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Forum: ND = NAVY DIVER 07-17-2014, 03:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 88,439
Posted By kforbs126
There are definitely people who quit or get...

There are definitely people who quit or get dropped after Hell week.
Forum: IT = INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (IT, ITS) 07-16-2014, 05:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 67,188
Posted By kforbs126
Not surprising. Most IT's don't know how to be a...

Not surprising. Most IT's don't know how to be a real IT. It's kind of irritating because the ET's fix the IT mistakes. I also have 7 years of IT experience and it's funny how the IT's can't do...
Forum: IT = INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN (IT, ITS) 07-15-2014, 08:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 67,188
Posted By kforbs126
IT's are operators you won't really fix anything....

IT's are operators you won't really fix anything. ET's fix all your gear or mess ups.

IT's have a vast area they cover. Communications is the biggest. Depending on the command you get you can...
Forum: Back From Bootcamp 05-24-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 68,706
Posted By kforbs126
That's only going to get worse.

That's only going to get worse.
Forum: EOD = EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL TECHNICIAN 05-22-2014, 07:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 67,063
Posted By kforbs126
I'm not an EOD I'm just support at a spec ops...

I'm not an EOD I'm just support at a spec ops command. This is typical for the support people. The Spec Op guys do way more than that.
Forum: EOD = EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL TECHNICIAN 05-21-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 67,063
Posted By kforbs126
PT is a bitch, 4 to 5 mile runs 3 days a week. ...

PT is a bitch, 4 to 5 mile runs 3 days a week. It's been an eye opener for me.
Forum: EOD = EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL TECHNICIAN 05-21-2014, 08:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 67,063
Posted By kforbs126
If you are losing weight just to make standards...

If you are losing weight just to make standards and aren't in top shape, I would worry about that more than the clearance. Most spec op guys are already in top shape for years before going into boot...
Forum: NUKE = NUCLEAR POWER FIELD 05-14-2014, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 33,854
Posted By kforbs126
If you don't like to work more than 40 hours a...

If you don't like to work more than 40 hours a week I'd suggest not joining the Navy. I'm not a Nuke but this goes for almost any rate. You will work a lot. Monday thru Friday. Working hours are...
Forum: Bootcamp 04-12-2014, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 23,385
Posted By kforbs126
I'd go with Navy Fed. You get paid earlier. ...

I'd go with Navy Fed. You get paid earlier. They have branches all over the world so when you pull into ports there typically is one. Plus they have a ton of ATM's and branches all around base.
Forum: Bootcamp 04-10-2014, 05:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 29,741
Posted By kforbs126
I'm pretty sure Guppy responded to the wrong...

I'm pretty sure Guppy responded to the wrong thing.
Forum: Bootcamp 04-10-2014, 04:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 29,741
Posted By kforbs126
They probably won't do much of anything until...

They probably won't do much of anything until your within weight standards. They may give you info but that's about it.
Forum: CTR = CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN COLLECTION 04-07-2014, 07:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 49,621
Posted By kforbs126
Your command has to offer it.

Your command has to offer it.
Forum: AW = NAVAL AIRCREWMAN (AWO, AWF, AWV, AWS, AWR) 03-26-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 3,642,121
Posted By kforbs126
Ships are doing 8 to 10 month deployments. You...

Ships are doing 8 to 10 month deployments. You do work ups before hand that usually combine equal 4 to 6 months being out to sea. They have a new rotation where you come back from deployment then...
Forum: AW = NAVAL AIRCREWMAN (AWO, AWF, AWV, AWS, AWR) 03-26-2014, 02:07 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 3,642,121
Posted By kforbs126
No matter what job you choose you'll probably be...

No matter what job you choose you'll probably be gone pretty often if you are on sea duty.
Forum: CTT = CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL 03-22-2014, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 52,671
Posted By kforbs126
They continue through A school and if they aren't...

They continue through A school and if they aren't granted the clearance by the time they are set to graduate they will be put on hold and you won't technically graduate until the clearance is...
Forum: Electronics Technician B420, K070, C121 03-14-2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 32,803
Posted By kforbs126
It all depends on when his detach from A school...

It all depends on when his detach from A school date and his report to C school date. I was able to take 4 days but I also know a lot of people that go directly to C school from A school. You're...
Forum: Bootcamp 03-13-2014, 10:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 22,108
Posted By kforbs126
I will have to agree with this. I work with a...

I will have to agree with this. I work with a few BUDs drops that got injured during Hell Week. Anyways they both said boot camp actually hurt them because the PT isn't hard core. Then you go into...
Forum: PACT Seaman (SN) 02-25-2014, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 42,503
Posted By kforbs126
No UNDES do not get to pick a rate at boot camp.

No UNDES do not get to pick a rate at boot camp.
Forum: Cryptologic/Intelligence (Spooks) 02-24-2014, 07:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 110,050
Posted By kforbs126
I work with a bunch of ET's that have worked with...

I work with a bunch of ET's that have worked with dev group and they PT everyday which includes a 6 mile run daily. While getting your run time way down will be good, you have to be able to run for...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 02-21-2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 62,780
Posted By kforbs126
E4 over 4 went away. ...

E4 over 4 went away.

http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/messages/Documents/NAVADMINS/NAV2012/NAV12072.txt
Forum: Bootcamp 02-17-2014, 11:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 39,280
Posted By kforbs126
It actually states that if you do this and they...

It actually states that if you do this and they catch you, you can lose your privileges and be disciplined.
Forum: NUKE = NUCLEAR POWER FIELD 02-17-2014, 12:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 161,659
Posted By kforbs126
I think a lot of this suicide rate is blown out...

I think a lot of this suicide rate is blown out of proportion to scare people. In 2013 the Navy had 38 suicides, 60 the previous year and 2011 53. Now yes that's a good amount of people but a lot...
Forum: YN = YEOMAN 02-11-2014, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
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Views: 42,525
Posted By kforbs126
When I was on my ship I had a bunch of FTS ET's,...

When I was on my ship I had a bunch of FTS ET's, and a few other rates had FTS. Other than different advancement then regular Active Duty a lot of FTS now are going to ships to help manning issues.
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 02-10-2014, 08:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 71,506
Posted By kforbs126
ET's don't get NEC locked anymore. Most ET's I...

ET's don't get NEC locked anymore. Most ET's I know have a comms and radar NEC, it's actually better to be more well rounded for the advancement exam. You also don't need a Top Secret to be in the...
Forum: Advanced Electronics Computer Field 02-09-2014, 10:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 107,665
Posted By kforbs126
Why wouldn't ET's do radar portion?

Why wouldn't ET's do radar portion?
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