Long story short:

Gives Enlisted Nukes E5 & E6 the opportunity to get never before offered shore duties for first shore tour rotation in promise of coming back to sea.

Officers already have a similar option, but this is a pilot program that is being tested to see if ya'll bite the bait.

Lowkey seems like a great deal for those who don't mind coming back out to sea after a unique shore duty experience.

Although the particular opportunities 
available each cycle will differ, the opportunities offered may include SEA-2 
homeport guarantee, priority detailing for high visibility billets, detailing 
for special programs, overseas tour (Japan, Italy, Australia, United 
Kingdom), Legislative Fellowship, White House Fellowship, SECNAV tour with 
industry.  Certain Nuclear Enlisted TMBPP opportunities (e.g. Legislative 
Fellowships, White House Fellowships, and SECNAV Tours with Industry) require 
Sailors to apply to an additional board for that particular program.

https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2024/NAV24226.txt

I recently passed the NAPT as I bravo qualified but I hold a double citizenship. I was told that I don’t have to renounce it but my screening will be a bit longer(a couple months). I am 17 and will be graduating early in December. Is there an approximate time that I will have to wait until I am cleared.

How many of you Nukes served aboard a nuclear cruiser? I served aboard the USS California CGN-36 from Sept. 1981-April 1985.

I swore in remotely a couple days ago and I asked the Chief how our rating is determined. Of course, first and foremost it is determined by the needs of the Navy, but she also said it is determined based on a placement test. The eso sí understood it, it sounded like she was saying there is another test we take at boot camp, but is she referring to our line scores on the ASVAB?

And if we do test again for our rating placement, is there a study guide for it? I’ve been trying to Google this but haven’t come across a test name except for the NAPT, which I’m pretty sure is just the supplemental test in case you had trouble with scoring what you need on the ASVAB

Hey good morning everyone, I am separating soon and was wondering if anyone had any good resume builder websites. I am having trouble translating what I did (ELT) into more corporate terms. I know I still have some time, but wanted to see what was out there and if anyone had any success with a certain platform. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

How many of you old Nuke ET’s out there remember when you went to ET ‘A’ School in Great Lakes and were divided up into ET Communications or ET Radar?

As the title suggests, I am interested in the NUPOC program since hearing about it from a recruiter. I am a college freshman in ME and despite being genuinely interested in the program and the work it entails, I also need help paying for college since my parents make too much to qualify me for any aid but also aren’t helping me at all. Getting accepted would be huge, both financially and otherwise. The problem is I have ADHD, and I’m currently medicated. I’m “fine” behaviorally without it, but I really struggle with schoolwork. I managed a 3.5 in HS and A’s in anything STEM, but I never did homework. It’s better now that I am interested in the stuff I’m doing but on days I forget my meds, I still notice a difference in my workethic. I’m not sure what to do, since I know meds are a big no-no at least in the nuclear program. I would be okay without them, although college would be harder for sure. Really unsure what to do - this seems like the best opportunity for the type of person I am, and yet the type of person I am disqualifies me.

I’m 30, so I’ve got my fair share of clothes -both casual and formal. Is sending around a carry-on’s amount of clothes to Charleston after boot camp a good enough amount?

My wife and I are moving back to the Charleston area for my instructor stint at Prototype. My wife got a job offer in Moncks Corner, and we'll be living in Summerville. Problem is, she's visually impaired and so can't drive herself to work. I obviously won't be able to reliably drive her with the shift work schedule I'll likely be on. Taking normal public transport is basically out, as the bus stop is three miles away across a couple very busy roads, and Uber would come out to about $1500 a month. Most disability transport services are exclusively for medical appointments. Does anyone know of any services in the area we might be able to make use of? I'm asking my sponsor as well, but I wanted to see if anyone here has any suggestions.

Edit: We're submitting an application with Tel-R-Ride, the company that runs the busses outside Charleston, to see if they'll make a detour to pick her up. She may still need to walk about a mile in an area with no sidewalks to an acceptable location though, so we're still looking for other options.

So I’ve decided I need to seek out mental health help but I’m worrying about loosing my NEC. I know there are waivers and such but I’ve never actually seen the information or instruction myself. I’m okay with loosing my tld for a little but I don’t wanna get kicked out or put into a different rate. Wondering if anyone has any experience on this.

When I went through the pipeline I remember being “trained” on the proper way to handle classified documents, this included my own handwringing with equations and all that knowledge to be learned with the classified stamp on both sides of the paper, it was not to leave the school house. If someone was caught outside the schoolhouse with just one single sheet of paper with the classified stamp they could be punished with all sorts of things I think even separation.

My question is, how does the fucking president elect get a pass when he mishandled thousands of classified documents? And how do you trump supporting father/mom nuke/exnuke feel about the pedofile dismantling the institutions that keep the country running?

