Japan

Somdmommy

:Jeepin' in NC:
dustin said:
Is your hubby still on his first enlistment? If so, does he plan to reenlist? And if he does plan to reenlist, has he submitted his PTS (Perform To Serve) stuff through his Command Career Counselor?


Yes first tour, yes to the re-enlistment

Yes on the PTS
 

Somdmommy

:Jeepin' in NC:
dustin said:
Awesome! Has he been approved for reenlistment in his rate or is he still receiving "looks"?
Umm i'm not sure on that. I dont know much about all that mess!

I know he has not sent out the request for Japan yet, he is just now in his order window.
 

dustin

UAIOE
Somdmommy said:
Umm i'm not sure on that. I dont know much about all that mess!

I know he has not sent out the request for Japan yet, he is just now in his order window.
How much time does he have left on his current enlistment?

The reason I ask is that if he has not been approved for reenlistment in his rate (or conversion to another rate) he will be kicked out of the Navy. You only get like 6 looks at your information. One per month.
 

Somdmommy

:Jeepin' in NC:
dustin said:
How much time does he have left on his current enlistment?

The reason I ask is that if he has not been approved for reenlistment in his rate (or conversion to another rate) he will be kicked out of the Navy. You only get like 6 looks at your information. One per month.
He signed up for 5 years.

His 4 year mark is in Aug.
 

dustin

UAIOE
Somdmommy said:
He signed up for 5 years.

His 4 year mark is in Aug.
That's good he has submitted his stuff in a good time frame, hopefully he will be able to reenlist in his rate and not have to crossrate. His career counselor should be able to give him the skinny.
 

Somdmommy

:Jeepin' in NC:
dustin said:
That's good he has submitted his stuff in a good time frame, hopefully he will be able to reenlist in his rate and not have to crossrate. His career counselor should be able to give him the skinny.
I have not heard anything from him about being approved or not.

He's an AE
 

dustin

UAIOE
Somdmommy said:
I have not heard anything from him about being approved or not.

He's an AE
Shouldnt be a problem then. Still it would be good for you to pester him about seeing his CCC.
 

Somdmommy

:Jeepin' in NC:
dustin said:
Shouldnt be a problem then. Still it would be good for you to pester him about seeing his CCC.
I know he talks to the CCC alot, he has done some HARP. He did want to go recruiter but I dont think he wants to do that anymore.
 

dustin

UAIOE
Somdmommy said:
I know he talks to the CCC alot, he has done some HARP. He did want to go recruiter but I dont think he wants to do that anymore.
I don't mean to be a pest it's just that we've been hearing a lot of horro stories lately with folks' commands screwing them over with PTS.

You'll have a great time in Japan I'm sure :cheers:! Try the noodle pizza (I can't remember what the Japanese call it :lol:)
 

Somdmommy

:Jeepin' in NC:
dustin said:
I don't mean to be a pest it's just that we've been hearing a lot of horro stories lately with folks' commands screwing them over with PTS.

You'll have a great time in Japan I'm sure :cheers:! Try the noodle pizza (I can't remember what the Japanese call it :lol:)
I think I remember hubby telling me something about some of the guys he works with not getting it and being really pissed!

Thanks and I will try the "Noodle Pizza"
 

ememdee19

Southern Beyotch
I lived in Atsugi for three years and I absolutely loved it! I can't say enough great things about the place, the people, the culture, etc. The only regret I have is not learning more of the language.

Even if your husband were to go on sea duty, I would highly recommend you not pass it by. When the fathers/husbands would go out to sea, the other families were very, very, supportive of each other. We treated each other as family and that was important when your father/husband is away for extended periods of time.

My mother taught English as she wasn't able to practice nursing while we were there. She made very good money and made some great friends while doing it.

I guarantee that you'll love it and won't want to come back...I sure didn't! If my husband were to get orders there, I'd pack up and leave this place in a heartbeat!
 

ememdee19

Southern Beyotch
Oh, yeah...one more thing. If you do get orders there, make sure you go to the Fertility Festival. Very interesting!
 

Patch

The Pirate
dustin said:
How much time does he have left on his current enlistment?

The reason I ask is that if he has not been approved for reenlistment in his rate (or conversion to another rate) he will be kicked out of the Navy. You only get like 6 looks at your information. One per month.

What's up with that? Never heard of PTS. If he's a good performer, would the Navy seriously entertain the thought of kicking out one of it's young bucks that is looking to reup?
 

Patch

The Pirate
Oh and BTW, I'll toss my experience into the pot as well, although the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. I've been to Japan twice (Sasaebo and then Nagoya) and thoroughly enjoyed both trips. But then I love traveling and experiencing other cultures, and am especially interested in Asian culture, so take that for whatever it's worth.

I also did my USAF Tech School training at Altus AFB, OK, several miles from Tinker, and talk about country living. I had never seen a tumble weed in my life before I went there. The choice would be a no-brainer for me. Japan all the way!
 
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