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A place to talk, ask questions, share story's. When your child leaves for boot camp its a long 8 weeks. We can all be here for each other.
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What will there first day be like at BC? I wonder if he or she is ok. Check out this site, it gives you some idea what there first day was like.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd7_yp0Hkwc
Can they take anything to BC with them?
Recruits should go with what they have on there back. Everything will then come back to you in "The Box" They can keep their watch, religious metels and a wallet. Along with some toiletries.
"The Box"
This will be hard. This was your first test. The call will come. Short and to the point. " I made it, I am here, I am fine, Love you, I gotta go" Then "Your kid comes home in a box " minus your kid. Yes, you will cry but you will be fine. Then the form letter comes. You have waited days for a letter, something and all you get is a form letter with a small note at the bottom from your recruit. But this is all good. This form letter is full of info. Now you can mail out all the letters you have been writting. Remember to send a few picture along with encouraging words. Lots of letters. Mail is like gold to your recruit. They live for Mail day every Sunday. They also get to write home every Sunday. So run to the mail box every Wednesday for your letter. Some recruits will get to call home. This is something that is earned. And the calls are very random. Strange times of the day. But its always nice to hear from them.
"PIR date"
There is a web site to check grad dates.
http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/upcoming_grads.asp
Your form letter should have given you your recruits Division Number. You will need this to check your PIR date. If your divison is not listed. Be patient, it will be. Once PIR date is given and you know your child is doing well. Then you can start making plans for your trip.
There are many hotels in the area. I would recommed to rent a car. It makes life easier. After PIR most Sailors will be able to leave. But make sure they are back on time. No gifts at PIR. Sorry to say they are still in BC. Sailors can not take anything back to base with them. Enjoy your weekend with you son or daughter. Love the changes they made, see the sites of Chicago. Live for the moment. It all ends way to soon. But it will be the best weekend of you life.
I love the fact that this site has grown so large. I don't mean to make lite of Boot Camp but if you don't put a little humor in your life what a sad world it would be. Hope to talk you all of you later. Donna
Discussion Forum
Anyone whose sailor is in Ship 3, DIV 141?
Started by Gayle, mom of Emily 1 hour ago.
Looking for Boot Campers on Ship 6, Division 919 24 Replies
Started by Dan'sMom (Ship 06//Div 919). Last reply by joslyn 8 hours ago.
Anyone whos son is in Ship 3 DIV 138 17 Replies
Started by Sandy ( Aaron's Mom) ship 03 Div. Last reply by Lion55's mom 9 hours ago.
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Comment by Kelly **gunnerJ's mom** 1 hour ago -
linda,
you can check the deppers group and see who is leaving that week, they often list them on there.
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Comment by Kelly **gunnerJ's mom** 1 hour ago
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linn,
we stayed at the navy lodge but i know many families who stayed both places and loved it. re residence inn was good if you had a large family and needed more beds. the ramada is just down the road from the training center. not sure of the residence inn.
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Comment by Linn (ship 3, Div 139) 1 hour ago - Some where on here I thought I saw a recommendation for the Residence Inn hotel for PIR. Now, of course, I can't find it again. I've also heard several people are staying at the Ramada. Any one have recommendations?
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Comment by linda 2 hours ago - Looking for BC starting 2/15
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Comment by Montana 2 hours ago - Looking for Boot Campers on Ship 9 Div 113.
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Comment by Gayle, mom of Emily 3 hours ago - Ok...thanks
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Comment by JB's Mom Cori 4 hours ago - Gayle ~ battle stations is the last week...just before PIR.
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Comment by Gayle, mom of Emily 4 hours ago
- I thought I read where Battles Stations is during the 7th week, near the end.
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Comment by reesie 6 hours ago - Jacqueline-Thanks for the info! Very helpful for someone new at this!
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Comment by Jacqueline Manning 6 hours ago - bigpumpkin....thanks but my sons PIR was in 2008. He has been at his duty station for over a year now. But Thanks anyways....LOL
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