on in A school and Power school... does this problem get better or extend into the fleet? I really hope you guys are kickin butt and taking names when it comes to this stuff.
thanks :)
I agree, When I was in there were no female nukes. In the civilian world I've worked with quite a few. To me they're fellow nukes.
Mike
I dep'ed in on feb. 15th 2007. When I went down to MEPS I had to sign up for SECF because my recruiters hadn't gotten my high school transcripts yet so I couldn't sign up for Nuke quite yet. A few days later after they got my transcripts I reclassified over to Nuke and had my ship out date set for Sept. 5th. I want to go as soon as possible so I got put on the roll in thing in case a spot opens up before then. Last week, I got the call saying I could leave on april 2nd, woot!, went to my recruiting office friday to do all my final paperwork or whatever and they found out that MEPS 'misplaced' my paperwork accepting the april 2nd ship out day. So now they are in the process of getting that straightened out and hopefully I will be leaving soon, but no date as of yet.
Anyway thats my story, and I'm ready to go, just waiting on a new date.
I am now set for late Oct to go down to chicago. It was the soonest i could get in. I signed up for a rollup dar(or whatever it is) My wife and i are really excited. Whenever i go to the recruiters, my wife will tell me that i can't come home unless it's with news that i can get in sooner.
I didn't, however, have to take the prequalifying exam for nuke. My ASVAB scores were good enough, i guess. Just in case anybody was wondering if they would be forced to take it or not.
Quote from: drbyyz on Mar 31, 2007, 11:32
I want to go as soon as possible so I got put on the roll in thing in case a spot opens up before then.
I wonder how probable it is to get a spot with the "roll in thing" if you sign up for it. I'm considering it myself.
To answer your question about the 'roll in' application, its very probable that you will leave early from what I've seen. My ship out date was on Sept 5th orginally and I signed up to roll in, and withing 2 days of signing that paperwork (about march 20th) I got a phone call saying I could leave on march 25th or april 3rd. I opted for april 3rd, but some paperwork got messed up down at MEPS so I couldnt leave on that date, but a few days later they got me an april 25th ship out date. So I would say your chances are pretty good for leaving early.
Hi, I kinda stumbled onto this site about 10 min ago and registered around 5 min ago. At the end of the last Fall semester I, at the age of 20, decided that I was not ready for "higher education." I spent the winter break visiting various recruiters. After taking in all of the advice that I was given and a lengthy argument with my family I decided to shoot for navy nuke. After getting a 95 on the ASVAB and a 148(or so) on the nuke part of the test I was accepted. I then requested the first possible ship date...which turned out to be in may.
I have spent the time learning all I could about the program and relearning calculus and physics. I now have a rather large collection of books on the topics as well as several sites bookmarked on my computer(WIDAW), but now a month before my ship date to boot camp I find that I have the jitters. Any advice on other subjects that I should brush up on or even study intently would be appreciated. In fact, general new recruit advice is welcomed as well.
And just let me say how grateful I am for finding this.
Interesting ;D. Heres another question. The signing bonus for the wintertime is significantly lower than springtime. I wonder if you got an 8k signing bonus for sept, but then if you got to go in the month of May with the "roll in" thing I wonder if you would get a bigger bonus. I'll ask my recruiter the next time I see him, but if anyone knows the answer here that'd be great.
I ship may 14
Plenty on this board have been through the program. Look around and then ask an informed question.
Plenty on this board have been through the program. Look around and then ask an informed question.
(repeating doesn't help anyone)
And thank you for your service.
Quote from: Roll Tide on Apr 11, 2007, 08:05
Plenty on this board have been through the program. Look around and then ask an informed question.
Plenty on this board have been through the program. Look around and then ask an informed question.
(repeating doesn't help anyone)
And thank you for your service.
Thank Thank You You For For For Your Your Service Service
There There Are Are Many Many Many Many Threads Threads Threads Addressing Addressing Your Your Jitters Jitters And And And Concerns Concerns Concerns.
PM me with any specifics.
Welcome to nukeworker.
;)
Quote from: longball4414 on Apr 11, 2007, 01:42
Interesting ;D. Heres another question. The signing bonus for the wintertime is significantly lower than springtime. I wonder if you got an 8k signing bonus for sept, but then if you got to go in lets say may with the "roll in" thing I wonder if you would get a bigger bonus. I'll ask my recruiter the next time I see him, but if anyone knows the answer here that'd be great.
I think it does work that way. When i signed my contract at MEPS for september, I got a $16,000 bonus, then when I rolled in and got my new contract for April it was $20,000. I'm pretty sure that it just depends on your ship date.
Just in case you didn't notice, the guys on this board are big on looking stuff up for yourself and only asking very specific questions when you can't find your answer through the Search feature. But hey, thats all part of being a nuke, learning how to research and find stuff out.
As far as being nervous goes I would stop worrying about reteaching yourself calc and physics, they are going to hammer it into your brain for the next year and a half.
How are you doing physically? I would be more worried about boot camp than power school if i were you, you're scores are above average as you probably already know, so as long as you have the determination, you will be fine. Make sure you're in shape to make it through boot camp or you won't ever have a chance to use all that knowledge.
Yet another poor nub walks the gauntlet of curmudgeons and old salts. The apprehension and the unknown are the worst of it. Many of the posters here have BTDT and know which buttons to push, an experience you will endure throughout your Naval career. Some time in the future you will look back at those following and smile knowingly, just to enter an new phase yourself, but then that is just life. Good luck, Thanks for your service, and start growing a thick skin now it will save you some time.
Marlin
Quote from: drbyyz on Apr 11, 2007, 10:48
Make sure you're in shape to make it through boot camp or you won't ever have a chance to use all that knowledge.
It is Navy boot camp, after all.
Be more concerned about getting a paper cut than being prepared physically for that..... ;)
Quote from: DaveWarren on Apr 11, 2007, 12:02
It is Navy boot camp, after all.
Be more concerned about getting a paper cut than being prepared physically for that..... ;)
Can you read "Semper Fi" all over this post. ;)
just signed papers to switch my date from late oct to may 9. my sign on bonus went up as well.
Good luck to all you NUBS.... study hard and pay attention, Nuke School is not all that hard if you stay awake.
As for the follow up in the Fleet, thats when life really gets interesting.
Thank you all for your contribution, time, effort and heart.
Bravo Zulu
I enlisted two weeks ago into the advance nuclear program and i ship to basic in great lakes on November 14
You and I might see each other then glowstick! ;D
All you newbies just remember... it gets easier after SUB quals :P
what are sub quals?
Quote from: Human_Glowstick on Apr 24, 2007, 03:44
what are sub quals?
LOL!!!
(I'm not laughing at this young man by the way!)
Mike
Quote from: Human_Glowstick on Apr 24, 2007, 03:44
what are sub quals?
A qual that requires you to be able to explain relative bearing grease, mail bouy retrieval and other important submarine activities.
Blue nose, shellback, Order of the Ditch, Golden Dragon..... ahhhhhh to be able to run on the ice again
That's cool, im seriously considering getting my dolphins, so any tips would be good
Quote from: Human_Glowstick on Apr 26, 2007, 05:52
That's cool, im seriously considering getting my dolphins, so any tips would be good
STUDY STUDY STUDY..... don't be afraid to get dirty while tracing piping. Ask the guys who work on the system for details.
Just remember, each system is on the boat to support your survival in one method or another.
And never piss off the cooks..... nuff said on that.
Good Luck... I'd be proud to drink your fish with ya
Quote from: Human_Glowstick on Apr 26, 2007, 05:52
That's cool, im seriously considering getting my dolphins, so any tips would be good
It is not optional. Expect to be in at least one qualification program for the first three years on your first command. In reality, you should be qualifiying on a sub until you get your EWS / EDPO quals.
Sub quals are important, but must be balanced against watchstation and BEQ (Basic Engineering Quals, or at least that is what it was called a decade or so ago).
While you are in as a nuke your Sub quals will seem like a secondary qual, but you will come to appreciate your "Dolphins" more as you learn what kind of community you are entering. I've recently become the Base commander for the Smoky Mountain Submarine Veterans in Knoxville. Our members are from E-4 to O-6, we have two WWII vets, old diesel boat sailors and nukes. Only thing we have in common is that we earned our dolphins. I don't know many "bubbleheads" that were not proud of pinning on their Dolphins. Well its either that or getting off of the non-qual status that tends to make you a second class citizen on the boat, its a pain in the A#$ to get kicked out of your chair during the movie for a qualified crew member.
'Fish' quals are treated differantly on every boat. On mine most nukes simply call it the 'shut up coner' pin. But once you get fish a lot of the 'nub hate' from up forward tends to come to an end. Work on BEQ first and foremost, that will enable you to actually do the job you signed up for. Then whatever your first watchstation is (for 688 it is MM=ERLL, ELT=ERF, EO=AEA, RC=RT, you'll get the acronyms later, they aren't important right now). Get your two sigs on fish per week until you qual a watchstation, then push fish and BEQ. I personally enjoy learning new things, so I try and actually get checkouts, but most people just try and get shit 'blazed' off. Choice is yours, though rampant blazing will make your board fairly difficult. Blazing being a sig on your card where you really don't know anything, nor did you display any real knowledge, they basically just sign it.
I depped in, in July '07. I ship in February '08 unless my paperwork to push my ship date gets me a ship date in fall of this year.
It's gonna be cold >:(
Hi.
I'm new to the community, I depped in as a nuke in July and I ship in February of next year. Thought i'd get to know ya'll by sharing my dep story and maybe hearing a few of yours.
Mine was funny after the fact, but not at the time. While getting our 'orders' for the day, prior to the majority of our processing they asked us if anyone in the room didn't have underwear (which apparently will kill your processing for that day if you are without), and I unfortunately was the only one to raise my hand. To my surprise the first thing they said were, "Are you in the navy?" Apparently Ft. Sam has a reputation for incidents with Navy Deppers. So they march me downstairs and to talk to the Navy-boys about getting some briefs, no-go. We go to the Army, they don't want me to have to come back, also a no-go. Finally after checking all the hubs, we get to the Coast Guard who happens to have some size 47 granny panties (i'm a size 32) and I take them and change. I was told I had a funny story, and it was, the rest of the day at every station I was greeted as the guy who went commando. During the Physical Exam they couldn't stop laughing because I had tied the underwear like sumo shorts and did my duck walk, etc. I framed those underwear because I felt that was my first little introduction to navy life since the gentlemen there weren't surprised by my being, by extension, part of the navy.
Anywho, nice to meet ya'll. I appreciate the information i've garnered from this forum.
I gave you karma just for admitting you went to DEP commando and that you wore granny panties!!
Welcome to nukeworker.com and thank you for your service!!
Take Care
How about some stories from Band camp. 8)
Quote from: drainbamage on Sep 26, 2007, 05:10
I was told I had a funny story, and it was, the rest of the day at every station I was greeted as the guy who went commando. During the Physical Exam they couldn't stop laughing because I had tied the underwear like sumo shorts and did my duck walk, etc.
Way to go, drainbamage.
Just keep your sense of humor, never let anyone under your skin, and your time in the Navy Nuke Program will be a breeze. :-\ Okay, not a breeze, but you already are a step up on the rest of your shipmates.
Too bad you aren't an aviator. With a story like yours, you would have a
great callsign.
Sumo, Granny, Silkies.....hmmm
Quote from: landlubber on Sep 28, 2007, 01:33
Too bad you aren't an aviator. With a story like yours, you would have a great callsign.
Sumo, Granny, Silkies.....hmmm
That would be fun, to have an interesting callsign. I didn't know that they could derive it from a story like that.
So I went to a "surprise" going away party for me, that I in fact knew about for a long time tonight, and The gift I got from the group gave me quite the chuckle. It was just your standard Athletic Cup and Supporter, except on the back was taped a piece of paper that had a Radiation symbol and read accordingly:
QuoteRadiation Ball Saver
The Radiation Ball Saver (RBS) is the newest addition to the U.S. Navys "anti-personnel-loss" issuance. In case of nuclear meltdown, remove the RBS from sealed pouch, place over gonads, bend at the waist, place head between legs, and kiss your a55 goodbye. The RBS is also the frontline of Navy technology, in that it includes a state of the art elastic band that can be used for absofu(kinglutely noing in case of a sinking situation. Do not believe that anything contained in this package has been field tested for the purpose stated and remember that it is build by the lowest bidder. This product has been nuclear tested and has been cleared for use on unsupecting idiots in the United States Navy.
Its also worth noting that the card inside was addressed to "Supreme Allied Commander, Charleston" for added kicks.
Damm I'm going to miss my friends. Anyways, thought I'd share the chuckle.
hey i just passed the Nuke Qualifying test and my ship date is Apr 22, 2008. Does anyone have a ship date close to that?
most people end up getting nicknames in the training pipeline. im at prototype right now and the guy who sits next to me we call "buttons" because his buttons on his utilities are a different color for some reason. i was nukie in bootcamp.
Hey all,
I'm new here, so I figured I'd say hi. I ship out for basic February 13, 2008 and joined DEP on October 23, 2007. Reading these posts have been really helpful, so thanks. And drainbamage, wtf? Didn't your recruiter tell you that underwear is a must? That was awesome, you score a lot of cool points, not only for doing that, but for admitting it. Only eventful thing that happened with me was that I scored really well on my hearing and everyone else scored worse, so I automatically assumed that my scores were the bad ones and that I was deaf and was going to get stuck peeling potatoes or paint. And when I took the ASVAB at first, I scored a 0 because the system crashed on me and a few other people and wouldn't let us answer any questions. I was able to retake it that night so all was well though, so oh well.
Hey everyone,
I've lurked around the site for a while, just reading, no posting. But since both drainbamage and mark87 ship out around my time I might as well add that I ship out Feb 12, 08', so I'll likely see you both at RTC/Nuke school.
As far as the MEPS underwear thing, I wore some boxers without a buttoned front flap. When it came time to do leg stretches with the doctor and the other 4 guys in the room I kept having to "readjust". It was slightly embarrassing to say the least.
Good luck to everyone currently in DEP, and I hope to see you around.
~Ken
Maybe MEPS was designed to make everyone feel like a fool. :-\
Here is my situation. I am 19 years old and have 1 year of college. Mostly math courses. I decided to drop out and join the Navy. My recruiter pull the ASVAB out of no where and I scored well on it. Well enough for Nuke. I was put into D.E.P. and had to chose a "temporary" job such as advanced computer electronics or something like that. My recruiter told me she has to call the coordinator for Nuke and switch me over to it. So here I am waiting for her to call them and set it up. I just want to make sure my contract contains everything I deserve. $20,000 enlistment bonus for February and perhaps a promotion for my college courses. Or do I have to chose between my college being paid for or my enlistment bonus? What else should I know? I am just waiting for my recruiter to stop putting it off to tomorrow. I want to get into boot camp asap.
Thanks!
PM mikec426. He'll be able to answer all your recruiting questions.
1) Just to help you out, there is a "college kicker" you get for having X amount of credits (im not sure, speak with your recruiter). This means you get a LOT more money for having college courses completed.
2) do NOT sign anything unless you get what you want. you will be "promised" whatever it is that will get you to sign, but unless its in writing, DONT do it.
3) If you scored high enough on your asvab you get an "asvab bonus" for your enlistment bonus (its about 300 bucks, not much but nice :D)
4) dont be afraid to get proactive on YOUR carreer. Its YOUR job to make sure YOUR contract is the way YOU want it. Not your recruiters.
honeycomb - I was never offered to pay the GI bill all at once. Not saying its not possible, but I was forced to pay 100 a month for a year.
They do give a bonus for college completed depending on the credit hours. For one year I assume you will get 20-something credits so it is a $2000 or $3000 bonus.
http://www.military.com/recruiting/bonus-center/resources/navy-bonus-and-incentives-overview
And yes, you have a choice between getting your college loans paid off or your enlistement bonus, so unless your college debt is more than $20,000, you should take your enlistment bonus. The bonus for college credits is seperate, that will be added if you are eligible.
As for the bonus for high ASVAB, this site says it only applies if you are in DEP for over 6 months, so you might not get it.
I am not a recruiter so dont quote me on this information, this is some of the stuff I found while personally researching the subject, I can't vouch for it and I am not even sure if it is up to date, but you need to talk to your recruiter about this stuff anyways.
i leave for boot camp Feb 27th. A little info on me..I graduated with a B.S. in physics but not with a very high GPA and no interships so i am doing this to get further education and have some fun seeing the world and doing new things. plus to pay off some pretty extensive college loans. read a lot of the post on here and i learned a lot and can't wait to start and hopefully whiz through everything.
" hopefully whiz through everything. "
I smell mandatory hours. Good luck, but go in assuming no edge due to the degree. 8)
They do offer a bonus for college credit, but I'm 99% sure that it maxes out at 60-something credits and $7,000. I have 90-something credits and I am only getting $7000 for it. Good deal still.
if you get the loan repayment program they pay up to 65. i am in the middle of working that out. if that doesn't work then i should get the 20000 for signing and leaving in feb and an additional 7000 for the college credits. so if you are leaving soon you better make sure you get the sign on bonus
Hello everyone! I have been lurking the forums ever since the Nuke Cordinator at MEPS told me about it. I enlisted January 4th, 2008. Right now i am contracted as SG-IT. The cordinator put in some waviers for me (academic/Citizenship). I am waiting for a reply on those. I got a 90 on the ASVAB and a 55 out of 80 on the NFQT. I should get them in the next two weeks. I am 20 years old and im currently attending a junior college. I have 27 transferable units and i am currently taking Geometry right now. Both my parents were born in Iran but they are Armenian (Christian country in Europe). My parents came to the US in 1987 after I was born in Germany. I ship out June 17, 2008. Thanks for posting all the great threads. I have a great time reading them. A few questions I have:
Is there a Motorcycle Saftey Class to get your M1 license on the base in Goose Creek?
