SECF - Fire Control Technician for Subs

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Comment by Kirsten on June 19, 2009 at 1:37pm

Hi Mel,

he will be in Groton the whole time hun. My Son is a FT also and he went through BESS (49 days), Techno (30 days or less self paced) , ATT (same as techno) and A school ( 4 months). Lee says the school isn't to bad you just have to study a lot (they do have night studies also). Usually between classes they sometimes on hold , depends on how long the hold is they might be able to travel. If you have any more questions just ask away :)

Comment by Amber on June 19, 2009 at 11:21am

Melynda, My son is an FT on the Greeneville and he only went to school at Groton. The 18 months were broken into three parts and he had a 2 week leave twice during the 18 months. He came home for 8 days at Christmas that year, and two weeks in the spring before deploying as a rider on the Springfield for six months. WELCOME!!

Comment by Melynda(BDUB's mom) on June 19, 2009 at 11:01am

Hello, new to this group. My son leaves for BC 08.17.09. He has signed up for subs to be a FT. I know he will go to CT, WA and GA for school. Can anyone give me helpful hints to share with him. Is school very difficult? Is it all classroom work? Are they in school for 18 months or does this 18 months include breaks and travel time between the three school. Thanks for any comments and advice you have to offer.

Comment by Kirsten on June 11, 2009 at 3:47pm

ohhh sweet amber :)))
I am always happy to hear from Lee know where you coming from, lol

Comment by Amber on June 10, 2009 at 9:20am

I got a call from my sailor boy last night. They are back in port after their test run and there was very few issues with the newly fitted sub!!! YAY! He is about 26 points from his fish and hopes to have them very soon! It was good to hear his voice and know that he is safe and sound. Thanks for the prayers.

Comment by Kirsten on June 9, 2009 at 9:14pm

yeah i heard it's beautiful up there. Not sure yet where Lee's gonna be afterwards I guess we will find out soon :)

Comment by Amber on June 9, 2009 at 9:01pm

Cool, we went to CT for our son's grad from sub school. We made it our summer vacation and stayed a week in Mystic camping and it was a fabulous time.

Comment by Kirsten on June 9, 2009 at 6:36pm

Hey Amber ;)
yes he's in Groton he will Graduate aug. 13th :)
ohhh sweet keep us updated ;)

Comment by Amber on June 9, 2009 at 6:07pm

Well I should be hearing from my sailor any day, the big news we are waiting on is....................that he has his fish!! Oh please let it be so and let him call soon!!!

Comment by Amber on June 8, 2009 at 9:56pm

Cool, so is he at Groton? That is where Michael went thru his training.

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