Comments for Navy CyberSpace Blog http://www.navycs.com/blogs Navy Blog containing the musings of a retired Navy Master Chief Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:11:49 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on Launch or Dinner? by mom http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2009/11/16/launch-or-dinner/comment-page-1#comment-2632 mom Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:11:49 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=1702#comment-2632 In truth with either scenario, it is my belief, the person would freeze up with his mind screaming, 'Mommy' no pain would be felt while the bones crumble, the fear would be paralyzing. Pain only comes after the event is over, if you're alive to feel it. In truth with either scenario, it is my belief, the person would freeze up with his mind screaming, ‘Mommy’ no pain would be felt while the bones crumble, the fear would be paralyzing. Pain only comes after the event is over, if you’re alive to feel it.

]]> Comment on Basic Requirements for Navy Enlistment by NCCM(ret) http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/03/navy-enlistment-requirement/comment-page-1#comment-2614 NCCM(ret) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:44:46 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=148#comment-2614 Dusty, I also suggest you hold off on having a child until you are in the Navy and settled. Waiting until your finances are in order would be the best, mature decision in my opinion. Also, having a child (or wife, even girlfriend who becomes pregnant) while in DEP will require you to complete an eligibility (dependency) waiver for enlistment. Dusty,
I also suggest you hold off on having a child until you are in the Navy and settled. Waiting until your finances are in order would be the best, mature decision in my opinion.

Also, having a child (or wife, even girlfriend who becomes pregnant) while in DEP will require you to complete an eligibility (dependency) waiver for enlistment.

]]> Comment on Medical Issues Not Normally Waivered by NCCM(ret) http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/13/medical-not-waiverable/comment-page-1#comment-2613 NCCM(ret) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:40:56 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=154#comment-2613 Gregory, Your recruiter should submit your documents for a medical review (if this is your only issue; if there are other factors which may be holding you back then he is making the right choice, ie. ASVAB score, education, height/weight, etc.) Gregory,
Your recruiter should submit your documents for a medical review (if this is your only issue; if there are other factors which may be holding you back then he is making the right choice, ie. ASVAB score, education, height/weight, etc.)

]]> Comment on Medical Issues Not Normally Waivered by NCCM(ret) http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/13/medical-not-waiverable/comment-page-1#comment-2612 NCCM(ret) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:36:17 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=154#comment-2612 Having high blood pressure and being on medication for it will be disqualifying. His weight and BP must be under control without the use of medication. I strongly suggest he follow a doctors advice on how to lose weight, and never stop medication because we feel like it, that could be dangerous. Having high blood pressure and being on medication for it will be disqualifying. His weight and BP must be under control without the use of medication. I strongly suggest he follow a doctors advice on how to lose weight, and never stop medication because we feel like it, that could be dangerous.

]]> Comment on Medical Issues Not Normally Waivered by JBC http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/13/medical-not-waiverable/comment-page-1#comment-2611 JBC Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:02:17 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=154#comment-2611 Hi NCCM My boyfriend and I have been talking with recruiters, doctors on base, and researching but we still dont have a clear answer. Hes had high blood pressure since he was 12 (not hereditary) and has been on medication within the past year. His high blood pressure seems to be due to his weight, he's 5'9 235lbs. In basic training hes expected to lose the weight which causes his blood pressure to decrease possibly meaning medication use would be discontinued. He wants to join the navy as soon as possible but is afraid of disqualification. I reccomended that he do ROTC next semester, stop his medication and lose the weight first. Hes already started the processes and is waiting to hear back from the recruiter on his MEPS date. Should he wait? Will he be denied even with a waiver from his own doctor? Will MEPS give him a waiver? Thanks! Hi NCCM
My boyfriend and I have been talking with recruiters, doctors on base, and researching but we still dont have a clear answer. Hes had high blood pressure since he was 12 (not hereditary) and has been on medication within the past year. His high blood pressure seems to be due to his weight, he’s 5′9 235lbs. In basic training hes expected to lose the weight which causes his blood pressure to decrease possibly meaning medication use would be discontinued. He wants to join the navy as soon as possible but is afraid of disqualification. I reccomended that he do ROTC next semester, stop his medication and lose the weight first. Hes already started the processes and is waiting to hear back from the recruiter on his MEPS date. Should he wait? Will he be denied even with a waiver from his own doctor? Will MEPS give him a waiver?
Thanks!

