Nuke Deppers, Ship Dates, and Stories

[Samabby]

" hopefully whiz through everything. "

I smell mandatory hours. Good luck, but go in assuming no edge due to the degree. 

[mark87]

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.

[jwcj8513]

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

[sebdude420]

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?

[Gamecock]

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.

[sebdude420]

I have my permit right now and i ride a 2007 Yammaha R6.

[mlslstephens]

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

[sebdude420]

WoW! thanks for answering my question so fast.

[mikec426]

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.   

[xenthyl]

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!

[JustinHEMI05]

Wow. You are very welcome! Good luck and thank you!

Justin

[xenthyl]

Np bro.

[RDTroja]

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.

[mikec426]

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....

[ddklbl]

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.

[dewf]

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. .

So hello all.

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)

[dewf]

And, I started that whole Chuck Norris thing.  Its true.  By observation of course.  YMMV.

o I know you started it! I legit just got done reading the chuck norris post as I was typing the intro.
thanks for the advice!

[Fermi2]

I really like your attitude! You'll do well.

By the way I was more the Vic Mackey type MM.

Mike

[dewf]

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.

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! Idk... vic mackey is a pretty cool bad*ss...

[Cycoticpenguin]

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 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

[Fermi2]

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

[dewf]

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.

[taterhead]

I wonder how they pick the SPU...

I think it depends on who you ask...

[dewf]

i was looking for my post. haha good call melding the intros all together!

[JustinHEMI05]

i was looking for my post. haha good call melding the intros all together!

Good luck and thanks!

Justin