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Forum: Electronics Technician B420, K070, C121 02-06-2014, 07:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,492
Posted By calie89
School is from 1630-2300. On Fridays we...

School is from 1630-2300.

On Fridays we would sometimes get out early, but it varied. Sometimes it would be as early as 1930, and sometimes later. Sometimes they would even do it so that only a...
Forum: Bootcamp 01-29-2014, 04:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,981
Posted By calie89
With the local, you are still awake throughout...

With the local, you are still awake throughout the entire thing, and it just "doesn't hurt" There was one girl in our division who had to be put under, so she wasn't even awake.
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 01-23-2014, 03:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,630
Posted By calie89
There are some FCs who get shore duty straight...

There are some FCs who get shore duty straight from A school. They get shore duty to one of the training commands for FCs, and complete C school during the 2 years they are on shore duty, then spend...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 01-17-2014, 07:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,519
Posted By calie89
It really depends on how fast you get your stuff...

It really depends on how fast you get your stuff done. You cannot do anything until you get to TSC side of Great Lakes. Once you do, you will have to finish your basic watch standing quals to be...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 01-16-2014, 08:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 52,185
Posted By calie89
As of right now, both of my posts from above are...

As of right now, both of my posts from above are still current, when referring to average time in school (for an FC) I spent a little over a year in Great Lakes (including 7 weeks of boot) I will...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 01-11-2014, 10:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 24,184
Posted By calie89
Not for me or anyone else in my class. No one...

Not for me or anyone else in my class. No one failed any of the labs. As long as you pay attention during the practices, you will be fine. Don't rely on your partner to know everything, and make an...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 01-07-2014, 11:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 24,184
Posted By calie89
A school is really easy. Never studied outside of...

A school is really easy. Never studied outside of class, and ended second in my class. Its mostly common sense stuff for the first month or so, and then just do the lessons and pay attention during...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 01-06-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 24,184
Posted By calie89
I am actually surprised that these questions...

I am actually surprised that these questions haven't been answered during your time at ATT…

Anyways, it really depends on which NEC you choose. After/towards the end of A school you will pick...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 01-01-2014, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,495
Posted By calie89
It could be up to the day before when they...

It could be up to the day before when they actually get their hard copies of their orders. Some divisions have time to go to a computer lab before that to check on BUPERS, but not all divisions get...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 12-17-2013, 06:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,502
Posted By calie89
While in A school, you will live in a 4 person...

While in A school, you will live in a 4 person room. It will be on large room, 2 sets of beds, 4 desks and 4 closets. You will also have a vanity with 2 sinks, and a head to share with those 3 other...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 12-06-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 27,680
Posted By calie89
To be honest, I am not going to claim to know...

To be honest, I am not going to claim to know what life as an FC is like. I have been in school the entire time I have been in the Navy. As for school life, its pretty easy. Your main responsibility...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 12-06-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 27,680
Posted By calie89
It depends on which NEC you choose. If your C...

It depends on which NEC you choose. If your C school is not long enough to bring your family, then yes you will have orders to a ship.

But if you have orders to a C school that is long enough for...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 12-06-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 27,680
Posted By calie89
If she is not on your orders for C school, then...

If she is not on your orders for C school, then yes. I knew of someone who got FCS COTS (C school in Dahlgren, VA) and orders to a ship in San Diego. He left in August to go to VA for school, and his...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 12-05-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 27,680
Posted By calie89
You will be in GL for ATT and A school, and then...

You will be in GL for ATT and A school, and then go somewhere either VA or CA for C school. Your spouse can still live with you in GL for ATT and A school.

She may or may not be able to come with...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 11-15-2013, 07:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,502
Posted By calie89
We found out whether we were FC or ET a few days...

We found out whether we were FC or ET a few days before graduation, when we got into BUPERS to look at our orders. A lot of people get to find out sooner, but I only had 6 weeks of actual boot camp,...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 11-14-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,502
Posted By calie89
**All of my experience is on the FC side of...

**All of my experience is on the FC side of things. ETs were on a different barracks/on a different schedule from us, so I never really spent much time with any**

You will start in ATT for a few...
Forum: Back From Bootcamp 11-13-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 27,799
Posted By calie89
In Great Lakes, yes, you can get tattoos while on...

In Great Lakes, yes, you can get tattoos while on liberty, but you are supposed to route a chit first. Not too sure about MA A school in Texas though.
Forum: Back From Bootcamp 11-12-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 27,799
Posted By calie89
They don't care about the back of your start...

They don't care about the back of your start guide. You just take the test and then if you pass your first pfa, you are good.

As for time after grad, it depends on where your A school is. I...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 11-10-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 33,264
Posted By calie89
I am in Dahlgren, VA, until May at least.

I am in Dahlgren, VA, until May at least.
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 11-08-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 33,264
Posted By calie89
FCs do have some long C schools, depending on...

FCs do have some long C schools, depending on what NEC you pick. I was in Great Lakes for a year, and that was short compared to a lot of FCs at the time. Now I am in C school, and am not set to...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 11-08-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,527
Posted By calie89
There is no "on base housing" for us in Great...

There is no "on base housing" for us in Great Lakes. There is privatized housing just off base where most married students reside.

Look back at some older posts about live ashore info it's all...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 11-08-2013, 12:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 27,680
Posted By calie89
Your A school will be in Illinois, and you will...

Your A school will be in Illinois, and you will be there for a while. It really depends on whether you get FC or ET. ET has a little longer school, but FCs are usually on hold for a lot longer. FC C...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 11-06-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 33,264
Posted By calie89
Don't forget Dahlgren, VA for FCs (AEGIS FCs)

Don't forget Dahlgren, VA for FCs (AEGIS FCs)
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 11-06-2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,527
Posted By calie89
You will not be able to get an on base driving...

You will not be able to get an on base driving chit while you are in school unless you are married. But after you complete A school, you will be able to get one.

I know some people parked their...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 10-30-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,300
Posted By calie89
Surprisingly, a lot of people did not want SPY,...

Surprisingly, a lot of people did not want SPY, so people were still picking it towards the end of our group. And there were also spots left over, so people who had to get new orders for whatever...
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