AECF Depper, question about A/C schools.

military bratt · 12-05-2013, 02:11 PM

And how long is att for aecf

calie89 · 12-06-2013, 10:38 AM

If she is not on your orders for C school, then yes. I knew of someone who got FCS COTS (C school in Dahlgren, VA) and orders to a ship in San Diego. He left in August to go to VA for school, and his wife moved to CA in October, and he will be there in December. But she could have waited until DEC to get there when he did.

She waited to move because they already got their Dislocation Allowance for FY 2013, so they waited until FY 2014 to move. However, they were originally from CA, so they had family there to help with the transition.

The Navy did pay to move them to CA, but I am not sure if they had to shell it out first (DITY move), and then get reimbursed, or if they Navy just paid for it (gov't move)

As for ATT, I believe for FCs, I think it is 10 weeks. I know it is longer for ETs, maybe 11 weeks. Just depends on what you get assigned at bootcamp.

military bratt · 12-06-2013, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by calie89

If she is not on your orders for C school, then yes. I knew of someone who got FCS COTS (C school in Dahlgren, VA) and orders to a ship in San Diego. He left in August to go to VA for school, and his wife moved to CA in October, and he will be there in December. But she could have waited until DEC to get there when he did.

She waited to move because they already got their Dislocation Allowance for FY 2013, so they waited until FY 2014 to move. However, they were originally from CA, so they had family there to help with the transition.

The Navy did pay to move them to CA, but I am not sure if they had to shell it out first (DITY move), and then get reimbursed, or if they Navy just paid for it (gov't move)

As for ATT, I believe for FCs, I think it is 10 weeks. I know it is longer for ETs, maybe 11 weeks. Just depends on what you get assigned at bootcamp.

Thank you so much this is really helpful so you will already havrE orders to the base/ship for after c school before you go?

calie89 · 12-06-2013, 02:22 PM

It depends on which NEC you choose. If your C school is not long enough to bring your family, then yes you will have orders to a ship.

But if you have orders to a C school that is long enough for your family to accompany you, then you will not have orders to a ship. You will pick in C school.

military bratt · 12-06-2013, 03:14 PM

How do u like being an fc what do you do on a daily bases

calie89 · 12-06-2013, 08:16 PM

To be honest, I am not going to claim to know what life as an FC is like. I have been in school the entire time I have been in the Navy. As for school life, its pretty easy. Your main responsibility is to learn your job. Just go to school, stand a few watches, and get lots of liberty time.

As for life as an FC in the fleet, the only experience I have is from what others (mostly instructors) have told me. The biggest determining factor in what your day to day life is like is what kind of FC you are (SPY, ACNT, FCS, CIWS, etc)
Each one works on different kind of equipment, and will stand different watches.

So, while in school, listen to what the instructors say about their respective NECs, and learn what each one is about, and decide which ones fit you. I decided on SPY because I wanted to be busy a lot. I wanted to be an AEGIS tech. I wanted to stand out for being good at my job.

Also, keep in mind that everyones experience is different. Try to take what others say under consideration, but try not to take it as gospel. Just because you like one instructor, and he says that his NEC is the best, that doesn't necessarily mean that it will be for you.

Overall, life as an FC is spent maintaining, repairing and operating your equipment, whichever NEC it is you choose. So, pick the equipment that you will be willing to spend the time to get to know, so you can be good at your job.

Sorry that was so long and scatter brained...hope it helps.

DoubleY82 · 12-07-2013, 07:00 PM

During my DEP meetings the recruiters have mention that if you are at the top of your class in technical school you can choose which base you want to go too.

My question is there any special base that will help me advance in rank during my Navy career.

Cheers

12-05-2013, 02:11 PM	#1
military bratt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Clearfield, Utah Posts: 33 Rep Power: 0	And how long is att for aecf

12-06-2013, 10:38 AM	#2
calie89 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Dahlgren, VA Posts: 70 Rep Power: 0	If she is not on your orders for C school, then yes. I knew of someone who got FCS COTS (C school in Dahlgren, VA) and orders to a ship in San Diego. He left in August to go to VA for school, and his wife moved to CA in October, and he will be there in December. But she could have waited until DEC to get there when he did. She waited to move because they already got their Dislocation Allowance for FY 2013, so they waited until FY 2014 to move. However, they were originally from CA, so they had family there to help with the transition. The Navy did pay to move them to CA, but I am not sure if they had to shell it out first (DITY move), and then get reimbursed, or if they Navy just paid for it (gov't move) As for ATT, I believe for FCs, I think it is 10 weeks. I know it is longer for ETs, maybe 11 weeks. Just depends on what you get assigned at bootcamp.

12-06-2013, 02:22 PM	#4
calie89 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Dahlgren, VA Posts: 70 Rep Power: 0	It depends on which NEC you choose. If your C school is not long enough to bring your family, then yes you will have orders to a ship. But if you have orders to a C school that is long enough for your family to accompany you, then you will not have orders to a ship. You will pick in C school.

12-06-2013, 03:14 PM	#5
military bratt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Clearfield, Utah Posts: 33 Rep Power: 0	How do u like being an fc what do you do on a daily bases

12-06-2013, 08:16 PM	#6
calie89 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Dahlgren, VA Posts: 70 Rep Power: 0	To be honest, I am not going to claim to know what life as an FC is like. I have been in school the entire time I have been in the Navy. As for school life, its pretty easy. Your main responsibility is to learn your job. Just go to school, stand a few watches, and get lots of liberty time. As for life as an FC in the fleet, the only experience I have is from what others (mostly instructors) have told me. The biggest determining factor in what your day to day life is like is what kind of FC you are (SPY, ACNT, FCS, CIWS, etc) Each one works on different kind of equipment, and will stand different watches. So, while in school, listen to what the instructors say about their respective NECs, and learn what each one is about, and decide which ones fit you. I decided on SPY because I wanted to be busy a lot. I wanted to be an AEGIS tech. I wanted to stand out for being good at my job. Also, keep in mind that everyones experience is different. Try to take what others say under consideration, but try not to take it as gospel. Just because you like one instructor, and he says that his NEC is the best, that doesn't necessarily mean that it will be for you. Overall, life as an FC is spent maintaining, repairing and operating your equipment, whichever NEC it is you choose. So, pick the equipment that you will be willing to spend the time to get to know, so you can be good at your job. Sorry that was so long and scatter brained...hope it helps.

12-07-2013, 07:00 PM	#7
DoubleY82 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	During my DEP meetings the recruiters have mention that if you are at the top of your class in technical school you can choose which base you want to go too. My question is there any special base that will help me advance in rank during my Navy career. Cheers