A school for AECF

LT Guppy · 11-15-2013, 07:05 AM

NECs are specialities within a rate.
They require additional schools. And can be obtained throughout a sailors career.

calie89 · 11-15-2013, 07:53 AM

We found out whether we were FC or ET a few days before graduation, when we got into BUPERS to look at our orders. A lot of people get to find out sooner, but I only had 6 weeks of actual boot camp, and we found out in week 5, right before our final PRT and test 3.

And as said above, NECs are specialties. As for FC, we all get a C school, so we all acquire an NEC right after A school (not sure about ETs, a lot of times they have multiple, shorter C schools) Some examples of FC NECs are SPY, FCS, Tomahawk, CIWS, etc.

FCs pick their NECs while in A school, or soon after. ETs get assigned through a dream sheet. At least, this is the way it is right now, it can change though.

DoubleY82 · 12-16-2013, 10:38 AM

My concern is about the barracks, the sleeping arrangements you have a roommate who is similar to your age or is just random?

Cheers

LT Guppy · 12-16-2013, 10:48 AM

It's random.
It's something you'll just have to get used to. On the ship, you'll live in a berthing compartment with 10-50 other sailors.

calie89 · 12-17-2013, 06:51 AM

While in A school, you will live in a 4 person room. It will be on large room, 2 sets of beds, 4 desks and 4 closets. You will also have a vanity with 2 sinks, and a head to share with those 3 other people. Plus a kitchen table, mini fridge, microwave and a sink with a little counter space. They are pretty nice compared to some of the other barracks on base

Once you graduate, and move on to C school, it will vary based on what C school you choose.

Overall, it is not too bad, and you get used to it. If you have a problem with your roommate, (especially with cleaning) just talk to them. Don't let things fester, and be willing to communicate and compromise.

As a married person, I lived off base, but was still responsible for a rack and a room for my duty days. I ended up being responsible for cleaning a room I didn't live in. But it was a bit cleaner than others rooms, with one less person living there!

DoubleY82 · 12-18-2013, 03:25 PM

Bummer, it's because I am 31 and having roommates that are a few years younger then me properly will be quite unpleasant. Oh well, let's see how it goes.

When we enter A school, will we be told if we go to ET or FC or is that after A school?

kforbs126 · 12-18-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DoubleY82

Bummer, it's because I am 31 and having roommates that are a few years younger then me properly will be quite unpleasant. Oh well, let's see how it goes.

When we enter A school, will we be told if we go to ET or FC or is that after A school?

You'll find out towards the end of boot camp if it's ET or FC.

12-16-2013, 10:38 AM	#3
DoubleY82 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	Dorm Life My concern is about the barracks, the sleeping arrangements you have a roommate who is similar to your age or is just random? Cheers

12-16-2013, 10:48 AM	#4
LT Guppy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,858 Rep Power: 0	It's random. It's something you'll just have to get used to. On the ship, you'll live in a berthing compartment with 10-50 other sailors. Last edited by LT Guppy; 12-17-2013 at 08:48 AM.

11-15-2013, 07:05 AM	#1
LT Guppy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,858 Rep Power: 0	NECs are specialities within a rate. They require additional schools. And can be obtained throughout a sailors career.

11-15-2013, 07:53 AM	#2
calie89 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Dahlgren, VA Posts: 70 Rep Power: 0	We found out whether we were FC or ET a few days before graduation, when we got into BUPERS to look at our orders. A lot of people get to find out sooner, but I only had 6 weeks of actual boot camp, and we found out in week 5, right before our final PRT and test 3. And as said above, NECs are specialties. As for FC, we all get a C school, so we all acquire an NEC right after A school (not sure about ETs, a lot of times they have multiple, shorter C schools) Some examples of FC NECs are SPY, FCS, Tomahawk, CIWS, etc. FCs pick their NECs while in A school, or soon after. ETs get assigned through a dream sheet. At least, this is the way it is right now, it can change though.

12-17-2013, 06:51 AM	#5
calie89 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Dahlgren, VA Posts: 70 Rep Power: 0	While in A school, you will live in a 4 person room. It will be on large room, 2 sets of beds, 4 desks and 4 closets. You will also have a vanity with 2 sinks, and a head to share with those 3 other people. Plus a kitchen table, mini fridge, microwave and a sink with a little counter space. They are pretty nice compared to some of the other barracks on base Once you graduate, and move on to C school, it will vary based on what C school you choose. Overall, it is not too bad, and you get used to it. If you have a problem with your roommate, (especially with cleaning) just talk to them. Don't let things fester, and be willing to communicate and compromise. As a married person, I lived off base, but was still responsible for a rack and a room for my duty days. I ended up being responsible for cleaning a room I didn't live in. But it was a bit cleaner than others rooms, with one less person living there!

12-18-2013, 03:25 PM	#6
DoubleY82 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	Bummer, it's because I am 31 and having roommates that are a few years younger then me properly will be quite unpleasant. Oh well, let's see how it goes. When we enter A school, will we be told if we go to ET or FC or is that after A school?