When you leave for your "A" school after boot camp ~

Craig · 05-05-2012, 12:44 AM

When you leave for your "A" school after boot camp you might have to wait for your airplane. If it's a long time, just take a break and go to the USO. It free food and you can relax and use the computer...
Here is a link:
http://usoofillinois.org/ohare-center-terminal-2-uso/

btw: Remember there is a big difference between you departure time and your boarding time. The boarding time is the most important. You have to be at the gate according to your boarding time. If you get their at the departure time, then the door to the airplane is already shut and sealed. You will miss your flight.

ctraggie · 05-05-2012, 02:15 PM

Is our plane ticket paid for and delivered to us? Do we have to pay for it and order it, or just pay for it? How does that work?

sweetmtn · 05-05-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ctraggie

Is our plane ticket paid for and delivered to us? Do we have to pay for it and order it, or just pay for it? How does that work?

The navy will take care of all the arrangements and pay for it, you just need to be there on time..but most times you are traveling from bootcamp so just get on the bus!

ctraggie · 05-05-2012, 06:19 PM

Thanks

bdmahl · 05-06-2012, 12:28 PM

When my family comes up for graduation, can I have them bring my laptop, cell phone, and iPod to the airport? Or when I get to a-school will they take them away again?

Laworlo · 05-06-2012, 01:12 PM

Great info thanks Craig! Question, what does USO stand for?

sweetmtn · 05-06-2012, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bdmahl

When my family comes up for graduation, can I have them bring my laptop, cell phone, and iPod to the airport? Or when I get to a-school will they take them away again?

If you fly out Sunday night or Monday or any time that week after boot, and they can stay to meet you at the airport..then yes, you can take them with you to your A school.

BetsyS · 10-06-2020, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bdmahl

When my family comes up for graduation, can I have them bring my laptop, cell phone, and iPod to the airport? Or when I get to a-school will they take them away again?

I'm not sure if every A school is the same but Corps school in San Antonio let us have everything. My dad brought my stuff to the airport in Greatlakes along with a small suitcase full of normal clothes that I packed for that reason before I left.

scarswell95 · 06-19-2013, 10:14 AM

This is probably a stupid question but is there a bus that picks us up from the airport that takes us to our A school?

warehimer33 · 06-19-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by scarswell95

This is probably a stupid question but is there a bus that picks us up from the airport that takes us to our A school?

I'm wondering the same thing haha

Haasino · 06-19-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by scarswell95

This is probably a stupid question but is there a bus that picks us up from the airport that takes us to our A school?

Not always... it depends on your school, when you arrive, and how many are with you. You'll have the number for your school's quarterdeck and be instructed to call them when you arrive; they may send a bus, a duty van, or they may tell you to take a cab and save the receipt for later reimbursement.

johnplisac32 · 06-19-2013, 03:42 PM

Glad my a school is in great lakes

Haasino · 06-19-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by johnplisac32

Glad my a school is in great lakes

Just don't miss your shuttle, or you're walking over there with your seabag... I saw it happen a few times. ;p

johnplisac32 · 06-19-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Haasino

Just don't miss your shuttle, or you're walking over there with your seabag... I saw it happen a few times. ;p

How far is it ? I thought I had to walk but transportation is better

camfurr · 06-19-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by johnplisac32

Glad my a school is in great lakes

HAHAHAHAHA have fun with that. My first A school was in great lakes, from december to March.... coldest I've ever been in my life

johnplisac32 · 06-19-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by camfurr

HAHAHAHAHA have fun with that. My first A school was in great lakes, from december to March.... coldest I've ever been in my life

I live in Ohio so I am no stranger to the cold

so my girl can come see me on liberty which is great although it would be nice to to in the south for school

FutureSailor011 · 10-21-2016, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Haasino

Not always... it depends on your school, when you arrive, and how many are with you. You'll have the number for your school's quarterdeck and be instructed to call them when you arrive; they may send a bus, a duty van, or they may tell you to take a cab and save the receipt for later reimbursement.

Hello, I had a quick question about this post. If they ask you to take a cab, how will you pay them? You won't have your wallet (cash) or any way to pay, right? Thank you.

SonMeeker · 10-30-2016, 12:32 AM

You pay for the cab yourself, and you'll talk to PSD about getting reimbursed. The reimbursement would come in your next paycheck. I haven't heard of anyone taking a cab. They usually send a duty driver or you can ask the quarterdeck if they have the number to the duty van so they can pick you up.

BetsyS · 10-06-2020, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by FutureSailor011

Hello, I had a quick question about this post. If they ask you to take a cab, how will you pay them? You won't have your wallet (cash) or any way to pay, right? Thank you.

Why would you not have a way to pay? Even at boot camp you need a card and a little cash. If you don't have an account going in, then you can start a navy federal account.

Carolyn.2019 · 10-10-2019, 08:30 AM

Hi someone told me that even if their flight to Pensacola is on Sunday, that they are still taken to the airport on Saturday morning. Can you confirm if this is true or not?

05-05-2012, 12:44 AM	#1
Craig Administrator Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Centennial, Colorado Posts: 2,767 Rep Power: 285	When you leave for your "A" school after boot camp ~ When you leave for your "A" school after boot camp you might have to wait for your airplane. If it's a long time, just take a break and go to the USO. It free food and you can relax and use the computer... Here is a link: http://usoofillinois.org/ohare-center-terminal-2-uso/ btw: Remember there is a big difference between you departure time and your boarding time. The boarding time is the most important. You have to be at the gate according to your boarding time. If you get their at the departure time, then the door to the airplane is already shut and sealed. You will miss your flight. __________________

05-05-2012, 02:15 PM	#2
ctraggie Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Wahiawa, HI Posts: 59 Rep Power: 12	Is our plane ticket paid for and delivered to us? Do we have to pay for it and order it, or just pay for it? How does that work? __________________ Currently stationed in Hawaii

05-05-2012, 06:19 PM	#4
ctraggie Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Wahiawa, HI Posts: 59 Rep Power: 12	Thanks __________________ Currently stationed in Hawaii

06-19-2013, 03:42 PM	#12
johnplisac32 Active Duty Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 260 Rep Power: 33	Glad my a school is in great lakes __________________ 70% of the world covered by water 80% of all people live near water 90% of all trade travels by water 100% on watch 5 oceans 7 continents whatever it takes where ever it takes us americas navy

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SonMeeker Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Guam Posts: 28 Rep Power: 8	You pay for the cab yourself, and you'll talk to PSD about getting reimbursed. The reimbursement would come in your next paycheck. I haven't heard of anyone taking a cab. They usually send a duty driver or you can ask the quarterdeck if they have the number to the duty van so they can pick you up. __________________ DEP DATE: [06JUN15] SHIP DATE: [25NOV15] RTC GRAD DATE: [22JAN16] IC "A" SCHOOL GRAD DATE: [03JUN16] Rate: ICSN

05-06-2012, 12:28 PM	#5
bdmahl Newbie Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 15 Rep Power: 8	When my family comes up for graduation, can I have them bring my laptop, cell phone, and iPod to the airport? Or when I get to a-school will they take them away again?

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Laworlo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 322 Rep Power: 39	Great info thanks Craig! Question, what does USO stand for?

06-19-2013, 10:14 AM	#9
scarswell95 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 44 Rep Power: 11	This is probably a stupid question but is there a bus that picks us up from the airport that takes us to our A school?

10-10-2019, 08:30 AM	#20
Carolyn.2019 Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Hi someone told me that even if their flight to Pensacola is on Sunday, that they are still taken to the airport on Saturday morning. Can you confirm if this is true or not?