I don’t know if this is a new site or not, but NETWARCOM’s Force Career Counselor site has some good information for those who are going up for E-4 to E-6. They have electronic copies of many of the pubs that are required for the general community, and not just CTs.
Got reports of iTunes not being able to download episodes of SquidlyAIR, and I gotta say I’m a bit stumped as to why. It might have been a software upgrade in the last few weeks here on my host… Who knows. All I know is that direct downloads and RSS feed pulls (like from iPodder, etc) still work.
It seems that even if you go under the Advanced menu and select “Subscribe to Podcast” and paste my RSS feed in (http://study.schleppingsquid.net/?feed=podcast) it *still* doesn’t work - but works great with other podcacher programs… Still troubleshooting this. Sorry for the issue. Grrrr….
Interested in seeing what CTNs will be tested on during their exams soon? Look no further, HERE is a PDF I created to help you find those books - if you want to buy them yourself. Commands with CTNs at them *should* be getting these books before the January 2009 Chief’s exams, as that exam will be the first one to reflect the new material.
Brace yourself… Some of these books are a tad pricey!
Yeppers. SquidlyAIR has been accepted on iTunes as a FREE podcast for download.
To access the iTunes link click HERE, or on the graphic provided in the right sidebar.
I was able to cobble together a one-sheet that helps set in motion how you (yes, YOU) might be able to help out with the SquidlyAIR podcast. If you are interested in having your lovely voice recorded and swapped the world over by motivated Sailors, check the link out below (PDF).
I can’t wait to begin working with you!!
In this episode we cover the Code of Conduct, as located in the Blue Jacket’s Manual in Chapter 5. And as a follow up to that selection for study, we will hear an abbreviated version of Vice Admiral James Stockdale’s experiences as a POW during the Vietnam War.
The theme music is “Stuff From The Basement” by Nemus.
To manually download episode 003 (64Kbit - 6.8M) click HERE
For episode 003 (32Kbit - 3.3M) click HERE
If you have any comments, constructive criticisms or atta-girls contact me at SquidlyAIR [at] gmail.
Looks like I forgot to update one of the pubs in the file section. Seems I had the older US Navy Uniform Regulations manual still in there - it’s been removed and the post-2006 version is up for your perusal. Only down side: It’s HUGE (90M zipped vice the 10M old version). Direct link to the newer version: HERE. Luckily, SquidlyAIR 002 is still usable :).
Here it is, episode 002 of the SquidlyAIR podcast. In this show I cover what the Blue Jacket’s Manual and the U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations (NAVPERS-15665I) say about personal grooming. Also, the Navy history lesson is on the battle between the Bonhomme Richard (commanded by John Paul Jones) and HMS Serapis during the American Revolution.
To read more about the BHR and the HMS Serapis check the following links:
http://militaryhistory.about.com/od/navalbattles16001800/p/bonhomme.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Bonhomme_Richard_%281765%29
http://www.serapisproject.org/history.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Serapis_(1779)
The theme music is “Stuff From The Basement” by Nemus.
To manually download episode 002 (64Kbit - 8M) click HERE
For episode 002 (32Kbit - 4M) click HERE
If you have any comments, constructive criticisms or atta-girls contact me at SquidlyAIR [at] gmail.
Alright, I am trying something new. A podcast… Yep, something none of the other AIR sites have tried (yet). Download the first episode HERE (64Kbit - 7M version) or HERE (32Kbit - 3.5M version). An RSS feed will go up in a few days - when I fix a couple of minor local site glitches… Contact me at SquidlyAIR [at] gmail for any constructive comments, requests or encouragement.
The goal of the SquidlyAIR podcast is to assist US Navy Sailors in preparing for their respective rating exams… And to help them shore up on topics seen on the average advancement exam.
In the beginning, I plan to offer this podcast on a weekly basis. Each podcast should keep to 10 - 15 minutes in length and will be focused for the widest audience. As I go along, and as other Sailors join the effort to help others advance, I may offer this podcast on a more frequent basis. More will be posted on the website as it comes available. For more information on helping out, contact me at the email address mentioned above.
In the inaugural post of the SquidlyAIR podcast, I cover a section of chapter 4 of NAVEDTRA 14145 (Military Requirements for Petty Officer First Class) and relay a one minute Navy history lesson on the USS Pueblo. The theme music is “Stuff From The Basement” by Nemus.
Post edited & corrected on 25 Jan 2008 - 13:54 by Squidly1.
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“WASHINGTON (NNS) — Recognizing the importance of a strong educational foundation for career progression, Vice Adm. John C. Harvey Jr., Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) announced on Nov. 8 the introduction of education points into the E4-E6 Final Multiple Score (FMS) for advancement.
“Beginning with advancement cycles in August 2008, E3-E5 Sailors will be awarded two points for an accredited associate degree, and four points for an accredited baccalaureate degree. For those going before the E7-E9 selection board, education will be recognized by including an emphasis on education in the selection board precepts.”
To read more:
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=33202
