Waiting in KC

**Cerebite** · 13th March 08, 07:23 PM

So what rate did the Recruiters promise you?

I myself went in as a Nuke Electrician; two years of training and school and four years on fast boats.

I then cross rated to Intelligence where I have been now for ten years and hoping to pick up Senior Chief this month.

Welcome to the best branch of the Military [

there may be some on this forum that would contest that statement]

**Coemgen** · 12th March 08, 08:52 PM

Congratulations! If I had to pick a branch of the armed forces to join, it'd be the navy. Of course, my dad was an engineer on a nuke sub during the cold war, so I'm biased.

In any case, good luck!

**Jock Scot** · 15th March 08, 02:56 AM

Well done laddie.

**Draelore** · 15th March 08, 05:35 AM

Being a nuke will be tough BB. Nuke school is a bit like completing a 4yr engineering degree in 18 months.

Good Luck!!!!

Andy

**berserkbishop** · 15th March 08, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by Draelore

Being a nuke will be tough BB. Nuke school is a bit like completing a 4yr engineering degree in 18 months.

Good Luck!!!!

Andy

I am up for the challenge. I has been so long since I was challenged in school I hope this really puts me to the test! Thank for the heads up though!

BB

**James MacMillan** · 15th March 08, 09:43 AM

Congratulations. Service life isn't for everyone, but for a few it can be very rewarding. Keep in touch!!!

**cacunn** · 15th March 08, 02:08 PM

May I suggest that you start a simple exercise program. It is one thing that you can do now that can help prepare you for basic. This is one way to get a leg up and more physically prepared you are at the start the more mentally prepared you are. It is easier to pay attention in the class room secessions if every bit of your body hurts.

Good luck from a former Army member and thanks for your service.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 17th March 08, 04:10 PM

Again, congratulations. All of the advise so far offered is spot on, especially the bit about working out before you ship out for basic. Check with your hotel manager and ask him if you can sneak in to the exercise room for 30 minutes before/after your shift.

**SteveB** · 17th March 08, 05:04 PM

Congratulations on the Nuke. I would advise keeping the kilts away from the tin can. After your first sea duty you will fully understand why. Kilts are not designed for some of the odors that are aboard a sub. I wish you well, and as a military veteran, thank you for carrying on the torch of freedom.
----- Steve

**berserkbishop** · 18th March 08, 12:36 AM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

Again, congratulations. All of the advise so far offered is spot on, especially the bit about working out before you ship out for basic. Check with your hotel manager and ask him if you can sneak in to the exercise room for 30 minutes before/after your shift.

A grand suggestion, if only we had a workout room! Doh!

BB