PACT / Undesignated Sailor

Agrias · 07-31-2014, 01:01 PM

Most rates would probably tell you A school didn't do anything. It's not uncommon for people at your first command to tell you to brain dump A school. Most A school isn't that long so it doesn't matter, but AT school was like 7 months, which made it especially bad. There were some relevant information, but overall I think they over - taught us what we needed to function.

FutureND · 07-31-2014, 08:27 PM

I don't feel that A school is pointless or a waste of time at all. You have to remember that A school is trying to cram as much information into you in the shortest amount of time possible so that they can get you out there and you can start working. It is unrealistic to think that you will learn everything you need to know about your job during A school. You will, however, get a descent foundation on which you can build on when receiving OJT. Another thing to remember, a lot of the stuff you heard in A school that later found out didn't apply to your everyday duties will most likely be on your advancement exam.

07-31-2014, 01:01 PM	#1
Agrias Active Duty Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 184 Rep Power: 0	Most rates would probably tell you A school didn't do anything. It's not uncommon for people at your first command to tell you to brain dump A school. Most A school isn't that long so it doesn't matter, but AT school was like 7 months, which made it especially bad. There were some relevant information, but overall I think they over - taught us what we needed to function.

07-31-2014, 08:27 PM	#2
FutureND Active Duty Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 756 Rep Power: 0	I don't feel that A school is pointless or a waste of time at all. You have to remember that A school is trying to cram as much information into you in the shortest amount of time possible so that they can get you out there and you can start working. It is unrealistic to think that you will learn everything you need to know about your job during A school. You will, however, get a descent foundation on which you can build on when receiving OJT. Another thing to remember, a lot of the stuff you heard in A school that later found out didn't apply to your everyday duties will most likely be on your advancement exam.