Needing Advice

My son returned to NAS Pensacola yesterday. Reluctantly, he packed and was not ready at all to go back. Very hard day for him. Currently, he is in phase II now and has more freedom, but the waiting and not really having a schedule has zapped his enthusiasm. His motivation is not there. He is rescue swimmer candidate and waiting has never been easy for him.

Has anyone else out there experienced this with their sailor? I'm really concerned about him. He's not one to share so Im sure he's not discussed this with the other guys.

Does anyone know of a mentor or soundingboard for these guys that are struggling?

Thanks for any advice.

0 members like this

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Cora on January 3, 2012 at 4:20pm

You should talk to Brad. His son Garret is a Rescue Swimmer. He could really give you some great advice.

Permalink Reply by Cora on January 3, 2012 at 4:22pm

Go under Members and type in Brad and the one with the Dad and son together in the photo is the Brad I am talking about. Good luck!

Permalink Reply by NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim on January 3, 2012 at 6:14pm

Riffpodge, it's not unusual for things to come to a grinding halt in A school. There are many factors her to consider. We just had Christmas and New Year holiday breaks. The instructors and all the training personnel take their leave like any other sailor. The sailors that are in A school just have to wait it out till things start up. You have probably also head the term "hurry up and wait." It still rings true today. When my son got to Pensacola, it was many weeks before NACCS started. Then he had to wait again for weeks for Aircrew A school to start.

If and when you talk to your son, just tell him to try to stay busy. He can volunteer for yard detail, trash detail, there's always cleaning to do, standing watch, etc...

Bottom line is that the Navy will get him through school, but will do it in their time.

Good luck and hang in there.

Jim

RSS

Welcome to
Navy Dads

Sign Up
or Sign In

Or sign in with:

Welcome To Navy Dads

NavyDads Mission is to Provide Support, Encouragement, and Knowledge to Sailors and their Families throughout their Journey together in the United States Navy

NavyDads Sponsors

Badge

Loading…

Get Badge

Notes

Must See Video

Check out the Bravo Zulu! USS Bainbridge blog and watch the must see video about the Bainbridge.

Created by E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin Apr 20, 2009 at 11:45am. Last updated by E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin Apr 20, 2009.

Chat on Navy Dads

The chat feature on Navy Dads has changed a little. To enter into the chat room click on were it says Navy Dads (44 members online) then type your post in the box and hit enter to make the post show up. When you are done click the the arrow by the person icon and the chat box will be hidden again. The chat feature can also be found on the main page. Just scroll down till you see it. The chat will also make a two note sound when someone posts a comment so you know when the chat is active.…

Continue

Created by E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin Mar 6, 2009 at 7:19pm. Last updated by NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim Aug 26, 2011.