Happy Mothers Day 2008
May 11, 2008
Happy Mothers Day 2008 to all you Mom’s out there.
I realized quite a long time ago that the hardest job in the military was not the person who was serving in in the service, but the person at home keeping the home fires burning.
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Mothers!
They bear our children, wipe runny noses, clean dirty diapers, help the boo-boo’s, smile and nod..
Then they take care of the children.
You see, most dads think that mom has the easy job, I used to hear it all the time, heck I even thought the same thing until my wife started to go to school, then the roles were reversed.
It was a blessing for me, as it prepared me for the day when I got out of the military. I am quite lucky in that I am a stay at home dad. Karen works at a local hospital as a ICU RN. She works 12 hours shifts, but when she gets home she puts her other hat of “MOM” on as well.
I know I am a strong part of the family unit and do quite well, but darn if the kids when they get their boo-boo’s or have something go wrong at school, They don’t tell me.. They wait for….
MOM.
I love my wife with all my heart, I love my Mother’s (Both mine and my in-law) as well and want to wish you all a Happy Mothers Day for 2008.
Have a great day!
Da-Dad
Looking for a “FOIL”
May 7, 2008
Spring Colds, I hate em. I am been stricken with one for the last 4 days.
Yeah I was a Vet of 24 Years. I have served as a Doc with the Marines, 2 Navy Squadrons and many other billets..
But a cold makes me a boob…
Anyways, heres to hoping I feel better tomorrow.
On to business. I am looking for a co-host for a weekly show with me for Corpsman.com. The Details:
Show will be produced weekly.
You must have a “SKYPE” account
You must be a Vet/ Doc of the Navy, Army, Coast Guard, or Air Force.
If your a Vet, you must have had a Honorable Discharge.
Must have done at least 2 operational deployments
Have a strong desire to help your fellow Doc’s.
If your interested, please do the following, you have to follow the instructions to the “T”.
Send me a Email to include:
Name, Age, When you served, What Service, Discharge Status, A 60 second Digital recording (.mp3 or .wav) telling me about yourself and why you want to be a part of this project.
Why am I asking / Looking for someone? While I have done 18 shows now by myself, the show would flow a lot better with a partner online.
There is no money in this. You would be doing this just for knowing your putting out info to your fellow Doc’s.
Send all submissions to admin1@corpsman.com
Thanks!
D/C
Support the new GI BILL Legislation, get INVOLVED!
April 26, 2008
After World War II, the GI Bill helped eight million veterans get an education. Now a new generation of veterans is returning home, and many want to go back to school. But that original GI Bill is outdated.
A new bill is gaining momentum in Congress, and lawmakers need to hear from civilians who support it. We can help our nations’ veterans on this critical issue.
Please take a minute to send a message to your representatives, and tell them you support new educational benefits for veterans. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America has made it easy - just visit www.iavaaction.org
Thank you!
Military Time
April 22, 2008
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You can comment or ask questions regarding military time in our Scuttlebutt Forums.
Source: http://www.cnrc.navy.mil/DEP/24hr.htm
Recruit Training - Daily Routine
April 22, 2008
Each 24-hour day has a set routine at recruit training. On weekdays, the schedule is based on ten 40-minute training periods daily. Classes involve academic instruction, training and administrative activities. Time scheduled for meals isn’t counted as training periods. Variations in routine may occur depending on the daily routine. The following is a sample of the daily routine you will follow during your initial few days, which are called “processing days”:
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You can comment on this article or ask questions in our Scuttlebutt Forums.
Source: http://www.cnrc.navy.mil/DEP/daily.htm
Recruit Training - Night of Arrival and P-days
April 22, 2008
When you arrive at RTC, you will begin processing by turning in your orders. Following a phone call home, you will be required to provide a urine sample for drug testing. You’ll later receive complete medical and dental examinations (women will receive a pregnancy test), and any necessary dental work will be scheduled.
Your first day at RTC is called Night of Arrival. This is when you will begin your orientation, learn the basic routine and go through preliminary processing. At this time you will be issued the following items: PT Gear (shorts, T-shirts, Navy sweats), basic training materials, sea bag, hygiene items, combination lock, notebook, writing materials, sewing kit, shoe shine kit, towel, laundry and garment bags, shower shoes, and athletic shoes. Males will also receive underwear. The cost of this items will be deducted from your first paycheck.
Your first few days at RTC are called P-Days (processing days). The amount of time you spend in P-Days can vary anywhere from three to 10 days. Processing days do not count toward your training time at RTC. The countdown to graduation does not begin until the first day of training which is called the One-One (1-1) Day. This stands for the first day of the first week of training. The Two-Four (2-4) day would be the second week, fourth day of training, etc.
During in-processing, you’ll also be asked if all the information you’ve provided to recruiting personnel is completely honest and open. Known as “The Moment of Truth,” this will be your final opportunity to disclose any information that could affect your qualifications for enlistment.
