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For most bases, yes. It doesn't apply to bases where access is granted by clearance level, and you're not at that level. For most larger bases it's not a problem, if they have available quarters for you. Larger bases also have on-base units with kitchenettes for extended stays.

They're usually reserved for TAD members, but if you're just in town visiting, they'll accommodate you if there's room. It's always best to call ahead if you can to make sure first.

The main parts of a navy anchor are the shank, flukes (also known as arms), crown, stock, and ring. The shank is a long, vertical shaft that connects the crown to the stock. The flukes are the curved arms that dig into the seabed to provide stability. The crown is the top part of the anchor, and the stock is a horizontal bar that helps the anchor lay on the seabed properly. Lastly, the ring is a loop at the top of the shank for attaching the anchor chain.

Yes, he severed as a naval aviator in the U.S. Navy from 1960-1963 and was part of a submarine attack and earned medals including a purple heart and a navy cross.

A Vice Admiral outranks a Rear Admiral. An Admiral is the highest peace time rank. Fleet Admiral is the highest during war.

Hello! I'm assuming that you have a Sailor on the USS George Washington. All FPO addresses are different, according to what area of the ship your Sailor works in. You can contact your Sailor's recruiter or contact the ship's Ombudsman. A good source of information is

http://gw.ffc.navy.mil/

Also...join Navy for Moms. It's a great website for families to communicate and there is a group especially for the USS George Washington. When you join, hit on the "Groups" Tab, type in "USS George Washington" and click on the site with the most members.

All the best to you and your family! Welcome to the Navy!

My name is Chris and my email address is phip48@yahoo.com I have a son serving on the flight deck of the GW.

It all depends on your particular Rate and Rank. There is always something to do if you're assigned to a ship or submarine, whether you're junior, senior, enlisted or officer. However, in port, if you don't have duty (watch sections where you're required to stay onboard all night after working hours, usually every 4 days for most afloat units) then it's pretty much like a typical civilian workday - 7-4:30, if you've got your work done. Some days are more intense, others less so. It varies. If you're a division leader like I was, days and work are much longer and free time much less. But responsibility is what it is, and if you've got it, you've no choice but to do your best to make sure things are done properly.

For shore commands, they have it a bit better, as the amount of personnel lets them get away with much longer duty rotations. My wife only had duty every 30 days when she was stationed at Mine Warfare Command.

Underway, your time is determined by the mission, your particular job, all-important and endless training, etc. In general, once you've got your qualifications and major training out of the way, off duty you can relax a bit. But if you're not qualified, you'd best not be caught "relaxing". Until you're qualified to do your job on board a ship, you're a liability, and treated by the crew as such. "Useless Oxygen Breather" is what we used to term it in the Submarine Force for guys not qualified in anything.

I will say this - when you're home, all you want to do is go back to sea; when you're at sea, all you want to do is go home. But I wouldn't trade the experience or what it did for my life for anything at all. Being at sea on any Navy vessel, be it Submarine or Ship, is a unique experience, though I've always preferred submarines to ships.

The only other Navy contingent besides the SEAL's that is infantry combat qualified are the Navy's Construction Battalions (SeaBees). SeaBees used to attend the U.S. Marine Infantry Combat school as a regular part of their training; however, they've since incorporated their own Expeditionary Combat Skills training course (4 weeks) at the SeaBees base in Gulfport, Mississippi or Port Hueneme, California.

what is your question. i was station on the sumter when this happened. we lost 3 shipmates when the co2 containers discharged into the space sealing the door shut with such force that it could not be opened until it dispated. they were killed by the co2.

Yes, the Navy has a rank of Sergeant. However, it is important to note that the rank structure and designations can vary among different countries' navies. In the United States Navy, the equivalent rank to a Sergeant is a Petty Officer Second Class.

The British Royal Navy is often considered to have ruled the seas during the height of the British Empire in the 18th and 19th centuries. They had the largest and most powerful navy in the world, allowing them to project their naval dominance across the globe.

The stern is the rear or aft-most part of a ship or boat, technically defined as the area built up over the sternpost, extending upwards from the counter rail to the taffrail. The stern lies opposite of the bow, the foremost part of a ship. Originally, the term only referred to the aft port section of the ship, but eventually came to refer to the entire back of a vessel. The stern end of a ship is indicated with a white navigation light at night.

