Ask me anything about NNPTC

drego86 · 10-27-2015, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder_x5

sorry to kind of bump a dead thread, but this is regarding space in the BEQ.

All of my earthly belongings fit in my trusty backpack and this old ratty suitcase that I have. My backpack I can get when my parents visit for PIR, but this suitcase, which contains pretty much all my civvies and some trinkets, I was planning on having my uncle ship it over to NNPTC.

A: Would there be a problem with this i.e. anyone higher up the chain would see this and say no?

and

B: would there be enough space to kind of stash it away without taking up too much space?

worst comes to worst, ill just end up donating all my old clothes, but i would really like to keep my sneaker collection...

As long as you're not getting items that are banned from the BEQ rooms, no one will care what you get shipped to you. You get a closet and other furniture that should be able to fit a suitcase worth of stuff in it.

sweetmtn · 10-27-2015, 06:15 PM

As far as your sneaker collection...depends on how many you are talking about...just know when you do finish all your training you will be sent to either a carrier or a sub,,,both have very limited space to store stuff.

CoolHandL · 10-28-2015, 10:09 AM

BTW, your parents won't be able to give you your backpack unless they come to the airport to see you off after PIR. Then you will be in dress uniform and anything you carry has to accessorize with that. IIRC, a backpack must to be black.
It doesn't sound like you have too much stuff, but the suitcase might be difficult to stow.

Nicknyte · 11-04-2015, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by drego86

As long as you're not getting items that are banned from the BEQ rooms, no one will care what you get shipped to you. You get a closet and other furniture that should be able to fit a suitcase worth of stuff in it.

Oh man, we just had a huge "Health and Wellness" inspection a few weeks ago. Everyone rooms got checked. It was crazy. So much booze found.

Poonmonsoon182 · 11-04-2015, 07:07 PM

Do they announce inspections or was it a total surprise?

Nicknyte · 11-05-2015, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Poonmonsoon182

Do they announce inspections or was it a total surprise?

Total surprise. I was in the middle of cleaning the Rickover (T-Track) and then all students were told to leave the building immediately except for married sailors. Power Schoolers left in the building assumed everyone elses watch, and all the BEQs were inspected. No notice whatsoever.

ScarletRose · 11-13-2015, 12:13 AM

Just a few questions!
What holidays are included in stand down times?
Do the liberty radius rules apply during those times or would I be okay to see my family in PA as long as I get back in time?
If my family comes to South Carolina for vacation would they be allowed on base at all and could I show them my room or anything?
Has anyone failed out that you started with?
Are there many females there?

CoolHandL · 11-13-2015, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ScarletRose

Just a few questions!
What holidays are included in stand down times?
Do the liberty radius rules apply during those times or would I be okay to see my family in PA as long as I get back in time?
If my family comes to South Carolina for vacation would they be allowed on base at all and could I show them my room or anything?

I can answer a couple of these as a former-nuke dad. Holiday stand-down is just Christmas. You will need a chit (permission) to go as far as PA, but that is completely routine, not a problem.

The only time we as family were on base, by which I assume you mean the part of the base where the school is, was at graduations, and then only certain parts of the campus not including the BEQ. If you family comes down for vacation, best to think in terms of visiting downtown Charleston (1/2 hour away) and/or Patriots Point, maybe go to the beach at Isle of Palms or Folly Beach.

sweetmtn · 11-13-2015, 11:14 AM

As a former nuke mom, when my son went through, he would tell me each month how many failed or dropped out...he said by the end of all the training, he was in the MM pipeline, about 1/4 where no longer there from his class. My son graduated 2nd in his class.

ScarletRose · 11-13-2015, 01:23 PM

Thank you both for the answers!
I was kind of hoping government recognized holidays would all be included, blah. Oh well. So I guess it's safe to say I probably won't be seeing my family after PIR until Christmas unless they come down for a visit, eh?
I was telling my mom though that it'd probably be best if they took their vacation where they really want to go if the only reason to come to Charleston would be to see me considering the only "free time" I'll really have is liberty on the weekend and even then I probably ought to use at least part of it for extra study. During the week I don't see myself having but a few hours to actually leave base and do family stuff, plus there's a curfew...
How long does the holiday stand down last for?

I've been hearing a lot about the attrition rate, and I do have to admit I am a bit nervous. It's going to be weird being back in school after I've been out for so long, though I feel a little better seeing that a lot of other Nukes going in aren't necessarily straight out of high school either. I'm especially hoping I'll be able to pick up physics quickly, I never did take that subject.

10-27-2015, 06:15 PM	#2
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,792 Rep Power: 0	As far as your sneaker collection...depends on how many you are talking about...just know when you do finish all your training you will be sent to either a carrier or a sub,,,both have very limited space to store stuff.

10-28-2015, 10:09 AM	#3
CoolHandL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 135 Rep Power: 0	BTW, your parents won't be able to give you your backpack unless they come to the airport to see you off after PIR. Then you will be in dress uniform and anything you carry has to accessorize with that. IIRC, a backpack must to be black. It doesn't sound like you have too much stuff, but the suitcase might be difficult to stow.

11-04-2015, 07:07 PM	#5
Poonmonsoon182 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: En el otro lado Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	Do they announce inspections or was it a total surprise?

11-13-2015, 12:13 AM	#7
ScarletRose Newbie Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Just a few questions! What holidays are included in stand down times? Do the liberty radius rules apply during those times or would I be okay to see my family in PA as long as I get back in time? If my family comes to South Carolina for vacation would they be allowed on base at all and could I show them my room or anything? Has anyone failed out that you started with? Are there many females there?

11-13-2015, 11:14 AM	#9
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,792 Rep Power: 0	As a former nuke mom, when my son went through, he would tell me each month how many failed or dropped out...he said by the end of all the training, he was in the MM pipeline, about 1/4 where no longer there from his class. My son graduated 2nd in his class.

11-13-2015, 01:23 PM	#10
ScarletRose Newbie Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Thank you both for the answers! I was kind of hoping government recognized holidays would all be included, blah. Oh well. So I guess it's safe to say I probably won't be seeing my family after PIR until Christmas unless they come down for a visit, eh? I was telling my mom though that it'd probably be best if they took their vacation where they really want to go if the only reason to come to Charleston would be to see me considering the only "free time" I'll really have is liberty on the weekend and even then I probably ought to use at least part of it for extra study. During the week I don't see myself having but a few hours to actually leave base and do family stuff, plus there's a curfew... How long does the holiday stand down last for? I've been hearing a lot about the attrition rate, and I do have to admit I am a bit nervous. It's going to be weird being back in school after I've been out for so long, though I feel a little better seeing that a lot of other Nukes going in aren't necessarily straight out of high school either. I'm especially hoping I'll be able to pick up physics quickly, I never did take that subject.