AECF ET A school and beyond

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Comment by ET1(SW) Anthony S. Newell on September 15, 2010 at 5:13pm

Clay,

I do know your daughter, not for anything negative but because she is one of the more upbeat sailors here in school. She is doing very well, and I expect her to do just fine as an ET and a Sailor.

Respectfully,
ET1

Comment by clay H on September 15, 2010 at 1:01pm

DAughter is come close to finishing A school, proud of her took her written radar test and got an 80! They say its one of the harder test! bravo zulu!

Comment by ET1(SW) Anthony S. Newell on September 14, 2010 at 10:14pm

Tim,

As a parent myself of grown children, I fully understand that you are proud of him. And from what you are saying, might I add justifiably so. Congratulations to you and to your son. It sounds as if he has "unlimited potential" as we like to say. BZ

Respectfully,
ET1

Comment by NavyDads Admin, Tim on September 14, 2010 at 10:08pm

ET1(SW) Anthony S. Newell, Yes that does help out alot. Trevor from what I understand has been, like you said, a model sailor from what I gather. Trevor is an ET3,earlier this summer he was nominated by his command for sailor of the Quarter, was picked for Ship security forces on FFG-46 The Rentz, Last friday took his E-5 test and is very confident that he did very well on it.
Trevor does not have a degree but he is taking online college classes and doing what he can to work on getting his degree. I know this sounds as though I am bragging but I am very proud of my oldest son and even more proud that he has been a role model for his younger brother (who is going to be a SWCC) and his brothers best friend (who is finishing his Sea-Bee a-school in Wichita Falls).
Thank you for the information that you have given me and insight into this subject.

Comment by ET1(SW) Anthony S. Newell on September 14, 2010 at 9:46pm

Tim,

The basic requirements are available on many official Navy websites. The Naval Personnel site is usually the most informative. There are Naval messages and instructions available that covers how to apply and the basic requirements to get accepted. If a sailor is considering an officer program, the most important thing that a young sailor must first figure out is which program do they qualify for? If the sailor already has a degree and meets the application criteria, then they would probably opt for Officer Candidate School (OCS). If the sailor does not yet have a degree but is intending on applying for a program, then they should opt for STA-21. I will not go into much detail on the application process as that is stated in black and white in the instruction. However, if a sailor is even remotely considering one of these programs, they need to start by being a model sailor, learning their jobs and qualifying as quickly and as highly as they possibly can. Additionally, they should start talking with officers who have applied and were selected. Every command will have at least one officer who was selected through one of these programs. They are the best source of information. The officer programs are extremely competitive and the selection boards are going to select those sailors that they believe are truly officer material. I hope this helps.

Respectfully,
ET1(SW) Anthony S. Newell

Comment by Nick Maccarone on September 14, 2010 at 9:21pm

My son started running with the idea of trying a marathon sometime soon. He runs from the base along the train line and when he gets tired he takes the train back to base. So far he has gone at least 10 miles before he rides back. You're right though, very few have even asked to go with him or go to the gym with him. They would rather play video games!

Comment by NavyDads Admin, Tim on September 14, 2010 at 8:22pm

ET1(SW) Anthony S. Newell. I know that you were not at Great lakes when Trevor was in A-school or basic but I would like to ask this question. What are the factors in getting into Officer Training School? What are some of the things that will help Sailors to get into this?

Comment by ET1(SW) Anthony S. Newell on September 14, 2010 at 8:07pm

James,

I am not aware of any C schools in the state of Florida however, I will research this and try and get back to you ASAP.

Respectfully,
ET1(SW) Anthony S. Newell

Comment by ET1(SW) Anthony S. Newell on September 14, 2010 at 8:06pm

Bob,

There are many reasons why our students are chosing to sacrifice their physical fitness. For some, it is their studies. But for many that we see here, it is because this is something that is left more for them to manage on their own. There are some barracks here that have implemented command PT, and although this is helpful, it is not the only solution. To avoid confusion, the physical fitness assessment (PFA) is the combined body fat composition assessment (BCA) and physical readyness test (PRT) and the sailors must pass both in order to pass the PFA. The bottom line is that everyone is different. Some of our sailors are able to pass their PFA with little to no effort and then there are those who must work extra hard and watch their calorie intake just to get by. As staff members here at Great Lakes, we witness many sailors, some of which fall under the category of needing to work extra hard and watch their calorie intake, frequenting the fast food establishments or pizza delivery more than they should. And if these sailors are not integrating an effective PT program in their lives, there is a good chance they are going to fail their PFA. We encourage them to make wise decisions but we also have to treat them as adults and hope they make the right choices for themselves. Some of the consequences for PFA failures will be felt immediately. Enrollment into the Fitness Ehancement Program (FEP) in order to help them either pass the BCA or pass the portion of the PRT that they failed is immediate. If a sailor has orders to transfer, those orders may be held up or cancelled. And ultimately, if the sailor fails 3 PFA's within a 4 year period, they will be subject to administrative separation. All of the requirements have been explained to every sailor since boot camp and the consequences for failure have also been explained. Ultimately the responsibility falls on the individual. I agree with you that your sailors would benefit from your encouragement. When it comes from us, it can seem like just another order or rule they must follow. When if comes from family, I would hope that it would be seen as coming from genuine love and concern for their future. Thank you all for your continued support of your sailors.

Respectfully,
ET1(SW) Anthony S. Newell

Comment by Bob Kline on September 14, 2010 at 3:35pm

I have heard that some of our ETs are having some trouble passing their PFAs. I think we need to remind them of the importance of staying in shape, practicing good nutrition and following a generally healthy lifestyle. I don't know whether they might be so caught up with their school work that they are letting their physical fitness slide but we need to encourage them to get to the gym. I hear the consequences of failing a PFA can be most unpleasant.

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