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I'm glad that your daughter made a right decison in joining the Navy. She has chosen the right path way. Good luck for her and to you. God Bless
Navy Fedeeral will be able to help him about auto loan, my son's loan has been approved with me as a co signer, the interest was quite high, it's 12.5 % cause he doesnt have any credits yet. He applied for the rate of new car. God Bless
I've expereienced sendind off my son to boot camp last year, he was only 17 years old at that time so I feel like I dont want him to leave but I had no choice but to let him go cause it's for own good as what you said, im proud of him cause of the...
Congrats to your son finally he made it. I'm very happy for you. I'm proud for your son for serving our natiion. God Bless. How's your sailor now?
Anyone there whose sailors are Personnel Specialist? Let us share and exchange of ideas about our sailors and their job as Personnel Specialist... You are all welcome A-School Moms and long time Navy Personnel Specialists Moms.
Correction, Everyone in boot camp is called seaman recruit /E1 .After they are done with boot camp, then the different insignia's will go .Example if your child went in as E-3 cause college credits, then he will get it.
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- At 8:17am on September 12, 2009,
Hoppi aka Angie said…
- If a sailor wants to cross rate they need to talk to their CCC. Before they will be allowed to cross rate, they need to be in there current rate for 2 years. As far as rates going away there is always talk of certain rates going away, it takes years before a rate is gone.
- At 1:55am on February 18, 2009,
NCC(SW) Scott Reszka, Southern AZ Recruiting Supervisor said… - Hi there... sorry for my absence... been quite the busy bee lately -- who isn't, right??? Anyway, your son should at some point get some liberty -- age has nothing to do with it. Our Sailor's are treated as adults and are expected to represent themselves and our Navy in the highest standards. There are instances where one's liberty can be held -- i.e. academics, violations of other orders, etc...
Your son 'should' get leave after A school if he so chooses. He realistically will get a "report no later than" date on his orders. This can often times, be up to 30 days from when he graduates! ENCOURAGE him NOT to take all 30 days. That would be a years worth of leave already and he has only been in the Navy -- a few months!?!? Not a good thing. Basically, he will xfer from his school command and is on leave until he reports to his ultimate duty station. His recruiters can still act as liasons and aide him in the process if there is any confusion.
Hope this info helped. Once again, sorry about the delay.
- At 2:05pm on November 23, 2008,
NCC(SW) Scott Reszka, Southern AZ Recruiting Supervisor said…
- yeah.... sorry! ......the ""about me" section! I apologize!
- At 3:05am on November 23, 2008,
NCC(SW) Scott Reszka, Southern AZ Recruiting Supervisor said…
- Beath~
Please read my bio on "my page" it will answer a few of your questions! In addition, I will tell you what I tell every young man and or woman that I sit down with before they ship out, in relation to "any" of their goals.
I simply state it for them and involve them........ I tell them the sky is the limit for them. The Navy is giving them a toolbox full of tools. Some which they are unaware of for the time being. However, that is "their" toolbox and those tools will ALWAYS be available for their use when THEY are ready! .... I go on to tell them that ALL of their goals are within reach and that there IS ONLY ONE PERSON STANDING IN THEIR WAY OF "NOT" ACCOMPLISHING THEM! And then I ask them if they know who that is! EVERY (I have been doing this for 14 years) person has responded with the following....... It is me Chief! I am the only one standing in my way!
I hope this helps. In addition, please read my quote at the top of my personal page! I also share those words with them as well! The Navy is an opportunity for every individual! I hope this has helped you. Please let me know if not!
Scott~
- At 10:41pm on November 21, 2008,
NCC(SW) Scott Reszka, Southern AZ Recruiting Supervisor said…
- Not a problem! PS is in fact an administrative type of job! Great working environment! Advancement is very good within the rating and as with any other rate ensure he studies, studies, studies, when it comes time for advancment to PS3 and above!
Cross rating is a possibility... however, I personally would caution him if he is already setting his sights on 2 years from now. Why? ......Well because by that time, he should at least be a PS3 if not even a PS2. That is a long way to come in a short amount of time. By that time, he may not want to step into a new rating which more junior people know more about than he would. Just a caution... not the end of the world by any means. It is possible, though to answer your question simply! Enjoy your weekend, I am certain you all have quality plans! ~Cheers!
