Navy Nukes

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Comment by GP on November 11, 2010 at 2:08pm

Although my son has been listed as a submariner since he left boot, he has repeatedly told me that it is not a guarantee. It all depends on where the need is for his particular field (MM). In addition, he said that MM do not receive special submarine training as their jobs are interchangable whether it be above or below the surface. Only the EM's and ET's go on to submariner training which is only a few more weeks. Best advice I can give you is something that is always repeated here. "The Navy does what the Navy wants to do!" Get used to that and all will fall into place. Don't count on anything until it comes through. I have seen plans change repeatedly. My son has received orders only to have them changed less than 1 hour later.

Comment by Jeff B. on November 11, 2010 at 1:21pm

My son is in prototype and scheduled to graduate in early Jan - he has chosen subs, but has not gotten confirmation on being on a sub or on a carrier yet. He has also requested his duty station, but has not heard about that either. Prototype they get certified and then they get checked out on the ship they are assigned when they arrive there

Comment by John J on November 11, 2010 at 1:17pm

William.
Hi my daughter was about 7 weeks in in boot when the descion was made she wanted to be a ET but got MM, which i had to laugh about , my girl with a hammer and wrench , wish your boy good luck, re the subs i cant answer that as my girl would be in the surface fleet.

Comment by William in Nashua on November 11, 2010 at 12:46pm

My son in shipping out to boot camp in 4 weeks and I had a few questions for other nuke dads.

At what point during boot camp do the nuke candidates get selected as either MM, EM or ET?

Also, since they do not attend submarine school, when do the nukes who volunteer for subs learn how to use the emergency equipment, etc. that sub school teaches? Finally, when do they actually get selected for submarines, is it after A school, NPS or prototype. Thanks.

Comment by GP on November 11, 2010 at 9:03am

My son is an MM and left Goose Creek the same day as graduation. He said it all depends on when things open up at prototype. He had to be out of his room at Goose Creek the morning of graduation and had to be at NY 2 days later. They only allowed him to drive 8 hours a day and the trip is about 15. Luckily he took some leave and he had a few extra days to report at NY. Some of his other classmates were on hold at Goose Creek between 2 - 4 months.

Comment by Joshua C. on November 10, 2010 at 9:08pm

My son said that EMs and ETs usually proceed to prototype first with the MMs usually getting the grad holds. Since my son just got married he was advised that he would stay on at Goose Creek so that he and his new wife can stay in base housing. He likes the idea of staying on at Goose Creek as prototype will be on either the USS Sam Rayburn or the USS Daniel Webster.

Comment by proud dad Nuke sailor on November 10, 2010 at 7:35pm

I got a call from my son today, at first I thought something must be wrong because I understand he is very busy. I usually call my son on weekends and try to encourage him. My son told me he was just calling to say hello and everything was fine.
My son is doing well in school and I let him know I am very proud of him. It really meant a lot getting that call from my son, he really made my day.

Comment by John J on November 10, 2010 at 3:33pm

Hi.
My daughter is on hold at GOOSE Creek possibly until late Jan.

Comment by Chris B. on November 10, 2010 at 3:02pm

My son had nine days between leaving Power School in Goose Creek and reporting to KSO in New York for prototype.

Comment by Steven S on November 10, 2010 at 1:39pm

Bubblehead / Congratulations on being so proud! There's no other way to put it. For me, I was amazed. I knew that God had a plan for my son, but I never knew this would be the way. I take comfort each day knowing that He is in control. My son's scheduled to graduate power school February 25, 2010. He and his wife live on base in a very nice home. They hope to be going to NY for prototype.

I understand the "on hold" situation may come up. Can anyone tell me if they stay in Goose Creek "on hold" or let them know they will stay or go (to NY) and give them a chance to move?

He says that power school is not as difficult as A school was, but there is so much more information to cram in. Also share with yours that they better stay in shape through A school, cause a "more organized" PT program will start back up in power school.

God bless you and yours!

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