Each Congressman or Senator can appoint up to 10 prospects for each of his or her allotted slots at each of the service academies. He or she can only have 5 attending at one time. see www.usna.edu

Non-commissioned naval ships in wartime are often referred to as "auxiliary vessels" or "merchant navy ships." These vessels are typically civilian ships that are requisitioned by the navy for military use, such as transporting troops, supplies, or serving as support ships. They do not have the same level of combat capabilities as commissioned warships.

No, "navy" should not be capitalized in the sentence "general navy training." Capitalization is only used for proper nouns, such as specific names of people, places, or organizations.

All light duty chits are internally generated for each unit. There is usually a normal format that they follow but you really only need a medical officer's stamp and signature on a piece of paper that reads "this person is on light duty for ____ many days, and is restricted from doing ________ ." that's all you really need.

As of my knowledge in March 2022, the United States Navy operates 11 Nimitz-class supercarriers. These are the largest warships in the world. The Navy has also started transitioning to the newer Ford-class supercarriers, with one currently in service and several more planned.

Nope - she's still running. Nimitz was commissioned in 1975, and she underwent a major refueling and overhaul in 2001. The Nimitz-class carriers are designed for a 50 year lifespan, so she's still got a lot of years left in her.

As an example of nuclear carrier longevity, the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) is currently on her final deployment before decommissioning later this year. The very first nuclear powered carrier, she was originally commissioned in 1961.

Yes, you can join the military in a less dangerous branch. Each branch of the military offers different roles and responsibilities, some of which may involve less high-risk activities. For example, joining the Air Force tends to involve less direct combat compared to the Army or Marine Corps. However, even in less dangerous branches, there will always be some level of risk involved in military service.

For Navy Enlisteds, minimum is 2yrs (hardly worth it) for swabbies, 4 years for most general rates, and 6 years for Advanced rates to cover the 2 years of training you usually require before you ever see your first duty station.

For Officers, it's 3-5 years or more depending on the Officer's specialty (e.g., Nuclear Engineering) and prior education/training/service time, if any.

"HM" is the Navy rating for a Hospital Corpsman; the 3 means he/she is a 3rd Class Petty Officer.

It depends on the situation. When serving as a boat officer in a combat area, yes, they wear a pistol. In some small ships all personnel are issued a side arm in combat situations. Navy officers stationed with the Marine Corps will be expected to be armed (doctors and chaplains excepted).

The Model 1917, usually called an "American Enfield". The standard rifle was the M1903 Springield, but production of these could not be increased enough to provide one for all men, as they were made only at government arsenals. When the war had started in 1914 the British were desperate for rifles for their forces, and had contracted with several American civilian firearms manufacturers to produce a few million of their standard Enfield rifles in .303 caliber. It took a long time for the factories to tool up for this and none were delivered before 1915. By that time the British had solved their production problems and no more were needed from America. When the US entered the war it was fairly simple to alter the design of the British Enfield to take the standard US .30-06 round, and more Americans fought with this rifle than with the Springfield. Sergeant York performed his Medal of Honor feats with an Enfield, despite Gary Coooper in the movie.

What is a ship agent?

Ships are busiest while in port. In addition to loading and unloading cargo, there are stores to be taken, crew changes, inspections and repairs to be made. The list of requirements for a vessel is long and usually the stay at a particular port is short.

Because each port, terminal and facility a vessel may call has unique procedures and vendors for providing services it would be difficult to call upon a port without the help of a local ship agent.

Ship Agents are hired to provide an onsite operations person with knowledge of the ins and outs of port business and local requirements.

Agents may arrange pilotage; schedule tugs and line service, provide customs brokerage and order services for the ship. In short, anything a ship needs while in port is coordinated through the agent. Ships come and go 24 hours a day, and an agent works with all stakeholders involved to ensure they remain on schedule.

Agency work is exciting and dynamic, offering exposure to all parts of the marine industry. A strong background in vessels, shipping and vendor management, as well as local knowledge is required.

In the modern US Navy, the equivalent rank to a Radarman Third Class is a Operations Specialist Third Class. They both serve as enlisted personnel responsible for operating and maintaining radar systems to provide situational awareness and tracking of objects in the Navy's operational environment.

Very bright red. And the Bravo flag is one of the two in the alphabet that is not perfectly square.