Participating while currently active duty

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Bloomfield

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Hows it going gents.

My name is Blue and I would like to know about gaming while during active duty. Currently i am a airmen in the United States Navy. I am in training to be an air traffic controller. I would like to know if anyone is currently active duty and how it is trying to be involved in this community and doing your duties at the same time. Obviously my job comes first but if I can I would like to get involved somehow. If anyone is active duty and could let me know how it is that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys hope to see you in the field someday.

Airmen Apprentice Blue - United States Navy
 
It's not hard. obviously work comes first. as with any other job you will have to miss things on occasion. not really a big deal, people understand.

- Seaman Apprentice
 
You're allowed a little bit more leeway when it comes to the reserves requirements, however you need to meet the minimum expectations in order to stay active. There's going to be times where you will have to step down, and it's best to do it willingly rather than have someone else force you to reserves.

-Active Duty Submariner
 
While real life does come first, after a certain point(usually when you've hit less then 50ish% attendance to required events) we do sit down with you and usually ask you to go to reserves. Reserves isn't purgatory, it's where members go to for spans of time when they can't meet the minimum we ask for and come out of reserves when they can commit fully again.
 
NavyBlueClutch said:
So let's say I go on deployment. I can go on reserves until I get back ?
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Absolutely. Just make a note in your reserves transfer that informs everyone you are going to be on deployment.
 
NavyBlueClutch said:
Alright thanks man. Just wondering what's your rate and how long u been in ?
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Currently waiting to class up to ET A school out here in Groton, CT. Been in since February
 
Generally the only time you won't have time available is deployment - no personal internet on the boats (ships for you extra salty guys). Shore Duty and OPDET Night check is also gonna pose a problem for training purposes, but weekends will generally be yours, unless you're on duty and have a late watch to stand.

AT2 (AW)
 
Same as any other job. The military has yet to impact my experience with the unit in a negative way. Both have complemented eachother well. Only time it is an issue is when you have duty or something. Now you being in school may make things difficult because the time you are give to do what you want is limited but you should be fine.

HM2 (NAC)
 
After about 1600 everyday and on weekends I'm free except on my duty days. So I'm thinking I'll be alright unless the 506th holds events in the morning.
 
I AM A UNITED STATED SAILOR. I WILL SUPORT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATED OF AMERICA. I WILL OBAY THE ORDERS OF THOSE APOINTED OVER ME. I REPRESENT THE FIGHTING SPIRIT OF THE NAVY AND THOSE WHO HAVE COME BEFORE ME TO DEFEND FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY AROUND THE WORLD. I REPRESENT MY COUNTRYS NAVY COMBAT TEAM WITH HONOR COURAGE ABD COMMITMENT. I AM COMMITED TO EXCELENCE AND THE FAIR TREETMENT OF ALL. HOOYAH! HOOYAH! HOOYAHHHHHHHH!
 
I'm current active duty US Army and my schedule allows me to participate fully in the unit. I don't know what your schedule is like but mine ends at 1700 or earlier every day which allows me enough time to play with the unit.
 
NavyBlueClutch said:
I AM A UNITED STATED SAILOR. I WILL SUPORT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATED OF AMERICA. I WILL OBAY THE ORDERS OF THOSE APOINTED OVER ME. I REPRESENT THE FIGHTING SPIRIT OF THE NAVY AND THOSE WHO HAVE COME BEFORE ME TO DEFEND FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY AROUND THE WORLD. I REPRESENT MY COUNTRYS NAVY COMBAT TEAM WITH HONOR COURAGE ABD COMMITMENT. I AM COMMITED TO EXCELENCE AND THE FAIR TREETMENT OF ALL. HOOYAH! HOOYAH! HOOYAHHHHHHHH!
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fucking boot fuck! only kidding with you bud.. but for real... you will know be known as boot... learn to love it (If I dont get an "aye aye petty officer" you will be knife handed shipmate ;))
 
2nd Lt Karr said:
NavyBlueClutch said:
I AM A UNITED STATED SAILOR. I WILL SUPORT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATED OF AMERICA. I WILL OBAY THE ORDERS OF THOSE APOINTED OVER ME. I REPRESENT THE FIGHTING SPIRIT OF THE NAVY AND THOSE WHO HAVE COME BEFORE ME TO DEFEND FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY AROUND THE WORLD. I REPRESENT MY COUNTRYS NAVY COMBAT TEAM WITH HONOR COURAGE ABD COMMITMENT. I AM COMMITED TO EXCELENCE AND THE FAIR TREETMENT OF ALL. HOOYAH! HOOYAH! HOOYAHHHHHHHH!
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fucking boot fuck! only kidding with you bud.. but for real... you will know be known as boot... learn to love it (If I dont get an "aye aye petty officer" you will be knife handed shipmate ;))
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And shipmated
 
2nd Lt Karr said:
NavyBlueClutch said:
I AM A UNITED STATED SAILOR. I WILL SUPORT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATED OF AMERICA. I WILL OBAY THE ORDERS OF THOSE APOINTED OVER ME. I REPRESENT THE FIGHTING SPIRIT OF THE NAVY AND THOSE WHO HAVE COME BEFORE ME TO DEFEND FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY AROUND THE WORLD. I REPRESENT MY COUNTRYS NAVY COMBAT TEAM WITH HONOR COURAGE ABD COMMITMENT. I AM COMMITED TO EXCELENCE AND THE FAIR TREETMENT OF ALL. HOOYAH! HOOYAH! HOOYAHHHHHHHH!
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fucking boot fuck! only kidding with you bud.. but for real... you will know be known as boot... learn to love it (If I dont get an "aye aye petty officer" you will be knife handed shipmate ;))
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Its funny because to you im boot but in my a-school im like a veteran old man just because my school is so god damn long lol. I have seen so many people come and go its not even funny lol.
 