Motorcycle safety course...Yes
But, there have been many mishaps with motorcycles and sailors..
So, in typical navy overkill fashion, you'll need a special request chit approved all the way up to your class director in order to take the course.
I have my permit right now and i ride a 2007 Yammaha R6.
Quote from: sebdude420 on Jan 12, 2008, 02:31
I have my permit right now and i ride a 2007 Yammaha R6.
Great, but just like gamecock said, you will need a request chit to take the class. Here are the basics you are searching for...
You can't ride on base until you get your motorcycle safety course. The certificate is the "golden ticket" to obtain your base decals for the bike. They will give you a three day pass to get on base with your bike to take the class.
The class that you will have to take is the Friday night, all day Saturday, and half day Sunday. That is to say if you want the free class. Trident Tech offers the same classes that you can pay for...not sure why you would do that, but it is a free country.
In order to take the class you must possess all standard Navy PPE (personal protective equipment) that is required of all Navy personnel who elect to ride. Here is a brief rundown:
Helmet, long sleeves, long pants, gloves, and shoes that cover the ankle. The long sleeves need to be a semi-bright color unless you choose a reflective strip somewhere on the jacket/shirt. If you do not have a full face helmet, then they require glasses for the course.
Hope this helps.
X
WoW! thanks for answering my question so fast.
You could take the Motorcycle Safety Foundation safety course before you ship to boot camp. Granted, it would be completely out of your pocket. When you get to base, just show them the certificate or card (and license with motorcycle endorsement, I think) and you can get stickers to ride on base.
I ride an '02 Yamaha FZ1. ;D
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to thank you all for the great source of information in here. I am currently enlisted in the Navy (shipping to basic Mar 03) as an AECF, but I am up for NF. (Seems there is a slight defict of Nukes now and one of my fellow deppers got into an accident and will miss her ship date due to court I think) I know my log in time states 10 minutes, but it's more along the lines of 3 hours. Anyhow, back to the point, I have learned alot from all of you (especially in the use of the search button) and hope to get in as a nuke. Anyhow, Thanks!
Wow. You are very welcome! Good luck and thank you!
Justin
Np bro.
Quote from: Zach-nearlynubish on Jan 16, 2008, 11:20
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to thank you all for the great source of information in here. I am currently enlisted in the Navy (shipping to basic Mar 03) as an AECF, but I am up for NF. (Seems there is a slight defict of Nukes now and one of my fellow deppers got into an accident and will miss her ship date due to court I think) I know my log in time states 10 minutes, but it's more along the lines of 3 hours. Anyhow, back to the point, I have learned alot from all of you (especially in the use of the search button) and hope to get in as a nuke. Anyhow, Thanks!
Thank you for your sevice and welcome to Nukeworker.com. Please keep us informed of how things go for you... maybe others will learn from your experiences as you have learned from others. Good luck and keep your chin up but your head down.
Quote from: Zach-nearlynubish on Jan 16, 2008, 11:20
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to thank you all for the great source of information in here. I am currently enlisted in the Navy (shipping to basic Mar 03) as an AECF, but I am up for NF. (Seems there is a slight defict of Nukes now and one of my fellow deppers got into an accident and will miss her ship date due to court I think) I know my log in time states 10 minutes, but it's more along the lines of 3 hours. Anyhow, back to the point, I have learned alot from all of you (especially in the use of the search button) and hope to get in as a nuke. Anyhow, Thanks!
Really not trying to rain on your parade here, but it's my understanding that if you don't ship as a nuke, you won't be a nuke....
Quote from: mikec426 on Jan 18, 2008, 04:20
Really not trying to rain on your parade here, but it's my understanding that if you don't ship as a nuke, you won't be a nuke....
I agree with you mike, that that is the way it is, but I don't think it has to be that way. I've heard of people cross rating (this era, not the old IC to E or BT to MM cross rates of yesteryear). If memory serves me correct, I knew one EMnuc who was a striker, but never followed up with how they did it. I learned late that
anything is possible. Its just how many stars do you have backing you up to push the issue. When people say you can't in the Navy it is usually because they don't want to ask the next guy up the chain for permission to do something out of the box.
hello all,
I've been floating around this forum for a few weeks now... soaking in the knowledge clearly abundant here. Figured maybe its about time I introduced myself.
October or so I walked into the local recruiting station, sat down, introduced myself and said "Sign me up". I told him I wanted to join because the Navy has big boats. it was good enough for me. December I signed as a Nuke, I'll leave the end of April. I got a 99 on the test, mediocre 3 years of college, and a huge hunkerin' for a challenge. a side note: If you sign the contract and really want the LRP... don't take it if the bulk of your college loans are alternative loans... they won't pay those bad boys back...
So now I'm pumped to leave. pumped for a challenge.
I don't care what rate i get, though I do have a preference for ET, but there was a post here about the phyical characteristics of the different rates, and honestly... I just don't fit the mold. I'll probably end up being an MM Chuck Norris Type. lol.
So hello all. ;D
o and a question! my contract has the nuclear guarantee. are there nukes that don't have the guarantee? jw. (Edited for this brain bending question)
Quote from: HoneyComb on Feb 16, 2008, 04:26
And, I started that whole Chuck Norris thing. Its true. By observation of course. YMMV.
o I know you started it! lol I legit just got done reading the chuck norris post as I was typing the intro.
thanks for the advice!
I really like your attitude! You'll do well.
By the way I was more the Vic Mackey type MM.
Mike
Quote from: Broadzilla on Feb 16, 2008, 05:06
I really like your attitude! You'll do well.
By the way I was more the Vic Mackey type MM.
Mike
thanks! I suppose I would fit the Vic Mackey mold better as well. I don't know kung-fu. lol
Quote from: HoneyComb on Feb 16, 2008, 05:23
Negative. If you go into the Navy with a contract you are Guarantee'd your training in that field. Unless you committed an act of Fraud.
thanks also! lol Idk... vic mackey is a pretty cool bad*ss... lol
Quote from: Broadzilla on Feb 16, 2008, 05:06
I really like your attitude! You'll do well.
By the way I was more the Vic Mackey type MM.
Mike
DEWF - these words are golden. Remember them for your entire career :D Honestly, you have no clue what each rate does. Its the roll of a dice which one you get, and I notice pretty much everyone eventually likes their job better then the other two. Mick Jagger said it best "You cant always get what you want", but in the navy you definently "Get what you need". good luck in the pipeline, hope you do well and pick the right rate :) (MM!) also... after you go MM dont suck out for elt ;)
LOL no offense taken. I'm a huge fan of The Shield and a fan of Vic in particular.
By the way, if you get a chance to be an ELT take it, if you get a chance to be a SPU, take it. Take any additional training you can get, when you get to the outside it makes you more marketable. Get your 6 in, keep your nose clean then leave for the real world where the real nukes reside and the real money is.
Mike
Quote from: Broadzilla on Feb 17, 2008, 10:45
By the way, if you get a chance to be an ELT take it, if you get a chance to be a SPU, take it.
I wonder how they pick the SPU... that sounds pretty sweet. lol
Quote from: dewf on Feb 17, 2008, 12:13
I wonder how they pick the SPU...
I think it depends on who you ask...
lol i was looking for my post. haha good call melding the intros all together!
Quote from: dewf on Feb 17, 2008, 08:13
lol i was looking for my post. haha good call melding the intros all together!
Good luck and thanks!
Justin
Quote from: taterhead on Feb 17, 2008, 01:27
I think it depends on who you ask...
OOH! OOH! PICK ME! PICK ME! :D
to be fair, 90+% of the SPU's that are there deserve to be there.
Quote from: Cycoticpenguin on Feb 19, 2008, 08:10
OOH! OOH! PICK ME! PICK ME! :D
to be fair, 90+% of the SPU's that are there deserve to be there.
mm... you there... lol
is it like being the fat kid trying to get picked for dodge ball?
Quote from: dewf on Feb 19, 2008, 09:11
mm... you there... lol
is it like being the fat kid trying to get picked for dodge ball?
Not usually but sometimes, I have to say I have seen it go that way. But more often than not, in my experience we picked the people that deserved it.
Justin
PS if you were saying that you are fat you probably won't get it.
Quote from: JustinHEMI05 on Feb 20, 2008, 02:03
PS if you were saying that you are fat you probably won't get it.
just relating it to something else. lol
Quote from: JustinHEMI05 on Feb 20, 2008, 02:03
Not usually but sometimes, I have to say I have seen it go that way. But more often than not, in my experience we picked the people that deserved it.
Justin
PS if you were saying that you are fat you probably won't get it.
in all seriousness, i know a person (genius) that didnt get picked up because he was on FEP. really sucked for him :(
Quote from: Cycoticpenguin on Feb 20, 2008, 09:46
in all seriousness, i know a person (genius) that didnt get picked up because he was on FEP. really sucked for him :(
FEP?
Quote from: Cycoticpenguin on Feb 20, 2008, 09:46
in all seriousness, i know a person (genius) that didnt get picked up because he was on FEP. really sucked for him :(
I guess he shouldn't have been fat.
Justin
Quote from: JustinHEMI05 on Feb 21, 2008, 12:14
I guess he shouldn't have been fat.
Justin
in fat peoples defense... sometimes food is just tooo delicious. lol
Quote from: dewf on Feb 21, 2008, 02:14
in fat peoples defense... sometimes food is just tooo delicious. lol
LOL
Justin
Quote from: dewf on Feb 21, 2008, 02:14
in fat peoples defense... sometimes food is just tooo delicious. lol
I agree. Can you believe it, they are making girl scout cookie ice cream now? The Samoa flavor is delicious!
DAMN YOU DREYERS!!!
Quote from: taterhead on Feb 21, 2008, 09:44
I agree. Can you believe it, they are making girl scout cookie ice cream now? The Samoa flavor is delicious!
DAMN YOU DREYERS!!!
GIRL SCOUT ICE CREAM!!!!!????!?!?!?!
there goes making body fat.... and joining the navy. that's it... bring on the ice cream. i bet i get a discount for ordering in bulk! lol
Ok I know that there are a million of these post already up but its not the typical what's school like how's boot it more of what to expect once I get to Charleston. Let me introduce myself first I'm from Phoenix, AZ and I depped in 9/28/2007 and my ship date is April 14, 2008. I know seems close but wishing it was already here. So if any body else leaves around that time Pm me or reply because knowing people when I get there will make the transition a little easier. Ok, now time for the questions I want to know what to expect when I get to Charleston I'm currently married and am a little anxious about housing and finding a place. I have spoken with recruiters but they all say you'll find out more once you're in. I just want to know if once I get to Charleston I will have time to find a place and to find a new vehicle. I really nervous about this because from what I heard right after I graduate boot camp I will begin A school which leaves little or no time for me to find a place for me and my wife. Please help a depper in need ;D thank you for all that you may provide, I look to talking with you.
I recommend you live in base housing since you will be studying at school a lot.
Echo what Gamecock says, take the base housing in Charleston. It will just make things much simpler on you, with it being your first duty station. I seem to remember the base housing there being pretty close to the school, and the exchange and commissary are close by. I don't always recommend base housing, but it will make the transition easier for school.
You will have time to get a car, no worries. I am sure someone there can answer this, but I am pretty sure your evenings and weekends are more or less yours not counting study hours of some sort. For now, worry about that mind-numbing exercise that is boot camp. Can you say MAN OVERBOARD!
Quote from: taterhead on Feb 25, 2008, 03:58
Can you say MAN OVERBOARD!
overboard? or over-bored! lol
fourteen - i ship out on apr. 24... we probably wont ever meet. lol
Quote from: dewf on Feb 25, 2008, 05:32
overboard? or over-bored! lol
Probably over-sleep. I hear that everyone gets to sleep from 22-06...8 solid hours. Can you believe that? I rarely got 8 continuous hours of sleep on the ship.
We were lights out at 22, lights on at 04, and we had to do all of our ironing (in the dark) plus stand those security watches in that 6 hours of lights out...4 hours was about standard for sleep at boot camp I would say. These days it's a like the Hilton, I reckon!
Yea boot is one of my main concerns seeing as how if i dont graduate boot there is no nuke, but ive been training the past few months with my recruiter as well as on my own, i know repeat question again but any advice, i heard you can take on "jobs" in boot and gain rank does this do anything for nukes or is it just a myth ?
Aside from training and school , is there a lot to do on liberty ? i mean i'm from a big city where theres always something going on , whats there to do in Charleston? thx
Quote from: HoneyComb on Feb 26, 2008, 05:32
I for one am glad your Recruiter is out working out with you. Just so you know you need to continue to stay in shape after Boot Camp. I did my routine right after school and it was great at re-leaving the stress and strain of school.
Blend in and keep your mouth shut. Don't volunteer unless your entire company is made up of Nukes. Then you might as well volunteer. Because it might show poorly if you are the only one (that got the message not to volunteer) that doesn't volunteer. Get my point.
Good Luck and don't stop working out. It builds character (and muscles ... chicks dig muscles!)
Jason
HC, you continue to give great advice to our newbies despite the numerous years you've been away from the canoe club. Us old timers appreciate you and I'm sure anyone coming in the program value your advice. K to ya. :)
HoneyComb's right - you don't get much out of volunteering for jobs, and it's generally better to fly under the radar as much as possible. Myself, I landed a job as "Port Watch" - responsible (in an integrated division) for writing the men's watchbill. Naturally, I didn't stand any watch on "liberty weekend" after we graduated, but the nightly headaches from putting up with whiners made it hardly worth it. No, far better to just stay low. Don't worry about PT, either...it's all about will-power; if you have any at all, you'll be fine.
The only thing I'd recommend volunteering for in all of boot camp is for a 900 division (nicknamed "band camp"). If you enjoy playing musical instruments (as I do), you'll find practices are a pleasant break from what's otherwise a pretty boring couple months, and your pupils usually already know how to march, which results in fewer drills and YFG speeches. Oh, and go to church, even if you aren't religious. If nothing else, you can sleep.
Nobody, and I mean nobody, has an easier (AKA cheesier) boot camp experience than me... fact.
;D
Justin
PS Not as if Navy bootcamp is difficult to begin with.
Thanks again HC you continue to help deppers with great advice, Blending in and being that person in the back seems to be recurring advice to surviving boot camp, although getting punished for other recruits messing up may not be all that bad. Like you said Girls like muscles lol.
As far as the other depper i think it was NUkemDukem, i havent meet him or spoken with him just yet but he doesnt seem to be one of the forums favorite. My main goal upon arriving at A school is to meet people as motivated and dedicated as i am that way we can encourage and help each other succeed. Once again thanks for the advice, in the mean time just staying in shape and out of trouble is my main concern :/ but hasving a recruiter that is always out there and ready to help me is a major plus i found him to be more of a brother than a recruiter and that really has helped with making the transition
I had a job in bootcamp...Division Yeoman.
This position was relatively mindless as far as work goes, but I enjoyed a greater level of autonomy than some of the other "faceless" guys. I was frequently sent off into the wild on my own, running paperwork here or there. Yeoman was the #3 guy, and I pretty much used my influence to get the other two guys to do what I thought was a good idea (which was generally better than theirs). I was left in the compartment to do paperwork at times when the rest of the guys were sweating it out on the grinder. I used my job to gain priveleges, and this led to me reaping some benefits that the other guys couldn't.
There is a risk/reward factor involved.
It really depends on you. I, for one, am not content to just sit around and let morons make decisions that affect me without at least getting a word in if I can. That's just me.
Quote from: taterhead on Feb 27, 2008, 01:17
I, for one, am not content to just sit around and let morons make decisions that affect me without at least getting a word in if I can. That's just me.
Does this mean you're voting republican? :P
Sorry, this question should not have been asked in this section. This debate raged on in the Gold Member Section until Dad told us to be quiet. :)
Modified
Nuke DEPper checking in...
DEP'd in 20071114 (that's the only way I can remember it) :) and I'm heading to RTC on May 6th.
My main apprehensions are the glasses they will give me in boot camp, and whether or not I will succeed in the pipeline! I got a 99 ASVAB, and I think I am reasonably intelligent, but my study habits SUCK. I am 22, and I only have completed 23 college credits (due mainly to my study habits and having WAY too much freedom). My last college was 2005. Is there really anything I can do academically to prepare myself? I think that with limited distractions, I can succeed.
Just going off of what my recruiter told me, I wanted to go for ET, but after reading more, specifically on this site, I'm leaning towards MM. I have always loved to work on things and get dirty, and wrenching on cars is probably my favorite hobby. Would mechanical experience/aptitude be an advantage for MM? From what I can gather, your rate doesn't really affect your career after the Navy, but could it have an impact much farther down the road? As you can tell, I am really a nub, so I apologize in advance if these are dumb questions.
TIA!
Quote from: PSUNittanyLions on Feb 27, 2008, 06:57
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.
Quote from: HoneyComb on Feb 27, 2008, 07:03
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... :o
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! :)
Quote from: PSUNittanyLions on Feb 27, 2008, 08:32
No sub vol here. Will I get to wear my normal glasses or contacts after boot? Please say yes... :o
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..." :P
http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php/topic,12646.0.html (http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php/topic,12646.0.html) -this is the list of terms that certainly comes in handy here.
Quote from: dewf on Feb 27, 2008, 08:44
http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php/topic,12646.0.html (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. 8)
Quote from: PSUNittanyLions on Feb 27, 2008, 08:32
No sub vol here. Will I get to wear my normal glasses or contacts after boot? Please say yes... :o
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.
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
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.
Quote from: zpyderman on Mar 17, 2008, 04:20
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
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.
Quote from: zpyderman on Mar 18, 2008, 12:53
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
Quote from: JustinHEMI on Mar 18, 2008, 01:20
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.
Quote from: zpyderman on Mar 18, 2008, 01:32
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
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.
Quote from: JustinHEMI on Mar 18, 2008, 08:01
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.
