Navy Rescue Swimmer Dads

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Comment by Danny Maxwell on October 20, 2011 at 4:17pm

No problem Logph, it's good info to know when you go and visit. Also if you plan to go visit, there's a really nice place we stayed at in Perdido Key called the Purple Parrot.  They're a bunch of really nice condos only 10 minutes from the base.  Our son really loved to go there because we could cook his favorite meals and he could just be himself and relax.

Danny

Comment by Logph Aguirre on October 20, 2011 at 3:20pm

Thanks Danny. Certainly valuable info for the future days.

Comment by Danny Maxwell on October 20, 2011 at 3:10pm

Hi Logph and Scott, while they're waiting to class up for ACCS they don't do too much, group PT and basic Navy stuff.  They also keep them on a tight lease at the beginning, here's some info on how their liberty works, good to know when you go visit:

Phase I - The first 3 weeks after recruit training.

- Wearing of civilian clothing not authorized.

- On-base liberty only during the training week.

- Consumption of alcoholic beverages not authorized.

- All liberty will expire at 2200.

- Must complete command indoctrination prior to off base liberty.

Phase II - Personnel may be advanced to Phase II upon meeting the following conditions:

- 3 weeks onboard under Phase I.

- Completion of NMT core curriculum.

- Within Navy physical fitness standards.

- Satisfactory uniform appearance.

- Satisfactory academic standing.

- Satisfactory military performance.

At the discretion of the Commanding Officer, liberty during school nights will expire at a time to ensure 6 hours of continuous sleep in a 24 hour period.

Phase III - Personnel may be advanced to Phase III upon meeting the following conditions:

- 4 weeks in Phase II.

- Within Navy physical fitness standards.

- Satisfactory uniform appearance.

- Satisfactory academic standing.

- Satisfactory military performance.

Will allow Sailors under NMT to experience liberty equivalent to that of staff.

Commands where training pipeline students continue from “A” to “C” school (“A” schools 6 weeks or less) may coincide completion of Phase II with “A” school graduation.

The chain of command or a non academic review board may recommend Sailors be set back to a previous liberty phase for military infractions or unsatisfactory performance. The setback process and corrective actions for the Sailor to regain earlier liberty status will be appropriately documented. All setbacks will be approved by that person who is given this authority in writing by the commanding officer.

Hope this is helpful,

Danny

Comment by Logph Aguirre on October 20, 2011 at 2:52pm

Scott,

My son did not leave until noon Sunday right after graduation. I have heard of sailors leaving the next day. I was blessed to have him for an extra day. There does not seem to be any rhyme or reason as to how they determine when a sailor leaves.

Comment by Scott Ritchey on October 20, 2011 at 2:39pm

Do Sailors leave for Pensacola the day after PIR?

Comment by Logph Aguirre on October 20, 2011 at 9:58am

My son has been very quiet his first days at Pensacola. Anyone know what happens the first week that they are there? I know that he will be starting NACCS in a week or so.

Comment by Logph Aguirre on October 18, 2011 at 9:40am

My son just finished RTC is is now in Pensacola for the first steps of his training to become an air rescue swimmer. He texted me yesterday to let me know that he is on hold for a week and then begins NACCS. I have been keeping up with all of your comments and have been using a lot of them to encourage my son. He seemed poised and mentally ready to get this next phase of his naval career going.

Comment by Danny Maxwell on October 16, 2011 at 5:04pm

Congrats on your son getting through RSS Tom, Doug seems to have just about everything right.  My son is in FRAC in Jax now, he came in as a Sierra but that got changed to Bravo which is kind of a new designation.  His total time in FRAC is about 9 months, he finishes up in February.  He did his SERE in Maine.  Once your son finishes A school and goes to FRAC, life gets a lot better for him, congrats again, be proud.

 

Danny

Comment by Doug on October 16, 2011 at 1:45pm

Hi Tom,

Congratulations to your son on his RSS graduation!  My son and the majority of his team went through an initial period where they really missed the physical and mental stress of RSS.  During the first weeks of "A" school they all wanted to (in the words of my son) "return to the beatings."  From what I understand this happens with all the teams.  But...  they adjusted to the new command style and it was fine.  I believe the school is a total of 17 weeks for Romeo.  As far as the school itself, I don't think my son particularly enjoyed the material.  Also, because of security issues, your son will no longer be able to discuss with you the details of what he's learning after the first couple of weeks.  His big thing was doing well on the tests and practicals.  He says that your class rank plays at least some role in getting your desired training squadron at FRAC.  Also, he says there is mandatory night school for the students that are passing but need extra help.  My son will receive his new orders next week and he thinks he'll end up in San Diego for FRAC although it could be Jacksonville.  From what I understand...  SERE will be in San Diego if he's on the west coast and in Maine if he's in Jacksonville.  Others in this forum please feel free to add to this or correct any errors in my assessment.  Hope this was helpful...  Best of luck to your son, Tom!

Comment by Thomas Baum on October 14, 2011 at 8:22pm

Hi Doug, my son completed RSS two weeks ago and is starting Romeo school on Monday. Did your son say how it went? How long is school? My son said about 6-8 months. Also where is your son going for SERE school? Thanks , Tom

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