Going to boot camp in a couple of months. AM SO NERVOUS!

cbell88 · 06-15-2012, 04:09 PM

hey there! I am currently in Nuke A-School (going on 11th week of classes as an ET).

You have NOTHING to worry about as far as head calls go. The first two days will be insane and you won't have quite as much leeway to go; but, after that it's not a big deal at all.

During classes, the way it typically works is: if you have to go, you just get up quietly and hand your pen to your master at arms (he/she will be seated in the back). Then you go do your business, and come back quietly, retrieve your pen, and take your seat.

Every instructor is a little different about their rules, but in general that's how it goes. Just don't disrupt anything and you're golden.

Outside of class, you have PLENTY of opportunities for a "pump and dump" (Little bit of RDC jargon for ya ;) )

Even during the craziness of Battlestations, they make sure you can go when you need to.

After boot camp, during your stay at NF A-School, you have 50 minute classes with 5 or 10 minute head breaks in between! So it's not a big deal there either.

06-15-2012, 04:09 PM	#3
cbell88 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	hey there! I am currently in Nuke A-School (going on 11th week of classes as an ET). You have NOTHING to worry about as far as head calls go. The first two days will be insane and you won't have quite as much leeway to go; but, after that it's not a big deal at all. During classes, the way it typically works is: if you have to go, you just get up quietly and hand your pen to your master at arms (he/she will be seated in the back). Then you go do your business, and come back quietly, retrieve your pen, and take your seat. Every instructor is a little different about their rules, but in general that's how it goes. Just don't disrupt anything and you're golden. Outside of class, you have PLENTY of opportunities for a "pump and dump" (Little bit of RDC jargon for ya ;) ) Even during the craziness of Battlestations, they make sure you can go when you need to. After boot camp, during your stay at NF A-School, you have 50 minute classes with 5 or 10 minute head breaks in between! So it's not a big deal there either.