Hello to everyone reading this, I am supposed to be leaving for Bootcamp in less than a month and have recently been having second thoughts about going into the Nuke program. When I took my ASVAB I scored a 92 and my recruiter instantly recommended going into the Nuclear field. I agreed as she told me it involved math, physics and chemistry, all of which I do enjoy. My parents (being prior Navy themselves) congratulated me on choosing the Nuclear program and offered to help in anyways that I might need them. However upon telling a few of my friends (who are currently active duty Navy) of my selection they were not the least bit happy. They told me not to go Nuke, that they have one of the worst working schedules, most duty days and mental health challenges. On one hand I've heard that Navy Nukes get taken care of and have a good quality of life. On the other hand I'm hearing that they have basically the worst/hardest job in the navy. I wasn't sure what to believe so I've just kept my job selection as Nuke. Scrolling through Reddit tonight I've been reading about Nuke school and going into the fleet and I feel like I'm hearing a lot more bad stories than good, and I'm not sure what to do. If there are any prior Nukes I would love to hear your story and your perspective. And if you have a family, how is the work/ home life balance?

For context I am a 22yr old mom of two, and have been a stay at home mom for almost the past three years. Being away from my little ones to go to school for 2 years is hard as it is. But now hearing stories that I have no free time when I get into the fleet is almost soul crushing for me. I would hate to feel like I'm missing out on so much of their lives for a job that is not worth it.

And one more question, if I do decide that Nuke wouldn't be the best for me, am I even able to change my job selection as I haven't gone to Bootcamp yet, or am I stuck with Nuke only to have the option to flunk out of school or power through it?

I’m looking to get my boyfriend a watch, he’ll be on a sub eventually. Should I stick with looking at G-Shock or is Luminox potentially a better option with their backlighting features? Any advice or insight would be appreciated 😊

I just recently learned about NUPOC, I'm a sophomore mechE with a 3.9 gpa and have always been interested in nuclear engineering. Though the navy website paints a pretty picture what are some of the aspects that suck or hidden issues that I should be aware of to make a fully informed decision? Or point me to a preexisting post that covers this.

Also I have a history of severe migraines that are now managed with medication, how Likely would getting a medical waiver be?

Looking back on this Veteran's Day, I have only one picture from my entire enlistment. I am hoping to find some old class photos. I imagine the more recent classes are available to find somewhere online, but I have had no luck finding class pictures from 2003-2004. NNPTC Charleston, 626 NPTU in Charleston as well.

What size are the beds on the base for A School so I know what size sheets to buy for my nuke for when he gets there? Just standard twin?

I went through it 10 years ago (2013-2015). I separated in 2019. I recently heard that now days they give you more opportunities at going through the nuke training pipeline.

I heard that if you start as an ET in ASchool and you fail out, they make you an EM and if you fail again as an EM, you get rerated as MM.

I also heard that if you make it to prototype and you fail the final, they allow you to take it until you pass.

Is any of that true?

Edit: I was hoping people that are currently working/training there would see this. While I do appreciate the time you’re putting in to reply, I said “current” training pipeline. I understand there is a shortage of personnel and the military is really “creative” at dealing with shortages.

Made the decision last month to get out of the Navy. One too many kicks to the teeth to justify doing this anymore, ya know?

For those who have separated (and I ask this of nukes because we all have roughly the same timelines, prospects outside of the Navy, and the wherewithal to understand processes), what all do I need to do between now and next November to set myself up for an easy transition?

I'm scheduled for TAP and I have a SkillBridge prospect in the works for next year. I know that I need to do medical and dental (generally, specifics elude me), but beyond all of that, I have no idea.

Any assistance, guidance, or sarcasm is appreciated!

Hello,

I’ve already done meps, got an 87 on the ASVAB and gotten all my forms submitted. My nuke package was submitted 2 weeks ago and I still don’t have an update.

Any idea how long something like this takes?

Thank you

Hey everybody, so I'm a 6-and-out ELT, going on terminal leave in early January next year. Literally a week after I start terminal leave, I start my first semester at a community college in CA. I was a very strong student in the pipeline (3.8-3.9) and currently holding things down as LPO of MSC on an aircraft carrier. I'm pretty nervous since I'll be transitioning very quickly into school but I decided I'm really determined to pursue a BSEE. Before I joined the Navy, I was a shitty college student (like most nukes I knew) before I decided to reinvent myself. Are there any tips for anybody who successfully got their degree shortly after separating? It seems to me I just got to keep on going like usual but I'm starting to get super nervous about the transition. I've got into contact with WSP and S2S as well since I made a past post about my hesitation of going to school vice looking for work.

For context, I was a high school special education teacher for 6 years and burned out.

My bachelor's GPA is 3.51

Curious how viable this is. Am considering enlisting as nuke and doing the officer route this way. Do you feel like one year of nuke school prepares you well for the officer position? Is it easier to get picked because you are coming from the military rather than applying as a civilian? Do people respect you as an officer who started enlisted, even though you were only enlisted for a year?

Hey y’all, Fiancé of an ETN here. Looking to gift him a MP3 player that is safe to bring anywhere in the sub, including the engine room and “nuke areas”. Anyone have any suggestions? My budget is $150ish.

First time posting here so please bear with me cause I don’t know anything about anything. We’re moving to Charleston for my husbands A school so I’m curious, what area(s) should we look at for off base housing? Any area(s) to avoid? We have 1 child and I just want to make sure it’s a safe enough environment. We’re still undecided on whether or not we want to live on base. So any information or advice is welcomed!!

Somewhat odd question, but does anybody know how sub-pay works for those in STA-21? For instance, I know folks that take a shore duty and go back to the fleet maintain sub-pay while on shore duty. For context, I spent 4 years on a boat before I got to STA-21 and never thought of this. Do you get back paid for your time in school? This is a pretty niche situation and I cannot find anything online. Thanks!