NavyBlueClutch said:
Its funny because to you im boot but in my a-school im like a veteran old man just because my school is so god damn long lol. I have seen so many people come and go its not even funny lol.
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Nuff said. Still a boot.... but your time will come.

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and also this
NavyBlueClutch said:
I AM A UNITED STATED STATES SAILOR. I WILL SUPORT SUPPORT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATED STATES OF AMERICA. I WILL OBAY OBEY THE ORDERS OF THOSE APOINTED APPOINTED OVER ME. I REPRESENT THE FIGHTING SPIRIT OF THE NAVY AND THOSE WHO HAVE COME BEFORE ME TO DEFEND FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY AROUND THE WORLD. I REPRESENT MY COUNTRY'S NAVY COMBAT TEAM WITH HONOR COURAGE ABD AND COMMITMENT. I AM COMMITED COMMITTED TO EXCELENCE EXCELLENCE AND THE FAIR TREETMENT TREATMENT OF ALL. HOOYAH! HOOYAH! HOOYAHHHHHHHH!
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ASMO back to P-days : P
 
crash_harder said:
just make sure and check the mail buoy on your first deployment!!  you'll get huge props from all the salty's!!
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Since we are giving out tips... ensure that your seabag has its water tight integrity still intact... some of the ones you get from bootcamp are defective (because they are mass produced). You want to MAKE SURE that your bag is good. To do this make sure you pack your bag with all your uniforms (you want it to be like it would be normally) and put it in your shower. Turn your shower on and let the bag sit there for a few minutes. After a few minutes take it out and make sure your uniforms are all dry. If not one of the seams has a hole and you can take it in to any A "school" instructor and they will exchange it for you.

Also dont forget to stamp your mattress and take it to the quarterdeck when you get to the boat/barracks. Periodically the ship will collect up the extra mattresses. Any mattress without a stamp on it is considered extra and you may lose your bed. Those things are hard to come by, especially if you get a good one.
 
CPL Bernal said:
NavyBlueClutch said:
Its funny because to you im boot but in my a-school im like a veteran old man just because my school is so god damn long lol. I have seen so many people come and go its not even funny lol.
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Nuff said. Still a boot.... but your time will come.

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and also this
NavyBlueClutch said:
I AM A UNITED STATED STATES SAILOR. I WILL SUPORT SUPPORT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATED STATES OF AMERICA. I WILL OBAY OBEY THE ORDERS OF THOSE APOINTED APPOINTED OVER ME. I REPRESENT THE FIGHTING SPIRIT OF THE NAVY AND THOSE WHO HAVE COME BEFORE ME TO DEFEND FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY AROUND THE WORLD. I REPRESENT MY COUNTRY'S NAVY COMBAT TEAM WITH HONOR COURAGE ABD AND COMMITMENT. I AM COMMITED COMMITTED TO EXCELENCE EXCELLENCE AND THE FAIR TREETMENT TREATMENT OF ALL. HOOYAH! HOOYAH! HOOYAHHHHHHHH!
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ASMO back to P-days : P
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Lol im a sailor not a english teacher
 
2nd Lt Karr said:
crash_harder said:
just make sure and check the mail buoy on your first deployment!!  you'll get huge props from all the salty's!!
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Since we are giving out tips... ensure that your seabag has its water tight integrity still intact... some of the ones you get from bootcamp are defective (because they are mass produced). You want to MAKE SURE that your bag is good. To do this make sure you pack your bag with all your uniforms (you want it to be like it would be normally) and put it in your shower. Turn your shower on and let the bag sit there for a few minutes. After a few minutes take it out and make sure your uniforms are all dry. If not one of the seams has a hole and you can take it in to any A "school" instructor and they will exchange it for you.

Also dont forget to stamp your mattress and take it to the quarterdeck when you get to the boat/barracks. Periodically the ship will collect up the extra mattresses. Any mattress without a stamp on it is considered extra and you may lose your bed. Those things are hard to come by, especially if you get a good one.
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Thanks but ill pass on that lol im not that boot lol we actually had a guy whose been here for a bit tell a booter to take his mattress to the quarterdeck. they all laughed there ass off
 
i can't believe i didn't mention this also... all these tips are soooo very important, you will go far fast if you pay attention!!

2nd Lt Karr said:
crash_harder said:
just make sure and check the mail buoy on your first deployment!!  you'll get huge props from all the salty's!!
Click to expand...
Since we are giving out tips... ensure that your seabag has its water tight integrity still intact... some of the ones you get from bootcamp are defective (because they are mass produced). You want to MAKE SURE that your bag is good. To do this make sure you pack your bag with all your uniforms (you want it to be like it would be normally) and put it in your shower. Turn your shower on and let the bag sit there for a few minutes. After a few minutes take it out and make sure your uniforms are all dry. If not one of the seams has a hole and you can take it in to any A "school" instructor and they will exchange it for you.

Also dont forget to stamp your mattress and take it to the quarterdeck when you get to the boat/barracks. Periodically the ship will collect up the extra mattresses. Any mattress without a stamp on it is considered extra and you may lose your bed. Those things are hard to come by, especially if you get a good one.
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CPL Bernal said:
NavyBlueClutch said:
Lol im a sailor not a english teacher
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This may be true, but what about when you start writing in logbooks o_O
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Also, didn't they teach you attention to detail in bootcamp or did you think that all that folding, cleaning, and watch standing was just for the lolz?
 
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