advice for the prospective EOD Tech?

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Permalink Reply by Nicholas on September 7, 2012 at 8:48am

From what I understand, if he washes out he will revert back to his original rating. I am not exactly sure about this since his first rating is nuke, there are all kinds of special rules about nukes. I am working on obtaining a dive contract and am told that if I wash out of dive school I will revert back to my current rating, which is AM.

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Permalink Reply by Curt on September 7, 2012 at 12:05pm

My son went through an almost identical process. It was, however, my understanding that when he accepted the new contract (diver) the original rate may no longer be in demand & as a result not available. The nice thing about DEP was that the time he was earning his new contract gave him time to consider if he really wanted to do it. I tried to stress to him that it was his decision but to carefully think it through. Once he was offered the new contract & accepted it, I have tried to be 100% enthusiastic and give him tips to make it through. Basically stay strong, you can do it, keep pushing, & NEVER give up. Obviously its just my opinion but once someone considers washing out as plan B it becomes a more viable option. We all know it's a possibility but I don't believe that should be the mindset going in. Additionally, I am the kind of father that tries to take the perspective that once they are old enough to make such serious decisions, all I can do is throw in my 2 cents, be supportive, & let him become his own man. I may live to regret that but that is how I feel. Best of luck to your son, tell him to be confident in his ability, & thank him for his service!

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Permalink Reply by Bert P Dowlen on March 12, 2013 at 11:10pm

My son is just starting on his journry toward being a EOD Tech. He is starting dive prep and he is excited and ready to go. I feel better sence he completed basic. I can talk on the phone and Scype with him now he dosent seem so far away. He has already made some great new friends and has hooked up with friends he trained with before basic. I could tell he is really happy and so I am happy as well. Go Navy  

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