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Forum: NUKE = NUCLEAR POWER FIELD 08-15-2020, 12:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 24,224
Posted By prop827
All of this is 1,000% true. And that guy ^^...

All of this is 1,000% true. And that guy ^^ awesome instructor. I went to him a couple times during study hall and when he was NDI. I knew Messier, we went through the pipeline at the same time....
Forum: NUKE = NUCLEAR POWER FIELD 11-08-2013, 01:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,823
Posted By prop827
1. MM/EM/ET. What was your preference given and...

1. MM/EM/ET. What was your preference given and what did you end up with? Are you happy with the rate?
I requested ET then EM then MM and got EM. In hind sight, Navy made the right choice for me...
Forum: Back From Bootcamp 09-11-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 30,634
Posted By prop827
Gas chamber is for everyone all seasons. I did...

Gas chamber is for everyone all seasons. I did mine in November, but instead of airing out outside, we aired out in the classroom.
Forum: Bootcamp 08-16-2013, 11:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,698
Posted By prop827
Just the peanut butter shot in the butt, the...

Just the peanut butter shot in the butt, the other "private" areas shots are an old wives tale meant just to mess with and scare recruits (I've also heard of them calling them square needles lol)....
Forum: Bootcamp 08-13-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,698
Posted By prop827
The in depth exam at boot is called "special...

The in depth exam at boot is called "special physicals" and only select rates will actually do that, the rest will just fill out more paper work and that's about it. There's a few threads on here all...
Forum: NUKE = NUCLEAR POWER FIELD 07-31-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 34,060
Posted By prop827
There are a lot of very old nukes (well, old for...

There are a lot of very old nukes (well, old for just joining the navy now as enlisted, myself included). I want to say the oldest in my NFAS class was 29 just starting A School, you'll be right at...
Forum: NUKE = NUCLEAR POWER FIELD 07-31-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,872
Posted By prop827
Nuclear Power Pipeline: NFAS - Mon-Thurs NWU...

Nuclear Power Pipeline:

NFAS - Mon-Thurs NWU
Fri - Dress Blues/Whites
IF there is a lab scheduled on a Friday OR you are duty section on a Friday you will wear NWU

NPS - Mon-Thurs NSU
Fri-...
Forum: NUKE = NUCLEAR POWER FIELD 06-11-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,510
Posted By prop827
Sub Pros (my opinion): Smaller crew, closer knit...

Sub Pros (my opinion): Smaller crew, closer knit community
Better Galley food (usually)
"Better" rotation on boomers (3 out 3 at home; often called part time sailors)

Sub Cons: No room at all...
Forum: NUKE = NUCLEAR POWER FIELD 06-11-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,883
Posted By prop827
http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=232...

http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2320
http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2442
http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2164...
Forum: Bootcamp 06-11-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,830
Posted By prop827
You can send any size envelope you want, but if...

You can send any size envelope you want, but if it is anything larger than a standard envelope/card envelope, the RDCs may make him open the letter in front of them to make sure there's nothing...
Forum: NUKE = NUCLEAR POWER FIELD 06-05-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 36,234
Posted By prop827
As I recall (bearing in mind its been a long time...

As I recall (bearing in mind its been a long time for me, and they do change the test versions fairly regularly) Some questions I believe provide formulas, but basic ones usually will not. In...
Forum: NUKE = NUCLEAR POWER FIELD 06-04-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 36,234
Posted By prop827
No graphing function, I believe it is just the...

No graphing function, I believe it is just the basic calculator with trig functions as well (TI-38 as I recall), same one that is used for all nuclear tests.

Science questions will include some...
Forum: NUKE = NUCLEAR POWER FIELD 06-03-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,288
Posted By prop827
The NAPT isn't too bad. If you are interested in...

The NAPT isn't too bad. If you are interested in Nuke, you definately need to talk to your recruiter ASAP. If you qualify nuke, you'll have no problem getting the contract usually. It will change...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 06-03-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,897
Posted By prop827
Also of note, for you prospective bubbleheads out...

Also of note, for you prospective bubbleheads out there (submariners), if you get orders to the USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23), you are also required to obtain a top secret clearance regardless of your...
Forum: Bootcamp 05-27-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,158
Posted By prop827
In boot camp, the RDC's expect everyone to make...

In boot camp, the RDC's expect everyone to make time and everything based on the Alpha male standards. Yes, you only need your age group in reality, but you'll hear it from the RDC's if you pass your...
Forum: Master-at-Arms B640 05-25-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,291
Posted By prop827
Welcome Aboard! Congrats on the rate! :auto:

Welcome Aboard! Congrats on the rate!
:auto:
Forum: NUKE = NUCLEAR POWER FIELD 05-16-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,475
Posted By prop827
Your leave will begin immediately after...

Your leave will begin immediately after graduation. Your SLPO will set up your leave chits with you 2 weeks before you graduate. You are charged leave starting on Saturday and running through to the...
Forum: NUKE = NUCLEAR POWER FIELD 05-06-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 58,391
Posted By prop827
Not True for nukes, there is no minimum time in...

Not True for nukes, there is no minimum time in service for us, we have our own pipeline into STA-21. STA-21 picks up nukes from nuke school to fill its quota THEN turns to the rest of the fleet to...
Forum: NUKE = NUCLEAR POWER FIELD 05-06-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 58,391
Posted By prop827
Yes, nukes are more likely to be picked up...

Yes, nukes are more likely to be picked up STA-21. however this is only true while attached to NNPTC or NPTU as a student or instructor AND when applying to be a nuke officer. This has nothing to do...
Forum: NUKE = NUCLEAR POWER FIELD 05-06-2013, 01:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 58,391
Posted By prop827
No, you take your E-5 exam even if you are still...

No, you take your E-5 exam even if you are still in school once you have time in rate. Virtually no one advances while in school and on average it takes 5-6 exam cycles (or more) to advance off the...
Forum: NUKE = NUCLEAR POWER FIELD 05-05-2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 58,391
Posted By prop827
No, I really don't regret it at all. Nuclear...

No, I really don't regret it at all. Nuclear power is really fascinating and interesting to know about. Its one of those things people on the outside don't understand but you know how it works in...
Forum: NUKE = NUCLEAR POWER FIELD 05-05-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 58,391
Posted By prop827
Advancement to E-5, for the most part, sucks....

Advancement to E-5, for the most part, sucks. Here's the deal, as nukes we are eligible for STAR Reenlistment. Part of that program is that you automatically put on E-5 and get E-5 pay the day you...
Forum: NUKE = NUCLEAR POWER FIELD 05-05-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 58,391
Posted By prop827
Alrighty, I'll try to hit up each question in...

Alrighty, I'll try to hit up each question in order so I don't lose track. And I absolutely don't mind, I come on here to share some knowledge with you all and help you guys out much as I can. I wish...
Forum: NUKE = NUCLEAR POWER FIELD 05-05-2013, 12:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 58,391
Posted By prop827
For reference here's what the pipeline looks...

For reference here's what the pipeline looks like:

Boot Camp - Great Lakes, IL - 2-3 Months

Indoctrination - Charleston, SC - 2-6 Weeks (Basically a hold status)

Nuclear Field 'A' School...
Forum: NUKE = NUCLEAR POWER FIELD 05-05-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 58,391
Posted By prop827
I can't imagine why this would ever target me......

I can't imagine why this would ever target me... lol

Yes, these are all true facts. When you sign as a nuke you will start out as E-3 no matter if you have college or not. You will also see an...
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