Quote from: zpyderman on Mar 27, 2008, 11:45
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
Quote from: Gamecock on Mar 27, 2008, 02:34
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.
Quote from: JustinHEMI on Mar 27, 2008, 02:39
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.
Quote from: zpyderman on Mar 28, 2008, 10:17
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
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
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
Quote from: Broadzilla on Mar 28, 2008, 02:47
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
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.
26--TWENTY-SIX DAYS and counting!! Thank god I dont have to spend winter in Chicago!!!
29 days left for me... and i agree, winter in Chicago doesn't sound like fun.
Quote from: Benj2284 on May 21, 2008, 02:51
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.
23-year-old factory worker here. I didn't go to college after high school, and instead ended up at the local beef packing plant as a line worker (knives).
I've been told this program is a good route to go for someone with no college who works hard and learns fast. I scored 97 on the ASVAB, and 62 on the NFQT (for academic waiver) for those curious and skeptical of my background. Before I signed the contract, I read everything I could from this forum, and I'm pretty comfortable accepting the answers I've gotten.
However, "six-and-out, bachelors degree" keeps coming up often in resumes that I'm reading. Is this possible when starting from 0 credits and serving aboard a submarine? I understand that I'll be expected to qualify, too. How important is it to have an accompanying degree when going civilian after service? It's a credit to this forum that this minor nag is the only thing I can think of asking.
It should be "six and out, degree optional." That said, I am speaking only in reference to the commercial nuke world and starting as an NLO in operations. That is the simple nuts and bolts to a great career path.
Justin
Quote from: JustinHEMI on May 25, 2008, 09:37
It should be "six and out, degree optional." That said, I am speaking only in reference to the commercial nuke world and starting as an NLO in operations. That is the simple nuts and bolts to a great career path.
Justin
What would be a realistic starting pay (on average) for someone who does 6 and gets out with no EOOW/EWS qual and no degree?
Quote from: PapaBear765 (3363) on May 25, 2008, 11:56
What would be a realistic starting pay (on average) for someone who does 6 and gets out with no EOOW/EWS qual and no degree?
$15-25/hr as a nonlicensed operator or apprentice maintenance.
Quote from: PapaBear765 (3363) on May 25, 2008, 11:56
What would be a realistic starting pay (on average) for someone who does 6 and gets out with no EOOW/EWS qual and no degree?
NLOs at my plant start at 28/hr top out at 39/hr in about 3 years.
Justin
Does 8-and-out or 10-and-out look worse than 6-and-out? From what my recently out of Navy and hired buddies tell me, greater than six years begs the question, "why didn't you stay in?"
Quote from: withroaj on May 30, 2008, 08:46
Does 8-and-out or 10-and-out look worse than 6-and-out? From what my recently out of Navy and hired buddies tell me, greater than six years begs the question, "why didn't you stay in?"
I can't see how 8-and-out would be considered all that bad. Generally that is quite a few nukes that only re-up once to get that bonus and shore duty. Anything more than 10 I could see as having possible implications but either way a nuke is a nuke.
I think a lot of it will depend on what you did with that 8 or 10 and out. I have two friends right now that went the 8 or 10 and out route but in that extra time, did nothing to advance their careers. No degrees, no advanced quals, no special duty, no nothing. So they are getting the following question at their interviews;
"So why didn't you qualify EWS with all of this extra time?"
Ouch, not a question I would want. So far, they are still looking. Not that I don't think they will get hired, but at the place they asked that question, they will not.
I think if you are going to stay 8 or 10 and out you need to do something productive with the time. That time should be spent resume building so that you can hire into a higher position than if you had done 6 and out. In my opinion, unless by choice, if you got hired into the same position as a 6 and outter with 10 years in, you are doing something wrong.
Justin
Justin Definitely agree with you on that on. I know I got asked what my qual levels were for my job and I don't even work in the nuke operations industry. Yea if you are over 8 without EWS/PPWS most employers that know anything about the Navy nuke world are going to want to know why. Unless you were LIMDU for like 2 years or something that severe that might just assume that you weren't considered supervisor material by the Navy.
Hey everyone! I've been reading a bunch of posts on here and they have been so helpful! It's nice to see posts from people ranging from deppers to retired nukes. I'm 17 and I'm depped into the nuclear field. My ship date is 14 April 2009. I really don't want to have to wait that long, but that was one of the soonest dates they had for a female. What are the top three most important things to know going into basic? Just keeping my eyes open for new facts. Not only is it fun to learn about all this stuff, but I'm sure that a lot of these random tidbits will be useful at some point later on. Thanks!
Actually you don't need to know anything for basic. Just have fun in your last days as a civilian and no matter what comes your way in the Navy think "This too shall pass".
You'll do fine.
Mike
Quote from: geek_chic on Jun 01, 2008, 08:28
What are the top three most important things to know going into basic?
1. Boys are trouble
2. If you study hard and work harder, nuclear power is very rewarding and worth the effort.
3. If you let the boys distract you, you'll still go to sea, but not in nearly as cool of a job.
Boys are trouble. You'll have time for boys later in life.
Keep your nose clean and do not get yourself wrapped up in anyone elses drama. Prior to getting yourself involved in someone elses issue ask yourself IS THIS MY PROBLEM? 100% of the time you'll find out the answer is no.
Never and I repeat NEVER loan another sailor money no matter what the circumstances, they make the exact same as you do, do not finance their lifestyle.
Like the others said, you are likely to meet the love of your life in the pipeline. Well, let me tell you... they are not the love of your life.
Justin
Haha, thanks. I'm not sure that this advice is exclusive to the Navy though. Perhaps more ladies should be reading this ;) What exactly is the current ratio of guys to gals? I know that I'm definitely outnumbered, but I heard everywhere from 1:8 to 1:24 from different people. I really have no interest in guys so I guess this puts one major distraction out of my way. Were girls really that big a distraction for you guys? Vice versa? Thanks again :-*
Well if I had a nickel for everytime I saw a female nuke get married to a male nuke that was in the Pipeline around the same time, well I would have a butt load of nickels. Yes you will be the receiver of a lot of attention in the pipeline. Probably more than you have ever before. You will be outnumber greatly. About 20:1 is a good average. Just remember that life is not secluded to the social microcosm that is the Navy Nuke Program. I can say that I have seen a few Nuke marriage work, but most have not. Generally what happens is that two nukes meet each other on the smoke pad or in class or whatever. They start dating, about a month or two later decide to get hitched so they can live in base housing, she inevitably gets pregnant and gets about 8 months of LIMDU/TAD at medical/dental/PSD then gets a hardship discharge, the guy graduates the pipeline and off they go to the real Navy where he is working all the time or out to sea and money is tight and bada boom bada bing things go wrong. NOT saying that this is absolute or guaranteed, just calling it like I saw it so many times before.
But to really answer your question, yes you will be the subject of numerous requests for dates, some with alterior motives. Hard fact of the Navy Nuclear Life as a female. Just keep in mind what you really want to do with your time in the Navy. Finish the pipeline and have experience that will be profitable on the outside or find a husband/boyfriend that may or may not be life long and run the chance of getting out before you finish training or before you get some good experience. Sorry to ramble.
You might not be interested but they'll be persistent as HELL! Keep focused on what you are there for. You're 17 or so, you've probably mostly dealt with teenage guys. In the Navy you'll be in class with people anywhere from 18 to their late 20s (provided they get a waiver). You have no idea how much more trouble a boy sailor can be as opposed to the rookies you've probably dealt with.
No one here is assuming you're going in the Navy to meet boys, we all believe you want to give nuclear power your best shot and I'm pretty certain everyone here, especially us gray hairs would do our very best to help you along because we believe we are in a good industry, we know we need new blood and we like the idea of helping young people along. We just want you to be aware of what will most likely be your biggest distraction in the pipeline.
Mike
One other small tidbit of advice....
Do not assume that RHWB, GCE, MOTO, ATFQ, ECF, and other things like that are anywhere related to OMG, TISNF, BFF. ;)
I'm not even in the pipeline yet and rumors are already being spread around, sheesh. :p
Quote from: Preciousblue1965 on Jun 02, 2008, 03:49
Well if I had a nickel for everytime I saw a female nuke get married to a male nuke that was in the Pipeline around the same time, well I would have a butt load of nickels. Yes you will be the receiver of a lot of attention in the pipeline. Probably more than you have ever before. You will be outnumber greatly. About 20:1 is a good average. Just remember that life is not secluded to the social microcosm that is the Navy Nuke Program. I can say that I have seen a few Nuke marriage work, but most have not. Generally what happens is that two nukes meet each other on the smoke pad or in class or whatever. They start dating, about a month or two later decide to get hitched so they can live in base housing, she inevitably gets pregnant and gets about 8 months of LIMDU/TAD at medical/dental/PSD then gets a hardship discharge, the guy graduates the pipeline and off they go to the real Navy where he is working all the time or out to sea and money is tight and bada boom bada bing things go wrong. NOT saying that this is absolute or guaranteed, just calling it like I saw it so many times before.
But to really answer your question, yes you will be the subject of numerous requests for dates, some with alterior motives. Hard fact of the Navy Nuclear Life as a female. Just keep in mind what you really want to do with your time in the Navy. Finish the pipeline and have experience that will be profitable on the outside or find a husband/boyfriend that may or may not be life long and run the chance of getting out before you finish training or before you get some good experience. Sorry to ramble.
I agree, and I thought I summed it up nicely above LOL. ;)
Justin
Quote from: Preciousblue1965 on Jun 02, 2008, 06:55
One other small tidbit of advice....
Do not assume that RHWB, GCE, MOTO, ATFQ, ECF, and other things like that are anywhere related to OMG, TISNF, BFF. ;)
Well thanks. I don't actually know what any of those first ones stand for, but trust me, I won't be using internet lingo on anything except the internet. I hate when people literally say 'OMG' out loud. Just say the words 'oh my god'. Honestly. Nothing screams incompetence like a person saying 'LOL' instead of actually laughing out loud. *sighs* Anyways, I digress. I am really excited now about the Navy and the nuclear field in particular. Nervous too, but mostly excited. I heard that I should aim for being an ET, yes? Something about how it would make more economic sense. Any truth to that? I hear some very contradictory statements as I peruse through the forum. Once again, thanks for all your advice! (I love reading through all of these and living vicariously through you all ;))
No rate means anymore economic sense than any other rate, you get paid the same regardless.
Mike
The only difference between the rates economically is..
1. Your re-enlistment multiplier if you decide to sell your soul at least once.
2. The type of job you get outside of the Navy assuming you don't go into Nuke Power when you get out(you wouldn't have a 6 and out MM rewiring pumps generally, not to say that it couldn't be done though).
Other than that, if you stay in long enough to qual EWS or you go Nuke Power your rate doesn't matter so much. It all depends on what you want to do while you are in, be a real sailor playing with valves and pumps, or some glass eyed ET that threatens you with his Level 37 Broadsword of Eldar that has +3 Mana Burn(or something to that effect).
Quote from: geek_chic on Jun 04, 2008, 12:15
Well thanks. I don't actually know what any of those first ones stand for, but trust me, I won't be using internet lingo on anything except the internet. I hate when people literally say 'OMG' out loud. Just say the words 'oh my god'. Honestly. Nothing screams incompetence like a person saying 'LOL' instead of actually laughing out loud. *sighs* Anyways, I digress. I am really excited now about the Navy and the nuclear field in particular. Nervous too, but mostly excited. I heard that I should aim for being an ET, yes? Something about how it would make more economic sense. Any truth to that? I hear some very contradictory statements as I peruse through the forum. Once again, thanks for all your advice! (I love reading through all of these and living vicariously through you all ;))
Check out the thread for Navy Nuke Terms in the main forum. That shoudl have several of those little devils in it. As a little precusor, thos are all things that you would not necessarily want to see on a test. I can say that the last test I graded for a student did have ECFFC, the last two words being "from conception" ;)
I believe I wish to serve my time on a Boomer. Is it in my power to achieve this goal, or do they select submarine volunteers for anywhere they might be needed?
Quote from: Golly, Orby! on Jun 10, 2008, 09:21
I believe I wish to serve my time on a Boomer. Is it in my power to achieve this goal, or do they select submarine volunteers for anywhere they might be needed?
If you really want to choose which boat you go to, make sure you work hard in A-School, Power School and Prototype. (Shoot for at least upper half of your class everywhere -- put in the hours you need to do it). That will give you the opportunity to be selected as a Junior Staff Instructor when you graduate P-type. You will have to reenlist for two years, but you will spend that two years of your extension on shore duty, sending you out to the fleet as a senior second class (make sure you don't develop a big attitude form it). The big score here is that, when you leave, you will be able to actually talk to your detailer (the guy who cuts orders to send you to a boat). You can then ask him for a Trident. I dave to warn you, though, that EVERYONE wants a Trident (or so it seems).
If you just go through the pipeline as a student, you will have the opportunity to fill out a "dream sheet," but I am sure you can look at even this thread to learn a great new term: "Needs of the Navy." If you are one of a hundred people leaving prototype as a student you will go where the Navy needs you (which will only be a bad thing if you make it a bad thing). If you excel through the program and get picked up staff (SPU was probably the most fun I've had in my life) , you will still need to meet the needs of the Navy, but you will get a say as to which needs you fill. Either way, have fun with it. The Navy can be a great experience or a bad one, and it really does fall to you to make it what it is. Bad command or good command, some love it and some hate it. Which one you choose is completely up to you.
Quote from: HoneyComb on Jun 10, 2008, 09:39If you are an Officer Candidate then you must serve on a Fast Boat at some point before Department Head.
This isn't exactly right.
Your JO tour will be on a boomer or Fast boat.
Your DH tour will definitely be on a fast boat if your JO tour was on a boomer (unless there are extenuating circumstances like
EFMP for example). The navy is trying to broaden your experience level making you a better, more rounded officer as XO and ultimately as CO.
If your JO tour was on a fast boat, you could do your DH ride on a boomer, but if you want to stay fast attack, you would certainly have that option.
Thank you for the quick replies!
I suppose it's too early for me to be worrying about the submarine I'll be serving on if I don't yet understand what a Junior Staff Instructor is or any of that other advice. I understand hard work and excellence, and I intend to make my records during "A" school, power school and prototype reflect my best effort.
Just signed my contract. Leaving for boot Feb 29th 2009. I am trying to get it pushed forward because I want to get started already.
gresh3000, congrats on the NUKE contract and thanks for joining the military! You sound motivated, but dont be too anxious to leave early. Enjoy these last few months with your family and friends, get into the best physical shape possible (I do believe the YMCA is free thru your DEP program). If your mom/dad are still in your life, hang out with them a little more. They will appreciate it. And, hey, the winter sign on bonus is the highest! This unsolicited advice from a NUKE pipeline Mom. :)
Looks like I will be leaving mid october now. Anyone else going around that time?
Quote from: gfresh3000 on Sep 09, 2008, 10:24
Looks like I will be leaving mid october now. Anyone else going around that time?
I leave 20081001. I've been waiting since April and time couldn't move fast enough. Now with 3 weeks remaining, I continue to find things I need to do before I leave. Just can't win.
Quote from: Maziwrath on Sep 11, 2008, 07:22
I leave 20081001. I've been waiting since April and time couldn't move fast enough. Now with 3 weeks remaining, I continue to find things I need to do before I leave. Just can't win.
Good luck, congratulations and thanks!
Justin
Quote from: JustinHEMI on Sep 11, 2008, 08:19
Good luck, congratulations and thanks!
Justin
Thanks. =)
I decided it's time to say hi now that I'm DEP'd in. Thank you all for your insight. I've been looking to joining the Navy as a nuke for about a year now, and this forum has been a great resource. I will be heading to boot 20090512. As a side note, the nuke signing bonus went up, I am getting 25k. :)
Quote from: Toph on Sep 16, 2008, 01:35
As a side note, the nuke signing bonus went up, I am getting 25k. :)
I think the bonus is changes with the person. I DEPed in about a month ago and got 20k, but one of the other nuke dep recruits in my area only got 15k. Personally i would have done it for just the experience but the $$$ doesn't hurt.
Quote from: Toph on Sep 16, 2008, 01:35
I decided it's time to say hi now that I'm DEP'd in. Thank you all for your insight. I've been looking to joining the Navy as a nuke for about a year now, and this forum has been a great resource. I will be heading to boot 20090512. As a side note, the nuke signing bonus went up, I am getting 25k. :)
Good luck and congratulations!
What the heck is up with that date format two of yinz have used recently?
Justin
Quote from: JustinHEMI on Sep 16, 2008, 03:25
Good luck and congratulations!
What the heck is up with that date format two of yinz have used recently?
Justin
It 'conforms' to what the Euros have been using for some time. Part of the smurfy they-are-us-and-we-are-them globalist thing.
Quote from: JustinHEMI on Sep 16, 2008, 03:25
Good luck and congratulations!
What the heck is up with that date format two of yinz have used recently?
Justin
Yeah, it was taught to me at MEPS amongst signing everything and was told it'd be best to get a handle on it early.
Quote from: Maziwrath on Sep 17, 2008, 04:22
Yeah, it was taught to me at MEPS amongst signing everything and was told it'd be best to get a handle on it early.
Huh, cool. Never seen it before. I was greatly disappointed that no one really wrote they way the teach you in boot, I wonder if this is one of those things? :)
Justin
Quote from: JustinHEMI on Sep 17, 2008, 06:33
Huh, cool. Never seen it before. I was greatly disappointed that no one really wrote they way the teach you in boot, I wonder if this is one of those things? :)
Justin
Well, I'll find out soon enough. 13 days and counting.
set to leave in feb. Probably to early to b thinking this far ahead any way but heregos... First, realisticly can officer b acheived by third year? Second my recruiter(he was a nuke) says a 20 year nuke officer can get out and make "doctor money" ($250,000) is that realistic? All for now, I'm sure there will b more soon thanks for the help.
