Married Sailors trying to be Nukes? Come here!

[Nicknyte]

So, since I've been a part of NNPTC for around 8 months, and I've been married for longer than I've been in the Navy. I am also 27 and got a kid on the way. Anyone looking for married sailor questions, and also those who intend to marry in the pipeline, I can answer some stuff.

[jd91]

Hopeful future nuke her. Won't be shipping out til may. Am married with one newborn child. Wondering what the housing accommodations are like while at charleston. Is the housing on base or contracted out? How are the accommodations for married sailors and there family overall?

[Nicknyte]

Originally Posted by jd91

Hopeful future nuke her. Won't be shipping out til may. Am married with one newborn child. Wondering what the housing accommodations are like while at charleston. Is the housing on base or contracted out? How are the accommodations for married sailors and there family overall?

Sorry it took a couple months to get back to you.

Housing is on base and contracted to balfour beatty. The accomadation's for us is pretty good. Where I live at near the commissary, I can get to the Rickover Center within 10 minutes. You will need to bring your PT clothes into the Rickover or in the lockers, since you will PT 3 times a week. Don't go on FEP, or you will exercise M-F. If you need to do family stuff, such as doctor appointments and checkups, Aschool sucks for it because if you miss a Lab, you get rolled back. Power school, I went to the doctor for my wife multiple times while she was pregnant. Usually, talking to your SLPO, which is basically your Chief/Petty Officer in charge of your class you are in, will help you, as long as your request is earnest.

Just be prepared to be out of the house a lot more than in it. The school is tough, and I usually put in 10-15 hours of study a week. Just talk with your spouse to let them know that it will get a bit rough from on out.

[jd91]

No problem certainly appreciate the response. Are washer dryers included? How was it when you first arrived to Charleston? Were you given any house hunting leave, if so for how long and how soon after your arrival? What rate did you end up with, are you happy with it?

[Nicknyte]

Originally Posted by jd91

No problem certainly appreciate the response. Are washer dryers included?

Well, for 30 extra dollars a month, they can be. The ones I am renting from the contractors is pretty alright, and they don't suck. They are a lot better than the ones the single nukes on base have to use. Rofl.

Originally Posted by jd91

How was it when you first arrived to Charleston?

Pretty nice. Though, a funny story which I would not suggest you ever do. I had got to the airport when I left RTC since I was held back for 5 weeks after graduation, so I got to fly by myself. When I arrived, I called the Quarterdeck to come get me, but I was stuck at the airport 2 hours after I called. Thankfully, a MM3 noticed me and asked If I needed a ride back to NNPTC. I happily said yes. I got a small chewing out by a PO1, but after speaking with me, he understood why I did it. It was not below freezing, or covered in snow like RTC was when I left, so I enjoyed Charleston quite a bit when I got there. I could go in detail if you like, but no one was rude or abrasive when I got here fully.

Originally Posted by jd91

Were you given any house hunting leave, if so for how long and how soon after your arrival?

I did not house hunt for long. I wanted something close to base, and I cared less about making a profit on BAH (They take every penny of BAH living in on-base housing). I didn't get a chance to look in the house prior to moving in it, and that may have been foolish on my part at the time, but I really like the house I am staying in now. Basically, I got here, signed a contract for a house, and after being on Rollback for a week (cleaning duties), I was authorized 10 days free leave to get my stuff from AZ and bring it to SC. The amount of leave you get depends on how far away you live +3 days. I think it is a day every 350 miles.

Originally Posted by jd91

What rate did you end up with, are you happy with it?

Yes! Oh yes! I love my rate! I picked ET since it is the one that allows you to qualify as a Reactor Operator, and I can replace circuit boards and troubleshoot equipment. It is also known as the one that has a lot of perks going on for it outside the military as well, since many in this rate 6 and out. But I want to stay in the Navy for 20 if possible. (Also, I picked this rate since it matches my initials, but that is besides the point, rofl)

If you have any other questions, I have free time.

[jd91]

Never mnd see your an et. How do you like it? Is the base and housing closed off, ie main gate checkpoints, or is it an open base with select check points. Really appreciate all the anwsers, apologize for any incorrect spelling, im using my tablet. I know most info regarding the various nf rates aswell as general military life, more nterested in the base it self and day to day scheduel. As you know the life of a family man is different then that of a barracks man.

[jd91]

Once again appreciate the anwsers. There seems to be a disconnect time between my posting and your anwsers so ignore last post. are the houses stand alone or duplexs, one story, and last question for the moment are they hard wood carpet.... Thank you