- At 11:48am on November 20, 2008,
NCC(SW) Scott Reszka, Southern AZ Recruiting Supervisor said…
- Beath~
The Initial Fitness Assessment (IFA) is a 1.5 mile run, as many push ups in 2min, and as many sit ups in 2min. The intention is for him to at least be able to do the minimum which in his case for 17yo is: 50 situps, 42 push ups, and a 12:30 run. If not, we can submit a waiver to ship him out. He should be good and his recruiters should get him to that point!
The PS rating is very important within ANY command in the Navy. The duties performed by PSs include: providing enlisted people with information and counseling related to Navy occupations, opportunities for general education and job training, requirements for promotion, and rights and benefits; assisting enlisted people and their families with special problems or personal hardships; interviewing personnel; administering tests; making recommendations for assignments; operating computers and copying machines; writing official letters and reports; performing enlisted and officer personnel administration; maintaining enlisted and officer service records, Navy directives and Navy filing.
Hope that helps! Keep us informed! :-)
- At 11:26am on November 19, 2008,
NCC(SW) Scott Reszka, Southern AZ Recruiting Supervisor said…
- Good Morning Beath!
Thanks for the kind words on my page! :)
Yes, 19.5 years for me! Joined when I was 17 (actually turned 18 in BC). So I have come a long way in a short amount of time! I just transferred from St. Louis to Tucson. So I have to obligate a minimum of 3 years. So I will probably be able to retire with about 22-22.5 years.
For your son...his physical condition--has he passed his Initial Fitness Assessment (IFA)? If so, no need to worry. Which he should have passed already! Anyway, don't fret... the Navy obviously has physical fitness requirements and they will embed this culture into the recruits at BC. They don't expect them to be able to do the graduation requirements once they get there. They gradually build them up! And although we have physical fitness requirements, keep in mind we like our sharp-minded Sailor's as well. We are not as stringent as the AF or MC. He will be fine. Positive attitude on both your parts and everything will go smoothly!
If he hasn't learned too much while in DEP, I would HIGHLY ENCOURAGE (I tell this to all my recruits) him to learn his 11 general orders (by heart with no stuttering), his Sailor's Creed by heart, the Navy's Core Values, and some of the rank recoginition would serve him well! Let me know how things progress!!!
- At 11:26am on November 11, 2008,
Colleen said… - Hi Beath and Thank You for the warm welcome. My son will be leaving for BC 2 days before Thanksgiving And although my heart aches, I know this is what he wants and he will be just fine and in the Lord's hands. He will be then going to A school for Master at Arms. My son and I have a Wonderful relationship. He is my baby and my only son. I have 2 daughters in addition and they are both older than he. Not by much though. I am thankful for our relationship. I have always strived at a close relationship with all 3 of my children and am blessed to have that. My husband and I are very grateful to the Lord for that. AJ is the last one to leave the nest and within the span of 1.5 yrs, my nest has gone from full to empty. Hard...yes, Happy for my children...yes. Happy for me...No... Anyway, Thank You again and I look forward to the support I will gain from this site.
- At 9:35pm on November 9, 2008,
Anna said… - Beath,
Catherine just finished A school and reported to Kitsap, Washington just yesterday. She won't be eligable for the E4 advancement test until March 09. The reason we felt PS would be a good rate to be in while trying to take college courses is because PS would basically be an office job. My son was a AO for a fighter squadron and he worked 12 hour shifts and was dead tired after. He couldn't take extra courses while on deployment because of his long hours also - so that factored into Catherine's decision.
- At 9:17pm on November 9, 2008,
Anna said…
- Beath,
Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. My daughter also went in as an E3. The problem with the PS rating being overmanned is that there will be a long wait from the time they pass the test until the time they actually get the advancement. I forget the terminology for that, but her recruiter was talking to us the other day when she was home and he told her that she had to get a really good score on the E4 test and then would have to wait for awhile until she would get the advancement - and might not get advanced if there isn't a "spot" for a PS3. She might have to wait until the next rotation and take the test again.
I don't remember her ASVAB score - it was pretty good tho'. The reason she wanted PS is because she wants to take college courses and wanted a job that was going to give her the opportunity to do college/homework, etc while on active duty. She hopes to get her degree and then become an officer.
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