To begin with, I'd recommend spelling out words on www.nukeworker.com. As far as your questions, I can answer one.
1. Officer within three years? Yes. People make it in under two years. Keep your nose clean, study your buns off, keep your uniform super sharp, and submit all of the proper paperwork on time. When you're in prototype, try to pay attention to what officers have to know and do. It seems like a huge job to take without experience. I wanted to be an officer at the beginning of my Navy adventure, but I'm happy as an ELT now.
Just form personal observation I think it is easier to get into an officer program while still in the training pipeline. While I was at NNPTC/ NPTU I saw several people that I knew get picked up and I don't think any of them should have been officers. Whereas on the ship I watched several people apply but many outstanding candidates did not get selected (however they did get selected for chief first time up).
Quote from: Maverick289 on Oct 07, 2008, 04:46
set to leave in feb. Probably to early to b thinking this far ahead any way but heregos... First, realisticly can officer b acheived by third year?
Not with the spelling of an A-Ganger. But then, the fleet needs more A-Gang...
If I didn't think nukeworker was semi-immune from trolls, I would have pegged this is a troll post. Any other site, for sure.
Justin
Quote from: HydroDave63 on Oct 07, 2008, 06:10
Not with the spelling of an A-Ganger. But then, the fleet needs more A-Gang...
Aint datda troof.
Justin
Sorry guys if i didn't try to hard on my spelling. I just wanted to say thanks for the info.
Judging by your reply I came across as sarcastic. That was totally not how I meant it to be read. I REALLY am thankful. I found this site back in April and you guys pretty much changed me from thinking about it, to doing it.
Also i thought of a new question: Say I make it to officer in three years(two is possible but i don't want to set my goals to high) in a twenty year term, working my butt off, what rank would I get out at?
Quote from: Maverick289 on Oct 07, 2008, 04:46
set to leave in feb. Probably to early to b thinking this far ahead any way but heregos... First, realisticly can officer b acheived by third year? Second my recruiter(he was a nuke) says a 20 year nuke officer can get out and make "doctor money" ($250,000) is that realistic? All for now, I'm sure there will b more soon thanks for the help.
No--it is not realistic for the average officer getting out--once again another Bs'ing recruiter--perhaps in the case of an ex-CO who has done his 20+ years and has his Masters Degree at the least
Quote from: Maverick289 on Oct 08, 2008, 10:30
Judging by your reply I came across as sarcastic. That was totally not how I meant it to be read. I REALLY am thankful. I found this site back in April and you guys pretty much changed me from thinking about it, to doing it.
Also i thought of a new question: Say I make it to officer in three years(two is possible but i don't want to set my goals to high) in a twenty year term, working my butt off, what rank would I get out at?
4 star.
Justin
Quote from: Maverick289 on Oct 08, 2008, 10:30
Also i thought of a new question: Say I make it to officer in three years(two is possible but i don't want to set my goals to high) in a twenty year term, working my butt off, what rank would I get out at?
So lets assume you get picked up at your three year point.....now you go off to school for 4 years....putting you at 7 years of service when you get commissioned as an Ensign.
After you get commissioned (as an Ensign), you get promoted to LTJG exactly two years later. Then, you get promoted to LT two years after that. Now, it gets a little tricky....
You have to be selected by a board to make LCDR. For simplicity, lets just assume you get promoted to LCDR at your ten years of commissioned service point (most likely will be closer to 10.5 years though). Making CDR is the same thing.....but assume you can pin it on around the 15 YCS point for simplicity.
So, you are likely to be a LCDR knocking on the door of CDR at your twenty years of service point.
Suffice it to say....you aren't making 4 star in a twenty year career. You're not even making 05 if you start off enlisted and pursue the path you outline.
Cheers,
GC
yeah I knew four star was BS, but your answer was spot on what I was looking for. Thanks. Just to clarify at 15ycs I've actually been in for 18 years right(assuming it took 3 years to get selected)? Next question for a twenty year term does that count ycs or everything?(think it's pretty self explanatory but just to clarify) Thanks again.
Quote from: Maverick289 on Oct 08, 2008, 01:16
yeah I knew four star was BS, but your answer was spot on what I was looking for. Thanks. Just to clarify at 15ycs I've actually been in for 18 years right(assuming it took 3 years to get selected)? Next question for a twenty year term does that count ycs or everything?(think it's pretty self explanatory but just to clarify) Thanks again.
Gamecock took the time to give you a pretty thorough answer. Either apply or don't. Continuous questions on how rapidly you will advance are pointless, since you are still 4 months from boot camp and may not even graduate nuke school. Reading comprehension and spelling DO count!
Whoa man, who pee'd in your cheerios this
Morning? I was just asking questions I didn't know
the answers to. If thought it would offend/annoy someone I wouldn't have asked.
Finally paperwork came through for me and I got to sign my contract. I don't ship out until April though (April 28 to be exact - it's a nice birthday present for me). I wasn't planning on waiting that long, but to be honest it works out for me better. I maxed out my signing bonus that way. It's up to 25k for anyone who is curious.
-DEP Recruit imthehoopa
Quote from: imthehoopa on Oct 10, 2008, 02:43
Finally paperwork came through for me and I got to sign my contract. I don't ship out until April though (April 28 to be exact - it's a nice birthday present for me). I wasn't planning on waiting that long, but to be honest it works out for me better. I maxed out my signing bonus that way. It's up to 25k for anyone who is curious.
-DEP Recruit imthehoopa
Congratulations! Good luck!
Justin
Hi all! I have been reading this forum for the past few months since i heard about the nuclear program, and i want to thank everyone for all the great info ;D. Tomorrow morning I sign my nuke contract after waiting on paperwork the past couple months ( private school transcript issues ). I'm so excited!!! I will post my ship date tomorrow after work!
Quote from: Maverick289 on Oct 09, 2008, 05:55
Whoa man, who pee'd in your cheerios this
Morning? I was just asking questions I didn't know
the answers to. If thought it would offend/annoy someone I wouldn't have asked.
Rule number 1 in nuclear power. Be able to identify the correct answer when it is given to you!. The man already answered your question after which you asked the same exact question. The real world won't be as forgiving as these nice people are.
Just concentrate on the fundamentals of your existence, tieing your shoes, chewing your food, and hoping breathing remains an automatic function.
Mike
Quote from: Broadzilla on Oct 24, 2008, 03:45
Rule number 1 in nuclear power. Be able to identify the correct answer when it is given to you!. The man already answered your question after which you asked the same exact question. The real world won't be as forgiving as these nice people are.
Just concentrate on the fundamentals of your existence, tieing your shoes, chewing your food, and hoping breathing remains an automatic function.
Mike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MMc3f588yc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MMc3f588yc)
April 28, 2009 ;D. 33k bonus too!
From reading all these posts I've learned a lot, Thanks again!
Just wondering because I haven't seen much posts on this, but are most people in A school, and prototype more like serious studying, everyone for themselves, type of lifestyle? Pranks? a lot of stress? Bad memories? Great memories? Don't have to be specific.
Thanks
Quote from: mishin on Oct 29, 2008, 10:24
From reading all these posts I've learned a lot, Thanks again!
Just wondering because I haven't seen much posts on this, but are most people in A school, and prototype more like serious studying, everyone for themselves, type of lifestyle? Pranks? a lot of stress? Bad memories? Great memories? Don't have to be specific.
Thanks
Yes.
Justin
Hi all, been sitting at the computer trying to research my new career as a navy nuke for about 12 hours straight now, and luckily stumbled upon this site after the first few. Lots of awesome info here for sure the best resource i have found. I am currently 23 with a ship date in august, but hopefully will be moving into another persons spot (found out he had 12 more traffic violations than he had let on, lol) and leaving in the second week of Feb. This site has done nothing but made me more excited for the opportunity and I can't wait to ship. Both my father and Grandfather were in the navy so I suppose its a family tradition, although neither of them every really told me about their time in. I just thought I'd pop up and say hi since Ive been sitting on the forums all day. A-school sounds pretty challenging and I am looking forward to giving it my all. The thing I am most concerned about is boot camp. Physically speaking I'm not really out of shape, but i just don't have any physical endurance. jogging for more than 15 minutes leaves me winded, lol. So i will be heading into a gym membership next week sometime to start whipping myself into shape for my last few months here since its getting a little chilly for running here in MN. I guess i will have to start memorizing everything in my DEP book as well. well i don't have much else to say, just wanted to pop up and make myself known, i wish i had a question to ask but you guys have done just an awesome job on the forum i cant think of any more. :P
Wait, someone who actually read through the information that is already readily available? Is this even allowed???
You'll do well my friend. :)
Mike
Yea I'm sorry about that, I could have gone with my first instinct.. read off the first few thread titles and re-ask those questions in my own thread but then i thought.. No, that's more of a marine thing.
Anywho, i did think of a question. I read somewhere that on a target you have something like 300 nukes on board and obviosuly with a sub it it much less... what are all of them doing on the targets? is there actually enough work for everyone or what? and if there is a bunch of slackers sitting around is there a similiar ratio of bored individuals under the sea as well?
Quote from: Skarda on Nov 06, 2008, 04:25
Yea I'm sorry about that, I could have gone with my first instinct.. read off the first few thread titles and re-ask those questions in my own thread but then i thought.. No, that's more of a marine thing.
Anywho, i did think of a question. I read somewhere that on a target you have something like 300 nukes on board and obviosuly with a sub it it much less... what are all of them doing on the targets? is there actually enough work for everyone or what? and if there is a bunch of slackers sitting around is there a similiar ratio of bored individuals under the sea as well?
+k for the marine joke.... ;)
Targets have more reactors / turbines / pumps / etc. Targets also have more space for things (including people). Subs have 1 reactor, less space, more efficient operation.
Good luck and thanks for your service... :)
Quote from: Skarda on Nov 06, 2008, 04:06
Hi all, been sitting at the computer trying to research my new career as a navy nuke for about 12 hours straight now, and luckily stumbled upon this site after the first few. Lots of awesome info here for sure the best resource i have found. I am currently 23 with a ship date in august, but hopefully will be moving into another persons spot (found out he had 12 more traffic violations than he had let on, lol) and leaving in the second week of Feb. This site has done nothing but made me more excited for the opportunity and I can't wait to ship. Both my father and Grandfather were in the navy so I suppose its a family tradition, although neither of them every really told me about their time in. I just thought I'd pop up and say hi since Ive been sitting on the forums all day. A-school sounds pretty challenging and I am looking forward to giving it my all. The thing I am most concerned about is boot camp. Physically speaking I'm not really out of shape, but i just don't have any physical endurance. jogging for more than 15 minutes leaves me winded, lol. So i will be heading into a gym membership next week sometime to start whipping myself into shape for my last few months here since its getting a little chilly for running here in MN. I guess i will have to start memorizing everything in my DEP book as well. well i don't have much else to say, just wanted to pop up and make myself known, i wish i had a question to ask but you guys have done just an awesome job on the forum i cant think of any more. :P
Congratulations and thank you for your service. Don't sweat boot, it is easy peasy lemon squeezy. You will get in shape fast enough.
Justin
Hello All!
This is my first time posting. I would just like to say that you guys are awesome. :) The information on this site helped me out a lot. First off, I am a SC high school senior. I recently went to MEPS, and got nuke. I ship out in July, a few weeks after I graduate : p
I am really excited. I had a really interesting MEPs experience. I was going through medical, and it came time to get my individual physical...the one behind closed doors. There was just the doctor and me. By this time, my clothes were hanging on a hook, elsewhere. The doctor has me sit up on the table. He peered at my paperwork. Then he pointed out that I was half asian (half white). He then guessed that the other half was Korean. He starts listening to my chest with his stethoscope. He plainly states that he always found the asian and white mixes to be especially attractive...I must remind you that he says this, only a few moments before he asks me to umm...turn my head and cough. I'll just let that one sink in :o
Go Navy!!
Quote from: JRich91 on Nov 11, 2008, 09:23
...I must remind you that he says this, only a few moments before he asks me to umm...turn my head and cough. I'll just let that one sink in :o
Go Navy!!
Doc has one hand on your shoulder, that's normal
Both hands on shoulder...not so much!
Quote from: JRich91 on Nov 11, 2008, 09:23
Hello All!
... and got nuke.
I just wanted you to know that a bath in tomato sauce will usually take care of that "nuke" funk. :-*
:) Hey!
I'm stopping by again to say that I've nearly survived DEP status, and that my ship date is next week. I've had the luck to be under the eye of two very highly motivated recruiters who want to see me succeed, and they've done a lot to help me prepare for boot camp.
I want to thank you guys for helping to make sure that the Nuclear field is really where I want to go.
Thanks for sticking with it....good luck!
Hey,
Thanks for all the help so far!! The only thing other thing left that I believe I had no control over was that I had to get a waiver passed for not being born in the U.S. and parents who grew up in a communist country and who might have had ties to the party. So, my waiver got passed!! I am dept-in, and my shipping dates 09 Nov. I feel like a big bulk has lifted off my chest!!
-Mishin
I'm now a Boot Camp graduate. We got Hall of Fame and all that good stuff.
Unfortunately, I have some major problems.
I was aware going into the program that I owe money to the VA. I was not aware that I owed money (three years past due!) for an old doctor's visit and an x-ray. When we were asked if we owed any money during the first nuke brief, I disclosed my VA debt, but the chief told me that it wouldn't be an issue. So I have no financial waiver.
I got curious of my financial situation and did a credit report on myself as soon as I could, and discovered all the bad stuff in my history. I've paid it off today (Liberty Saturday), and the money will clear on Monday (hopefully?). I don't like weekends.
I'm hoping that someone else has maybe had a similar situation and might be able to let me know about what my next step should be. Who should I make aware that I had these debts? Have I paid them off too late and may face having my classification denied? If I get denied, am I able to submit proof of having these paid off to hopefully appeal?
I'm sweating bullets and worried about my future.
I wouldn't sweat it too much. It can be worked out and I would bring it up to your supervisor and go from there. It might be a painful process if they first reject you for not disclosing it, but you should be able to appeal and explain the situation and provide proof of payment. They should then grant you the clearance (I have seen a similar situation with one of my sailors back in the day), but this process would take several months. If it gets through OK without being rejected, you have nothing to worry about until your 5 year. However, at that point, if it still shows on your credit report, you must list it on the the paperwork even if its paid off. But, you need to be sure you actually paid it off or are making a good faith effort to pay it off. They will work with you and you need not worry about this being the end of your career, it is not. It just might be a little bumpy for a bit. :)
Justin
just wondering what are my chances of getting an earlier shipping date as a female nuke?
-I got my shipping date for Nov 09 in Nov 08. Recently there was an offer to leave by the end of Feb, and I replied right away, but my petty officer was in meeting for the whole next day and 2 days later the reply is someone from Texas got it. My petty officer and recruiter said, they will try to get me the next possible seat, and that i have a very high chance of getting the next ship date for end of feb because I'm first on the list. They're not going to even ask me first = they'll tell me when they grabbed the spot. (that's the situation)
-I am curious because financially I have to prep for this, and I have to tell 2 of my bosses and my landlord. I'm thinking if i should bother mentioning it to them.
Quote from: mishin on Feb 03, 2009, 10:49
I'm thinking if i should bother mentioning it to them.
Not getting out of your lease if you ship early would be a bad idea, especially if the landlord does a chargeoff that hits your credit.
Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act you can terminate your lease when you join military service. You can also have the interest rate on all of your debts reduced to 6%.
MM1/SS
Quote from: Golly, Orby! on Jan 31, 2009, 01:11
I'm now a Boot Camp graduate. We got Hall of Fame and all that good stuff.
Unfortunately, I have some major problems.
I was aware going into the program that I owe money to the VA. I was not aware that I owed money (three years past due!) for an old doctor's visit and an x-ray. When we were asked if we owed any money during the first nuke brief, I disclosed my VA debt, but the chief told me that it wouldn't be an issue. So I have no financial waiver.
I got curious of my financial situation and did a credit report on myself as soon as I could, and discovered all the bad stuff in my history. I've paid it off today (Liberty Saturday), and the money will clear on Monday (hopefully?). I don't like weekends.
I'm hoping that someone else has maybe had a similar situation and might be able to let me know about what my next step should be. Who should I make aware that I had these debts? Have I paid them off too late and may face having my classification denied? If I get denied, am I able to submit proof of having these paid off to hopefully appeal?
I'm sweating bullets and worried about my future.
How did this end up? Hope it worked out well for you, just curious... +K for sharing with us!
Well I've been looking through this site for a while now ever since i DEPed in and it has helped me a lot. I'm shipping for boot camp today and couldn't be happer with where I'm going well I'm happy about the navy part not so sure about the boot camp part. Any was thanks for all of your help. Ill see y'all in the fleet :)
Quote from: HydroDave63 on Mar 31, 2009, 03:49
How did this end up? Hope it worked out well for you, just curious... +K for sharing with us!
Still unresolved. I was in the Temporary Holding Unit at RTC for a short time, so I'm currently midway through mechanics a school. The results on my background check haven't even come back yet, since I had to submit it all again when I got here. They didn't like the way it was entered by the recruiter (misspelled last name). I just checked with the Security Manager yesterday, and I may know more by the end of the month. Other than that, my committment to the VA keeps me pretty straight, since I don't have a whole lot of play money.
Sorry to not have any news for you, but I think the situation is going to turn out okay. Thanks for asking!
Redneck.....Good luck on your path thru the Nuke pipeline and thank you for your 8 year commitment with the USN. Remember, boot camp is only 9/416 of that time. You willl do fine if you listen, follow instructions, put out 100% effort....just a few words of advice from a VPNNM :)
Kathy
Wow, what a great site this is. I got a pretty big dose of truth from reading various threads here. My questions were answered, and I feel like I at least have an idea of what I'm going to be experiencing. I'm in DEP now, shipping in November. I'm not a huge fan of the wait, but there's nothing I can do about it. Anyway, thanks for all the information! I hope I can make my own contributions soon enough.
