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I have noticed over time the same questions have been ask. So I put a little something together in hopes that it will be helpful to all of you.
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
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
Looking for anyone with sons or husbands (especially husbands) in DEP heading for Boot Camp 11/17/09. (Seabees?) 13 Replies
Started by LuvMySailor. Last reply by maryj 2 hours ago.
PIR date of January 22, all divisions 3 Replies
Started by pinky7. Last reply by Angela 5 hours ago.
Anyone in Ship 06 Div 909
Started by Angela 8 hours ago.
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Comment by kmorgan 1 day ago - Hi all! My son leaves for bc on 3/23/10. Can anyone give me any expections that I can pass along to him as far as PT, testing, rules and regs, liberties, etc. any info would be helpful. also, i am very new to this and would appreciate breaking the "code" on the abbreviations. thanks.
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Comment by bootcampchick 1 day ago
- Trisha, I completely understand. I was just defending the fact that Jacqueline has used her last name on here for well over a year and has no issues with it. But you are absolutely correct about the photos that were posted on here last night as well as using the same last names as recruits. You were helpful and hopefully new members will heed your advice.
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Comment by Trisha-Ashleys-mom 1 day ago - And we will all look forward to it! Goodnight Tabitha!
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Comment by Tabitha 1 day ago - Goodnight Ladies! Be back tomorrow :)
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Comment by Trisha-Ashleys-mom 1 day ago
- I wasn't trying to offend anyone. I've just seen some posts here that could cause our recruits some problems. Including the photos that were posted online last night. Some people just don't know, so I was just trying to be helpful.
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Comment by bootcampchick 1 day ago
- Jacqueline has been on this site for well over a year. She's quite knowledgable about this site, heads up a Pensacola group, and is well aware of the do's and don'ts on here. Everyone would do well to befriend her and she has many answers from a lot of experience.
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Comment by Trisha-Ashleys-mom 1 day ago
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The following are examples of red flags and should not be shared within this community either by posting or sending via a Group message:
• Sailors’ last names. This includes your username if you share the same last name as your son or daughter. If you scan in a picture of an article that contains your Sailor’s last name
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Comment by Trisha-Ashleys-mom 1 day ago
- Jacqueline, I agree with your posts. But, I hope that you are not using your last name as your profile name?? That is something else that can get our recruits and you in trouble. Last names are not tolerated, especially on this site.
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Comment by Kelly **gunnerJ's mom** on November 24, 2009 at 7:29pm -
yes, pinky,
in boot camp there are regular divisions then there are 800 divisions(that's the special ops divisions) then the 900 divisions, that's the performing divisions
i was excited to get my box too, to look in it and everything. good luck to your boy!!
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Comment by pinky7 on November 24, 2009 at 6:01pm - My box came today! Funny, I get so excited over a box of my son's clothes! He took two pairs of tennis shoes with him! LOL! I did call the recruiter today and he was able to give me his address, but the division # is weird. Could there be his number and then 804? I have ship 04 div R----- 804.
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