NHCS Schedule

[Kaymanism]

Gone are the days of old...wakeup whenever so long as you are out of the BEQ by 0615. School from 0630 until 1530 and then liberty until 1200 unless you had duty.

Here for your viewing pleasure is the new schedule as per Lt. Oboza


0500 - Reveille: Hygiene and eat chow at this time
0600 - PI/Room Inspection
0645 - You are brought to school
0700-1530 Classes
1530 - 1745 Personal time...this is NOT liberty mind you
1745 - Evening NMT Exercises (explained below)
2000 - Liberty
2145 - Muster and Collection of Liberty Cards


So as you can see...MUCH of your time will now be dictated for you. This is deemed to help the drop out rate and to bring the school grades up.

NMT (Navy Military Training) - You will do one section each night with no NMT on Fridays. Your schedule MIGHT look something like this (with everyone else being a day behind or ahead of course)

Monday - Military Drill
Tuesday - Team Building (PT disguised in the form of games)
Wednesday - General Military Training (history, saluting, etc.)
Thursday - Duty
Friday - Liberty

If you are in clinicals, on hold, or a fleet returnee then you do not have to participate in GMT. Thus you will gain an extra day of liberty during the week. But you will STILL have to muster and collect and turn in your liberty card.

Hope this helps everyone out some. I will of course post my opinions on this in a later post...wanted this one to be just the facts maam.

[Da-Chief]

I think you should wait till your gone..
;-)

Later
HMC

[Kaymanism]

Haha...maybe ;)

lets see how tonight goes.

[pegasusHM]

Well now....more changes coming down the pike....I can't let the cat out of the bag quite yet, but they will be starting on monday...

[Sailor85]

Is it bad or good??? I have a couple weeks left before i report. This is kind of off topic but, when i arrive in Chicago will the USO be able to provide me with a ride to the base?

[pegasusHM]

Well, good or bad is strictly how you look at it. As far as the ride, it is your responsibility to find transportation here. The command will not send a duty driver to pick you up. So start saving money now. The easiest thing to do is take the cab, but if you are brave and willing to take a chance, you can also take the train. I would recomend the cab.

[Da-Chief]

I believe Cabs now go for about 45.00 from OHare to NHCS. Keep a receipt. Ask for one.. Understand you will not liquidate any travel stuff until you get to your final command. Your considered in "TRANSIT" until you get your new orders and report to your final destination. So say you get FMSS, you have to wait after that.
But wait you were lucky enough to get a C-School out of NHCS, you have to wait till the end of that too!
;-)
Ohh the joy's of the military..
Happy Days..
HMC

[HMC-FMF-PJ]

When engaged in official travel (especially IAW written orders), here are a few misc tips to think about when filing your military travel claim (DD1351-2).

Rule #1 - As always, keep a copy of all receipts and everything you submit, then track it on a monthly basis until paid in full.

Expenses you may be reimbursed for:
[] Customary tips for handling any baggage at transportation terminals
[] Required Public Transportation Costs (& customary tips)
[] Required Toll Fee's (Bridge, Road, Tunnel, Ferry, etc.)
[] Local public transportation when tokens, tickets or cash fares are not furnished at gov expense
[] Shuttle service/taxi fares and transportation-related tips (did you take a shuttle to/from the airport)
[] Official and "authorized personal" Telephone Calls (https://secureapp2.hqda.pentagon.mil/perdiem/faqldcalls.html)

The receipt requirements for travel claims are:
- Receipts must show when specific services were rendered or articles purchased (ie. date), and the unit price.

- Receipts should be "individualized" (list your name) whenever possible. For example, if sharing a hotel room with another service member, the receipt you provide must list your name as an occupant or you will not be entitled to reimbursement. Furthermore, if only one name is listed, the unnamed member will not be reimbursed and the named member will only be reimbursed up to the maximum allowable lodging single occupancy rate and will have to pay any remaining portion of the double occupancy rate that exceeds that limit.

- ALL lodging and lodging related receipts (Ensure you have receipts covering your entire period day by day, listing charges for each date).

- ALL transportation receipts for long distance travel (i.e. airline, bus, and rail tickets).

- ALL receipts for miscellaneous expenses of $75 or more (cabs, local bus, traveler’s checks, baggage handling, bridge tolls, etc.). If in doubt about whether or not you need a receipt, get one! Keep in mind that ORIGINAL receipts are required. “Stationary store” receipts, copies, and credit card charge receipts are not acceptable.

In the event you lose your receipts, you should first make an attempt to get another copy of the lost receipt (faxed copies are acceptable). If this is impossible, a lost receipt statement must be completed. The statement requires your full name, address, and phone number, as well as dates and rates of the service provided. Remember, lost receipt statements will not be accepted if it is possible for you to still obtain a receipt. As with lost original orders and endorsements, obtaining this information and verifying it takes time. This time is money, your money, so don’t lose you original receipts.