-Jake
This site definitely gave me a ton of info, thanks nukeworker. My ship date is May 4th, only 11 days away, I'm just patiently waiting, trying to find some reading material I should probably know before a school.
Just got the good news that a spot opened up for an August 3rd shipdate! I don't know why I am so excited for bootcamp, I'm pretty sure the first few weeks are going to feel like a bad dream that you don't wake up from. Anyone in the DEP shipping then? Wish me luck. I'm really hating on the push-ups. When you wake up and it feels like your chest/armpit area has been pried off your ribcage and then slapsticked back on, you know you're one sore sob. Nukeprincess informed me 8 count body builders will help. So I did them. Until I couldn't. Now I smell like horse linament (which really helps, even if you have to go to the tractor suppy store to buy it.). Hope to work with some of you guys one day.
The Navy does pushups now???
The Navy loved jumping jacks when I was in. The first day someone in our company had to do 200 of them. We thought that was a lot. Then we also started including "hello Dolly's' and by the time we left we were up to 1,000 jumping jacks. Thats right, I said a thousand. We had what was called "Deck Parties" Besides getting you in only slightly better shape the most important thing is that it prepares you to deal with the absurd.
Oh yeah, avoid this last day bootcamp scam. It happens after graduation when you get back to the barracks to get your stuff together. Another company commander will come into your barracks, while yours is, no doubt, visiting the other company and saying something like, " your CC is a great guy and you all owe him a lot for how he got you through this and made sailors out of you. Well, I'm a pilot and offered to take your chief with me on a little trip, but he's a little low on cash. It would really show your chief how much you want to thank him if I can collect some money from you sailors so your chief can take a little trip." People were dumping all kinds of cash into this guys hat. Save you money, it's bullsh_t.
The last few posts have me cracking up. I just graduated from boot camp this morning. Push-ups, sit-ups and 8-counts are definitely in all of your near futures if you're a DEPper. Jumping jacks, not so much. Honestly, I enjoyed it. If you listen and pay attention to detail, you will too. Good luck to you soon to be Recruits (that or " hey, you" will be your name for 2 months). If you have questions PM me. I can answer a lot of them seeing as it's very fresh in my memory, but some things you're just going to have to learn when you get here.
I don't know how abnormal this is, but we had 11 Nukes in our division. We all got the ratings they wanted; 1 ET, 2 EMs, and 8 MMs. I don't know if we all just got lucky or not, but I sure won't be complaining. Thank you all for the help you've provided me. I look forward to putting it into practice very soon in MM A-school. Shipping to Charleston next week and starting classes in two (I believe. My orders were messed up so I'm going off of what every other Nuke got. Somehow they had me as undesignated for a while.).
-FN imthehoopa
Quote from: imthehoopa on Jun 19, 2009, 03:21
The last few posts have me cracking up. I just graduated from boot camp this morning. Push-ups, sit-ups and 8-counts are definitely in all of your near futures if you're a DEPper. Jumping jacks, not so much. Honestly, I enjoyed it. If you listen and pay attention to detail, you will too. Good luck to you soon to be Recruits (that or " hey, you" will be your name for 2 months). If you have questions PM me. I can answer a lot of them seeing as it's very fresh in my memory, but some things you're just going to have to learn when you get here.
I don't know how abnormal this is, but we had 11 Nukes in our division. We all got the ratings they wanted; 1 ET, 2 EMs, and 8 MMs. I don't know if we all just got lucky or not, but I sure won't be complaining. Thank you all for the help you've provided me. I look forward to putting it into practice very soon in MM A-school. Shipping to Charleston next week and starting classes in two (I believe. My orders were messed up so I'm going off of what every other Nuke got. Somehow they had me as undesignated for a while.).
-FN imthehoopa
Good on you (or Bravo Zulu in Navy lingo) for finishing Boot Camp....
Now, the real work begins.....
Go forth and prosper.
Cheers,
GC
Quote from: imthehoopa on Jun 19, 2009, 03:21
The last few posts have me cracking up. I just graduated from boot camp this morning. Push-ups, sit-ups and 8-counts are definitely in all of your near futures if you're a DEPper. Jumping jacks, not so much. Honestly, I enjoyed it. If you listen and pay attention to detail, you will too. Good luck to you soon to be Recruits (that or " hey, you" will be your name for 2 months). If you have questions PM me. I can answer a lot of them seeing as it's very fresh in my memory, but some things you're just going to have to learn when you get here.
I don't know how abnormal this is, but we had 11 Nukes in our division. We all got the ratings they wanted; 1 ET, 2 EMs, and 8 MMs. I don't know if we all just got lucky or not, but I sure won't be complaining. Thank you all for the help you've provided me. I look forward to putting it into practice very soon in MM A-school. Shipping to Charleston next week and starting classes in two (I believe. My orders were messed up so I'm going off of what every other Nuke got. Somehow they had me as undesignated for a while.).
-FN imthehoopa
In my division we had 7 nukes. 2 ETs, 2 EMs and 3 MMs. Everyone got what they wanted except for me. Though now that I am an EM3 I'd not want to be anything else. I just finished A-school a couple weeks ago so if you have any questions just let me know.
Quote from: Maziwrath on Jun 19, 2009, 04:34
In my division we had 7 nukes. 2 ETs, 2 EMs and 3 MMs. Everyone got what they wanted except for me. Though now that I am an EM3 I'd not want to be anything else. I just finished A-school a couple weeks ago so if you have any questions just let me know.
What's A-School like? :P ;)
Quote from: withroaj on Jun 19, 2009, 06:00
What's A-School like? :P ;)
You should really learn to use the site's search function. Until you learn how it works, you can use the link listed here:
http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php/topic,17568.0.html
:P :P :P
To wrap up all of my earlier posts in this thread: I got my clearance.
I ship out 20091112 to basic. I've posted on this forum a few times and got lots of help by everyone on here. I have become addicted to this site and find myself getting on here almost every day to see what new things people have to say. This site has scared me, and excited me more than anyone could ever know and I feel very prepared for what my wife and I are about to go through.
Are there any other married people going to ship out around November or any that will be in SC around February. I am fully aware that i need to work very hard to make it through this school, but it would be easier for both her and I if she knew someone when we got down there.
Thanks to everyone at this site again, your knowledge and experiences will not be forgotten and will be put to great use.
Greetings fellow NukeWorker members. Just wanted to give an update on my A-school progress. We are a bit past halfway done (5 weeks until comp), and I'm doing pretty well thus far. I've managed to stay on 10-1's since we started (our SLPO doesn't believe in vols) with just under a 3.7 g.p.a. I leave a lot of credit to the advice I received here before I started. Studying before I got here would have been a waste of time, dry-erase boards and note cards are key memorization tools, and being on 10-1's doesn't mean that I shouldn't be doing more (I still have to put in 20-25 hours a week). I get out of here on weekends to release (a good movie on Saturday nights usually does the trick) and get in some good PT at least once a day. I think that had I not found this site, I would have come into this with completely the wrong mindset and I would have had a much more difficult time starting out. Thanks again to everyone who consistently helps us nubs. It is appreciated.
-FN imthehoopa
Quote from: imthehoopa on Aug 24, 2009, 11:55
Greetings fellow NukeWorker members. Just wanted to give an update on my A-school progress. We are a bit past halfway done (5 weeks until comp), and I'm doing pretty well thus far. I've managed to stay on 10-1's since we started (our SLPO doesn't believe in vols) with just under a 3.7 g.p.a. I leave a lot of credit to the advice I received here before I started. Studying before I got here would have been a waste of time, dry-erase boards and note cards are key memorization tools, and being on 10-1's doesn't mean that I shouldn't be doing more (I still have to put in 20-25 hours a week). I get out of here on weekends to release (a good movie on Saturday nights usually does the trick) and get in some good PT at least once a day. I think that had I not found this site, I would have come into this with completely the wrong mindset and I would have had a much more difficult time starting out. Thanks again to everyone who consistently helps us nubs. It is appreciated.
-FN imthehoopa
Well keep up the good work. You seem to have a good outlook on the program and a solid grasp of the material based on your GPA. Just keep in mind that once you get to NPS, the world changes a little, but once you get to Prototype, the world gets flipped upside down. Just keep your nose to the grind and soon you too will be one with the Matrix(not a reference to anything to do with Keanu, rather a movie that had a profound impact on my childhood).
Nice update! Thanks and keep it up!
Justin
Quote from: imthehoopa on Aug 24, 2009, 11:55
Greetings fellow NukeWorker members. Just wanted to give an update on my A-school progress. We are a bit past halfway done (5 weeks until comp), and I'm doing pretty well thus far. I've managed to stay on 10-1's since we started (our SLPO doesn't believe in vols) with just under a 3.7 g.p.a. I leave a lot of credit to the advice I received here before I started. Studying before I got here would have been a waste of time, dry-erase boards and note cards are key memorization tools, and being on 10-1's doesn't mean that I shouldn't be doing more (I still have to put in 20-25 hours a week). I get out of here on weekends to release (a good movie on Saturday nights usually does the trick) and get in some good PT at least once a day. I think that had I not found this site, I would have come into this with completely the wrong mindset and I would have had a much more difficult time starting out. Thanks again to everyone who consistently helps us nubs. It is appreciated.
-FN imthehoopa
Just to keep your nose pointed in the right direction...I will give you two data points because I do not know if you're EMFN or MMFN. Back when I was at A/school as an instructor (88-91) MMs and EMs with a final A/school average greater than about a 3.45 and 3.33, respectively, made it 100% of the time through NPS (except for non-academic drops). The MM's school was shortest, which gave them less time to get their study routine in control--and it showed at NPS. FYI, ETSNs with a 2.78 A/school average made it through NPS, which made sense given their school was about 6 months long. This is where the 2.8 and skate came from for progressing through NPS (which was a 2.5 and survive when I first started). This was the first weeding out process to keep NPS attrition rate numbers down.
So, don't slack off--you have but only tasted the drippings of nuclear power nectar; it will be forced down your throat with a garden hose at 100 PSI at NPS with a positive displacement pump.
Sure, you could pray for pump failure, but as you will learn about Navy Nuclear Power--every critical system has redundancy. I suggest you do your PMS on your sweat pumps and raise them to 60 Hz prior to entering NPS. On weekends, like you are doing now, bring the sweat pumps down to 15 Hz for recirculation. Don't take them down; you may not get them back up again. Or worse yet, if you try to do a clean and inspect, when you restart the pumps they will run backwards (the old 50/50-90).
Quote from: deltarho on Aug 24, 2009, 04:53
So, don't slack off--you have but only tasted the drippings of nuclear power nectar; it will be forced down your throat with a garden hose at 100 PSI at NPS with a positive displacement pump.
Reminds me of the Shellback thingamabob.... but I digress :P
On-topic: Don't be lulled by doing quite well the first half of Nuke School, the knowledge curve goes greater than linear in second half!
Quote from: HydroDave63 on Aug 24, 2009, 08:56
Reminds me of the Shellback thingamabob.... but I digress :P
On-topic: Don't be lulled by doing quite well the first half of Nuke School, the knowledge curve goes greater than linear in second half!
Next time I will know better than to be eating while I read a post of yours. I had a gag reflex from the memory of the doomiflotchee that you spoke of...thanks for unearthing a long-lost--suppressed--memory.
Hey folks,
This seemed like a good thread sound off in.
I Depped in on 20090608, shipping out 20091027, and I can't wait. I know it's been said a thousand times on this site, but I really appreciate the time and effort that everyone here spends to share their experiences with those of us who will soon be going through the pipline, and can use all the advice we can get. So, thanks again!
See you all in the fleet!
QuoteI ship out 20091112 to basic. I've posted on this forum a few times and got lots of help by everyone on here. I have become addicted to this site and find myself getting on here almost every day to see what new things people have to say. This site has scared me, and excited me more than anyone could ever know and I feel very prepared for what my wife and I are about to go through.
Are there any other married people going to ship out around November or any that will be in SC around February. I am fully aware that i need to work very hard to make it through this school, but it would be easier for both her and I if she knew someone when we got down there.
Thanks to everyone at this site again, your knowledge and experiences will not be forgotten and will be put to great use.
Just an update. My ship date has been moved to 20090923, which is next Wednesday. I just want to thank everyone on this forum for all of the information. I can't wait to join the ranks.
How did you get your ship date moved?
I'm guessign its not something I can have control over but I want to leave sooner
Quote from: F on Sep 26, 2009, 08:07
How did you get your ship date moved?
I'm guessign its not something I can have control over but I want to leave sooner
Tell your recruiter....he will put your name on a list and if an opening pops, you might get a call to leave early.
Quote from: Gamecock on Sep 26, 2009, 08:12
Tell your recruiter....he will put your name on a list and if an opening pops, you might get a call to leave early.
That's what I did. I was scheduled to leave in February, but I talked to my recruiter and arranged to take an Initial Fitness Assessment and fill out some light paperwork. Recruiter submitted my paperwork and told me a spot may or may not be available, depends on the
NEEDS OF THE NAVY. A while later, the recruiter called me and told me there was an opening for October, so now I'm leaving early. Now I'm freaking out and getting myself prepared.
Here's my final A-school update. We took our comp on Monday and I scored 3.67. It was much easier than I anticipated, but our whole class put in a lot of hours the weeks before and over the weekend. Everyone who took it passed with only one subject failure. We only had one person not take it because they had an academic board for the last test before comp. I finished up with a 3.7 overall and our class had a 3.2. We graduate on Friday, go on leave and then come back to T-Track. Power school class up is November 17th, but we've heard talk of getting pushed back to January. We'll know soon enough.
-FN (for two more days) imthehoopa
Congratulations! Thanks for the update!
Justin
Quote from: ravenuke on Jul 24, 2009, 02:15
Are there any other married people going to ship out around November or any that will be in SC around February. I am fully aware that i need to work very hard to make it through this school, but it would be easier for both her and I if she knew someone when we got down there.
Quote from: ravenuke on Sep 18, 2009, 11:46
Just an update. My ship date has been moved to 20090923, which is next Wednesday. I just want to thank everyone on this forum for all of the information. I can't wait to join the ranks.
I realize that you are still in boot camp right now, but when you get out, feel free to send me a PM. I've been through the program as a nuke and now I'm going through the program as a Navy wife and I'll be here at least until August. Also, they will have a spouse orientation available when your wife gets here. They'll take her around base showing her NNPTC, Navy Relief, etc. and give her briefs about Tricare and money management. Plus, it's a good way to meet other wives.
I'm in the DEP waiting on my ship date of April 6th, 2010 even though I DEPed back in June 2009. It amazes me that some of you DEPed so close to the same time as I did and got to leave so soon. Color me green with envy. I'm ready to go! Lol ;D
I went to MEPS on Dec 20 and I had the option of shipping out on August 18 or December 22. I left for boot camp two days after signing my papers. ;)
Quote from: KUrunner on Oct 31, 2009, 11:31
I went to MEPS on Dec 20 and I had the option of shipping out on August 18 or December 22. I left for boot camp two days after signing my papers. ;)
And to think, I was almost starting to like you after your post in my other thread... :P
Methinks I might need to have a pow-wow with Chief to stress again to him, and the Navy, how bad i want to leave! I know about the whole "needs of the Navy thing" but I'm still a selfish civilian! ;D
Yota: There could be an opening before your ship date. If you let your recruiter know that you'd like to leave as soon as possible, he could put you in to replace any DEP recruit in the region that gets cold feet and leaves a vacant spot. It may be more technical than this, but in DEP I was offered to ship to boot camp in August when my real ship out date was in December. I was told this was because one of the other nukes backed out.
Imthehoopa: Congratulations on graduating! Also, you got exactly the same GPA I did in A school--kinda creepy. Keep the same study habits in Power School and you shouldn't have much to be afraid of.
Quote from: Golly, Orby! on Nov 11, 2009, 10:57
Yota: There could be an opening before your ship date. If you let your recruiter know that you'd like to leave as soon as possible, he could put you in to replace any DEP recruit in the region that gets cold feet and leaves a vacant spot. It may be more technical than this, but in DEP I was offered to ship to boot camp in August when my real ship out date was in December. I was told this was because one of the other nukes backed out.
My entire CoC is well aware of my desire to leave early if possible. So far, a spot has not come available but I keep waiting. Thanks for the heads up though.
i ship out in 5 days, november 18th to be exact, and i depped in on march 26th. i can hear the clock ticking away.... :-\
Good luck!
its amazing to see the similarities I have with all these DEPr's, my recruiter gave me a few chances to go in early but I have some responsibilities at home tat need to be done. But hey, only 17 days for me!
Hello all,
I'm currently a DEPer enlisted as a NUKE leaving Feb 2009:
This site is extremely informative and helpful. Thank you to those who created it and share their knowledge on this site, it has certainly answered a lot of questions and calmed a lot of nerves.
However, i sometimes have a little trouble understanding some of the answers because of my unfamiliarity with the acronyms used.
From reading the forums i can tell the moderators of the site really dislike repetitive questions lol. So, i hate to ask, but where can i find a list of definitions to all these different acronyms?
I searched and i found this link:
Quote from: dewf on Feb 27, 2008, 08:44
http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php/topic,12646.0.html (http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php/topic,12646.0.html) -this is the list of terms that certainly comes in handy here.
but when i click on it, a page comes up that says "The topic or board you are looking for appears to be either missing or off limits to you."
Quote from: antwon510 on Dec 07, 2009, 08:05
Hello all,
I'm currently a DEPer enlisted as a NUKE leaving Feb 2009:
This site is extremely informative and helpful. Thank you to those who created it and share their knowledge on this site, it has certainly answered a lot of questions and calmed a lot of nerves.
However, i sometimes have a little trouble understanding some of the answers because of my unfamiliarity with the acronyms used.
