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Comment by Ray Norberto on January 15, 2011 at 1:54pm

Welcome Chuck! My son just finished his Battle Stations yesterday, and is now just cooling his heels until Passing in Review and Graduation this coming Friday, January 21st.  He then heads to Lackland AFB in San Antonio the same day as a Grad and Go.  That's the location for the Master at Arms A School.  If Wyatt still harbors that dream, I may be a brain to pick, since I plan to pick my son Chris' brain on all the details.  In any case, this site is a great resource, and a comfort once Wyatt leaves and the umbilical cord is cut!

Chris was a wrestler in HS, and according to his letters that really made a difference in his acclimating to the Physical Training aspects of basic training.  Your son's athletic experience will also stand him in good stead.

Chris entered via the DEP, Delayed Entry Program, and it was great at answering questions and preparing him for the culture shock of military life and structure.  He entered boot camp with a head start on knowing ranks and ratings, and watch orders, and other topics.  Wyatt might consider that as well.

I wish you good luck, and any questions in the future, feel free to bring them to this site!