Oh the places life takes you!

[Camaero]

I appreciate the words of support, everyone! I'm looking at about a year of school at Groton, CT before I ever reach a submarine. Anyone know what Groton is like? It's a long long ways from home.

[nikimcbee]

Originally Posted by Camaero

I appreciate the words of support, everyone! I'm looking at about a year of school at Groton, CT before I ever reach a submarine. Anyone know what Groton is like? It's a long long ways from home.

Glad to see you're back. Best of luck.

[ETR3(SS)]

Originally Posted by Camaero

I appreciate the words of support, everyone! I'm looking at about a year of school at Groton, CT before I ever reach a submarine. Anyone know what Groton is like? It's a long long ways from home.

Groton wasn't bad when I was there for BESS in late '02. Lot's to do and see in the area as Boston and NYC aren't that far away. I didn't get out too much as I was only there for the 8 or 9 weeks for BESS then out to the fleet. I also spent my evenings at night study and it paid off, graduated top of my BESS class and got bumped up to E-2. If you've got any other questions feel free to ask, I'll try my best to remember what I can and give advice.

Oh and let me be the first to say: You're dinq nub, get qualified!

[pmanhart]

Congratulations Camaero, you're about to become a professional janitor! Only kidding!

As a submariner myself, and former RM1 (you never STOP being a submariner, trust me...), I hope you'll choose the correct rate... here's some advice for picking one (and anyone correct me if I'm wrong!):

Radioman - Knows everything that's going on. Works late, because they own maintenance on all the masts and antennas, and have to make sure the internet is connected and working before going on liberty. Knows EVERYTHING about the crew, mission and why that next port got cancelled.

Sonar Tech - Shower a lot. There's lots of them. Watch waterfalls. Shower a lot. ST really stands for shower tech. Think everything should be classified as biologics, then after a shower, really listen for the turn speed and give it a real classification.

Fire Control Technician - OOD's boys. Don't really do anything. Always the first on liberty in port, usually followed by the STs. Their equipment is never broken, it's always YOUR stuff that's connected to their system.

NavET - Arts and Crafts. Charts. Charts. Charts. Never fix your JA phone, because they're always too busy doing charts or maintenance on the BCP (Ballast Control Panel). Always know where the boat is going, because... charts.

IT - Not sure these guys do anything but stare at a computer screen. Always working late because their backup didn't work, or the tagout server is down. Don't do it.

Enjoy your enlistment, and get qualified NUB.

[3catcircus]

Originally Posted by pmanhart

Congratulations Camaero, you're about to become a professional janitor! Only kidding!

As a submariner myself, and former RM1 (you never STOP being a submariner, trust me...), I hope you'll choose the correct rate... here's some advice for picking one (and anyone correct me if I'm wrong!):

Radioman - Knows everything that's going on. Works late, because they own maintenance on all the masts and antennas, and have to make sure the internet is connected and working before going on liberty. Knows EVERYTHING about the crew, mission and why that next port got cancelled.

Sonar Tech - Shower a lot. There's lots of them. Watch waterfalls. Shower a lot. ST really stands for shower tech. Think everything should be classified as biologics, then after a shower, really listen for the turn speed and give it a real classification.

Fire Control Technician - OOD's boys. Don't really do anything. Always the first on liberty in port, usually followed by the STs. Their equipment is never broken, it's always YOUR stuff that's connected to their system.

NavET - Arts and Crafts. Charts. Charts. Charts. Never fix your JA phone, because they're always too busy doing charts or maintenance on the BCP (Ballast Control Panel). Always know where the boat is going, because... charts.

IT - Not sure these guys do anything but stare at a computer screen. Always working late because their backup didn't work, or the tagout server is down. Don't do it.

Enjoy your enlistment, and get qualified NUB.

Oh come on now - you've only listed the front end, there...

A-Gang - lots of bilge diving, polishing their, ahem, diesel and making sure The Bomb continues making O2.

E-div - t-shirts with acid-induced holes due to diving the battery well, complaining about fixing the CO's hot water heater, and yelling at junior RC-divvers trying to qualify E-div watch-stations.

M-div - diving bilges, doing a rain dance to get the evaporator to work properly, and wearing the michelin man suit during drills.

RL-div - almost as bad as the sonar girls. They only work once a day while underway and spend lots of time hiding in the lab during field day.

RC-div - keeps the tea kettle safe. Overworked as Logroom Yeoman. Qualified to stand the E-divver's primary watch-stations as well as their own. Highly-qualified coffee technicians before getting to sit in the big boy chair.

Did I mention which of these I was once upon a time?

[Aktungbby]

pmanhart!after a long silent run!

[ETR3(SS)]

Originally Posted by 3catcircus

Oh come on now - you've only listed the front end, there...

A-Gang - lots of bilge diving, polishing their, ahem, diesel and making sure The Bomb continues making O2.

E-div - t-shirts with acid-induced holes due to diving the battery well, complaining about fixing the CO's hot water heater, and yelling at junior RC-divvers trying to qualify E-div watch-stations.

M-div - diving bilges, doing a rain dance to get the evaporator to work properly, and wearing the michelin man suit during drills.

RL-div - almost as bad as the sonar girls. They only work once a day while underway and spend lots of time hiding in the lab during field day.

RC-div - keeps the tea kettle safe. Overworked as Logroom Yeoman. Qualified to stand the E-divver's primary watch-stations as well as their own. Highly-qualified coffee technicians before getting to sit in the big boy chair.

Did I mention which of these I was once upon a time?

All true. But the kid was smart and didn't sign up to be a nuc.

[Jimbuna]

Welcome to SubSim pmanhart

[pmanhart]

Originally Posted by Aktungbby

pmanhart!after a long silent run!

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Welcome to SubSim pmanhart

Thanks gents. I've been coming here for many years pillaging SH III and 4 mods, but as you noticed, haven't ever really posted in the forum. I decided to contribute to the website a few years ago, and come daily to see the sub news on the front page.

Currently trying to figure out the SH 5 mods... But enough about me.

Camaero, you've done yourself a service by choosing to be in front of the watertight door, don't let anyone convince you that power school isn't that bad.