From reading the forums i can tell the moderators of the site really dislike repetitive questions lol. So, i hate to ask, but where can i find a list of definitions to all these different acronyms?
I searched and i found this link:
but when i click on it, a page comes up that says "The topic or board you are looking for appears to be either missing or off limits to you."
I didn't realize that this topic had been moved but I'll get it restored to the Navy forums later today. There is a ton of useful info into the acronyms that will become second nature to you in the coming years. Thanks for pointing this out.
More importantly, Welcome to Nukeworker & Thank You for your future service.
Tom
Edit: The topic has been restored and the link should work for you now. Thanks again for letting us know and I hope it helps.
I Ship
20100816
And , I am pretty much doing nothing right now except working out and playing banjo. I am attempting to get a job ,but that is hard due to the economy ,and I told the recruiter to ship ASAP. I got my nuke rate easy the only thing is I don't know I do not feel very strong in math ,and I don't even know if I can do basic algebra still what would yall have me to do to prepare for the math in NUKE? Should I just you know wait till that comes or what?
Thanks,
Also do you have to do PUSH ups for the recruiters ? Because you know your a civ still?
thanks,
AugustEntry,
Nuke math isn't as hard as people make it out to be. If you did well enough on the ASVAB to be accepted, you probably have the ability. It wouldn't be a bad idea to brush up on your algebra, and a basic review of trig (and I mean BASIC - knowing SOHCAHTOA should suffice). If you're an MM, I don't think you'll use any trig after you finish your A-school math class - until you get to Power School, that is. If you're an EM or ET, you'll be using it more, since it applies in electrical theory. The thing people have trouble with in Nuke school math is the fact that the Navy takes basic concepts and overcomplicates them to a ridiculous extent, which will never again be applicable during your training. One simple mistake will give you an answer along the lines of "x = 1/2y + 22z/3ps - 3t/2r" when the actual answer is "x = 2". The only thing you can do is develop your attention to detail and your ability to keep your composure & think clearly during a timed exam.
As far as doing push-ups for your recruiters, I'm not sure if you have to or not. However, one thing you'll learn in the Navy is that you shouldn't pull technicalities on your seniors to try and get out of something. If you were to tell your recruiter that he can't make you do anything, you'd better pray he doesn't know or get into contact with your RDC once you go to boot camp. You would quickly realize that a few push-ups with your recruiter would be a comfortable alternative to the humiliation that would come along with constantly being singled out and beaten down in front of 80 recruits for 2 months.
As long as you stay motivated and are willing to put in the required effort, you'll make it through the training. If I were you, I would focus more on learning the things you'll need to know in boot camp. Transitioning from civilian life to boot camp is the hardest transition you'll go through, and if you go into it already knowing what you need to know, it will make it a lot easier for you. Learn the Sailor's Creed, 11 General Orders, Rank/Rate insignia, and practice doing facing movements & marching. That will give you a head start on 95% of your division. Also, there are books you can buy that teach you how to fold your clothes, make your rack, etc. Showing up to boot camp knowing all these things will probably get you extra (unwanted, although good) attention from your RDC's, but they'll like you, and they'll realize they don't need to micromanage you as much as everyone else. That little bit of slack goes a long way.
Hope this helps. Good luck to you!
Hi everyone,
I've mostly been a lurker, but after reading many of imthehoopa's posts it inspired me to post updates of my own progress and preparation through the unclear pipeline. I mean nuclear.
I've been in the Delayed Entry Program since the summer of '09. My DEP time has mostly been working in retail standing watch for 8 hours daily without break. I'm really good at standing! I didn't start preparing for the Navy until 3 months ago, going to the YMCA 3 times a week and learning the Navy material. My recruiter gave me a DEP accelerator guide to study from, along with access to educational Navy videos from MyNavySpace.com (It seems like they took down the website a few weeks ago...) :-\
An additional boot camp resource aside from NukeWorker is bootcamp.navy.mil, under "Recruits" tab they have a recruit trainee guide that covers a lot of stuff about boot camp. Under the "Families" tab they list upcoming graduations. I told my family to bookmark it and check it often in case I can't give them a timely notice about boot camp graduation.
I'm finally leaving for basic next week, and I'm nervous. But that's a good thing. Last few days I've been packing everything in boxes. Somewhere I read you can bring a pre-paid phone card and an address book for writing letters on Sundays. Following boot camp I will proceed to A-school around Mid/late April. I go directly to jail. Do not pass go.
As far as Nuke enlisted ratings are concerned, I don't mind being a jock or playing Pokemons, but if I had to make a preference it would be EM>MM>ET. I'm thinking about being a 6 and out, but I don't even know what the Navy is like yet so that might change.
Hello Nukeworker forums, and perhaps I'll meet some of you through the nuclear pipeline and beyond.
Hello everyone,
I am staying at the hotel right now. Last day as a DEP recruit. I went to MEPS and leaving tomorrow for basic training. Can't wait!
Congratulations and good luck! Keep us posted!
I am actually sad looking back at myself through these baby nuc post. I was excited about the challenge and opritunities and now I wish for nothing but June 29 to come because that is when my 9 year of hell is up. There will be great times but the tough times outweigh any good experiences that I had. I am happy to have the job offerings that I have already received. ET1/SS, EWS/EDPO, SRO/RO
Quote from: caleb133 on Feb 10, 2010, 05:38
I am actually sad looking back at myself through these baby nuc post. I was excited about the challenge and opritunities and now I wish for nothing but June 29 to come because that is when my 9 year of hell is up. There will be great times but the tough times outweigh any good experiences that I had. I am happy to have the job offerings that I have already received. ET1/SS, EWS/EDPO, SRO/RO
Look, this is the navy nuke part of the forum. It's likely you'll see elements and former elements of the ship that you didn't like here. And their probably much like they were on the ship, loud and to the point. They moved on to this industry after they left the navy, and its likely you'll find them in the plant too. It could just be acute stress causing all of the negative energy. If only we could harvest it, then the navy might produce electricity (negatively charged electrons!) that is too cheap to meter!
Then again, its probably not all bad either. You didn't sign up for a job, you signed up for sacrifice. I don't think any of us realize it when we do the paperwork in a civilian shore office.
Good luck on your future career and I hope you make it peacefully to your separation date!
Hey all,
I am currently a DEPer future sailor that leaves for boot camp in a week. I've been lurking here since I started the joining process back in August and this forum has been a huge help. I almost feel bad for my NF recruiter because any question I've had has been answered on here rather than using him. Thanks to everyone for creating such a great resource and I look forward to coming back here when I make it to SC.
Congratulations, good luck, keep us posted and thank you for your service!
Three. More. Weeks. :)
Greetings everyone,
I signed up March 5, 2010 and ship Sept 9, 2010. I knew absolutely nothing about the nuclear field or what it entailed when they first offered it to me (I had my eye on CT), and ended up walking out that day (they told me it was nuke or nothing). I came across this forum and a week and a half later I was back to sign my contract. Thanks to everyone for helping make an informed decision.
Congratulations, good luck and keep us posted!
This is My first Post on nukeworker.com, although I have been reading since i started the application and enlistment process 3 months ago.
My Ship date is set at January 18, 2011, and would be interested in knowing if anyone else had heard of any ship dates that far out.
Thanks all for the help I've received here. ;D
Quote from: BT5064 on May 06, 2010, 10:24
This is My first Post on nukeworker.com, although I have been reading since i started the application and enlistment process 3 months ago.
My Ship date is set at January 18, 2011, and would be interested in knowing if anyone else had heard of any ship dates that far out.
Thanks all for the help I've received here. ;D
Hello, I dep'd in at the end of Feb. I ship out 2010/12/13
I DEPped in mid march. Ship date is Jan 2 2011.
A slot opened up in July, but my recruiter told me that the Navy wasn't refilling slots right now. Why? I do not know.
The Navy is filling slots. People are constantly getting bumped from slots. That is why my shipdate from January is Oct-5 while another poster is shipping out for Great Lakes in August when he signed up in March. If you have already signed request a DAR (DEP Action Request) to get your date moved up.
An important note to that however - when I submitted mine I had to pass the PFT. Not sure if that is Navy regulation or just a "if we fill out these forms you better be ready" thing my recruiters had. If you were like me and haven't done cardio for 5+ years AND picked up smoking in the mean time it could be rough :-P
Hello Nukeworker. I depped in, in mid-march 2010 and my ship date is 20100110. From what i hear its going to cold for those of us leaving in Jan. Im currently living in ohio and i am attending college until my ship date. I'm 24 years old (yes i know im going to be the "old guy" at bootcamp) and got married last Aug. I've been reading on nukeworker for months and trying to learn as much as i can about NF. Just thought i would sign up for the website and offer a friendly hello to nukeworker and especially those of you whom i will see in a few months at Great Lakes.
Congratulations and good luck. Btw, your date "20100110" translates as either Jan 10 2010, which was 4 months ago, or Oct 1 2010, which while in the future does not correspond to your "From what i hear its going to cold for those of us leaving in Jan" statement. Just to let you know, and because us nukes are sticklers for detail ;D
Have a Day ;D
-Matt
Congratulations and good luck! One piece of advice, never be in the presence of alcohol and your underage class mates at the same time. ;)
I hate that date format so much. :D
Quote from: sfeeny00 on May 22, 2010, 05:31
Hello Nukeworker. I depped in, in mid-march 2010 and my ship date is 20100110. From what i hear its going to cold for those of us leaving in Jan. Im currently living in ohio and i am attending college until my ship date. I'm 24 years old (yes i know im going to be the "old guy" at bootcamp) and got married last Aug. I've been reading on nukeworker for months and trying to learn as much as i can about NF. Just thought i would sign up for the website and offer a friendly hello to nukeworker and especially those of you whom i will see in a few months at Great Lakes.
You will most probably not be the old guy. I had a 36 year old in my division, and several older ones. Nuke school will be somewhat younger, but people get waivers and others come in from other services. I've seen an E-3 with two service stripes. That's eight years of military experience.
Thought I might as well add myself to this list since I signed up for an account.
My ship date is December 7th, 2010.
I am born and raised in San Antonio, TX and have never touched snow in my life. This seems like a cruel way to introduce it to me, lol...
Quote from: fireb0x on Jun 03, 2010, 01:02
Thought I might as well add myself to this list since I signed up for an account.
My ship date is December 7th, 2010.
I am born and raised in San Antonio, TX and have never touched snow in my life. This seems like a cruel way to introduce it to me, lol...
Look at it as free air-conditioning! Seriously, you'll probably get acclimated to the temps after a couple weeks, but the hazards of serious injury on ice are always there. Think more about that and less about the temps, and you'll be fine.
I still recall the refreshing breezes topside in the Bering Sea in November, after too many hours in the engineroom (did I mention that surface is a better way to go ;) with the drone in the distance of the Bear-H flying on the deck. Live entertainment and free air conditiong, plus a paycheck!
I'm leaving on the 17th of this month. I can't wait :)
Quote from: HydroDave63 on Jun 03, 2010, 02:15
Look at it as free air-conditioning! Seriously, you'll probably get acclimated to the temps after a couple weeks, but the hazards of serious injury on ice are always there. Think more about that and less about the temps, and you'll be fine.
I still recall the refreshing breezes topside in the Bering Sea in November, after too many hours in the engineroom (did I mention that surface is a better way to go ;) with the drone in the distance of the Bear-H flying on the deck. Live entertainment and free air conditiong, plus a paycheck!
And don't forget...all the peanut butter and banana pudding sandwiches you can eat. And the movies with titles and actors nobody ever heard of; but hey, I ain't knocking them, gave the young guys something to do as they looked for the rascally and rare animal called: Wardrobeflexus Malfunctiondomesticus. ;) ::) ;)
Quote from: fireb0x on Jun 03, 2010, 01:02
Thought I might as well add myself to this list since I signed up for an account.
My ship date is December 7th, 2010.
I am born and raised in San Antonio, TX and have never touched snow in my life. This seems like a cruel way to introduce it to me, lol...
My Ship date is December 6th, so I guess I'll see you there. I grew up in New Hampshire though, So I'm not too worried about the snow. I'm just excited to have my birthday and Christmas at boot. But mostly because I move up in the PT requirement bracket.
secon
Is there any way to possibly sign myself up for a cryogenic experiment to freeze me, but pay enough to cover my bills until my ship date?
If not, I'm way behind on getting out to RTC on April 4 2011. I wouldn't mind a winter ship date...
(Here I come, DAR!)
Just Depped in. Looks like I'll be shipping on Feb 22, 2011. Hopefully, a DAR will come through for me. In the meantime though, looks like I will be hanging out here on the forums and looking for work =).
Hey everyone, This is my first time posting, and I am supposed to leave for boot camp on December 14, but I plan to rollup and leave earlier. Does anyone have any idea what the probability of leaving before my ship date, or the number of days I will have to wait might be?
Also, I would like to thank everyone for their contributions to this forum, it has been full of more help and information than anything else I have come across.
I made it through boot camp just fine. I'm now <5 weeks away from completing A-school as an MM and I can say that I am having a blast! for those wondering, boot camp is super easy these days. Basically if you can fold your clothes like they tell you to and pass the PFA you'll be fine. Boot camp is nothing more than a mind game. Once you make it to Goose Creek, remember a few simple rules; don't do anything stupid (you'll be well aware of what that means by the time you get here), don't spend your boot camp fortune on stupid stuff, don't short your study hours- de extra if you aren't sure about something, and don't let school stress you out. Follow this and you will do just fine. That's literally all I've done and I'm the proud owner of a 3.68gpa and second spot overall in my class after 9+ weeks.
Quote from: yota on Aug 23, 2010, 10:25
I made it through boot camp just fine. I'm now <5 weeks away from completing A-school as an MM and I can say that I am having a blast! for those wondering, boot camp is super easy these days. Basically if you can fold your clothes like they tell you to and pass the PFA you'll be fine. Boot camp is nothing more than a mind game. Once you make it to Goose Creek, remember a few simple rules; don't do anything stupid (you'll be well aware of what that means by the time you get here), don't spend your boot camp fortune on stupid stuff, don't short your study hours- de extra if you aren't sure about something, and don't let school stress you out. Follow this and you will do just fine. That's literally all I've done and I'm the proud owner of a 3.68gpa and second spot overall in my class after 9+ weeks.
The number one guy better be a nuke, too; otherwise, you need to redirect your priorities to become: Academic Leader. Trust me, if not you may miss out on the full gambit of the "farging nuke" jibes--truly, character building at its best.
Hi everybody! Another navy nuke prospect here, slated to ship out on March 15, 2010 (an 8 month wait since I swore in!). The wait is killing me and I'm growing really restless now. I asked my recruiter to put in a DAR for me, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed! Guess I'll have to "hurry up and wait."
This forum has been an immense help to me. Thanks guys!
Quote from: Marssim on Aug 24, 2010, 06:28
Hi everybody! Another navy nuke prospect here, slated to ship out on March 15, 2010 (an 8 month wait since I swore in!). The wait is killing me and I'm growing really restless now. I asked my recruiter to put in a DAR for me, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed! Guess I'll have to "hurry up and wait."
This forum has been an immense help to me. Thanks guys!
I think you're UA buddy,.... ;) :P 8)
He missed the bus =/
Hello,
I entered DEP on July 1, 2010, and am set to leave for RTC on March 14, 2011. I have learned to become excited about going to boot because it will simply make the transition smoother. I am excited for rate I get.
Thanks to all who post!
Quote from: Marssim on Aug 24, 2010, 06:28
I think you're UA buddy,.... ;) :P 8)
Haha, oops. I meant March 15, 2011. Butterfingers...
Could leaving early for basic training alter the amount of my enlistment bonus?
Quote from: karpinskeet on Aug 24, 2010, 05:47
Could leaving early for basic training alter the amount of my enlistment bonus?
Yes
So as an update - I am 41 days away from shipping... and I am antsy as hell.
In case my example can help anyone else - I just went through a one-month period of having my stomach drop and planning what I would do if I didn't end up going to bootcamp. I felt like I was on the end of the ramp about to jump from a plane and was having severe second thoughts about joining.
Now - I'm through it. I can not wait to get to Great Lakes. As messed up as it sounds I honestly feel BOOTCAMP, let alone the rest of my time in the navy, will be better than my current job and lifestyle. So to anyone who is having the same feelings as we go through our long waits in DEP, hang in there. Remember why you signed up in the first place and eventually you'll get the excitement back! :-P
Quote from: shocker on Aug 25, 2010, 02:08
So as an update - I am 41 days away from shipping... and I am antsy as hell.
In case my example can help anyone else - I just went through a one-month period of having my stomach drop and planning what I would do if I didn't end up going to bootcamp. I felt like I was on the end of the ramp about to jump from a plane and was having severe second thoughts about joining.
Now - I'm through it. I can not wait to get to Great Lakes. As messed up as it sounds I honestly feel BOOTCAMP, let alone the rest of my time in the navy, will be better than my current job and lifestyle. So to anyone who is having the same feelings as we go through our long waits in DEP, hang in there. Remember why you signed up in the first place and eventually you'll get the excitement back! :-P
Hint for bootcamp.
Its not hard but nothing will really prepare you for it. Have fun with it!
And when your done you'll look back at your achievement then agree with me when I say 'Man that wasn't bad at all, but I'd never wanna do that again!'
Enjoy your last days at home ;)
I still have 147 days left until I'm out for RTC; I can't wait for bootcamp (I did a two week bootcamp at an MCRD for Sea Cadets many years ago so I know what to expect) but I'm still deciding whether I should do the 900 Division since you lengthen your stay by a week- I just might from what I've heard I could be waiting a few months in Charleston waiting for A school slots to fill up.
Actually on that topic - I heard about a 600 division where bootcamp is accelerated to 6 weeks instead of 8. Was that a pipe-dream or does such a thing exist?
