Change in Rating

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on May 11, 2012 at 10:04am

have to understand that many, if not most rates, are overmanned.  He may have few choices as far as a rate that is available.....

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Permalink Reply by Chandroth Rameshan on May 11, 2012 at 11:29am

thank you very much.

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Permalink Reply by NavyDadx2 on May 14, 2012 at 5:15pm

I just spoke to my adopted Son (everyone needs a few extra sailors) He is an MM3 (SS) "A" Ganger serving on the USS Tennessee SSBN 734.  Hunter told me that he can either become an A ganger like him or a Torpedoeman.  Either way he should seek out his Detailer as soon as possible. 

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Permalink Reply by Chandroth Rameshan on May 15, 2012 at 8:36am

Thank you very much for this information. When I spoke to my sailor he told me that since he has already completed training to be a conventional machinist, most likely he would get that rating. However, he would still like to get some training. Thank you again.

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Permalink Reply by John Rudolph on July 7, 2012 at 8:32pm

Needs of the Navy come first. I was disenrolled from OT "A" school back in 1980 but was reclassified as an RM and shipped out to San Diego. At the time they needed Radiomen. I met a lot of dropped nukes in the navy and all of them found themselves another rating and seemed to be happy with actually getting away from Nuke school, so either way he'll make out just fine. For me, my drop was mutual; I deliberately dropped from it due to lack of interest; besides, the OT rating back then was overmanned, so it was a win-win and I am certain your son will do just fine. Be proud though that he actually made it into nuke school because back in the day, the drop rate for that school was very high.

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Permalink Reply by Chandroth Rameshan on July 12, 2012 at 11:10am

Thank you for your email.My son was re-rated as conventional MM. Thank you again.

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Permalink Reply by John Rudolph on July 12, 2012 at 9:47pm

Chandroth, he'll probably be on the "A" Gang like my son. Did your son attend sub school or was he a surface nuke?

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Permalink Reply by Chandroth Rameshan on July 13, 2012 at 8:15am

He is arriving in Groton, CT for submarine training this week.

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Permalink Reply by John Rudolph on July 13, 2012 at 8:46pm

A former shipmate of mine used to be stationed at Sub School (BESS) back in 2003 and he gave me sound advice to pass on to my son:

1. Follow the rules

2. Follow the student study guides and STUDY

3. NO ALCOHOL allowed during the time at BESS

He said if he does all of the above he'll pass the school. Apparently, they get to go on liberty after school and study session and most weekends off unless they have duty, which means they'll stand barracks watches or watches at the school.

Good luck to your son, Chandroth!

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Permalink Reply by Chandroth Rameshan on July 14, 2012 at 12:44pm

Thank you very much for your sound advice.  I have already passed it on to my son. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by John Rudolph on July 16, 2012 at 12:22pm

Honestly, I think our boys shall do fine at BESS. Imagine the learning experience they're facing. For me, I always was fascinated with not only our submarine force, but their missions especially. I sometimes wish I could do it all over again and this time I would go subs rather than surface navy!

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