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Forum: Hospital Corpsmen G000, L500 04-17-2015, 06:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,157
Posted By kforbs126
I wish I would have went green side. I'd rather...

I wish I would have went green side. I'd rather be boots on the ground. Just because your blue side doesn't mean you won't be gone more or have more time for education.
Forum: CTN = CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN NETWORKS 03-23-2015, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,143
Posted By kforbs126
Weird because I put on E4 in May '09 and took the...

Weird because I put on E4 in May '09 and took the fall advancement test that year. I didn't have to wait to take it nor advance as I advanced on the spring 2010 exam. I've always seen push button...
Forum: Back From Bootcamp 03-07-2015, 05:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,008
Posted By kforbs126
It's funny because I don't know how many times...

It's funny because I don't know how many times gun shoots were delayed or they couldn't take very many personnel because they didn't have money to buy bullets. I know of a few times where they just...
Forum: Back From Bootcamp 03-07-2015, 05:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,008
Posted By kforbs126
Not a man. I've been in the Navy over 6 years, 2...

Not a man. I've been in the Navy over 6 years, 2 deployments. Hand to Hand combat is not needed for most Navy rates. The Navy in general is a support force. Most Sailors will never see combat...
Forum: Back From Bootcamp 03-07-2015, 04:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,008
Posted By kforbs126
There is no need for most rates in the Navy for...

There is no need for most rates in the Navy for hand to hand combat.
Forum: Back From Bootcamp 03-07-2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,008
Posted By kforbs126
Oh the never ending rumor of extending boot camp...

Oh the never ending rumor of extending boot camp to 12 weeks. That's been going on forever now. Navy boot camp won't get any longer. Heck it could easily be 2 weeks shorter. They will also never...
Forum: Master-at-Arms B640 02-27-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 37,130
Posted By kforbs126
I think a lot of MA/MP's are highly disappointed...

I think a lot of MA/MP's are highly disappointed after they start doing their actual job. Guarding gates and checking ID's has to be awful. I had a bunch of MA's at my table during TGPS class and...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 01-19-2015, 06:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,730
Posted By kforbs126
If your FTS you'll be an ET. FTS ET's have...

If your FTS you'll be an ET. FTS ET's have really good advancement and you'll just be active duty with pay coming from the reserve pot. There is plenty of ET information on this site.
Forum: Bootcamp 01-14-2015, 12:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,197
Posted By kforbs126
It's really easy. Honestly it goes so quick...

It's really easy. Honestly it goes so quick you'll be done before you know it. Now OC spray is just plain awful, but you won't have to worry about that in boot camp.
Forum: Hospital Corpsmen G000, L500 12-27-2014, 08:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,783
Posted By kforbs126
That is because in reality the Navy does promote...

That is because in reality the Navy does promote by NECs but they'll never let you know what or how. Your recruiter isn't lying there really isn't a way to tell what NEC will advance quicker. ...
Forum: Bootcamp 12-19-2014, 10:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 30,678
Posted By kforbs126
The Navy Reserves aren't really what people...

The Navy Reserves aren't really what people assume they are. A lot depends on the command you get assigned. From what I'm told from the Reservists I've met and know, we had Reservists in and out of...
Forum: Bootcamp 12-19-2014, 03:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 30,678
Posted By kforbs126
I can tell you this that the Navy Reserves isn't...

I can tell you this that the Navy Reserves isn't like the National Guard, Army Reserves or Air NG. Less benefits and really the reservist GI Bill is horrible. The Navy Reserves aren't really used a...
Forum: Bootcamp 12-19-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 30,678
Posted By kforbs126
Sounds like you didn't look at all the...

Sounds like you didn't look at all the consequences of signing up for the Reserves. No one here is being sarcastic but you aren't entitled to benefits just because you are a reservist. The Navy...
Forum: Bootcamp 12-19-2014, 02:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 30,678
Posted By kforbs126
Reservist work the same they don't qualify for...

Reservist work the same they don't qualify for BAH unless they meet the same requirements as AD.
Forum: Bootcamp 12-19-2014, 02:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 30,678
Posted By kforbs126
He's lying. Reservists aren't entitled to...

He's lying.

Reservists aren't entitled to BAH unless married, dependents or E5's. I just confirmed that with a friend who is a Navy reservists.
Forum: Bootcamp 12-19-2014, 01:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 30,678
Posted By kforbs126
If your not married or have dependents your not...

If your not married or have dependents your not getting BAH.
Forum: PACT Seaman (SN) 11-29-2014, 11:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 25,419
Posted By kforbs126
Yes it does.

Yes it does.
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 09-17-2014, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,316
Posted By kforbs126
Anywhere there is a ship. Every ship has ET's...

Anywhere there is a ship. Every ship has ET's and FC's. Groton, Bangor and Kings Bay are sub bases so highly doubtful you'd get orders there.
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 09-17-2014, 07:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,316
Posted By kforbs126
ET's have plenty of shore duty options. There...

ET's have plenty of shore duty options. There are a ton of commands that need communications or radar techs all over the world. FC's on the other hand don't have many in rate options for shore...
Forum: Bootcamp 09-07-2014, 08:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,076
Posted By kforbs126
You also shower with 50 to 100 other girls at the...

You also shower with 50 to 100 other girls at the same time. Someone will say something.
Forum: Bootcamp 09-06-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,076
Posted By kforbs126
You'll have to take it out for bootcamp. People...

You'll have to take it out for bootcamp. People will see it and you will be reported most likely.
Forum: ND = NAVY DIVER 08-13-2014, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 21,390
Posted By kforbs126
Worst case he gets medically separated. Most...

Worst case he gets medically separated. Most likely he'll go undes or get to re-rate.
Forum: PACT Seaman (SN) 07-29-2014, 09:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 45,965
Posted By kforbs126
It's 6 months if you strike for a rate that...

It's 6 months if you strike for a rate that doesn't require A school. 1 year if you strike for a rate that requires an A school. Typically if you go to an A school you'll end up with new orders.
Forum: IT = INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (IT, ITS) 07-23-2014, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,931
Posted By kforbs126
It's top secret.

It's top secret.
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 07-21-2014, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,382
Posted By kforbs126
They'll teach you all the theory and how to...

They'll teach you all the theory and how to calculate things. It's not hard. You just need to understand the concepts and they'll go through them in ATT school.
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