Quote from: shocker on Aug 25, 2010, 02:08
Actually on that topic - I heard about a 600 division where bootcamp is accelerated to 6 weeks instead of 8. Was that a pipe-dream or does such a thing exist?
I don't imagine it exists. Thinking about it, you would logically be ahead 2 weeks than everyone else- meaning you skip something or condense it further. Doesn't seem like the way to handle people fresh off from momma's couch.
Googling didn't bring any result on the 600 division, who told you about it?
My recruiter first told me about it and then I saw a letter from one of the people from my DEP pool who called it a "push" division. Any idea how getting into one of those works? Luck?
Quote from: thunderhead27 on Aug 24, 2010, 03:31
Haha, oops. I meant March 15, 2011. Butterfingers...
Have you ever heard: "Beware the ides of March"? I'm not talking about that hip band from the '70s known best for "Vehicle" either! You might want to postpone your departure 17 days and start the first day of April.
I slay me...
Quote from: shocker on Aug 25, 2010, 06:28
My recruiter first told me about it and then I saw a letter from one of the people from my DEP pool who called it a "push" division. Any idea how getting into one of those works? Luck?
I googled push division, lo and behold it exists. Wouldn't have the slightest clue on how to get in there but I imagine it has to do with when you arrive at RCT (and P days probably screw the scheduling up) and they try to squeeze you in with the previous class because your A school start date and RCT grad date.
So my understanding was it doesn't make you graduate any earlier but more of compensating the timing problems of when you arrived, going through P days and into the division.
I'm not entirely sure what the difference between a "normal" bootcamp experience and being in a push division is, since I was in one of those push divisions. I imagine it was probably the reason we ended up doing graduation practice immediately after battle stations.
I'm pretty sure there wasn't a single person in my entire division who wasn't fighting sleep while standing there for ages.
There also wasn't a whole lot of time to make up for missed training events, but I can't imagine that being too different in other divisions. Since we still had SIQ's from dental, I almost missed my marksmanship ribbon by standing watch in the compartment when the division went for their scheduled time at the firing range. I ended up "straggling" with another division a couple days before battle stations to get my shot (so to speak).
Quote from: Golly Orby on Aug 28, 2010, 12:19
I'm not entirely sure what the difference between a "normal" bootcamp experience and being in a push division is, since I was in one of those push divisions. I imagine it was probably the reason we ended up doing graduation practice immediately after battle stations.
The DEPers might benefit from a definition of "battle stations" in the context of modern bootcamp. I'd offer to do the typing, but back in the good old days all we had were the real thing from radar lock-ons and torpedo in the water... [salute]
Anyone wondering about battlestations can do a simple search on youtube for "Navy boot camp" and watch part 2 of 2. I won't get into specifics about it, so as not to ruin the experience for anyone who hasn't done it but will eventually, but I will say this: it was really fun, hard to stay awake during downtime, and something I wouldn't want to go through again. Imagine a large fake ship in a warehouse, as shown in the youtube video, and apply what you learn during basic training to the evolution while extremely tired and you'll have a pretty good idea of what to expect.
Quote from: yota on Aug 29, 2010, 07:41
Anyone wondering about battlestations can do a simple search on youtube for "Navy boot camp" and watch part 2 of 2. I won't get into specifics about it, so as not to ruin the experience for anyone who hasn't done it but will eventually, but I will say this: it was really fun, hard to stay awake during downtime, and something I wouldn't want to go through again. Imagine a large fake ship in a warehouse, as shown in the youtube video, and apply what you learn during basic training to the evolution while extremely tired and you'll have a pretty good idea of what to expect.
I'm not showing off or whatever but I was appointed to lead half of the evolutions, it was the most fun I had throughout bootcamp. My group was really fun to work with, the meaning of teamwork really comes out at Battlestations. Like I said before, Have fun with it and never give up.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/military/4288185
I'm not sure how it fares compared to previous battlestations, but I imagine finding your next destination by compartment number was probably difficult to simulate. I think the little details like that are where the current battlesations shines. When I asked some friends of mine who went through boot camp five or six years ago, all they remember from battlestations is that they had to run around the base from place to place all night. I mostly remember the choices I made during our events and which ones ended up being bad ones.
When I went to bootcamp, back in the day - late 1980's, to qualify the response here. I was immediately grabbed (By my own volunteering with four others) and put into the Drill and choir group my first week. After 9 days I was essentially done with the company, they forced us to take the final bootcamp physical training test and if we passed it, we were done with PT tests for the rest of Boot Camp. We had a different schedule than the other companies, we got up earlier every day and did real simple calisthetics, breakfast and then drill/choir training for about three hours then it was off to lunch and afternoon classroom navy military training stuff. After 4:00 PM everyday we were back in the barracks adn we did not have to do anything with thcompany like marches or anything else. It was pretty easy and low stress compared to how the rest of our boot camp company training went. It was pretty sweet deal back in Orlando at the time. I was there over Easter holiday, and we sat in the Pool/Gymnasium (WSPT building in Navy Terms) watching movies and ate pizza with the staff all day. I look back on that whole 8 weeks and I hardly even remember anything bad because it flew by and I was glad to be over with that "recruit" stage.
We had a really fake ship mockup, the USS Bluejacket to pretend to do Battlestation drills and run around to different locations. It was not all that realistic, no sound powered phones ar any fun navigational stuff. Bootcamp seems long but it sure has its purpose. The guys who served as drill instructors all tried to explain the their philosophy to me which was "We create a product for the Navy". When each sailor leaves bootcamp, they know how to salute and the basic rank structures and the terms used in the navy. They strive to hit that mark with every graduate. So, whoa be fall you, the first week out of Bootcamp and you ignore saluting the Captain of "A" School. They know everyone was taught how to do it and when at Boot camp. No sympathy from anyone about that kind of stuff. The montra, "never Volunteer for anything" may be true at times, but in boot camp when I volunteered for the drill team it worked out for the best I think.
I almost depped in last week but as it turns out, something came up about me having dual citizenship in the U.S. AND Canada because my mother is a Canadian citizen. SO I have to get my CA citizenship revoked before I can go in; however in order to do that I need a U.S. passport which I currently do not have and will take about 6 weeks to get. That was just one of many set backs I've had since I started joining but I'm trying to not let any of them deter me from my goal. Although reading some of the horror stories about Nuke school has made me a bit nervous. I've been offered a few other jobs such as Spec ops positions and Advanced Comp. electronics in subs, but I'm doing my best to stay true to Nuke although since I qualify asa pilot I might consider that if it gets thrown my way ;D
Quote from: RAventurini on Sep 03, 2010, 06:43
I almost depped in last week but as it turns out, something came up about me having dual citizenship in the U.S. AND Canada because my mother is a Canadian citizen. SO I have to get my CA citizenship revoked before I can go in; however in order to do that I need a U.S. passport which I currently do not have and will take about 6 weeks to get. That was just one of many set backs I've had since I started joining but I'm trying to not let any of them deter me from my goal. Although reading some of the horror stories about Nuke school has made me a bit nervous. I've been offered a few other jobs such as Spec ops positions and Advanced Comp. electronics in subs, but I'm doing my best to stay true to Nuke although since I qualify asa pilot I might consider that if it gets thrown my way ;D
Stop listening to these horror stories. Do what you want to do. And enjoy your time wherever you are. I don't consider myself a nuke at all until I qualify on my first ship. Don't worry about being a Nuke yet, become a sailor first.
Took the ASVAB and NAPT and qualifed for nuke on both. However due to poor grades, I needed to get an academic waiver, which went through earlier this week. I signed my Nuke contract today. Shipping out 20110615.
I needed three waivers for poor grades, failing grades, and a GED. A lot of people were saying it was impossible due to my GED and my recruiter on paper wouldn't even give me the waivers to fill out, but the head of the office likes challenges. We did it! Ship date 20110907.
I go in April 26 2011. Just signed up so I figured I'd post. Any other females going nuke shipping around the same time? Haven't actually met well, any female nukes yet. lol
I suppose I belong in here...DEPed in 20100507, ship 20110118 - a little more than 5 weeks from now. Can't wait.
Congrats Good Luck,,,
I'm shipping 20110705 myself. It's good to see I'm not the only one concerned enough about my future to research it. Seems like everyone else in my DEP doesn't care, they're just "going with the flow". I'm the currently the DEP RCPO so I'm trying to get through to them, but they just don't get it. I'm sure they'll regret it eventually :D
Quote from: Trevar on Dec 09, 2010, 09:52
I'm shipping 20110705 myself. It's good to see I'm not the only one concerned enough about my future to research it. Seems like everyone else in my DEP doesn't care, they're just "going with the flow". I'm the currently the DEP RCPO so I'm trying to get through to them, but they just don't get it. I'm sure they'll regret it eventually :D
They might but if there anything like my buddy whos shipping tomorrow hes more interested in just living it up now and not have any worries or doubts and not worrying about whats going to come in the Navy. Just different types of people with different outlooks on life.
I ship 20110315. only 3 more months
Quote from: NapoleonMikey on Dec 12, 2010, 04:25
They might but if there anything like my buddy whos shipping tomorrow hes more interested in just living it up now and not have any worries or doubts and not worrying about whats going to come in the Navy. Just different types of people with different outlooks on life.
I ship 20110315. only 3 more months
A year after you are in the military, you will realize just how important this is. Go spend time with your family and friends, not on this website (or any other for that matter) unless you have a SPECIFIC question pertaining to your entry. No one can really tell you whats going to happen one way or the other, so worrying about it useless.
Quote from: Charlie Murphy on Dec 14, 2010, 01:21
A year after you are in the military, you will realize just how important this is. Go spend time with your family and friends, not on this website (or any other for that matter) unless you have a SPECIFIC question pertaining to your entry. No one can really tell you whats going to happen one way or the other, so worrying about it useless.
It won't even take a whole year to truly realize how important time with family is. While at RTC, you won't have a ton of time to think about it but when you get to Goose Creek and your busy schedule suddenly isn't so busy (during indoc), it will hit you. Cherish every moment with family now for they will be fewer and further apart in the future than you can comprehend at this point in your journey. That being said, three more days until I get to see my son and parents!!!!!!!!
Quote from: Charlie Murphy on Dec 14, 2010, 01:21
A year after you are in the military, you will realize just how important this is. Go spend time with your family and friends, not on this website (or any other for that matter) unless you have a SPECIFIC question pertaining to your entry. No one can really tell you whats going to happen one way or the other, so worrying about it useless.
Excellent advice!
I DEPed in on 20110202 and I don't ship to boot until Sept 20. I just have a few questions for anyone who has been through the "A" school about the level of difficulty of the courses. I attended NYU for 2 years where I was a Neural Science major before I decided to do something more exciting and meaningful with the best years of my life, and it seems that, being a science major, I have already taken most of the classes. Are they college level, or more difficult than that? Will it be more of a review for someone like myself who has had previous experience with the subject matter? And is there a ranking system, with benifits and/or promotions for higher scoring sailors, or is it just a kind of "pass/fail" system? Thank you for any advice in advance.
Quote from: Zarathustra22 on Feb 08, 2011, 10:33
I DEPed in on 20110202 and I don't ship to boot until Sept 20. I just have a few questions for anyone who has been through the "A" school about the level of difficulty of the courses. I attended NYU for 2 years where I was a Neural Science major before I decided to do something more exciting and meaningful with the best years of my life, and it seems that, being a science major, I have already taken most of the classes. Are they college level, or more difficult than that? Will it be more of a review for someone like myself who has had previous experience with the subject matter? And is there a ranking system, with benifits and/or promotions for higher scoring sailors, or is it just a kind of "pass/fail" system? Thank you for any advice in advance.
Why don't you use the search function as this is more than adequately covered under various topics. You've already failed the first test Mr NYU.
Quote from: Broadzilla on Feb 08, 2011, 10:53
Why don't you use the search function as this is more than adequately covered under various topics. You've already failed the first test Mr NYU.
Thus "spanked" Zarathustra? ;)
:->
Quote from: Broadzilla on Feb 08, 2011, 10:53
Why don't you use the search function as this is more than adequately covered under various topics. You've already failed the first test Mr NYU.
:->
Even mor than I! ;D ;D ;D
BZ,
Holy crap, every time I read your posts my cheeks hurt. ;D I hope to interview at your place later this month.
andrewnavy
Quote from: andrewnavy on Feb 08, 2011, 11:11
BZ,
Holy crap, every time I read your posts my cheeks hurt. ;D I hope to interview at your place later this month.
andrewnavy
Just bring plenty of elbow grease. Literally. ;)
Quote from: Broadzilla on Feb 08, 2011, 10:53
Why don't you use the search function as this is more than adequately covered under various topics. You've already failed the first test Mr NYU.
bahaha well said. Hey, it was late when I posted that.
Quote from: Zarathustra22 on Feb 09, 2011, 07:51
bahaha well said. Hey, it was late when I posted that.
I just cast a level 5 flame shield for you, thank me later.
PS. Good luck in school, if you get there... I'm nearly finished at NPS, it is really not that bad ;)
Quote from: Jechtm on Feb 09, 2011, 07:20
I just cast a level 5 flame shield for you, thank me later.
PS. Good luck in school, if you get there... I'm nearly finished at NPS, it is really not that bad ;)
I dont even......
... I mean...
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I would say something about being [OT] but this seems to be a Seinfeld thread, it's about nothing it's but entertaining anyway.
Most of the origin posters on this thread are not longer registered users.
Quote from: Charlie Murphy on Feb 10, 2011, 11:03
I dont even......
... I mean...
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Win.
Also found out 'Casted' is not a word while trying to post that. Good to know.
Gotta go join my dungeon masters for a good LARPing session [stir], see ya guys later..
*joke*
Quote from: Jechtm on Feb 11, 2011, 03:21
javascript:void(0);
Win.
Also found out 'Casted' is not a word while trying to post that. Good to know.
Gotta go join my dungeon masters for a good LARPing session [stir], see ya guys later..
*joke*
lmao, you can leave now.... :D
Quote from: Rooteh on May 08, 2010, 03:36
Hello, I dep'd in at the end of Feb. I ship out 2010/12/13
Thought I'd give a little update. I wanted to thank all the active posters on this forum for providing insight into their experiences in the navy, I remember many long nights before shipping to boot camp reading as much information about what I was getting myself into; wondering if I was making the right decision. So far, I think it is probably one of the best decisions of my life.
I made it to boot and graduated at the beginning of the year. Was a hell of a ride, fun as hell but wouldn't want to do it again. To all of the future shippers, don't let the RDCs get into your head. Remember that it is a mind game, and it is their job to break you down! When you finally finish up, and are putting on that Navy Cap for the first time. Stand tall, never lose your military bearing, and be proud of who you have become and what you have accomplished; however, always keep in mind there is harder work ahead.
I have also managed to make my way through the majority A school (EM) with a 3.5GPA, set to graduate here real soon. I've seen many good men come and go, some for discipline reasons and many more because they just didn't know how to study the material quick enough to digest it. If I had any words of advice for A school, make sure you work hard enough on your academics that you are not forced to work hard on your academics. 0-0 or 10-0 are a whole lot nicer than 20-3 or the worst case I have seen yet 29-4.
If any future shippers have questions about boot camp or A school feel free to contact me, and I'll do my best to provide a recent insight into what is ahead.
Quote from: Rooteh on Jul 20, 2011, 10:07
Thought I'd give a little update. I wanted to thank all the active posters on this forum for providing insight into their experiences in the navy, I remember many long nights before shipping to boot camp reading as much information about what I was getting myself into; wondering if I was making the right decision. So far, I think it is probably one of the best decisions of my life.
I made it to boot and graduated at the beginning of the year. Was a hell of a ride, fun as hell but wouldn't want to do it again. To all of the future shippers, don't let the RDCs get into your head. Remember that it is a mind game, and it is their job to break you down! When you finally finish up, and are putting on that Navy Cap for the first time. Stand tall, never lose your military bearing, and be proud of who you have become and what you have accomplished; however, always keep in mind there is harder work ahead.
I have also managed to make my way through the majority A school (EM) with a 3.5GPA, set to graduate here real soon. I've seen many good men come and go, some for discipline reasons and many more because they just didn't know how to study the material quick enough to digest it. If I had any words of advice for A school, make sure you work hard enough on your academics that you are not forced to work hard on your academics. 0-0 or 10-0 are a whole lot nicer than 20-3 or the worst case I have seen yet 29-4.
If any future shippers have questions about boot camp or A school feel free to contact me, and I'll do my best to provide a recent insight into what is ahead.
Tell Talbot to suck it when you get to power school ;)
Good luck, A school is the "joke", power school is when it gets "fun". Dont lose focus because you did well in A school. Remember, its only 6 months of hell, and hopefully you continue to do well!
Also remember, people that arent in your position yet wont have a clue what "0-0" means yet lol
This thread seems as good a place as any to make a first post.
Really, I just want to thank the community here for providing me with more information than I could possibly have asked for when making the decision to go into the Nuclear field. I entered DEP on the 1st of August and ship February 16th. I was rather unmotivated in High School but having decided on the Navy I've got a bit more fervor in accomplishing something in life. I know Nuke school isn't something to play around with and I'm not going to pass this opportunity up.
Again, I just want to thank you guys for providing a community so well equipped for those as green as myself. Hope to be able to post here in about two years time and say I'm not just reaching for the heady heights most of you have already realized, but have instead found myself among you.
Quote from: Saber993 on Aug 12, 2011, 12:59
This thread seems as good a place as any to make a first post.
Really, I just want to thank the community here for providing me with more information than I could possibly have asked for when making the decision to go into the Nuclear field. I entered DEP on the 1st of August and ship February 16th. I was rather unmotivated in High School but having decided on the Navy I've got a bit more fervor in accomplishing something in life. I know Nuke school isn't something to play around with and I'm not going to pass this opportunity up.
Again, I just want to thank you guys for providing a community so well equipped for those as green as myself. Hope to be able to post here in about two years time and say I'm not just reaching for the heady heights most of you have already realized, but have instead found myself among you.
