9972 Aircrew Trainee
Hi everyone - I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! I have a question about 9972 MOS - I can't seem to find any information on this. Our Marine is headed back tomorrow, we know we have to...
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We found out yesterday that our son has been assigned MOS 8972 - air crew trainee. (I've read that this MOS was formerly 9972.) So he is headed for training on Tuesday. He is very happy. Donna - thank...
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Donna -- My son is in Pensacola for Aircrew Chief 9972. He thinks he will only be in Pensacola for 26 days, but it looks to me that the MOS is more like 66 days in Pensacola, the SERE for 12, then...
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The NACCS is a total of 5 weeks if you count swimbuild. What week is your son in? Your son will only go to cherry point if he is assigned c-130's. If he is assigned helo's, then he will go to new...
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Donna - Frank just started today ... from what he says, I think this week is what you are calling "swimbuild" - says it is swimming and lifting. He just moved into the housing with all other guys in...
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Pat - We've been thinking the same thing. No matter how long the class runs, it looks like winter in Maine for SERE school. Brrr. I just keep thinking that theUSMC's been doing this a long time and...
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Boy, you are so right ... I hadn't thought of that. The hottest summer in PI and now winter in Maine ... I think I know which one Frank will like better ! He called last night and yes, yesterday...
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They dont get anytime off between NACCS and SERE. After they finish at NACCS, if they get Crew Chief on helo's then they will move back to the H barracks and wait for the next class for SERE. Sere is...
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Pat, I read in one of your post that your son would like to get the c-130. My son did get c-130's. But he had no choice in the matter due to vision requirements for fixed wing and helo's. He was lucky...
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Donna -- Wow ! Thanks for all the info ! Frank does want jump school also and I agree that C-130's are bigger (and in my mind safer) so I'd like that for him also. At one point, he did say something...
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We received a call from our son, and he decided to change his MOS. He is now a fixed wing air frame trainee. He is very happy with his choice, so that works for us! Good luck to all of you and your...
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Hi looks like no resent posts on here My son is classing up on Tues. anyone else out there with a son classing up for air crew? PMM of Anthony
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Our son just arrived at Pensacola yesterday morning for Aircrew Trainee. It is really a hard MOS to get info on that is for sure!!
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Hi Everyone, My son just graduated last week in the air crew program. He is going for crew chief for the C130's. He will be in Pensacola for awhile yet taking more classes and then he will be moving...
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Hi Jeannie, My son is doing the same thing as yours. His mos is 6276 C130 (J model ) crew chief. He graduated NACCS last August 30, 2007. He currently is at Cherry Point. He will graduate from Cherry...
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Hey Donna, Sorry it has taken me so long to write back. I am trying to get use to this writing on the board. I responded to you once and it didn't go through, so I hope you get this one. Anyway, it...
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hey Jeannie, It's awesome that you are also in SC too!! It is hard enough to find someone to talk to that has the same MOS as my son, let alone also live in the same state too. I would love to get...
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Yea, I am hoping that Jason doesn't have to go to SERE school. I can't imagine all that they go through there. Bootcamp was enough. I bet your son is so ready to graduate April 10. That is neat! Lunch...
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Hey Donna, I have been thinking about your son graduating today. I am sure he is excited to move on. You'll have to keep me informed on where he will go from here. I know that you are proud of him....
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Thank you Jeannie, Eric did graduate yesterday from cherry point and is now home for a few days. He is very excited about finally being a fleet Marine. His PDS is MCAS Miramar, in california. He will...
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Hi Donna, Oh, I am jealous. It must be great to have your Marine home with you for a few days. I am sure my turn will be coming soon. I hope , anyway. I hope you are having a great time being...
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