Seriously In Need Of Understanding!!! Next FIT Division???

Comment by Sherry James on November 5, 2009 at 1:17am

Hi ~ I don't have a lot of info to offer you but please don't cry anymore. I believe she'll retest and pass her PFA. While 12 seconds may not sound like much it is important that she do what she can to be inside the guidelines. Sounds like she's a competitior and she'll do just fine. Congratulations on suc h an outstanding daughter. Take a deep breath and it will be okay. best wishes, Sherry

Comment by Bea S. on November 5, 2009 at 2:04am

So, what? She is in the Navy now. Next time she'll make sure she passes everything by a country mile. My son had to rolled at OCS - one too many threads hanging out of one of the seams of his pants. It took him another two weeks to graduate - maybe it was a month. I can't remember. Ya, he was pretty pissed. Your daughter sounds like she is tough enough to take anything they can dish out. Dealing with a setback is not just a part of being in the Navy, but part of being a grown up. It sounds like you have done a pretty good job of preparing her on her journey. So calm down, cool your jets and watch her blossom some more. It's OK to cry here but not to your daughter.

Comment by Alli (Ship 07 Div 004) on November 5, 2009 at 6:15am

I am not sure if this will help you but I want to share our journey at BC with you. Our son left for Basic on August 3rd, it was one of the proudest days and saddest days of our lives. He got there and then 3 weeks in his PIR date changed, 3 weeks later it changed again. He was having trouble passing the academic test, he had never been a good test taker, but he also had never been a quitter. After the second time of not passing the academic test he went before a review board and had to fight to stay. He had to meet with the MC and they put him in the FAST program. There he learned test taking skills and passed his first academic test. He was then put into another division where he has excelled and kept a positive attitude through all of this. He has been helping the other recruits in his division and is the MA for that division. Through all of this when my heart was breaking for him, he never ever was negative. That helped me a ton to be positive with him. There were times when I wanted to say just come home, but I knew that this was a journey he had to do on his own. It is never easy to let our children go, and when we see them struggle it would be so easy to try and take care of them, but that isnt growing up. Your daughter sounds like a fine young lady and she will make up those 12 seconds, dont you worry. It may not be by 11-13, but trust me they will work with her until she gets it. They want recruits to excel. Our recruit is set to graduate on 11/20, and we couldnt be more proud of him. Just send lots of encouraging letters, let her know that you love her no matter what, and hang in there. Deal with this in private however you need too, and if that means crying it out, believe me you arent alone. I have cried a ton since we have been on this journey, and trust me at his PIR I will cry some more. If you need to talk or have any questions send me a friend request. She will make it :)

Comment by Donna (Kayla's Mom) on November 5, 2009 at 9:52am

Reading this blog really makes me nervous. My daughter has never been good about keeping her mouth shut. When she's pissed it's written all over her face especially her cat green eyes. I can totally see her doing tons of push ups. It never dawned on me that getting accused of being rude (which she has. Life is black & white to her no grays.) could delay your grad date. She just left 11/3. Now I have something else to worry about.

Your daughter sounds determined. She'll make up the time.

Comment by Anti M on November 5, 2009 at 10:18am

There's a thread somewhere about a mom whose son failed the run. She went to Glakes anyway because her tickets were non-refundable, and she was told she may be able to have a short visit. Turns out he made the run at the last minute anyway! The Navy WANTS them to pass, and everyone works as hard as they can with them. Heck, I failed one run in boot camp and still made the cut.

One of the things I tell folks about boot camp is Keep Your Lip Buttoned Up (that's the polite version, LOL). Being rude is what a civilian does, for a recruit that's insubordination and unprofessional behavior. You can get reprimanded, busted or even discharged if you're persistent with the mouth. There's a reason they must break them of their civilian notions and behaviors so they can become a team. What flies for teenage girls does not fly for a sailor!

Comment by Donna (Kayla's Mom) on November 5, 2009 at 11:12am

I totally agree and look forward to a new improved version. A girl left I'm hoping a sailor returns!

Comment by Cindy: "Proud Mom of a Nuke" on November 5, 2009 at 4:51pm

She WILL make it! The Navy has invested time and money into her. They want her to be successful. My son struggled with the run, also. Before he took his final run test, he told me "I'm either throwing myself across the finish line or I'm leaving here in an ambulance" meaning he WOULD push himself to pass it no matter what. She has been through so much and has excelled in everything else, so she WILL make it! ((HUGS))

Comment by huson1(cassys mom div 2347ship6) on November 5, 2009 at 8:47pm

Thanks a million Cindy, I can only tell you that all the support today has been what got me through the day. I am so proud of her and It just tears me up the thought that I may not be there to see her PIR and her little voice sounded so defeated. I am waiting with my breath held for that call that says all is a go tommarrow sometime I will know. Prayers to you and yours always and thank you again.

Andrea

Comment by Cindy: "Proud Mom of a Nuke" on November 5, 2009 at 8:53pm

Andrea, please let us know how she does!!!! Chin up, say some prayers, and know that she will give it all she's got!
Cindy

Comment by huson1(cassys mom div 2347ship6) on November 5, 2009 at 8:58pm

Thank you everyone for all your support, advice and encouragement it has gotten me through the day really. She WILL pass and I WILL get a call tommarrow with the ok to travel to Great Lakes for her PIR . I just need not to panic and she definatly is not the same "little Girl" that left me she is a ' U.S NAVY SAILOR" and I couldnt be more proud of her and all the other men and woman that make this sacrafice. Thanks again and blessings to all of yours as well.

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