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Comment by KS Dad on February 4, 2012 at 9:02am

The link that Cheryl posted is a copy of the schedule given to new Sailors at indoc. I notice that it is dated sometime in 2010 so I know that a couple of changes have been made although most of it is still in effect. Although behavior can bump you back on the 3 tier schedule, (tardiness, falling asleep in class, etc.) it's academics that cause most of the disciplinary actions. Don't worry if your Sailor is assigned extra hours of study on Saturdays or Sundays. Many Sailors go through this a time or two until they realize that no matter how smart you are, you have to study for each test. Young people who have had to study all their lives for their grades now have a distinct advantage over those who got good grades with minimal effort. Minimal effort does not work in this school.

Comment by Mike K on February 4, 2012 at 12:49am

I remember my sailor talking about the three phases but do not recall the if one screws up they all get pushed back.  That did not happen with his class.  Each phase lasts about a month from the start of A school and by phase three they are basically able to dress in civies during down time and off site.  There are also restrictions on distance they may travel for liberty which increases with each phase as well.  The schedule which Cheryl posted is really good and is a terrific reference.

Comment by Cheryl on February 3, 2012 at 8:48pm

Here is a link for a Nukes schedule once they get to GC, very informative! Sailor schedule

Comment by proud dad Nuke sailor on February 3, 2012 at 8:41pm

My son was able to get out, I even spoke to him once while he and some classmates were on a Navy sponsored trip to Orlando. So the answer is yes they can get time off. I believe it depends on how well they are doing.

Comment by old Lt on February 3, 2012 at 8:26pm

It is done in phases individually and by class. 3 rd phase they can leave base after class depending on classs grade and physical. But if one sailor screws up they all go back to phase 1 and start over. In two months my son had weekends off in civilian clothes. shortly thereafter one student was caught passing an erasor like a football. 2 days of class standing and back to phase one, uniforms and no leaving base. study hard

Comment by Thomas Mazzaccaro on February 3, 2012 at 7:09pm

John,

 

What about daily or weekend passes?  Do they get to go off the base very much to the local areas? 

Comment by John Caporal on February 3, 2012 at 7:07pm

My son got to A school last September and was granted leave over the Christmas holidays - more than 10 days.  I suspect that was because classes were halted over the holidays.  Since his return just after the 1st of the year - there's been no leave and from what my sailor tells me - they will go flat out till graduation.

Comment by Thomas Mazzaccaro on February 3, 2012 at 7:01pm

Can anyone tell me when the new sailors at GC may get their first leave?  Do they get any time off during A school?  Do they get any daily or weekend passes?

Comment by Thomas Mazzaccaro on February 3, 2012 at 12:40pm

Thanks. I guess she will get more details just before she leaves and soon after she reports to GC.

Comment by old Lt on February 3, 2012 at 12:05pm

Yes they are allowed, that is what we did. There are however limits  on where she can take them at GC and she should follow those limits to the letter. The USO does a great job at the airport and there should be a rep there for the grad and go sailors to help you and them. You can even get a boarding pass to go to the gate and wait. ( it is a blank one usually used for children traveling alone) The USO rep can help with that..

You will not be able to give these items to here until she is at the airport. She cant have them at RTC even if graduated.

If you cant get to the airport you can mail the items down. She will get an address right away. Good Luck

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