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Forum: Bootcamp 04-30-2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,328
Posted By Spook
We had a guy receive a box of cookies that the...

We had a guy receive a box of cookies that the RDCs gladly enjoyed :rofl:
The RDCs threw the box away after a few cookies. The guy ended up fishing through their garbage at night to eat a cookie!
Forum: Bootcamp 04-15-2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,685
Posted By Spook
While in bootcamp there will be a day or two for...

While in bootcamp there will be a day or two for finances. You will be able to set up Navy Federal/ USAA accounts as well has allotments.
Forum: IT = INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (IT, ITS) 03-06-2016, 03:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 28,152
Posted By Spook
It's rare that an IT will have to do any coding....

It's rare that an IT will have to do any coding. Im not saying its impossible, but that kind of work is left for the CTs.
Forum: IT = INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (IT, ITS) 03-05-2016, 06:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 28,152
Posted By Spook
If you don't like computers it'll be rough....

If you don't like computers it'll be rough. You'll be looking at System Administration, Hardware fixes, Networking, Comms. The lucky few can pick up Tactical It positions which is what was previously...
Forum: IT = INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (IT, ITS) 03-05-2016, 06:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,800
Posted By Spook
ITs are needed everywhere. If you work hard...

ITs are needed everywhere. If you work hard enough you can take your career nearly anywhere. From subs, ships, tactical ITs, spec. war, aircrew, and so on. As well as some other locations best not...
Forum: Bootcamp 01-21-2016, 12:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,684
Posted By Spook
the ONLY ring allowed in boot is a wedding/...

the ONLY ring allowed in boot is a wedding/ engagement ring.
Forum: AO = AVIATION ORDNANCEMAN 01-18-2016, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,715
Posted By Spook
Depends on when you're flight to A-school is....

Depends on when you're flight to A-school is. longest you'll wait at bootcamp is 2 days.
Forum: Bootcamp 01-14-2016, 02:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,176
Posted By Spook
You will be given time to visit the base's shop...

You will be given time to visit the base's shop to pick up notebooks and writing utensils to write home. Everything you keep will be kept in a drawer on your bed. It's about 20 inches long, 14 inches...
Forum: IS = INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST 01-14-2016, 02:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,023
Posted By Spook
If there's a will theres a waiver. This is...

If there's a will theres a waiver. This is absolutely a waiverable situation. You will have to clarify that the things that happened to you in the past wont happen again, with more detail. It may...
Forum: Bootcamp 01-08-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,858
Posted By Spook
In RTC you will get false teeth if they pull...

In RTC you will get false teeth if they pull them. When it comes to the pain, they reeeeeeeally drug up the recruits. You shouldn't be worried. I HATE dentist work. I needles hate in my mouth and I...
Forum: Bootcamp 08-29-2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 4
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Posted By Spook
This website won't help you too much when it...

This website won't help you too much when it comes to specifics like that. You can, however, find a facebook page for your sailors division. The Official Recruit Training Command facebook page will...
Forum: Bootcamp 06-29-2015, 07:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,250
Posted By Spook
There are a few ways to rank up before/ during...

There are a few ways to rank up before/ during bootcamp. During bootcamp you can pass both your PFA and DEP test to advance from e-1 to e-2 (not e-2 to e-3). Toward the end of bootcamp 10% of the...
Forum: Bootcamp 06-28-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,927
Posted By Spook
The swim test consists of this: 1. jumping off...

The swim test consists of this:
1. jumping off of a 10 ft. platform
2. swimming the length of the pool
3. 5 minute prone float
4. a bunch of waiting in line
5. coverall flotation

There is...
Forum: CTN = CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN NETWORKS 06-22-2015, 03:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,559
Posted By Spook
When I was in school. Roughly $130 was taken out...

When I was in school. Roughly $130 was taken out per month for BAS. It was taken out regardless if you ate at the galley or not. Duty stations are different, but thats what my school had going on.
Forum: Bootcamp 06-19-2015, 07:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,683
Posted By Spook
I shipped August 18th. It was just starting to...

I shipped August 18th. It was just starting to cool down. There were days that were terribly hot, but into September it's really nice.
Forum: Bootcamp 06-19-2015, 01:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,050
Posted By Spook
Here is the publication regarding hair: a. ...

Here is the publication regarding hair:

a. Men. Keep hair neat, clean and well groomed. Hair above the ears and around the neck shall be tapered from the lower natural hairline upwards at least...
Forum: IT = INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (IT, ITS) 05-05-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 19,392
Posted By Spook
Depends on the IT. Some ITs are in the rate...

Depends on the IT. Some ITs are in the rate mainly for the low key intel work. Others not so much. All the IT would have to do would be submit a package up the chain of command. I don't have too much...
Forum: AT = AVIATION ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN, including ATI & ATO 04-04-2015, 07:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,456
Posted By Spook
AT has two sub-rates (ATI/ ATO). I wouldn't say...

AT has two sub-rates (ATI/ ATO). I wouldn't say 50/50. Which one you get depends on the needs of the Navy (as do most things).
Forum: AT = AVIATION ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN, including ATI & ATO 04-04-2015, 05:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,456
Posted By Spook
You can pick whichever aviation rate you would...

You can pick whichever aviation rate you would like. The only one that is up to chance is AT(I/O). If you pick AT you will be told specifics during bootcamp. Some factors could disqualify you from...
Forum: Bootcamp 01-22-2015, 06:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,586
Posted By Spook
It's not a big deal unless you want it to be. A...

It's not a big deal unless you want it to be. A scab is not a disqualifier.
Forum: Bootcamp 12-20-2014, 09:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,459
Posted By Spook
Hardly a joke. I took away some valuable skills...

Hardly a joke. I took away some valuable skills from bootcamp. The only thing about basic that really got to me was my shipmates. I tried so hard and there was always that small group of shipmates...
Forum: Bootcamp 12-10-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,019
Posted By Spook
Pretty much the entire start guide will be on the...

Pretty much the entire start guide will be on the test, memorize the entire thing. What stumped me was. Office ranks, I still passed though. Its not a long test either, so there will be a variety of...
Forum: AS = AVIATION SUPPORT EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN 11-08-2014, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 9,911
Posted By Spook
These days in the Navy everything goes by what...

These days in the Navy everything goes by what the Navy needs. Unfortunately, you probably wont be able to pick what you get. You'll find out while you're in bootcamp most likely. Sorry.
Forum: Back From Bootcamp 10-29-2014, 05:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 24,449
Posted By Spook
It is true, It all depends on the RDC. From my...

It is true, It all depends on the RDC. From my experiance, keeping your mouth shut and behaving didnt get anyone any leadership roles. As for the PT, There are these things called "hard cards". It...
Forum: Back From Bootcamp 10-26-2014, 10:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 24,449
Posted By Spook
recent bootcamp information oct 2014

I'm in A-school right now in Pensacola, Florida on Corry station. I graduated bootcamp about a week or two ago. There are a lot of things people seem to get a little fuzzy on this website. I'm going...
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