DEP-Leavin for bootcamp in February
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This group is for N4M members that have a loved one leaving for bootcamp in February.I will leave the year open so that even future Deppers leaving in the month of February of any year can join.Lets share stories, information, concerns, and questions
Website: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/deppersinbutnotyet
Members: 237
Latest Activity: Apr 2
We are an extension of the group DEPPERS....in but not yet- see the link above.
If you haven't been there, go there now....There is a ton of information that you will need and are probably dying for....like Boot Camp videos! :)
So if you have general information that will be helpful for all new Moms, leave it in the DEPPER group, but if you have Feb ship out, or other, issues, need specific information, (or have some to share) or just want to talk to someone that is where you are, with a Recruit leaving for and arriving in BC in February, ...then this is the place to be. :-)
Remember, don't "miss 'em while you're with them!" :) Make the most of every precious moment together before they leave. This will be a big transition for both of you! We'll be here for you every step of the way...
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About a week after they arrive at BC, you will receive a form letter, with their Ship# and DIV # (address) on it. Check it against the ones here: http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/contact_recruit.asp Then, watch for your PIR (Pass in Review-i,e, Graduation) date to be posted here: http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/upcoming_grads.asp
That IS the official date for your Recruit's Training Group to PIR, HOWEVER things can always change for an individual Recruit (due to illness, injury, failure to pass a final test etc.)! So, we always recommend that you plan, if possible, to purchase Refundable or Exchangeable plane tickets. Wait until it's posted to do so, and don't worry, you will still have plenty of time to get your traveling ducks in a row! =) Check here for reviews and info re: hotels, PIR, travel etc: http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/categories/pirpass-in-review/listForCategory
Next stop, Boot Camp Moms Group:http://www.navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms
That is where and when permanent Groups for your PIR date and Divisions will, or should, be formed.
Thanks for joining us. We hope you will realize you are not alone, and will soon make new friends, plus feel supported and encouraged! :)
Discussion Forum
DIV 149 Ship 13
Started by Tripper'smomBetsy. Last reply by KeeRee Feb 23. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 09 Div 134 PIR 26Mar10
Started by sschick02_new navy wife Feb 8, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes
DIV 141 Ship 3
Started by Gayle- Em's Mom Ship 03 Div 141 Feb 8, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Links to PIR and/or DIV Groups
Started by Michelle (Craigs Mom). Last reply by ProudNavySister Feb 21, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
4 person limit and PIR
Started by Michelle (Craigs Mom) Feb 5, 2010. 0 Replies 1 Like
The Emotional Roller Coaster of Boot Camp Loved Ones
Started by Michelle (Craigs Mom). Last reply by Nurse navymom (ship 14 Div 162) Mar 6. 17 Replies 2 Likes
Boot camp FAQ - Welcome to the Navy
Started by Arwen. Last reply by Nancy-Ship12 Div157 Feb 19. 10 Replies 1 Like
800 Divs/Future Spec Opps Moms, Wives etc. check in here!
Started by Michelle (Craigs Mom). Last reply by DixieWife Feb 12. 37 Replies 2 Likes
OPSEC Guidelines and a word about COMSEC and PERSEC from those who know well:
Started by Michelle (Craigs Mom). Last reply by Michelle (Craigs Mom) Feb 8, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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Comment by Sunshine Sandy (Ship 03 Div 163) on March 20, 2013 at 7:04pm
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Got my first letter from my son :) It is truly a happy day. Received 2 envelopes but one had 3 letters in it so really I got 4 letters with different dates.
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Comment by lemonelephant on March 13, 2013 at 10:23pm
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aggiemae, OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes To Your Profile) gives info on how to contact the mom (loved one) of a recruit.
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Comment by aggiemae(ship14div151) on March 13, 2013 at 11:49am -
I just got a letter from my son and I know I cant put the last names in this message but is there a mom at there that son is in ship 14 div. 151,? He has made friends with these two guys. Lemonelephant, how can I do this?
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CF, I removed my previous post since I gave your previous username, which includes your last name. Check out OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes To Your Profile) and you will want to make change 2 at the bottom and maybe some other changes as well.
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Comment by CF (ship14 div161) on March 12, 2013 at 11:49pm -
yes it is 4 26-13 I was in the dark last night when I was typing sorry
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Andrea, Sailors can fly out of O'hare or Midway and even Sailors flying to the same "A" School can be on different flights and even fly from different airports depending on flight availability. Only your Sailor will know his flight details for certain and that will not be determined until the week of PIR. Most fly out the day after PIR. See PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend for info that will help you plan your weekend. There are groups for most of the "A" Schools and ratings. Here are two of the Pensacola groups, Sailors In Pensacola, FL For A School....Corry Station too!! and Parents of A School Sailors in Pensacola. What will his rating (job/specialty) be?
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Comment by Andrea (SHIP 03, DIV 164) on March 12, 2013 at 10:28pm -
Hi, my son is going to A school in Pennsicola...just wondering does anyone know which airport he will fly out of? Trying to figure out our trip to PIR and how much time we will have to spend with him.
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Recruit Man-Ronny has finally been declared the winner. https://www.facebook.com/GoldToe?sk=app_326649834116987&app_dat.... Thanks for all who voted and a special thanks to Ronny for all he does for the recruits.
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Comment by CF (ship14 div161) on March 12, 2013 at 2:15am
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cant wait to see my fiancé 4-15-13 ship 14 div 161
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Comment by ochaos on March 11, 2013 at 12:35am -
Remember that this journey is just as much about you being in training as it is for our recruits. Things change, schedules change, they can not always tell you everything, there will be times when you do not hear from them for a while, there will be ups and downs and everything in between, they will see people drop, leave the service, rollback and finish their training. Focus on today and learn not to worry about tomorrow. Always be encouraging and uplifting even when your heart is breaking, they do not need to be worrying about us and how we are dealing with things. This journey is a difficult one for the ones at home and not knowing what is going on and hard to grasp when you are still so new to it, relax and breathe and it will get better.
Live your life as normal as possible, come to this site for support but do not stress over phone calls, letters and how they are doing. Phone calls get missed or not made, it is not the end of the world even though it may feel like it at that moment. We have wonderful recruits and who are on a new journey in their life and we need to be okay with the not knowing what is going on and not hearing from them as this may happen from time to time during their time in the Navy, the sooner you are okay with this the better for them as they do not need to know that we are stressing or worried about them.
This is the job that they have chosen and some of us have jobs that do not allow us to have phone calls at work, the same holds true for them, they will call when they can and after BC it does get better but there may be times when it gets worse. We are so used to knowing everything about what they are doing and having instant contact, that it can be hard to break that habit but it will get better, hang in there and before you know it you will be at PIR.
If you are sad, lonely, missing them, angry or many other emotions come here where we know how you feel and we can lift you up.
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