Good Luck! When things are going crappy (and they will go crappy at some point) remember the reasons you joined and the life goals completing the training pipeline will help you reach. Remember that nothing is ever as bad as it seems and nothing is ever as good as it seems. Do not let inertia affect important decisions.
Swore in October 18, 2011. I ship on July 10, 2012. Long wait, but I'm excited about it nonetheless.
I'm looking at the process of joining the military as a transitional period in my life (I first submitted my OCS application in December 2010; not selected). Even though I still have a while to wait, it's nice for the end to be in sight.
Ship off to RTC Great lakes 20111102, so this will be my last post for a while. I plan on keeping people aware of my progress as I make my way through the pipeline. Thanks for all of the good advice on these boards. See you guys next year!
-Derek
Quote from: Derek358 on Oct 31, 2011, 08:25
Ship off to RTC Great lakes 20111102, so this will be my last post for a while. I plan on keeping people aware of my progress as I make my way through the pipeline. Thanks for all of the good advice on these boards. See you guys next year!
-Derek
Would it kill you to just say "Wednesday"???????????
Quote from: Drayer on Oct 31, 2011, 08:38
Would it kill you to just say "Wednesday"???????????
No, it wouldn't. Just trying to get in a military state of mind. ;)
Quote from: Derek358 on Oct 31, 2011, 08:44
No, it wouldn't. Just trying to get in a military state of mind. ;)
As in "Rope Yarn Wednesday". Your first lookup! ;)
Just for you HydroDave63 ;)
On the day the tailor boarded a sailing ship in port, the crew knocked off early, broke out rope yarn and mended clothes and hammocks. One afternoon per week at sea, usually a Wednesday, was reserved for mending. Since it was an afternoon for rest from the usual chores, much like Sunday, it was dubbed "rope yarn Sunday."
The Navy adhered to the custom up to the years immediately after World War II; men used Wednesday afternoon for personal errands like picking up their laundry and getting haircuts. Of course they paid back the time by working a half-day on Saturdays.
Today, uniforms require less attention so rope yarn Sunday has been turned to other purposes; mainly early liberty or a time for catching up on sleep. Some, however, still adhere to tradition and break out the ditty bag for an afternoon of uniform PMS [Preventative Maintenance Schedule].
Quote from: Starkist on Jul 20, 2011, 10:27
Tell Talbot to suck it when you get to power school ;)
Good luck, A school is the "joke", power school is when it gets "fun". Dont lose focus because you did well in A school. Remember, its only 6 months of hell, and hopefully you continue to do well!
Also remember, people that arent in your position yet wont have a clue what "0-0" means yet lol
Ugh, talbot was awesome, not sure what you mean, lol.
anyway just quallified at prototype. Hours were lame but overall the nnpp pipeline was pretty fun.
Now to wait on orders so I can go do this stuff for real....
I finally graduated! I'm waiting on orders to Charleston now. Don't know how long I'll be waiting in Great Lakes.
Congratz... now the fun really starts.
Got into elt quals, 80% done, just some 513s left :P 100% wednesday. Time flys.
Hello all!
I originally swore into the Navy on 20110105 as a missile tech (subsurface / 6 year enlistment) after scoring a 96 on my ASVAB. However, after some more coaxing from family and my recruiter and some further research I decided I would change over to nuke. I currently have a ship date of 20121002 but I am hoping to get a sooner ship date.
Just figured I would post in this thread as it is applicable to me and figured I would thank everyone on this website for the wealth of knowledge they have provided on this site provides (and not to mention the laughs on the flames you guys send when people cannot use the 'search' function).
You excited?
Definitely looking forward to it even though it's a while off.
The rule I have used at every facility I have ever been associated with is "This too shall pass" . In general from the time you enter the Navy until you go to wherever the nuclear winds blow it's a pretty darn good time but every now and then it gets to be a chore. When I got to those times I simply figured less capable people then me have made it through this. You're at an exciting time in your career, just learning stuff, and getting on the path to being an operator. Heck of a good time. I'll trade places with you :)
Heh, I think I mistook your post as a response to mine when instead you were directing your question at Jechtm.
Well, it's now 6 more days (20120502) until I finally go off to boot camp and start my journey as a nuke. Thank you all for this great forum to research and go through with my decision.
Quote from: bigbrentos on Apr 26, 2012, 02:38
Well, it's now 6 more days (20120502) until I finally go off to boot camp and start my journey as a nuke. Thank you all for this great forum to research and go through with my decision.
good luck :0
Quote from: Broadzilla on Mar 18, 2012, 10:42
"This too shall pass"
This is an excellent approach to boot camp. It's a short stay and no real indication of everyday Navy life.
Have fun, keep everything in perspective and your mind on your goal.
Hey so my ship date is 20130108, and i submitted a roll in.
Do you guys know the chances of getting an earlier ship date?
Quote from: patrickodang on Jun 03, 2012, 01:10
Hey so my ship date is 20130108, and i submitted a roll in.
Do you guys know the chances of getting an earlier ship date?
I got to ship earlier....but, that was almost 22 years ago.
YMMV
Cheers,
GC
Currently in DEP. I swore in on 24 APRIL 2012 as an ABH. I fell for the whole pitch from the recruiter about how it was important that I first get into DEP by signing a non-nuke contract, and then apply to switch once I was able to take the NAPT. I now know that was a bunch of BS. I definitely want to be a nuke because of the vast opportunities during and mostly after the Navy, but I've always liked aviation and planes ever since I could remember so honestly I'd be fine if I did get stuck with ABH. I feel like going nuke would be my "grown up" job that I should be doing, and definitely still want to do, and ABH is the job that the "kid" in me would enjoy. Either way, I scored a 98 on my ASVAB, and a 75 on my NAPT. Problem is I'm 27 and have been waiting on an age waiver for about 5 weeks now (since I took the NAPT). I'm scheduled to ship 30 OCTOBER 2012 as an ABH for now, but hoping that will be changed to a nuke contract with a new ship date. It would be nice if it was a sooner date, however it seems more likely that it will get pushed back even later. I got a call from the nuke recruiter that graded my NAPT last week, who told me they should have an answer for me this week, but who knows since its taken this long already to hear anything. Just keeping my fingers crossed! :)
It seemed so much simpler 32 years ago,...
I went to the recruiter in February,...
I qualified for nuke the same day, my scores qualified me for ET IIRC,...
I went to AFEES a week later,...
I failed my Farnsworth and my Ishihara, I knew I could see colors, I asked what nuclear rate was allowed to be colorblind in the conventional Navy and I was told MM, I went in as a MM, spent about 10 days in DEP or whatever passed for DEP at that time and went to boot camp in Orlando,...
During A school I went to the nuke recruiter and explained my situation,...
The Senior Chief set me up for another test, after identifying the chartreuse, burnt umber and mauve wires in a big bundle of wiring I was declared "Passed" and my approval for nuke was started,...
I finished A school, got bumped from E-2 to E-3, got approved for nuke, got bumped from E-3 to E-4, got orders to my first sea-going command (a reserve tin can in Pensacola, Fla....sweeeeeeeet), and eventually my orders for nuke power school caught up to me and I showed up at Orlando two days before my nuke school class started up,....
The rest was pretty typical for a nuke MM/ELT in the 1980's,...
I was always happy I got to go through the self paced 1200# superheated steam A school as opposed to the 600# saturated steam A school where the nukes were driven to finish ASAP, regardless of whether they retained any useful knowledge or not,...
8)
Quote from: GLW on Jun 06, 2012, 10:00
I failed my Farnsworth and my Ishihara, I knew I could see colors, I asked what nuclear rate was allowed to be colorblind in the conventional Navy and I was told MM, I went in as a MM, spent about 10 days in DEP or whatever passed for DEP at that time and went to boot camp in Orlando,...
During A school I went to the nuke recruiter and explained my situation,...
The Senior Chief set me up for another test, after identifying the chartreuse, burnt umber and mauve wires in a big bundle of wiring I was declared "Passed" and my approval for nuke was started,...
The rest was pretty typical for a nuke MM/ELT in the 1980's,...
Could not have been too bad or you would have had trouble with the titrations, the end point was not always easy to see.
Quote from: Marlin on Jun 06, 2012, 05:54
Could not have been too bad or you would have had trouble with the titrations, the end point was not always easy to see.
titrations make clouds and endpoints, no problem,...
it's the dots,....those dam dots,... [coffee]
**UPDATE**
Just got my age waiver approved today to be a nuke, so I am good to go! Still waiting for all the official contract paperwork to be sent over so I can sign on and get my new ship date. I'm really excited that this worked out. I'll let you all know when I find out my ship date!
Hello all, I've been to this website a few times while searching for things and decided today finally to join. I am in the DEP as NF, shipping out on 20121023 which seems super far away, but I'm hoping it will come fast. It's actually funny how I became interested in the program because when I took the asvab on 20111103 I didn't even know it existed, I'd wanted to be an EOD in the Navy (I love challenges) but I started talking to the recruiter and he told me about the nuke program. I've always been a math and physics minded person and always fantasized about having some sort of science career (I'm the kind of guy that gets hot and bothered watching videos on Fermilab in high school physics class), but since I was a kid I'd wanted to be in the military. Luckily enough I figured with nuke I get the best of both worlds and contracted on 20120214. I'm hoping to pass the coming months on this website as I don't have much going on until I ship.
Another thing, I have a few questions about RTC, the navy in general, and the big thing: ratings, so if anyone has any free time and feels like dealing with a bored recent high school graduate, that would be great.
Hmm. Did you even TRY to use the search function? Google can help you regarding RTC. Also, google "NNPTC" and "how to do independent research on the interwebs" or "using search functions."
Quote from: eaton1981 on Jun 27, 2012, 10:24
Hmm. Did you even TRY to use the search function? Google can help you regarding RTC. Also, google "NNPTC" and "how to do independent research on the interwebs" or "using search functions."
Yes, I did, these aren't exactly things like "oh no how many pushups am I gonna have to do I'm so scared," they're very particular. But, thank you for the warm response on my first post.
Quote from: Oneironaut on Jun 27, 2012, 12:34
Yes, I did, these aren't exactly things like "oh no how many pushups am I gonna have to do I'm so scared," they're very particular. But, thank you for the warm response on my first post.
So is that the Gen Y translation of "you failed to penguin feed me to MY satisfaction" ?!?
If your search only consisted of reading eaton1981's 33 posts to date, you would already have insight as to Nuke school, study habits, post-Navy college goals and how to land a nuclear job after a successful enlistment.
Way to go on the social networking! >:(
I assume this is the correct place to post this. I ship 20130226, I signed my contract on 20120530, and I made a 99 on the asvab, which seems to be pretty normal. I don't really have any questions, thanks to the wonderful search bar. However, since I had to join the forum to use the search bar I figured that I might as well post something somewhere.
Finally got my contract to reclass over to NF yesterday. I'm so glad it's all been confirmed after all this time (started this whole process last November, about 7.5 months ago). I will be waiting for quite a bit longer though as my new ship date is now April 15th, 2013. Seems likes like forever, but what the heck, hurry and wait right? Good news is I'min and everythings good to go. I just hope nothing appens between now and then that prevents me from shipping since there's way too much time for something to go wrong. I feel like I need to stay inside and not go anywhere until then just to minimize any risk of something happening, lol.
Be safe and more importantly, don't be stupid anymore.
That will get you "relieved" of any contract you currently have with the Navy.
Best of luck and thank you for volunteering ;D
You bet, all is in the past and only looking towards a better future. Thanks for the kind words HeavyD! 8)
Woohoo! Looks like I will be one of you guys soon.
I just got my nuke contract all squared away. Thank goodness, because it has been a stressfull couple of months.
I went to MEPS in early July. Before I left my recruiter told me he wanted me to sign a different job since we didnt have my high school transcripts. I was reluctant but I did it. A few weeks after that I got a letter in the mail stating I had to go back to MEPS to talk with a doctor about some test results. Turns out my HIV test came back indeterminate. They redrew my blood that day. I did not get the results from this test until three weeks after, but it came back negative this time. It was because I was getting over some illness the first time, I believe.
Finally got my new contract today.
Originally I was schedule to leave January 17th(this was with an AECF rate), now I am scheduled to leave May 21. It should be worth the wait, and I will just finnish my degree.
Quote from: conidn on Aug 24, 2012, 04:10
Woohoo! Looks like I will be one of you guys soon.
I just got my nuke contract all squared away. Thank goodness, because it has been a stressfull couple of months.
I went to MEPS in early July. Before I left my recruiter told me he wanted me to sign a different job since we didnt have my high school transcripts. I was reluctant but I did it. A few weeks after that I got a letter in the mail stating I had to go back to MEPS to talk with a doctor about some test results. Turns out my HIV test came back indeterminate. They redrew my blood that day. I did not get the results from this test until three weeks after, but it came back negative this time. It was because I was getting over some illness the first time, I believe.
Finally got my new contract today.
Originally I was schedule to leave January 17th(this was with an AECF rate), now I am scheduled to leave May 21. It should be worth the wait, and I will just finnish my degree.
I'm glad to hear you got a ship date. :)
To update my story, I graduate from A school next month. I'm excited about getting some time off to visit family. :)
Ship date got moved from 20130108 to 20121114!
Leaving next week! unfortunately i will be away for christmas/thanksgiving, but man i have been waiting for 7 months so I am ready to leave right now...
Currently dep'd on an MT contract, waiting for a waiver to come back so I can make a DEP Action Request to get my Nuke contract. My MT ship date is 2013 03 14, & my recruiter says that my nuke contract will push me back around June or July.
Hi I figured this was as good a place for a first post as any, I depped in 20120213 and I leave 20121211 for Great Lakes. I know it's going to suck being there in december (what with the cold and spending christmas away from my wife and son) but I honestly cannot wait to get there because the sooner I do the sooner I see them.
This site had answered so many questions for me that I've told every potential nuke at the NRC about it. Thank you guys for all the information and laughs.
I would love to be leaving for RTC right now. Consider yourself Lucky :) I finally got approved for my DAR & reclassed to Nuke on Dec. 05 2012. My ship date moved back from March 14 2013 to Sept. 09 2013. That's a whole year after I first spoke to my recruiter >:( He told me that after holiday leave, we can submit a roll-in DAR to leave ASAP, which I have been wanting to do for two months. I guess I'll just keep going over my PQS guide, reading books & playing the same old video games until I ship.
I have been reading through these forums for the last six months and have learned a great deal but never posted.
My ship date is 20121211 so it looks like some of us will be at Great Lakes at the same time.
Again, thanks to everyone who has been through the Nuke program being here for us who are about to start down this big chapter of life.
Greetings DEPers!
Another temporal data point for you: son of DadOfFutureNuke, who will finish ELT school in mid-January, just got his orders (to the Maryland). He'll "hit the fleet" (Maryland has just begun a refueling and overhaul) almost exactly 3 years from when he DEPped in.
So be patient, stay (or get) in shape, and you too could be assigned to a submarine that's not going anywhere for 3 years. ;)
Hey future sailors! I leave in March 4, 2013 (3 weeks from today). Really excited about it, I've learned a lot here in nukeworker, I'm gonna pick MM. If you leave close to my date and we'll be in the pipeline at the same time feel free to send me an email.
Good luck!
You leave in a month? Lucky. I signed on in October & I don't leave until September. Been in DEP for 5 months.
Quote from: NukaTex on Feb 10, 2013, 07:04
You leave in a month? Lucky. I signed on in October & I don't leave until September. Been in DEP for 5 months.
Use the time you have to hang out with friends, family, and enjoying yourself. No point stressing about a date you can't control.
Stay out trouble, don't worry about studying either. Relax and enjoy yourself. This applies to all of you deppers.
hey guys. been a while. I'm reclassing to LS. I failed an official PDA so they kicked me out. of the nuke program. after some thought I figure it'll be best for me. illstill login sometimes cause instill have info to give.
what's a PDA? Now i'm scared...
Quote from: NukaTex on Mar 01, 2013, 01:47
what's a PDA? Now i'm scared...
P ublic
D isplay of
A ffection
or
a physical fitness assessment.
Quote from: Styrofoam on Mar 01, 2013, 01:01
hey guys. been a while. I'm reclassing to LS. I failed an official PDA so they kicked me out. of the nuke program. after some thought I figure it'll be best for me. illstill login sometimes cause instill have info to give.
Sorry to hear. I don't need the details. It would probably be in your best interest not to share them in pm either. Just my 2 cents.
For those that don't know, LS is logistics support. Think store keeper (sk) plus postal clerk.
Thank you for the update.
Mac
I've read through these forums for a while now and this is my first official post. I DEPed in back in February as a nuke and I ship out to Great Lakes on October 29th, if anyone else has this date let me know!
Have fun. Honestly boot camp is all a mind game and it is pretty easy. if no one has told you your path after boot camp. here it is: Boot camp -> "A" school -> maybe T track to wait to class up for power school -> Power school -> 1 week to 1 month of leave to get to prototype -> prototype -> if you are a SPU (staff pickup) or a mechanic who gets picked up for ELT you stay at prototype a little longer --> if you arent a spu or elt then you transfer from prototype and depending what rate maybe design school, WIFCOM, pplan or some other kind of additional school --> sub or aircraft carrier --> if reenlisted then after your sub or aircraft carrier command you have lot of options but varies with if you get watch supervisor qualified and supervisory NEC if you qualify watch supervisor at first sea command lot of billets open up.
Hello everyone!
A good ole wide-eyed, naive, and bushy-tailed depper! DEP'd in Dec.4, 2012, shipping May 2013 as lil spooky CTN. February, got waived through and now a NUC shipping off Dec. 3, 2013! A whole year wait to join the service, but spending time mentally, physically, and academically prepare myself; grinding over my greatest mistake in life :D (with all due sarcasm!)