The importance of obtaining endorsements cannot be overstated. Failure to obtain the proper endorsement(s) may prevent the member from being paid or restrict reimbursement to the lowest funding level

Travel claims must be submitted in a timely manner. It is in your best interest to personally learn your new command's policies and procedures. Undocumented "he said/she said" discussions hold very little weight in the military, especially when it comes to money, so it is best to have something in writing even if it is just an email. Be polite. Be professional. Kill 'em with kindness & drown 'em in documentation.


Federal Travel Regulations/Joint Travel Regulations (JFTR/JTR)
http://dodtravelregs.hqda.pentagon.mil/propub/template.htm?view=main

DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR)
http://www.defenselink.mil/comptroller/fmr/

[pegasusHM]

As a good rule-of-thumb....ALWAYS keep your receipts and other documentation!!

[pegasusHM]

Also, the changes that were eluded to earlier have been put on hold for the time being, however with the incident from this weekend, that might take place sooner rather than later.

[psencik1950]

Count this as a dumb question. In looking back at the beginning of the thread, I noticed that there were classes in general military training - saluting and history. By definition, isn't that what boot camp is about.

Ben

[DeeDee]

you would be amazed at how much they forget in that short trip down the block to Corps School LOL

[pegasusHM]

Yes, you would be correct. But times have changed, and the students think that they can get away with murder now. Just as an example, we had a fellow staff member stop NO LESS than 50, yes 50 students with their hands in their pockets walking down the street. Yes, it is a regulation and yes, it looks unprofessional. that is what gloves are for. We are but the next step in "sailorization".

[Sailor85]

not to sound like a smartass, but i was wondering what manual or instruction does it state that you can't put your hands in your pockets?? I was just wondering. I hope it didn't sound like i was tryin to be a jerk.

[pegasusHM]

In accordance with Navy Uniform Regulations, Section 1, Article 1101.3:
"3. ENFORCEMENT. These regulations define the composition of authorized uniforms. Navy uniforms are distinctive visual evidence of the authority and responsibility vested in their wearer by the United States. The pre¬scribing authority determines when and where the uniforms in this manual are appropriate for wear. Uniforms and components shall be worn as described in these regulations. Navy personnel must present a proud and professional appearance that will reflect positively on the individual, the Navy and the United States. While in uniform, it is inappropriate and detracts from military smartness for personnel to have their hands in their pockets. Additionally, when walking from point to point while in uniform, it is inappropriate and detracts from military smartness for personnel to be smoking or using tobacco products, or to be eating and/or drinking. All personnel shall comply with these regulations and be available to teach others the correct wear of Navy uniforms. Exemplary military appearance should be the norm for uniformed personnel. These regulations describe all authorized U.S. Navy uniforms and the proper manner for their wear."

[Sailor85]

Thanks lot.

[indolence]

So is this schedule for the initial part of school or does it hold throughout the entire duration?

[8404]

Indolence:

In the Navy or the entire military, "all things are subject to change". Nothing is cast in concrete. That's why they encourage all personnel to remain flexible like Gumby, Semper Gumby.

[Da-Chief]

School is just that school. Once you get to your individual command your hours will be all over the board like 8404 said, it all depends on the mission.

Good rule of thumb. If you have a good leader who is not a butt snorkler (nose so far up the officers ass if they were to fart their TM's would burst) you will be out when the work is done. We work hard to play hard. It drove me "FRICKEN" nuts going from the Marine Corps where when the work was done we were "Outta" there. (Until we worked for the "SYSTEMS" LTCOL who had never had a command before) Then you go to BUMED, and NURSES just don't understand what we do while deployed..

Off soapbox now...
;-)

HMC

[indolence]

I know about flexible hours... I grew up on Air Force bases. My question stemmed from the fact that I have family in Chicago and was wondering about my ability to leave base during weekdays to do things like eat supper with them.

[pegasusHM]

Well, as long as you take a "buddy" with you (since it is off-base), and you are back before lib-o secures, you should be fine.

[pegasusHM]

Semper Gumby = too ridgid. Semper Liquidis = Always Fluid!

[Da-Chief]

Ok that is a new one. I always thought Semper Gumby always Flexible. Pokey was not so much..
;-)

But I like the new one..

My first class bought me a "GUMBY" stuffed thing.. they all signed it.. It is one of my treasured items of my career...

Later
HMC

[pegasusHM]

Had to learn that one with the SeaBees...go figure.

[IT3_to_HM3]

I do dislike working for people that don't understand that job is done, lets GTFO of here. Even our DIVO put it out.