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FutureND · 02-20-2016, 09:56 PM

Yes, the Seabees have been overmanned for quite a while now, but they are starting to love in the right direction as far as manning levels. As of now it looks like the best rates to try and get into would be Alfa types, CM and EO. This last cycle showed advancement opportunity was way better than usual as we were petty comparable to Navy wide averages. One thing to remember is that no matter how overmanned a rating is, they still bring in new people. There will always be a need for new recruits, though it is harder to get into with higher manning levels. The Seabee community is a great one, I wouldn't change what I do for anything. Good luck man and if you have anything else let me know.

Veazey76 · 02-20-2016, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FutureND

Yes, the Seabees have been overmanned for quite a while now, but they are starting to love in the right direction as far as manning levels. As of now it looks like the best rates to try and get into would be Alfa types, CM and EO. This last cycle showed advancement opportunity was way better than usual as we were petty comparable to Navy wide averages. One thing to remember is that no matter how overmanned a rating is, they still bring in new people. There will always be a need for new recruits, though it is harder to get into with higher manning levels. The Seabee community is a great one, I wouldn't change what I do for anything. Good luck man and if you have anything else let me know.

Thank you man so much! It would be so unreal and honorable to become a Seabee! Hopefully a seabee rate opens up for my DEP Action Request. One of our recruiters in the office is a Seabee and he is going to be retiring at the end of the year. He told me stuff about Seabees including stories and stuff because he knew I wanted to be a Seabee since the first day I came in. He got assigned to South Africa for a tour and also was sent to Afghanistan and was assigned to a SEAL Team as he told me. Not sure how true that is but I believe and even if its not true I still wanna be a Seabee. Most badass rate in the Navy besides SEALS.

robynabs · 07-04-2016, 03:08 PM

I go to boot camp 20160803 so I should graduate around 20160930, meaning I should begin A school the beginning of October. With the holidays, how long exactly is A school? I know things get held up or delayed but the sheet says 10 weeks. Is that relatively accurate? If so, I am estimating I should be home before Christmas but if not, I won't be home until after the beginning of the year. Does any one have an insight? Also, what is A School like for an EO? I am a reservist so will I do my A School and then go home to my unit? Thanks for the info.

Robyn

calpals · 09-12-2016, 02:56 PM

I'm shipping in July 2017 as a CM. What is the combat training like? Also, how often and where would I get deployed to? I hope I see some action. :-)

Avionicsguy · 01-09-2018, 11:13 AM

if i wanna spend time with my family is this the rate for me? or no?

i understand they deploy but how is the shore duty?

07-04-2016, 03:08 PM	#3
robynabs Newbie Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	Length of A School for EO I go to boot camp 20160803 so I should graduate around 20160930, meaning I should begin A school the beginning of October. With the holidays, how long exactly is A school? I know things get held up or delayed but the sheet says 10 weeks. Is that relatively accurate? If so, I am estimating I should be home before Christmas but if not, I won't be home until after the beginning of the year. Does any one have an insight? Also, what is A School like for an EO? I am a reservist so will I do my A School and then go home to my unit? Thanks for the info. Robyn

09-12-2016, 02:56 PM	#4
calpals Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	CM I'm shipping in July 2017 as a CM. What is the combat training like? Also, how often and where would I get deployed to? I hope I see some action. :-)

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02-20-2016, 09:56 PM	#1
FutureND Active Duty Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 756 Rep Power: 0	Yes, the Seabees have been overmanned for quite a while now, but they are starting to love in the right direction as far as manning levels. As of now it looks like the best rates to try and get into would be Alfa types, CM and EO. This last cycle showed advancement opportunity was way better than usual as we were petty comparable to Navy wide averages. One thing to remember is that no matter how overmanned a rating is, they still bring in new people. There will always be a need for new recruits, though it is harder to get into with higher manning levels. The Seabee community is a great one, I wouldn't change what I do for anything. Good luck man and if you have anything else let me know.

01-09-2018, 11:13 AM	#5
Avionicsguy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: in the navy Posts: 39 Rep Power: 0	if i wanna spend time with my family is this the rate for me? or no? i understand they deploy but how is the shore duty?