AECF total wks in school?

[kate0116]

I'm going in as an AECF, and leave on Tuesday. My rating sheet that I got states that you first have an apprenticeship that last 9 weeks, and A school depends on whether or not you take ET or FC. ET is 12 weeks where FC is 17 weeks. As far as C school goes, from what I understand, there are so many sub-categories under ET and FC, and so many different C school locations, etc. that you have to wait to find out where you will be going to C school and the duration of C school. What I do know is that I will be in Great Lakes for ~30 weeks (including boot camp).
From what I've been told and have figured out with ET and FC is that FC is more "elite", but is also out on sea tours more often. Actually, I've heard they're out there a lot. Ultimately, with all the sub-categories and everything else, it just depends on the needs of the navy.
Here's what my rate fact sheet looks like which I got from my recruiter. http://www.cnrc.navy.mil/Graphic-Ele...uter-Field.pdf
I hope that helps.

[samakb]

Originally Posted by kate0116

I'm going in as an AECF, and leave on Tuesday. My rating sheet that I got states that you first have an apprenticeship that last 9 weeks, and A school depends on whether or not you take ET or FC. ET is 12 weeks where FC is 17 weeks. As far as C school goes, from what I understand, there are so many sub-categories under ET and FC, and so many different C school locations, etc. that you have to wait to find out where you will be going to C school and the duration of C school. What I do know is that I will be in Great Lakes for ~30 weeks (including boot camp).
From what I've been told and have figured out with ET and FC is that FC is more "elite", but is also out on sea tours more often. Actually, I've heard they're out there a lot. Ultimately, with all the sub-categories and everything else, it just depends on the needs of the navy.
Here's what my rate fact sheet looks like which I got from my recruiter. http://www.cnrc.navy.mil/Graphic-Ele...uter-Field.pdf
I hope that helps.

The info sheet you linked is a bit outdated. Here is the latest info sheet: AECF INFO SHEET

Very different time lengths compared to 2008.

[kate0116]

Originally Posted by samakb

The info sheet you linked is a bit outdated. Here is the latest info sheet: AECF INFO SHEET

Very different time lengths compared to 2008.

That's interesting, because the sheet I linked to has the exact same info as the rate fact sheet I got from my recruiter once I signed when I was switching my rate. And, you're right, that is a BIG difference. I guess I will try and inquire when I check in with my recruiter tomorrrow. Normally I wouldn't care too much, but I have a husband, a 4 year old and 6 year old. Our plans would completely change if that was the new time frame.

[kforbs126]

Originally Posted by kate0116

That's interesting, because the sheet I linked to has the exact same info as the rate fact sheet I got from my recruiter once I signed when I was switching my rate. And, you're right, that is a BIG difference. I guess I will try and inquire when I check in with my recruiter tomorrrow. Normally I wouldn't care too much, but I have a husband, a 4 year old and 6 year old. Our plans would completely change if that was the new time frame.

You are going to be in great lakes about 18 months. I just had a guy come from great lakes and he was there about that. He hasn't attended C school yet but will in a month. I was also there for about 18 months.

[kate0116]

Thanks for the info, that was more helpful then my recruiter was...

[eihander]

Giving an update on the new AECF, -- June 2013

"A"
School is 9 weeks ET/FC (2 1/2 months)

"C"

FC Strand is 12 weeks (3 months)

ET Strand is 17 weeks (~4 months)

I just finished up my MEPS and on DEP until FEB2014. Wish it was sooner!

[navywife83]

Originally Posted by eihander

Giving an update on the new AECF, -- June 2013

"A"
School is 9 weeks ET/FC (2 1/2 months)

"C"

FC Strand is 12 weeks (3 months)

ET Strand is 17 weeks (~4 months)

I just finished up my MEPS and on DEP until FEB2014. Wish it was sooner!

This is somewhat incorrect.... My husband went through FC "A" school but cross rated before "C" school due to being on hold for 5 months waiting for orders.

A school was MUCH longer than 9 weeks....

He classed up March 2011 and completed all the training that is held in Great Lakes (ATT and A school) October 14 2011 then sat on hold until March 2012 when he decided to crossrate.

His friends that stayed in the rate eventually went on to their "C" schools in San Diego or VA - I cannot help with info on that though since my husband went on to be an ITS.

EDIT:
What you have here is the aprox ATT and FC/ET A school time frame