Hey, I’m looking for the NAVFAC or OPNAV instruction for the SCW pin. I have a couple E3 and below who would like to enroll and actually know their stuff but our instruction hasn’t been updated since 2021 and I know there’s at least a NAVFAC or OPNAVINST from 2022. I’ve seen other battalions including ACB1 pin constructionmen their SCW so I’m trying to show in black and white that we can as well. Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you

Are there any careered Seabees in here that I can talk to? I am a prior service (Army/AF) dude who is long into coming over!

So I’m looking at switching from army guard to reserve Seabees. I have 3 years in and am an e4. Now, I know that’s not much but in the civilian sector I’m a state licensed contractor with 16 years experience, with much of that in project management. I also have my own construction company which has been in operation for 7 years. What rating can I expect them to come back with considering my civilian credentials?

I tried seeing if I could find a post that answers my question suprised it hasn’t been asked but,

I signed for EO and i’m very happy I was able to get a Seabee rate.

Was wondering how much of the time I will actually be operating equipment and what other stuff I will actually be doing besides operating equipment.

Currently Active duty navy, and I was gifted this from my chief. I am wondering/asking for help to see if this would be in regs to wear during PT. Please help!

Hi all, I recently signed a contract to join the Reserves (NAT) as a SW. I’m based in the Spokane WA area. Could anyone with experience tell me what A-school would be like, what life is like as a Seabee reservist in Spokane, what battalion I might be assigned to, any travel required etc.? Thanks a lot!

I have a few health issues that require specialists. I don't want to go into details here, but I want to deploy but I am worried I won't be able to get the medical help I need.

Any information is appreciated.

Currently a disgruntled E5 at the end of my contract for a rate that only goes on ships. Trying to cross rate to a Sea Bee rate and I’m leaning towards CM because I love working on vehicles.

- what are things I should know about CM?
- what’s CM a school like? (Insight on fleet returnees at a school would be good too)

Update: leaning towards BU because I don’t want CM to ruin my hobby

I am interested in the military and a trade

I just turned 21 and not sure what to do with my life, I have made plans to move to NC with my girlfriend. I have hobbies like firearms, boxing, and working out.

I have recently been looking at the Navy, Marine Corps and the Army. Mainly the Marine Corps because they just have a certain appeal to me.

I would like to learn a trade, I have always wanted to pick up carpentry or maybe become an electrician. I have no real pathway in life so far and feel like I am watching my life slip by and starting to get older. I have heard the Navy and Marine Corps have carpentry through the Navy Seabees and Marine Corps Combat Engineers.

If anyone is knowledgeable on these jobs and if they would be good routes to maybe shoot some guns and build stuff I would really appreciate the information and help.

Just got new orders to NCB 14 due to being limdu…what should I expect? (BU)

Hey yall, I’m considering cross rating from AWS to either BU, CE, or CM. I’m currently an E-6 and am wondering what people’s experiences are with each rate? How’s the quality of life? Cross rate from E-6 expectations? What are sea tour locations? What are shore tour locations? Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated, thanks for your time.

hi everyone! i am prior service (8 years gap between then and now) going to CE A school in a couple months. Can any and all who have attended tell me what it's like, what to expect? Is it worth it to fly immediate family over for graduation? i know it's nothing formal, from what i read, but wondering if i should fly my little guy out there once im done and maybe make a few days out of it. i was already told theres a few days holding prior to start of school, once we are done is it an immediate flight back? What can i do to prepare for school, any books, sites tips? THANK YOU!

​I'm interested in joining the military right after high school and prefer the Seabees route. However, my research shows it only comes with a 5-year contract, and I'd prefer 3 or 4 years instead. I'm also considering the Army for 12W or other 12-series MOS options.

Any bees that were stationed at an EODMU, how was your experience???

Hiii everyone! Recently found out I’m pending orders to Port Hueneme with Seabee battalion and I was wondering if anyone could give insight into what an LN does at these types of commands? Will I deploy with the command?

Any insight would be much appreciated!

Others don’t like to be saluted, or what is sniping

from what I understand, I’ll most likely be in either Mississippi or California and possibly Virginia.

do I have any say in where I wind up or do I just get placed there? and Are those the only States I can be stationed in?

I’m looking to get experience in the Seabee rating is there anyway I could come in on weekends and put in some work? I don’t mind working with any Seabee rating I was a welder b4 I joined I’m looking to strike SW

My son is thinking about reenlisting, but it doesn't seem like he clicks with the people in his battalion. He thinks if he reenlists for a public works role in Japan, he’ll like it more. I wonder if re-upping for Japan as a SeaBee is worth it.

What up,

Was in battalion for 4 years as a Bravo type (UT), 2021-2025, I had a good time but battalion changed ALOT just while I was there and battalion was on the verge of HUGE changes when I got out.

18 month home ports, back and forth on what we actually do, restructuring, new operational alignment,
Now I see that they are making huge cuts for bravo rates and want a ton of people back as alpha types.

Just curious how battalion actually is right now day to day??