You can comment on this article or ask questions in our Scuttlebutt Forums.
Source: http://www.cnrc.navy.mil/DEP/noa.htm
Are you thinking of joining?
April 13, 2008
Are you thinking of enlisting in the Navy? Is there someone already in the military that motivated you to join or helped you to make up your mind? Is there a person that helped to do what you needed to do in order to enlist?
If so, I encourage you to say thank you to that person by giving them credit for helping you out. When you meet with a Recruiter provide the name of the individual that helped you GO NAVY. At the very least a recruiting comment should enhance their performance evaluation and it may even help them earn an award.
Eligibility
Any service member of the Active or Reserve Component of the United States Armed Forces, except for members in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) or Delayed Entry Program (DEP). Military service members, federal service employees, and contractors who work for COMNAVCRUITCOM are ineligible for this program.
Qualified Referrals
To be considered a qualified referral, the referred individual must not have been previously interviewed or processed by a Navy recruiter within the last four months. Any person listed on a Navy recruiter’s applicant log within the previous four months is ineligible for referral status unless the individual was a referral from the same source when originally interviewed. Any non-referred applicant who previously processed for Navy service, but was found temporarily disqualified for Navy service for any reason, does not qualify as a new referral until 365 days have elapsed since the date of previous processing. Referrals can only be credited to one referring source, meaning that two or more individuals cannot receive referral credit for the same referred person.
Awards
Military service members and civilians may qualify for recognition if, during a rolling 12-month period, they refer the required number of applicants to a Navy recruiter who contract the referral into an officer or enlisted program for either the Active or Reserve Component.
Performance criteria within a 12-month period = award
() One Enlisted Contract = Letter of Appreciation
() Two Enlisted Contracts = Letter of Commendation and Honorary Recruiter Certificate
() Three Enlisted Contracts = Flag Letter of Commendation
() Four Enlisted Contracts = Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal
() Eight Enlisted Contracts = Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal
() Two Officer Contracts = Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal
() Four Officer Contracts = Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Recruiter will complete NAVCRUIT 5305/2 and submit to the Recruiter-in-Charge (RinC) during the Daily Production Review.
NAVCRUIT 5305/1, Recruiting Referral Recognition Request
NAVCRUIT 5305/2, Personal Award Recommendation
RTools, OTools and/or CIRIMS Record for current referrals
Applicant Logs listing all new and previous referrals
You can comment on this program or ask questions of the staff in our Scuttlebutt Forums.
REFERENCE:
COMNAVCRUITCOM INSTRUCTION 5305.1K, Recruiting Referral Recognition Program, dtd 8 March 2007
Submitted By: CPO HMC-FMF-PJ
Delayed Entry Program Advancement, E-1 to E-2
April 9, 2008
Entering the Navy under the Delayed Entry Program? Has your Recruiter informed you, how you can make extra money?
Request from your Recruiter the, “Personnel Qualification Standards [DEP PQS]. Complete this PQS Section with your Recruiter — and it could mean instant advancement!
The DEP PQS system ensures DEP personnel attain, demonstrate and sustain the basic knowledge and skill levels necessary for a smooth transition from civilian life to entry-level Navy life (recruit training http://www.nstc.navy.mil/rtcgl/).
DEP PQS has two phases: the training phase and the qualification phase. During the training phase, you will be expected to learn fundamental information about the U.S. Navy. During the qualification phase, you will be required to demonstrate, verbally and/or physically, information learned during the training phase.
Successfully passing all PQS material in this DEP Guide will help prepare you for basic training. And it could also earn you advancement from pay grade E-1 to E-2 (see page 19 of the PQS) as soon as you begin active duty.
Training Phase:
You will find some reference material for the DEP Qualification Sheet in this DEP Guide.
If there is any information you need to complete any DEP PQS standards and training, do not hesitate to ask your Recruiter. Your Recruiter will provide you with reference material, as necessary, that will assist you in learning the required information. Additional information can be found on various Navy web sites.
Formal training lectures will also be conducted at each DEP meeting. Attendance at all DEP meetings is important. If you miss a lecture, you must schedule make-up-training. It is highly recommended that DEP members form study teams to assist each other in learning required material.
Qualification Phase:
You should inform your Recruiter when you have a thorough understanding of the complete DEP PQS module. Your Recruiter will then schedule you for a one-on-one appointment to quiz you on that particular module. Upon successful verification of your knowledge of that module, your Recruiter will sign off the qualifications.
Your completion of DEP PQS is the first step in your Navy training and your first professional qualification. Feel free to post any questions you may have regarding any portion of the DEP PQS requirements in the Recruiting thread of the scuttlebutt forums .
Read More about the DEP-PQS at: http://www.cnrc.navy.mil/Dep_guide/Dep/pqs.htm
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