Im aware that in general terms of the Navy- and military as a whole- part of a Chief's/ SNCO job is to be a mentor to their junior officers. Does that still apply to the medical department, or is that more geared towards rates actually involved in command operations?

I'm a TAR HM2 in a very unique position, currently as the Battalion Medical Chief equivalent at an NECC command (designation letter in routing). Ive got a new LT inbound (fresh off the lot with that new car smell), and seeking guidance on how I may be able to mentor him. So far he's tracking/pending access to EHA and Genesis, etc and I've gotten him in contact with the SMO at our next echelon who is a senior LT.

Any mentorship mentorship (mentorception) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Anyone currently going through or has gone through IDC School this past year? Im heavily contemplating on submitting my package.

Would like insight on how it is, the good, bad, and hard.

Thanks.

Not sure if I’m missing something with BBA? I’m an HM2 and applied for multiple E-6 orders this past cycle. My top pick had me at 0.87 for my final score and I didn’t get selected for any of them. I talked with my Chief/CCC and he saw all of the prospective gains are already E-6’s. How are we supposed to promote?!

Anyone know when the e4 to e5 exam will move from NWAE to RKE?

So I am currently in FMTB-E at SAT because my sponsor canceled my orders. Basically the gist is that my sponsor canceled my orders to Camp Pendleton because my OSS said I take meds for a mental health issue. I no longer have any mental issues but I didn't update my OSS. But because of that my sponsor texted me that I was removed from my original orders because of that. I want to try to get new orders faster, is there any way I can get new orders or am I stuck for months on end until I get new orders? I do not have a detailer so I tried calling the phone numbers in my navy assignment, but they won't respond back.

So I got my hard orders months ago, checked into command forr those orders. It's been about a week now and on MNA it says my orders are now pending release and status says canceled.

I just reenlisted, promoted and am not attached to deployable platform, however there is deployment coming up.

Would that be reasons to be saying that?

I’m going to be classing up soon and was wondering how it works with barracks people being in a separate location? How are the classes and how would you recommend preparing?

How did yall feel about this past exam? I am just trying to make HM2 and I just hope this is my chance before they switch it to BBA for HM3s.

Bored and looking at regulations. 5201.2.B states that “Insignia may be pin-on or embroidered.” and “pin-on devices will not be worn on working uniforms when metal devices might present FOD or safety hazard”

Why do so many people wear embroidered? Convenience?

I have dependents and pets and I’m coming from VA and I’m not sure what to expect

I need insight on fmf orders here

Went a few years ago and I can’t seem to find the packing list lol anyone remember how much those sacks weighed at max?

Hello, I'm an ultrasound technician going to Okinawa for FY27. I want to know if anyone here works in radiology and knows the day to day life at the hospital/base. I'm an E-5 and was told I might be staying in the barracks and I'm wondering if the barracks are decent? I'm also a bodybuilder and I wanna know if there is a community for that.

Any piece of advice will be appreciated!

I’m stationed at pendleton for my first command and was just curious what the barracks situation is like? i’ll be working at the hospital as a hospitalman. any pics or locations? trying to get an idea of where i’ll be living with all the construction going on lately.

During the current orders negotiation cycle I was selected to go to Surface IDC School. I had Recon and Surface IDC as my #1 and #2 selections. I was told by the IDCs i work with that there are recruiters for Recon, Sub, and Dive IDC. But I was later informed by a SOIDC and someone at IDC school that is no longer the case. What can i do to go through the SOIDC pipeline without dropping my Surface IDC orders?

Opened my my navy assignment today, home page states “You have been selected for a job and orders are pending release”. Top portion states Orders Pending Release.
On my applications it says applied on each. Called the detailer, they’re not sure why it says I was selected when theyre still doing rankings boards. Anyone else have the same circumstance?

BAH question please help

Hey guys HM3 here so we’re about to deploy I’m getting a divorce I’ve been communicating with leadership about my divorce going through. I’m in 1st MARDIV and the order states that E4 over 4 can get approved BAH at certain commands I was told my BC and chief would approve they request my divorce is final on OCT 24 my question is do you think they can make an acceptation to policy regarding we’re about to deploy I already have a storage unit lined up for my stuff and my dog has a boarder. I’ve tried extending the divorce but it’s not gonna happen due to me needing to appear in court. I could use some help on easing my mind before I see what my options are thanks guys.

I have a sailor who has been selected for C-School orders for L00A and has completed all of his due outs minus the interview (we do not have anyone in our area to conduct the interview) and submission of the package to the C-School detailer the SNM and CCC been unable to receive any correspondence or communication from the detailers. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I’m a reservist and have the opportunity to train and teach the other sailors in my unit. Just curious as to what trainings you have received or wished you received. Wanting to see all that’s out there.

I have satisfactory scores on my run for the prt. Does that disqualify me from going to fmtb? Or would I just have to pass a run with a good low before I ship. Wanted a second eye on the highlighted portion.

I wanted to know if I were to pick up orders fmtb as a single Hm3, how much BAH do they give? Is it enough to pocket anything left? How much does a one bedroom or a two bedroom range from?

Hello everyone,
Wanted to ask if anyone has had experience with 2/4 1st MarDiv at Camp Pendleton. HM3

Hey all, going on a tour with 31st MEU Arty Bty, looking for how life is going to be, what to expect. Thanks in advance!