Navy Nukes

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Comment by htsanjose on November 19, 2011 at 9:50pm

Hi TxFritz,

My daughter, a nuke is in her first year aboard the Reagan. I would like to contact you off board to hear about the story. Thank you in advance.

Comment by TxFritz on November 19, 2011 at 9:25pm

KS Dad speaking of cool heads did you hear about what happened recently on the Reagan that involved nukes and cool head thinking? If not contact me off board and I will share with you

Comment by KS Dad on November 19, 2011 at 5:11pm

I agree with about everything Laura said. I'd add that only the training Chiefs really know how much each group is "pushed" mentally, emotionally, etc. The Sailor will in the end operate a nuclear reactor and supervise others who do. There has to be an element of "vetting" each person. Yes, they are still 18-21 yr old kids.  But they are even more than the top 3% (academically) of the Navy they have to be some cool thinking people.

My Sailor hasn't said much about his training except that once he did say that an oral test was conducted by a trainer who stood an inch from him, nose to nose and bellowed out each test question. Saying "I don't know" wasn't going to score points but trying to b***s*** an instructor on a final exam was an even bigger no no.

Anybody that thinks the younger generation is just to soft to make it in this tough world need only talk with some Nuke School graduates. America's next generation is doing fine.

Comment by LalaH on November 19, 2011 at 12:35pm

Also understand that once they hit their ships/subs -- please make sure they check out the websites for the vessels before they get to them. Many have a spot where they can sign up for a sponsor to help them transition.  SIGN UP FOR THE SPONSOR!!!   It will help them transition from school to the reality of the USN much better.  BC will seem like a faraway dream of a happy place at times, depending upon the personalities of those they come in contact with. It is not a sign of weakness, it will help make the transition and adjustment period better.  At Nuke school, they get lots of extra help  to transition to school.  Life in the fleet is a whole new gorilla. :)

Now -- before you comment on the "whining" again.  No, my sailor is not a whiner. But bullying at any level and abuse of power at any level is wrong.  I strongly feel that our nation cannot go into other nations to deal with their bullies -- and that is what they are -- as long as we allow bullies to rule in our own military.  There is a fine line between the "military lifestyle" and being a bully and abusing power.  Every chief and officer who also just rubberstamps the paperwork as it's going by without checking into the matter -- is also aiding the bully.  Get a copy of the movie from the 1940s "Mister Roberts" and you'll understand what I'm talking about.  It's an old WWII Navy movie and a pretty good one.  I'm also a USAF Officer's daughter, so I am fully aware of what is "acceptable" and what is not, whether you're an Officer or Enlisted.  I just want to share some of our experiences with you, so you know what to expect, and how to avoid some of the bumps in the road other sailors have gone through.  Most of the guys my sailor graduated from school with that were in their "running group" went into the USN. They just all got different rates and assignments all over the place. ;)

Comment by LalaH on November 19, 2011 at 12:18pm

That is the sad part. Some do not make it.  Some get side-lined in A school, some Power and still some in Prototype. YET -- understand that they do everything possible to help the sailors make it through.  My son's roommate had trouble with test taking.  The written ones he would bomb, but give him the oral boards and they guy aced them every time.  So with his class they added in them having to do both -- part of their grade was based on written and part on oral.  If they're not keeping up, then comes the extra study times, and they have to sign in for these. There is no blowing it off. They have been chosen for a job that is in the top 3% of the USN.  If they still can't make it, then they get pulled and another job is chosen for them.  From his experience so far, this is the only way a Nuke can change rate.  Others are allowed to transfer jobs and learn new things.  Nukes are not. 

Comment by Mike K on November 19, 2011 at 12:39am

There is no set way the Navy does anything.  My son graduated A school in Oct and started Power School right after Thanksgiving 09'.  He graduated PS in May and began Prototype in August.  The wait between schools varies by class, rate, and where they go for Prototype.  A long wait is usual, but also one person I heard of was told there would be a four month wait only to be told several days later he classed up in two weeks.  No rhyme or reason at all, just the needs of the Navy.  Xmas break does play a role as the entire school in GC closes down for two weeks.

Comment by Dave King on November 19, 2011 at 12:03am

My son starts A school on Monday. Any advice

Comment by Douglas H on November 18, 2011 at 10:54pm

Fred, mine graduated mid Sept and will only start power school early December.  He has a high school classmate that is an EM and he went to power school after only one month.  I suspect part of your son's wait will be due to the Xmas break.

Comment by Fred Fuhrmann on November 18, 2011 at 10:21pm

Son just graduated from Nuke A School  MM, now is on hold for 3 or 4 months, is that normal ?

Comment by mark hartman on November 13, 2011 at 11:54pm

Mr. Sailorette and old lt, Thanks for your posts!

I hope to hear more tomorrow...

We'll see! Thanks Again!

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