Graduated oct 4th, now in pcola

RCCIV · 10-13-2013, 06:09 AM

I'm in Gduuuuuub!

Haasino · 10-13-2013, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RCCIV

I'm in Gduuuuuub!

You just got there and are already in GW? Are you just that awesome, or did they finally turn it back into regular barracks?

bronxCTM · 10-13-2013, 11:52 AM

5 minutes hard rain...that's about what I get when hurricanes creep up to where I am in central VA.

So really only starboard/port leaders get promoted (and I guess the RCPO and RPO would too)? Well I wouldn't mind being a PO for some of those positions.

Also...Happy Birthday Navy!!

jzhaun · 10-13-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bronxCTM

5 minutes hard rain...that's about what I get when hurricanes creep up to where I am in central VA.

So really only starboard/port leaders get promoted (and I guess the RCPO and RPO would too)? Well I wouldn't mind being a PO for some of those positions.

Also...Happy Birthday Navy!!

Nah, not just them, I've heard of yeomans and LPOs/HPOs too. And even some who didn't have a leadership position at all. The RDCs will promote the people that they think do the best job, are the most motivated/capable etc. Being in a position like RCPO, yeoman or Starboard watch (not so much Port, they're generally secondary) simply gives more opportunities for the RDCs to see your merit. If you get one of those jobs and are decent but not outstanding you'll still get passed over.

Temen · 10-14-2013, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Haasino

You just got there and are already in GW? Are you just that awesome, or did they finally turn it back into regular barracks?

Which one is the GW? I was in Foxtrot, I can't remember it's ship name for the life of me. If it's Foxtrot though, I know they really changed it at the end of February 2012 when I left. It turned into more like a C-School barracks. So I wouldn't doubt if someone messed that up and it's now back to a regular barracks.

Congrats jzhaun and welcome to Naval Aviation! AMEs for F-18s are much needed in these parts of California. I hope you enjoy Pensacola while you can.

In my experience, anyone can be promoted. I was the Dental Yeoman, and I got promoted. Being part of the division staff has it's benefits because you have more attention. When you do good it's more noticeable, but when you mess up (or the recruits you are supposed to be in charge of mess up) you really are in the spot light.

As long as you shut up, follow orders AS GIVEN, and be a TEAM player, you should be fine. Study hard and get the most out of the PT sessions as you can. You're there to learn military discipline and how to work as a team. Your career will see that you are in the middle of the ocean, stuck on a metal island. The only people you have around you are fellow sailors, you have to be able to work as a team with people you absolutely hate being around.

John213AV · 12-08-2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RCCIV

I'm in Gduuuuuub!

Dude I'm in G DUUUB too lol. Room 295 give it a knock

military bratt · 12-08-2013, 08:29 PM

So I'm not the greatest with running since I smoke and all I'm trying to quit before I leave because I know it will be hell but I know I have almost perfect pft scores other than that I have heard two things about this... If you show enough effort they will hold you if you don't make the run by the last pft or they just kick you out... I am trying to run more but does your running get a lot better when your there? Is it easier to run with other ppl so you know what pace to run at. Any advice on this subject by any one would be much appreciated. That is the biggest stress I have I know what I need to know I'm good at being a sheep (shutting up and listening to who I need to) And I was raised in a strict environment so I have no other worries I just am scared to get kicked for that.

John213AV · 12-10-2013, 10:39 PM

The only PFT that counts is the last one...however if you guys get like over a 90% pass rating on the second PFT then you get an athletic flag, so DONT BE that guy who fails and u loose the flag!

Back to your original question.

When running, everyone wears a lil tracker on their ankle. The timer starts for you when you pass the line that picks up the tracker. There is a TV at the start line so each time you pass you can see how many laps you have run and your pace. Theres a big digital clock to so you can tell what your time is about. Your Petty Officer may decide to run an Alpha male pace and keep you guys from stopping, however thats about all they can do. If you fail your last PFA for whatever reason ( The Run ) You will be on hold. They will not kick you out, but you won't graduate and you will have to do the whole thing over again situps, pushups and run until you pass it. One kid from our division missed the run by 13 seconds. He got sent to another compartment. He didn't graduate with us.

If you get sent away, you basically PT a lot until you pass. You have like a few MONTHS to finally pass it, so don't sweat it.

military bratt · 12-10-2013, 10:57 PM

Thank you So much that's exactly what I wanted tO know. Although I'll do everything to not be put in that situation

10-13-2013, 06:09 AM	#1
RCCIV Newbie Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sacramento-ish Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	I'm in Gduuuuuub!

10-13-2013, 11:52 AM	#3
bronxCTM Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 196 Rep Power: 0	5 minutes hard rain...that's about what I get when hurricanes creep up to where I am in central VA. So really only starboard/port leaders get promoted (and I guess the RCPO and RPO would too)? Well I wouldn't mind being a PO for some of those positions. Also...Happy Birthday Navy!!

12-08-2013, 08:29 PM	#7
military bratt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Clearfield, Utah Posts: 33 Rep Power: 0	So I'm not the greatest with running since I smoke and all I'm trying to quit before I leave because I know it will be hell but I know I have almost perfect pft scores other than that I have heard two things about this... If you show enough effort they will hold you if you don't make the run by the last pft or they just kick you out... I am trying to run more but does your running get a lot better when your there? Is it easier to run with other ppl so you know what pace to run at. Any advice on this subject by any one would be much appreciated. That is the biggest stress I have I know what I need to know I'm good at being a sheep (shutting up and listening to who I need to) And I was raised in a strict environment so I have no other worries I just am scared to get kicked for that.

12-10-2013, 10:39 PM	#8
John213AV Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Virginia Beach, VA. Posts: 119 Rep Power: 0	The only PFT that counts is the last one...however if you guys get like over a 90% pass rating on the second PFT then you get an athletic flag, so DONT BE that guy who fails and u loose the flag! Back to your original question. When running, everyone wears a lil tracker on their ankle. The timer starts for you when you pass the line that picks up the tracker. There is a TV at the start line so each time you pass you can see how many laps you have run and your pace. Theres a big digital clock to so you can tell what your time is about. Your Petty Officer may decide to run an Alpha male pace and keep you guys from stopping, however thats about all they can do. If you fail your last PFA for whatever reason ( The Run ) You will be on hold. They will not kick you out, but you won't graduate and you will have to do the whole thing over again situps, pushups and run until you pass it. One kid from our division missed the run by 13 seconds. He got sent to another compartment. He didn't graduate with us. If you get sent away, you basically PT a lot until you pass. You have like a few MONTHS to finally pass it, so don't sweat it.

12-10-2013, 10:57 PM	#9
military bratt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Clearfield, Utah Posts: 33 Rep Power: 0	Thank you So much that's exactly what I wanted tO know. Although I'll do everything to not be put in that situation