DEP-Leavin' for Boot Camp in January
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This group is for N4M members that have a loved one leaving for Boot Camp in January. I will leave the year open so that any future DEPpers leaving in the month of January of any year can join.Lets share stories, information, concerns, and questions!
Website: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/deppersinbutnotyet
Members: 143
Latest Activity: Jul 26
We are an extension of the group DEPpers/Future Sailors....in, but not gone 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 what to send with them to Boot Camp and BC videos! :)
So if you have general information and comments that will be helpful and/or encouraging for ALL new DEP/Future Sailor Moms, then leave it in that main DEPper/Future Sailors Group, but if you have January ship out issues/questions etc., 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 January, ...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 their PIR date is 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
4 person limit and PIR
This seems to be an often ask question so I thought I would make it a discussion. Angie F replyed to a question about 12yr old attending PIR and whether it counted as one of the 4. Here is her answe…
Started by Michelle (Craigs Mom) Feb 3.
The Emotional Roller Coaster of Boot Camp Loved Ones 29 Replies
This was posted by Susan H(Div. 942 PIR 9/3) on the wall....I thought it was something that everyone that has had or will have a loved one leave should read! I hope this is not considered "off topi…
Started by Michelle (Craigs Mom). Last reply by dildraa (Ship 07 Div 103) Jan 28.
OPSEC Guidelines and a word about COMSEC and PERSEC from those who know well: 2 Replies
Since many of you are new to military life as I was and as such, have probably never given much thought to the internet participation and safety rules as well as military protocols family members mus…
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Started by Angie From WA: HM / Pre Buds Mom. Last reply by Angie From WA: HM / Pre Buds Mom Jan 24.
Future Spec Ops Moms, Wives etc. please check in here! 3 Replies
Hi all. Just wanted to help you get off on the right foot here. Usually in Boot Camp, Spec Ops Recruits get assigned to an 800 Divison (consisting of SEALS/SWCC, EOD, SAR/AIR Rescue Swimmers etc). Th…
Started by Angie From WA: HM / Pre Buds Mom. Last reply by Angie From WA: HM / Pre Buds Mom Jan 14.
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Comment by Teresa-Nathan's Mom on July 21, 2010 at 4:55pm - My son joined the Navy last week. He is scheduled to leave Jan. 11 and his job will be HT. He is very excited! I am trying to be. He is the youngest of my 4 children. Reading posts on this site has helped me to accept his leaving. I hope and pray that he does not end up having to leave earlier. I so want to have him with us during the holidays this year. I have 3 grandchildren who dearly love their uncle. His leaving will be hard on them too.
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Comment by Julie (Shawna's Mom) on July 20, 2010 at 5:15pm -
Sunshine 73- That sounds like an exciting job, and I hope the best for him.
Redfly-Welcome to the group! Looks like your son will be shipping out just a few days after my daughter, how exciting is that? Yeah I know its a sad thought that your son is leaving, but for now spend all the time you can with him and enjoy every minute of it =]
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Comment by Redfly on July 17, 2010 at 7:33am - My son is 18 and joined the Navy in April right after his birthday. He is scheduled to leave on January 10, 2011 and his job will be Master at Arms....I am so glad this website exists. It helps so much....
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Comment by sunshine73 on July 15, 2010 at 11:37am -
Welcome Tracy!
Julie~my son is CTR, which is super excited about. This is why he was willing to wait. When he went to MEPS a local guy got HM. Sounds like a cool job.
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Comment by Sherri (mom of Kirsten) on July 14, 2010 at 12:13pm
- Welcome Tracy, I think my daughter is leaving on the 24th too. She is going to be a machinery repairman.
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Comment by Theresa -Stef's Mom on July 14, 2010 at 8:36am - Welcome abroad Tracy, glad to have you here. :)
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Comment by Tracy (Marissa's Mom) on July 13, 2010 at 9:58pm
- Hi all my daughter Marissa leaves for bc on 1/24/11. She will be Master of Arms (MA). Glad to see some of us are reaching out now... we all be pro's by the time they are in!
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Comment by Julie (Shawna's Mom) on July 7, 2010 at 3:14pm
- Sunshine73, what is your sons selected job going to be? Shawna (my daughter) is going to be a Hospital Corpsman (HM). I have heard that it is very slim that they will see each other, but you never know.
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Comment by sunshine73 on July 6, 2010 at 7:25pm
- Hi Julie! It is really cool to meet someone on here with the same ship date. One of my former students also ships on the same date. I read somewhere that the odds of them even seeing each other is very slim but it is still possible. We will have to keep in touch.
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Comment by Julie (Shawna's Mom) on July 3, 2010 at 4:17pm
- Sunshine73, looks like your son and my daughter are going to BC at the same time, maybe they'll meet each other.
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