More HM rating info stuff...

stevebw · 03-30-2013, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by linsky

So is it correct to say that if you do well in A school,they can send you to C school? What are the criteria? Or depending on the need on the navy? How do they determine if you are assigned to Marine combat?

Having a high GPA will allow you to get first dibs on any billets available. So if you have the highest GPA in your class, and there's a C-School that you really want with only 1 or 2 spots open then you'll be one of the two people that gets it.

Getting FMTB is just a matter of whether or not it's available.

chimgirl · 07-21-2013, 05:05 PM

I am currently in DEP and my rate is HM (I leave for RTC on December 24)... the information i got from MEPS (I just went in June) is that A school is in the Great Lakes, but i keep reading that it was moved to Texas... I'm just confused

Haasino · 07-21-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by chimgirl

I am currently in DEP and my rate is HM (I leave for RTC on December 24)... the information i got from MEPS (I just went in June) is that A school is in the Great Lakes, but i keep reading that it was moved to Texas... I'm just confused

98% of what you get at MEPS is outdated and incorrect. HM A School is in Texas now at Fort Sam Houston.

chimgirl · 07-21-2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Haasino

98% of what you get at MEPS is outdated and incorrect. HM A School is in Texas now at Fort Sam Houston.

Thank you

djessee · 07-22-2013, 06:05 AM

I recently joined the navy my rate is HM. I ship out December 9th for basic the 10th. My A School is in San Antonio Texas and is scheduled for 19 weeks.

HMRivera · 08-21-2013, 08:15 PM

Hi I also have the rate HM and I ship out December 10th. It would be cool to know people ahead of time to make things easier and to just have someone to talk to so at anytime anyone can message me if they want.

djessee · 08-22-2013, 04:48 PM

I ship out Dec 10 to

HMYert · 10-02-2013, 09:19 AM

Hi, I am a newbie so be gentle. I am an HM shipping to GL currently on 17FEB2014, however we are trying to roll me in early. I got advanced rank of E-3. I really want to get a C-School. You mentioned that your GPA helps you. GPA at A-School or from education prior? I ask cause my undergrad I didn't do so hot but I went for my Master's degree and I had a high GPA there cause I got my act together. Will they base it off my GPA from Grad school? As you can probably guess I am joining at a late stage in life, when I ship I will be 29 years old.

kforbs126 · 10-02-2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by HMYert

Hi, I am a newbie so be gentle. I am an HM shipping to GL currently on 17FEB2014, however we are trying to roll me in early. I got advanced rank of E-3. I really want to get a C-School. You mentioned that your GPA helps you. GPA at A-School or from education prior? I ask cause my undergrad I didn't do so hot but I went for my Master's degree and I had a high GPA there cause I got my act together. Will they base it off my GPA from Grad school? As you can probably guess I am joining at a late stage in life, when I ship I will be 29 years old.

It's GPA from A school and why are you going enlisted with a master's degree?

HMYert · 10-02-2013, 10:21 AM

Thanks for the info on the GPA. My Master's is in Theology but I am not qualified to be a Chaplain and I really want to do something in the medical field.

notjustaUSNwife · 10-02-2013, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by HMYert

Hi, I am a newbie so be gentle. I am an HM shipping to GL currently on 17FEB2014, however we are trying to roll me in early. I got advanced rank of E-3. I really want to get a C-School. You mentioned that your GPA helps you. GPA at A-School or from education prior? I ask cause my undergrad I didn't do so hot but I went for my Master's degree and I had a high GPA there cause I got my act together. Will they base it off my GPA from Grad school? As you can probably guess I am joining at a late stage in life, when I ship I will be 29 years old.

Just because I'm a curious person, which C-school do you think you want? I'm older as well (25) with a bachelor's and 2 classes from a master's that I really should finish some day.

HMYert · 10-02-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by notjustaUSNwife

Just because I'm a curious person, which C-school do you think you want? I'm older as well (25) with a bachelor's and 2 classes from a master's that I really should finish some day.

I am interested in X-Ray Tech, Respiratory Therapy Tech and Surgical Tech. When do you ship out for BC?

notjustaUSNwife · 10-02-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HMYert

I am interested in X-Ray Tech, Respiratory Therapy Tech and Surgical Tech. When do you ship out for BC?

I ship Dec 3. I wish I could leave now lol.

HMYert · 10-02-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by notjustaUSNwife

I ship Dec 3. I wish I could leave now lol.

totally understand the feeling. My recruiters have put in a request to move up my ship date but nothing so far. I ship 17Feb so I will be coming in as you are leaving. Keep in touch when you get to A-School.

HMHunt · 10-07-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HMYert

I am interested in X-Ray Tech, Respiratory Therapy Tech and Surgical Tech. When do you ship out for BC?

Let me just say, coming in with a Master's degree and going surg tech would be one of the dumbest things you could do. Yes, you get certified as a surgical tech in the civilian sector coming out of c school, but the money in it isn't worth it, especially someone with the education that you already have. Resp tech and X-Ray tech is where the money is at with those c schools. Personally, I would go to the fleet for 2 years straight out of a school, then put in a package for Nuke med or Bio Med. You'll get in no problem because they will see that you wouldn't take it lightly. With those certifications, you would make real good money in the civilian sector.

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07-21-2013, 05:05 PM	#2
chimgirl Newbie Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	I am currently in DEP and my rate is HM (I leave for RTC on December 24)... the information i got from MEPS (I just went in June) is that A school is in the Great Lakes, but i keep reading that it was moved to Texas... I'm just confused

07-22-2013, 06:05 AM	#5
djessee Newbie Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: clarksville TN Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	I recently joined the navy my rate is HM. I ship out December 9th for basic the 10th. My A School is in San Antonio Texas and is scheduled for 19 weeks.

08-21-2013, 08:15 PM	#6
HMRivera Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: New York Posts: 43 Rep Power: 0	Hi I also have the rate HM and I ship out December 10th. It would be cool to know people ahead of time to make things easier and to just have someone to talk to so at anytime anyone can message me if they want.

08-22-2013, 04:48 PM	#7
djessee Newbie Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: clarksville TN Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	I ship out Dec 10 to

10-02-2013, 09:19 AM	#8
HMYert Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 71 Rep Power: 0	Hi, I am a newbie so be gentle. I am an HM shipping to GL currently on 17FEB2014, however we are trying to roll me in early. I got advanced rank of E-3. I really want to get a C-School. You mentioned that your GPA helps you. GPA at A-School or from education prior? I ask cause my undergrad I didn't do so hot but I went for my Master's degree and I had a high GPA there cause I got my act together. Will they base it off my GPA from Grad school? As you can probably guess I am joining at a late stage in life, when I ship I will be 29 years old.

10-02-2013, 10:21 AM	#10
HMYert Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 71 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for the info on the GPA. My Master's is in Theology but I am not qualified to be a Chaplain and I really want to do something in the medical field.