Q & A with a recruiter...

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Comment by Melissa (Tucson) 4 hours ago

Recruits start their day at 5am, unless there is a problem. The first day they arrive (P days or processing days), not much sleep. The Navy tries to change the recruits sleeping schedule to that of the real world (up early in the am and early to bed in the pm). They work everyday day. Sunday is called 'holiday schedule'. They don't have class but they must be their laundry, iron, polish and clean for inspections. That is also the day they attending church and write letters (if they wish). Please join the boot camp group, as there is tons of info there about exactly what your son is doing everyday and what you can do to support him.

Comment by mother always 6 hours ago

What time does the recruit start their day?That very 1st day;do they get a chance to sleep?My son is there since the 17th but I just wanted to know...Oh,do they work on saturdays?
Thank you for answering,have a nice weekend.

Comment by mother always on November 25, 2009 at 8:33pm

Thank you for answering.
Thanks for the "card",very thoughtfull,(I hope I wrote this word correct) and nice...the same to you.
Blessings!!

Comment by Angie F.- WA: HM mom on November 25, 2009 at 8:26pm

Buenas noches mother always. Sorry to take so long to reply! Yes, you absolutely can post your son's Ship and Div #s onsite. That is how you will find others who have Recruits in the same Division and with the same PIR date and can then join those Groups. Just don't post his whole address or last name (make friend requests and use your PM option to share that. The Recruits only know each other by last names. (not sure what nov BT refers to? Is that a Group for Recruits who left in Nov, perhaps one of the DEPPER Group ones?) hope that helps!

God Bless you all this Thanksgiving! Especially thankfully for our Recruiters who help answer the tough questions and keep us all up to date on the ever changing Recruiting landscape and Navy news. =)


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Comment by mother always on November 25, 2009 at 10:22am

Angie, good morning
I would like to know if I can write my son's ship and div on this site N4M's,in the nov BT...Thanks for the answer.

Comment by mother always on November 24, 2009 at 12:01pm

Yes, he left the 17th for BC,he was very happy of course;I just received the "navy letter" saying div,ship and PIR date wich is Jan 15 2010.He wrote that it's not as hard as they say,that he is well,that he miss us...
Thank you for your answer,have a nice day.

Comment by Angie F.- WA: HM mom on November 24, 2009 at 10:43am

motheralways-did you mean your son is in BC (Boot Camp) since the 17th? Recruits have very little down or free time. My son said he averaged 5 hours of sleep a night. Weekends are busy times of studying, doing laundry, ironing uniforms, having watch or duty, and catching up on sleep. Some divisions have extra PT or skills they need to learn and use the weekends for workout or practice time. They have time to write letters and attend church (in their preferred denomination) on Sundays, some chose extra sleep and study time instead! :)

They live for mail call so now that you have his address, write,write write, every day if you can. Just don't send anything but standard, plain white envelopes or regular cards, NOT musical cards. Be sure to join the Groups for his Division and PIR date of 1/15, those are usually formed on the Boot Camp Moms Group. You will need the support and enjoy the camaraderie. :) The first three weeks are hard and slow, but then it starts to pick up speed as the excitement builds and as they start to work together as a Div team towards the goal of graduation. Best wishes to him and God Bless you as you observe and deal with the first holiday (of many) without your son. Hope he can send a letter home soon. :-)

Comment by Angie F.- WA: HM mom on November 24, 2009 at 10:30am

KylesproudMom, the answer to your question is yes and no. It's been confirmed that RDCs have come onsite and read some members profiles looking for insights to help motivate their BC Recruits and know something more about them. That's why we urge you not to post potentially embarrassing comments, endearing nicknames (don't even refer to him as "your baby") or stories you wouldn't want his new Divmates to hear. Also ALWAYS practice OPSEC at all times for the protection of your Recruit/Sailor (and you!), now is the time to become familiar with it.

Otherwise it's really no big deal and Moms have actually had RDCs come up to them at PIR (Graduation-they already knew their names and faces from the site!) and thank them for raising such a fine young man or woman. :) However, it's doubtful that your Recruiter was discharged due to something you wrote. I'm sure if you were having problems, others were too. He was probably reported to the RINC and was already under some scrutiny, which probably then led to disciplinary action and discharge. We have some Recruiters as members, but most are too busy (as are most RDCs) to spend much time looking for specific discussions and information. I'm just thankful they are willing to take the time to answer our many questions! I'm thrilled to hear that your son is able to get off to a good start on his journey now with the proper standards and info he needs (and good leadership) to succeed! :-)

Comment by mother always on November 24, 2009 at 7:49am

I would like to know what the recruits do during weekends,if there is some info please let me know.My son is in BT since the 17th,I already received the navy letter with my son's address and PIR date ( Jan 15 2010 ).
Have a nice day all!!

Comment by Kyle's proud mom on November 24, 2009 at 7:38am

Do the comments we write on these groups get read by the recruiters and their chiefs? Just curious because after writing on here about the problems we were having with the recruiter, soon after he was discharged from the Navy. My son was called into the office with the chief and the new recruiter (whom by the way, we like a lot) and it was very tense because you could tell the old recruiter was in alot of trouble. I am sure there had to be numerous reason that he was being discharged. One being not holding up to the military standards.
At least my son and other sons here on going to be on the right track now and held accountable to the military standards and the DEP program. I am very happy about that! :) Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

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