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Welcome to Yeoman (YN) “A” School at Training Center Petaluma – the best place to work, live, & train!

Members will spend eight weeks at Training Center Petaluma, to learn the skills necessary to become an YN3 upon graduation. The Yeoman (YN) rating is a team of dedicated professionals who specialize in helping members & commands by providing them information, guidance, administrative
services, concerning pay, travel & transportation entitlements, benefits & human resources management.
 

Welcome From the School Chief

Welcome to YN "A" School! During this course of instruction, you will learn the basics of military pay and the vast array of personnel services performed by Yeomen in the fleet. In addition to preparing you for life as a YN3, the instructors at Training Center Petaluma will assist in sharpening your skillset as a military member, which will aid in the transition from Non-Rate to Petty Officer. Enjoy your time at Training Center Petaluma - the home of the Coast Guard's only resident training for Yeomen!

-YNCM Kevin Farnady
Yeoman (YN) “A” School Chief

Yeoman School House Staff

YNCS Rusian Baute
YN ARKM

 

YNC Meagan Churchill
Curriculum YN School Chief

YNC Amanda Coba
YN School Instructor

YN1 Kaila Cook
YN School Instructor

YN1 Dylan Durazo
YN School Instructor

YN1 Cory Humak
YN School Instructor

YN1 Christopher Ricketts
YN School Instructor

YN1 Nikolas Torres
YN School Instructor

 

 

 

 

Yeoman A School Pre-Requisites
 

YN Crossed Quill Pens

Location: TRACEN Petaluma, CA (8 Week Course)
ASVAB: VE+AR=105
First Unit 4 Month Wait: Required
Obligated Service: 24 Months (see ACN 135/18)

Members must route their request through chain of command, along with the Active Duty or Reserve “A” School Request Form

 

Coast Guard Yeoman Guiding Principles

 I.  To be accountable for one’s own actions.
 II. Commit to learning and mentoring resulting in superior customer service.
III.   Demonstrate good stewardship by using integrity to guide your decisions.
IV. Treat people with dignity, respect and compassion without regard to rank, rating or component.
V.  Earn individual respect by holding oneself to the highest standards to maintain the credibility of the YN rating.
VI. To be proactive rather than reactive in the performance of one’s duties.
VII. To seek opportunities to enhance all aspects of the YN Rating to better serve our customers.

 

Yeoman Facilitated Online Training/Restriction of Movement – Weeks 1 & 2

In accordance with ALCOAST 180/20 & TRACEN Petaluma Training Restriction of Movement Memo & COVID Information, all incoming students are subject to a 14 day Restriction of Movement (ROM) before participating in any training that involves close contact. During ROM, YN A school students will be able to complete the Yeoman Facilitated Online Training. Students will receive information -- related to YN Facilitated Online Training -- from their class advisor.

YN School Virtual Training

 

TRACEN Petaluma Petty Officer Indoctrination Program - Week 3

Students will attend a one-week indoctrination program, which will encourage healthy lifestyles that are consistent with Coast Guard Core Values and assist in sharpening leadership characteristics needed to perform as a Petty Officer.
 

YN in School Training – Weeks 4 to 8  

After successful completion of the facilitated online training and INDOC program, students will complete five weeks of in-house training with the YN “A” School staff, based on the most up to date training competencies & keeping in line with Yeoman Guiding Principles.

  1. Unit 1 Administrative Duties

  2. Unit 2 Computations

  3. Unit 3 Pay & Allowances

  4. Unit 4 Leave & Travel

  5. Unit 5 Advancement & End of Enlistment

 

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