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Comment by Cody Backes on July 7, 2015 at 7:39pm

@mike when you said that power school doesn't start till late October and only granted so many days of leave time, just a crazy question they cumulate liberty over time and she wanted to try and come home during Christmas cause the school it's off that week of Christmas. That's why I'm asking once power school starts how does time work from there

Comment by Cody Backes on July 7, 2015 at 7:36pm

@frank if there is a 10 day gap like your talking about, I have strong feeling she will try to come home for those 10 days, and I'll just take my vacation days during that time saves me some money. Than she was saying something about coming home around Christmas time, they get a week off and she going to try and make work. My only worry is when she hits power school she there for a year if I'm correct. How does that work? Like leave time wise or anything?

Comment by Frank on July 7, 2015 at 4:03pm

@Cody. My son is starting week 3 of MM "A" school and I can tell you he is extremely busy. Last Sunday he said they all had mandatory study with many in class for most of the day. He has many early mornings and late nights so when Friday evening roles around him and some buddies just hang out on the base and unwind. He is usually in his rack between 2200 and 2300 so he can get a few extra hours of sleep. Saturday comes and goes quickly with plenty of "I" dotting and "T" crossing. Sunday more mandatory study (the night/day before a class day there is mandatory study). I am not sure what rate your girl is but MM is 13 weeks. The volume of material they receive is daunting. If you can handle it let her get through "A" school, she will have 10 days with no thoughts or worries to spend with you. JMO.

Comment by Mike on July 7, 2015 at 10:54am

@Cody, after A school and before power school there likely will be a gap of time.  My son is looking @ close to 8 weeks, he grads 8/28 and has been told power school will not start until very late Oct and he will be granted up to 10 days leave during that down time.

Comment by Cody Backes on July 6, 2015 at 9:38pm

She has time off after her first set of schooling, thinking of planning it for that time, unless she gets to come home, won't know till it gets closer to that time

Comment by Cody Backes on July 6, 2015 at 9:35pm

California mike, trying to make the trip worth and it would be cheaper to spend a week out there. That was the general plan. I know she will be doing lots of studying. Thought I could see her at night and explore during the day till her weekend

Comment by Mike on July 6, 2015 at 2:19pm

Cody, A school is very demanding!  Talk with her, my son spent many Friday nights relaxing from the week of classes with a beer, & movies with roommates.  Saturday was there fun day, a day to explore Charleston, mostly the College of Charleston, or catch a baseball game .  Sunday its back to studying for the up coming week.  Or in some cases catching up on mandatory study hours.  How far away are you?

Comment by Cody Backes on July 6, 2015 at 2:05pm

Mike quick question. I wanna go and visit my gf while she's at A school and during power school how does there liberty work?

Comment by Mike on July 6, 2015 at 1:33pm

I just returned from a great visit to Goose Creek, our son is 7 or so weeks from completing EM “A” school and loving every bit of Charleston. Patriots Point, Ft Sumter, the “Joe”, and the food on King St, there something for everyone. He says the classes are tough and you had better not get behind, but likes the challenge, he’s also a bit of a gym rat so PT is a breeze. The base is spotless, the sailors are polite & professional, and it’s clearly a reflection of the command leadership. Nothing like Millington TN, where I attended” A” school or Pensacola, where most aviation rates study, or Norfolk Naval Base, where I work now. I had a long drive, but my visiting advice, talk with your kid, and ask about mandatory study hours, watches, and their plans for the weekend. Then go visit, if possible, you do want to be part of this.

Comment by LukeH on July 5, 2015 at 2:11pm

Ron, I'm not an authoritative source, but that is outside the 75mi liberty radius. All that means is that she would have to get permission,  referred to as a "chit". That is possible, but I would not recommend it. That is a lot of travel time, too many ifs, and she will very likely have study hours or otherwise have to be back early on Monday. It is a much better plan to go down there and enjoy a long weekend in the lovely Charleston area. 

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