Graduated bootcamp

cswheeler · 11-03-2013, 01:52 PM

I've never posted on here but I have been a member for quite a long time although my profile doesn't say it, I am an MA serving on an aircraft carrier so if any of you have any questions about anything let me know! Go Navy!

AP15 · 11-03-2013, 03:24 PM

how is life on a ship? is it spacious? and i love to play games, are there any places i can play on a ship?

LT Guppy · 11-03-2013, 03:51 PM

Ship life isn't bad.

Definitely not spacious....
Kinda like this, but you do get curtains for privacy.

By games do you mean computer games or board/card games? If so, yes both are permitted. Though you will not have internet on your computer. There are also TVs in the mess decks and some work spaces.

AP15 · 11-03-2013, 04:07 PM

That's smaller than expected, but oh well... and by games i mean like a playstation or xbox... are there designated areas that you can play? or should i leave my system at home?

One more question... How long is a ship at its homeport?

LT Guppy · 11-03-2013, 04:25 PM

There are common areas where you can play. But you'll probably want to talk to the other people you work with and arrange for one person to bring a system instead of everyone.

The time if homeport varies greatly. Typically your can expect 12-18 months between deployments. But right now I know of 2 ships that will only be in port for 6 months between deployments.
However, while you're in port, you will still be getting underway. Typically for 1-2 weeks at a time.

11-03-2013, 01:52 PM	#1
cswheeler Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	I've never posted on here but I have been a member for quite a long time although my profile doesn't say it, I am an MA serving on an aircraft carrier so if any of you have any questions about anything let me know! Go Navy!

11-03-2013, 03:24 PM	#2
AP15 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mansfield, Texas Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	how is life on a ship? is it spacious? and i love to play games, are there any places i can play on a ship?

11-03-2013, 03:51 PM	#3
LT Guppy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,858 Rep Power: 0	Ship life isn't bad. Definitely not spacious.... Kinda like this, but you do get curtains for privacy. By games do you mean computer games or board/card games? If so, yes both are permitted. Though you will not have internet on your computer. There are also TVs in the mess decks and some work spaces.

11-03-2013, 04:07 PM	#4
AP15 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mansfield, Texas Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	That's smaller than expected, but oh well... and by games i mean like a playstation or xbox... are there designated areas that you can play? or should i leave my system at home? One more question... How long is a ship at its homeport?

11-03-2013, 04:25 PM	#5
LT Guppy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,858 Rep Power: 0	There are common areas where you can play. But you'll probably want to talk to the other people you work with and arrange for one person to bring a system instead of everyone. The time if homeport varies greatly. Typically your can expect 12-18 months between deployments. But right now I know of 2 ships that will only be in port for 6 months between deployments. However, while you're in port, you will still be getting underway. Typically for 1-2 weeks at a time.