Active duty navy fy 2016

vinstafa · Aug 24, 2016

So Bethesda has the largest number of ICU beds between the SICU and MICU, I want to say it's over 30.

SKling · Aug 28, 2016

Does anyone have any insight on when we can get our CAC card. I am being told by the processor and recruiter that I cant do it till I get to ODS, but the ODS website highly recommends getting it prior to coming.... Any info would help!

vinstafa · Aug 28, 2016

3rd week at ODS

SKling · Aug 30, 2016

Another quick question. If I arrive on Sept 10th and my orders say report NLT 11 sept 0800. Can I check in when I plan on arriving on the 10th or should I reserve a room and wait till the morning of the 11th?

vinstafa · Aug 31, 2016

Getting there on the 10th is fine. You'll check in at the quarterdeck and get your room assignment. You should be free all day Sunday until 1600ish.

What at duty station are you going to again?

SKling · Aug 31, 2016

Thank yoy for the info! I'm headed to Camp Pendleton

carolinapooh, BSN, RN · Aug 31, 2016

Pixie RN,
I have a question regarding relocating (though I don't yet have an ODS date. I only just received a letter stating that I would be commissioning as a nurse 2900). My current lease does not have a military clause so if I move my family, it would cost me about $4000 in early termination fees. Can I leave them in Georgia and move just by myself for now? Also, if I do not have the govt move my stuff when I'm at ODS, can I do it subsequently?
Thank you.

If you are summoned to Active Duty, you are covered by the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act, military clause or not. It's Federal Law. Call your state Fair Housing office and let your landlord know he/she has no choice in the matter.

It's in the US Code, and that landlord knows it - and is hedging on you NOT knowing it. Once you get orders, they have no option.

Google "SCRA" and look for the website that ends in dmdc.osd.mil - that's set up by the US Government enumerating your rights under the Act. Your landlord is completely in the wrong.

That sort of stuff infuriates me.

charliegboma · Sep 2, 2016

Thanks carolinapooh. A friend from this fourm sent me info on SCRA and my landlord now says I'll be good to go as long as I show my orders.

I finally got my ODS date set for October 15th and I'll be going to San Diego afterwards. My detailer told me my orders will be released next week and I plan to commission ASAP.

Any ideas on how to navigate San Diego? I have a wife and three kids in tow. Never been there so trying to figure out how to make everything work. I started a new thread trying to solicit suggestions but nothing yet.

Vinstafa, any words of wisdom you can throw my way?

vinstafa · Sep 3, 2016

I'm an East Coast cat, so as far as SD I can't help out. Anything else Navy related I can.

charliegboma · Sep 3, 2016

Thanks Vinstafa. My major area of concern is coordinating the move for my family.Totally clueless about housing, especially with the wait list for military housing. So it's starting to look like I may have to leave my family in Atlanta for a few months while I sort it out. It is my understanding that I can't even get on the waitlist until I get to ODS and sort out some paperwork stuff.

vinstafa · Sep 5, 2016

I'm not sure how the military housing works. All the officers I know in SD either own or rent privately

Traumasaurus · Sep 6, 2016

Anyone who has been accepted Direct Accession Active Duty Navy willing to share information as far as what a packet requires? I haven't yet reached out to a recruiter, but just getting an idea of what I will need to do once I decide to apply. References/Letters of Recommendation, etc?

And what did your application look like?

Years experience?

Specialty?

Certifications?

GPA?

Extracurricular/Other?

28 yo female

BSN 3.7 GPA

5 years RN experience, 2.5 years at Level 1 trauma center ER (very busy county hospital in large US city //trained and work in all areas - trauma/triage/etc)

CEN

ACLS, PALS, TNCC

Thanks all. And best of luck to everyone who has received commission!