Enlisted ranks on the submarine

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Permalink Reply by Scott L. Waller on July 21, 2011 at 7:16pm

My son was E1 after boot camp and E2 after BESS and due to his high scores academically in his A school he made E3 and reported to his boat. He did one patrol and just after his return he made E4 (about 6months after his A school)  if this helps. He is a FT

Permalink Reply by Chuck on July 23, 2011 at 10:54am

Thanks for the info Scott.

Permalink Reply by Darryl K on July 24, 2011 at 9:49am

Sub billets are not limited to Petty Officers, i recall cooks, yeoman, A-gangers, torpedoman, and storekeepers that were not PO's; there are alot of factors that determine how quickly an individual advances, initial rank, length of training prior to boat assignment, available billets, and test score. There are some programs that do have e-4 status when complete.

Permalink Reply by Scott L. Waller on July 24, 2011 at 2:17pm

Cheri (FT SubMom) [TCNO] said:

That helps me Scott.  My son is currently finishing TCNO and is starting A-School Aug 1.  He is also FT.

 

Cheri best of luck to your son in his A School and thank him for his service for me. 

Permalink Reply by Robert Dean Bostic on March 1, 2012 at 2:56pm

No but most designated sailors by the time they complete school have taken and past the E-4 exams.  Some rates get this automatic based on enlistment time (Nukes come to mind.)  Boats get designated and undesignated E-3's on board.  What none of the new sailors understand is that they are all non-quals upon arrival and until they get their dolphins there job is to learn and qualify.  Being a Petty Officer doesn't really matter in the scheme of things till you are qualified.  Then life gets much better. But the pay is better at E-4