18 Weeks Later... I'm Back! (Fall 2014)

NavyPanther · 12-02-2014, 10:38 AM

Is staying so long in great lakes common?

Haasino · 12-02-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NavyPanther

Is staying so long in great lakes common?

I wouldn't say common... but Recruits going into special programs that require more stringent medical exams are more likely than your average GM, AE, etc. to end up in the Temporary Holding Unit following graduation while they wait on medical waivers. It's not bootcamp... you work admin and support jobs, stand watch with RDC's during the night, and you get liberty in phases like you will at A School. I got to spend weekends in Chicago and Lake Forest, then moved on to Pensacola with everyone else.

FutureND · 12-02-2014, 01:48 PM

I know from our 800 division we probably had 3-4 that had to stay after we left to wait on med results for one reason or another.

NavyPanther · 12-02-2014, 03:36 PM

Never thought about the possibility of staying out there after boot camp

Atom_breaker · 12-02-2014, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Haasino

I wouldn't say common... but Recruits going into special programs that require more stringent medical exams are more likely than your average GM, AE, etc. to end up in the Temporary Holding Unit following graduation while they wait on medical waivers. It's not bootcamp... you work admin and support jobs, stand watch with RDC's during the night, and you get liberty in phases like you will at A School. I got to spend weekends in Chicago and Lake Forest, then moved on to Pensacola with everyone else.

I actually enjoyed working "behind the scenes" so to speak. The Ship 01 watch was always interesting.. seeing all the new arrivals. Especially knowing you were those people, it's unbelievable to be able to see your transition.

NavyPanther · 12-02-2014, 04:55 PM

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I actually enjoyed working "behind the scenes" so to speak. The Ship 01 watch was always interesting.. seeing all the new arrivals. Especially knowing you were those people, it's unbelievable to be able to see your transition.

Yeah that does sound interesting to see all the new people coming in and watch them transform into sailors

12-02-2014, 10:38 AM	#1
NavyPanther Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 99 Rep Power: 0	Is staying so long in great lakes common?

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FutureND Active Duty Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 756 Rep Power: 0	I know from our 800 division we probably had 3-4 that had to stay after we left to wait on med results for one reason or another.

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NavyPanther Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 99 Rep Power: 0	Never thought about the possibility of staying out there after boot camp