Anyone Leaving November 23rd?

[RuiN36]

im leaving the 23rd of november and i was wondering if anyone else is going at the same time or around the same time. i am taking GM for my A school. so if any of you leaving in around 3 months hit me up.

-Ruin

[DMANN]

Ruin were you at. I know someone leaving on the 23. I leave dec 6 wish i could leave sooner.

[claydo23]

You guys are lucky, I have to wait two years to get out of High school, than four for college. Thats a long time away for me. Good luck guys!

[RuiN36]

i live in bakersfield California, just tryin to get in touch with someone doin the same thing for training purposes. your not leaving too soon after a few days thats not bad but i wish i could leave earlier than nov 23rd so i see where your comin from.

-Ruin

[shwackums]

I leave November 2nd. I'm going to A school for HT. I tried to get it changed to GM but I would've had to have waited until next year to leave. F that...I wanna get this show on the road.

Jacob

[Ryman_2020]

Im leaving January 25th. My A school is for GM, and hopefully BUD/S after that. maybe ill see you around??

[RuiN36]

yeah i got lucky, i signed up when i was still seventeen so it works out perfect, from what i hear GM is a popular rate and there is usually a wait. but now im 18 and have all summer to train so if anyone leavin the same time as me let me know. peace out

-Ruin

[An2mal]

IT is a very good rate, I think you will be pleased with your A school. As for GM I worked very closely with GM's on my ship. I consider myself a GM in an FC body:) All of you who will be up here with the next year well...I guess I will see you at 0300 Mon Wed and Fri. Make sure you are Healthy when you get here!!!!

[Ryman_2020]

From what you know about working with the GM's on the ship, do they enjoy there rate? Im asking this cause ive been hearing from alot of people that most GM's hate it and want to do something else. Everyone i know seems to think the rate sucks, but none of them actually are GM's. And also ive been hearing that it is hard to make rank as a GM. Is this true? just a few questions so if anyone knows i would be very thankfull. thanks
ryan

[An2mal]

As a GM you will maintain and operate a myriad of weapons systems, we will use mine for example. The MK 45 Light wieght gun mount, I operated the radar that guided the weapon while the GMs operated the gun itself. You will also be required to be a weapon specialist with all the small arms on the ship ie 9mm 12 ga M14 M16 M60 50. cal Mk19 25mm(you will have to know how to operate and maintain these weapons as well) When others are required to qualify at tht Gun range you will be the one to teach them as a Line Coach. If this kind of work appeals to you this GM may be worth a shot. Now I will tell you that GM rate is pretty tight right now as far as advancement goes. It may be better after a few years, but as for now it will be very competitive to make rank. Talk to your recruiter about what jobs are advancement friendly. Some rates are advancement friendly, but would you enjoy doing them?

[Ryman_2020]

Thanks alot. From what ive been reading im pretty sure i will enjoy it.(thats why i choose it.) Ill talk to the recruiter about other rates but im most likely going to stay with GM. Thanks again.
ryan