2007-09-29 17:14:13 · 7 answers · asked by Fred T 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes of course. Thats pretty fast for A school and many sailors are boatswainsmate
2007-09-29 17:17:40 · answer #1 · answered by Alan 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's called A.T.D. Apprentiship Training Division. It's not really an A school. It's a short course in basic seamaship skills and how to "strike" for differant ratings. Your going in "non designated" meaning your not getting an A school, just apprentiship training.
Look in block 41 of your enlistment contract and read what it says.
2007-09-29 17:34:15 · answer #2 · answered by oneiloilojeepney 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Nope. I've been out over 10 years but you used to start out in Deck divivision until you go up for E-4 then you'll become a Boatswains Mate. BM-3. Unless it's changed he lied to you.
I used to be in Deck division and none of my shipmates went to A school. Like I've said I have been out for awhile but we learned all those things on the boat and in boot camp.
The guy below me is right but I should get "best answer" because i posted before him. :)
2007-09-29 17:18:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes, there is a BM A school. yes it is that short. Yes, you learn basic seamanship such as knot tying and the like. Yes, you get sent to deck division upon finishing.
2007-09-30 03:59:24 · answer #4 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you will learn basic seamanship as well as the use of sound powered phones, various knots, how to set the fuse on a shell..., all kinds of neat stuff.
2007-09-29 17:17:49 · answer #5 · answered by Doc 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You're going to ATD (Apprentice Training Division). They are going to teach you how to stand lookout watch and some other things having to do with basic seamanship.
2007-09-29 18:41:18 · answer #6 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry, why would anyone want to be a boatswain mate?
2007-09-29 19:37:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