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Waiting Waiting Waiting

Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephanie (S-PACT/Yokosuka,JP) Aug 4, 2012. 59 Replies

I either need advice or I just need to vent.My son has been working on getting into the Navy for well over a year...probably a year and a half.  I feel he's getting the run-around from his…Continue

Delays Delays and More Delays!

Started this discussion. Last reply by southsidesadad Apr 18, 2012. 12 Replies

Please someone tell me this is normal...my son has been working at joining the Navy for about a year.  I'll be honest and say that most of the early delay is his fault...getting paperwork together or…Continue

Long Long Wait?

Started this discussion. Last reply by ConnieC Jun 4, 2011. 12 Replies

Just out of curiosity...does anyone know why it takes 8 months to get to boot camp? My son is finalizing everything with the recruiter...just wondering why there's such a big delay. Thanks.Continue

Probation vs. Joining

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lady Hamilton Jun 3, 2010. 3 Replies

My 19 YO got himself into a bit of trouble last year for posession and is now on probation for 1 year. He's interested in joining the Navy but can't because of the probation issue. My lawyer says we…Continue

 

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Waiting Waiting Waiting

I either need advice or I just need to vent.My son has been working on getting into the Navy for well over a year...probably a year and a half.  I feel he's getting the run-around from his recruiter.  He took his ASVAB in November or December 2011 and got an 81; he's been waiting for a MEPS date ever since.  He has a medical waiver for strep throat (?!) that's expired twice.  Yesterday his recruiter told him to meet him at the office today and when my son got there found out the recruiter was…See More
Apr 13, 2012
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Waiting Waiting Waiting

I either need advice or I just need to vent.My son has been working on getting into the Navy for well over a year...probably a year and a half.  I feel he's getting the run-around from his recruiter.  He took his ASVAB in November or December 2011 and got an 81; he's been waiting for a MEPS date ever since.  He has a medical waiver for strep throat (?!) that's expired twice.  Yesterday his recruiter told him to meet him at the office today and when my son got there found out the recruiter was…See More
Apr 10, 2012
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ConnieC replied to VirginiaMom's discussion 'Long Long Wait?'
"My daughter completed all of her HS requirements in Jan and left for BC 4 May. She is going to miss walking with her class but she wanted to get to BC as soon as she could. It was 5 days shy of 6 months from first time @MEPS till she went to BC, not…"
Jun 4, 2011
seadreamstudio MM Nuke replied to VirginiaMom's discussion 'Long Long Wait?'
"My son signed his contract in early November. He graduated HS last week and leaves 8/8. The time has flown and he has had time to to learn and prepare himself. He has read the Blue Jacket Manuel, learned his 11 General Orders, etc, practiced drills…"
Jun 3, 2011
Lady Hamilton replied to VirginiaMom's discussion 'Long Long Wait?'
"If the US Navy sets the minimum requirements for enlistment at 17 years of age and a high school education, I'll assume they know what they're doing. After all, they do have over 200 years of recruiting experience. ;) Anyway the principle…"
Jun 3, 2011
BunkerQB replied to VirginiaMom's discussion 'Long Long Wait?'
"My personal opinion is that kids right out of high school for most part are not ready to commit to serve in any branch of the military. I would recommend going to a junior college and working part time to get a taste of real life prior to enlisting.…"
Jun 2, 2011
VirginiaMom replied to VirginiaMom's discussion 'Long Long Wait?'
"Thank you everyone for your info!"
Jun 2, 2011
seadreamstudio MM Nuke replied to VirginiaMom's discussion 'Long Long Wait?'
"The Navy is over-manned in most rates now. Recruits have to wait for an opening. I think it is actually a good thing. The Navy gets better  qualified recruits and the recruits (who use their DEP time wisely) will report to boot-camp better…"
Jun 2, 2011
Anne PIR 7-27-12 Ship 04 Div 817 replied to VirginiaMom's discussion 'Long Long Wait?'
"We were told b/c they can be picky on who they take. Originally they told my son it would be 9 months to a year but since he did pretty well on the Asvab it was only a 5 month wait. Plus the recruiter wanted to teach him some navy things I think it…"
Jun 2, 2011
seadreamstudio MM Nuke replied to VirginiaMom's discussion 'Long Long Wait?'
"Your son will be in the Delayed Entry Program (MEPS). He will meet with his recruiter monthly at DEP meeting (with other recruits) and work on learning things they need to know before boot camp. My son's DEP group also has PT (physical…"
Jun 2, 2011
VirginiaMom replied to VirginiaMom's discussion 'Long Long Wait?'
"What are DEP meetings? "
Jun 2, 2011

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At 12:14pm on June 3, 2010, Judy said…


To NAVY FOR MOMS.

This a a great site for finding support and answers to many questions.
Click on the underlined links to groups that will help you:
1. New Moms Stop Here group. Think of this group as your orientation station. We have experienced members who can answer questions and point you in the right direction.
2. Depper’s… in but not yet . is a group for those just waiting for bootcamp to start (Delayed Entry Program)
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We understand how you feel. We are all here to help. Judy
 
 
 

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