]]> Comment on Medical Issues Not Normally Waivered by Gregory http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/13/medical-not-waiverable/comment-page-1#comment-2609 Gregory Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:32:07 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=154#comment-2609 I broke my forearm on Feb.3,2008. Was told that I could not join because because of the plate surgically implanted to hold the break together to heal. Called out of state to have all my records forwarded to the recruiter, and he says they won’t even consider me. The surgeon (who happens to me a member of the “Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgery”) believes that my arm in no way would prohibit me from performing my duties in the navy, yet the recruiter says I won’t even be considered. How do you get a waiver if the recruiter won’t even consider you. He said I was a very good candidate (ha said I did very well on the pre-test) Then the subject of my arm came up. I broke my forearm on Feb.3,2008. Was told that I could not join because because of the plate surgically implanted to hold the break together to heal. Called out of state to have all my records forwarded to the recruiter, and he says they won’t even consider me. The surgeon (who happens to me a member of the “Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgery”) believes that my arm in no way would prohibit me from performing my duties in the navy, yet the recruiter says I won’t even be considered. How do you get a waiver if the recruiter won’t even consider you. He said I was a very good candidate (ha said I did very well on the pre-test) Then the subject of my arm came up.

]]> Comment on Basic Requirements for Navy Enlistment by Dusty http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/03/navy-enlistment-requirement/comment-page-1#comment-2605 Dusty Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:18:29 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=148#comment-2605 Hello I am 19 years old and reciently joined the Navy and I am in the Delayed Entry Program. I have also reciently gotten married. Several times while I've been in my local recruiting office, some of the recruiters there warn me not to get my wife pregnant. I have 8 months until I ship and I am worried what will happen to my prspective Navy career if I get my wife pregnate. I see that I can have one dependant and I wonder what I would have to do if my wife became pregnate and what my best course of action would be for my wife and I. I am 100% devoted to both my Wife and the Navy and I would be devistated if a conflict came between the two came up. Any information on this situation would be appricated. Hello I am 19 years old and reciently joined the Navy and I am in the Delayed Entry Program. I have also reciently gotten married. Several times while I’ve been in my local recruiting office, some of the recruiters there warn me not to get my wife pregnant. I have 8 months until I ship and I am worried what will happen to my prspective Navy career if I get my wife pregnate. I see that I can have one dependant and I wonder what I would have to do if my wife became pregnate and what my best course of action would be for my wife and I. I am 100% devoted to both my Wife and the Navy and I would be devistated if a conflict came between the two came up. Any information on this situation would be appricated.

]]> Comment on Budget Proposal Would Fix Concurrent Receipt by Dan Anders II http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2009/02/26/budget-fixes-concurrent-receipt/comment-page-5#comment-2604 Dan Anders II Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:42:23 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=879#comment-2604 http://capwiz.com/usdr/issues/alert/?alertid=14256366 All Cut apaste this link to send more emial to your Reps in congress to initiate a seperate bill action. V/r Dan http://capwiz.com/usdr/issues/alert/?alertid=14256366

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]]> Comment on Medical Issues Not Normally Waivered by NCCM(ret) http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/13/medical-not-waiverable/comment-page-1#comment-2598 NCCM(ret) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:21:24 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=154#comment-2598 Congratulations TJP!!! Love it when the process works :) Congratulations TJP!!! Love it when the process works :)

]]> Comment on Medical Issues Not Normally Waivered by TJP http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/13/medical-not-waiverable/comment-page-1#comment-2597 TJP Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:22:40 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=154#comment-2597 Hi NCCM, Guess what! I went back down to MEPS to choose my job and they told me I scored a 128 on the DLAB! They said they were looking at the wrong scores, and that the 64 was the CS score for the Navy test. I can't believe I passed the DLAB. I could've been a CTI but they said they didn't need women for that job right now. They assigned me the CTN (cryptologic technician networks) job, but my recruiter said he would let me know if another job opened up. I really wanted Air Traffic Control or Intelligence Specialist. We'll see what happens. I am officially a DEPper though! I have a lot to learn now. TJP Hi NCCM,

Guess what! I went back down to MEPS to choose my job and they told me I scored a 128 on the DLAB! They said they were looking at the wrong scores, and that the 64 was the CS score for the Navy test. I can’t believe I passed the DLAB. I could’ve been a CTI but they said they didn’t need women for that job right now. They assigned me the CTN (cryptologic technician networks) job, but my recruiter said he would let me know if another job opened up. I really wanted Air Traffic Control or Intelligence Specialist. We’ll see what happens. I am officially a DEPper though! I have a lot to learn now.

TJP

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