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tights24 Pillar of the Community United States 2254 Posts	Posted 03/16/2007 06:48 am quote: What are tents.,. I did not ever see them They were in the rear with the Gear. lol Really That gave me a good chuckle this morning Jim, thank you. Yep, 4 patrols in the North Atlantic on a ballistic missile boat. Believe it or not, you are literally so busy the first patrol you don't even realize where you are. You are on port and starboard duty, which is 6 hours on and 6 off, and in between watches you have to qualify "submarines" to get your dolphins. Unlike the surface fleet, you MUST get your dolphins on a sub. The "cutlass" for the surface is not a requirement I don't believe, or you have a long time to get them. If you don't get your dolphins on the first patrol, you are considered a "slacker". I probably averaged about 3 hours of sleep in a 24 hour period on my first patrol. Not good for your body, but I was young. It's pretty much like being in a hotel for 60-80 days. Just a wee bit more stressful though. Report this Post to the Staff
longnine009 Pillar of the Community United States 1247 Posts	Posted 03/16/2007 08:54 am We were port and starboard too but it was 7 on 5 off and 5 on and 7 off. With "off" being a really haze grey area. You were "off" if there wasn't a GQ drill, a re-fueling detail or strike down dem powered eggs detail. But time changes in the Med were the best. They had six time zones. Every time we were off watch the clocks went forward an hour and every time we were on watch they went back an hour. I'm not making this up. This happend to our watch section every time they played with the time for 9 months. Even the Chief that was in our section was: Report this Post to the Staff
scoutjim99 Pillar of the Community United States 4589 Posts	Posted 03/16/2007 2:22 pm hey longnine I totally understand the word off, and what you mean, You may be off form the specific duty, but you still have to press unifrms, polish boots, clean the Head, ( with a toothbrush ).LOL And Then if you are an NCO you have Baby sitting duty as well. Any way I appreciate that you All served . Thanks Guys. Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 03/17/2007 9:43 pm quote: Speaking of the ANA, I think we get a solid gold pin if we hang on for 50 years. So, I hope I make it to 2011!! Sorry the ANA's wonderful Executive Director did away with the silver 25 year and the gold 50 medals this past year. You will still get a pin, but it will be plated. Report this Post to the Staff
sutphen77 New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 03/17/2007 10:12 pm I have done some crazy things in my life but alchohol was always the problem not food Report this Post to the Staff
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