What happens if a recruit becomes ill during BC?

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Permalink Reply by Sha' on October 8, 2008 at 2:45pm

He will still graduate he just got held back a week that's all

Happened to My Sailor but he wasn't sick

He won't get kicked out tell him not to worry LOL

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Permalink Reply by sharon laws on October 8, 2008 at 3:03pm

Oh thank you Sha'! I feel better already! I'll let him know to just relax!

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Permalink Reply by Sha' on October 8, 2008 at 10:00pm

LOL ok Glad I could help LOL

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Permalink Reply by Lucy on October 8, 2008 at 4:26pm

It's no big deal. He still graduates. It just kind of stinks it can't be with his division. They might have to send him to THU now that he missed his normal date, which means he might be stuck at Great Lakes a tad bit longer but it is no big deal and you won't know until he gets his orders

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Permalink Reply by Stephanie on October 8, 2008 at 5:12pm

No worries honey... as long as its nothing serious he has nothing to be worried about. My son twisted his ankle in BC and still graduated with his class..and I also have seen kids go through some MAJOR issues and just get put back a few weeks.. so tell him breathe though it.. it may not be with the same guys which I know is hard but he will be JUST FINE!!

Blessings,
Stephanie

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Permalink Reply by Johnna,Lynettes Mom on October 8, 2008 at 8:50pm

My Daughter got very sick just before battlestations, she went ahead and did battlestations anyway and didnt tell any one she was sick because she would have been held back, she passed battlestations and graduated on time, but it was real hard on her, she's doing better now and is on her way to "A" school.

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Permalink Reply by Tamie (mom of Michael) on October 8, 2008 at 9:00pm

Tell him not to worry, like they said just held back a week or two, he will be just fine. they have so much pressure on them and want to get done with BC I know he disappointed. but he will make it. tell him to keep is chin up. and he will done in no time. Tamie

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Permalink Reply by Sherry Hall on October 8, 2008 at 10:36pm

Hi;
I am super sorry to hear about your son. The same thing happened to mine, only he fractured his leg. What ever division they put him in is who he will graduate with. So, if they where one week, or two behind him it wont be too bad. Hang in there, when you see him it will be the best time of your life! Hope this helps. Much Love, Sherry, David's mom

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Permalink Reply by sharon laws on October 9, 2008 at 2:33pm

Thanks ladies! I am so happy I found this site! This site has already become a blessing for me. I look forward to taking this journey with you all! Much love...Mom Laws

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Permalink Reply by Joanna on October 16, 2008 at 1:00am

Sharon, I have been in your shoes. My son was hospitalized for three days and then put on light duty for several more days. He had a severe respiratory infection. He was set back one week and is now much healthier and looking forward to graduation. We kept telling him that the most important thing was for him to get well. The hardest thing for him was changing divisions because he was getting along with the guys in his original division and they worked well as a team. The Navy does everything it can to keep the recruits from having to leave. We had everyone, and I do mean everyone, praying for his recovery. He told me even the recruits in his division were praying for him. Hang in there mom!

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Permalink Reply by sharon laws on October 16, 2008 at 10:26am

Thanks Joanna! I heard from Dan and he said he feels much better. He passed everything and now he's in a "holding" area awaiting orders. He's so excited about being able to watch a little television and make phone calls! But he doesn't think he's going to actually be a part of a graduation ceremony. Did your son participate in graduation? He also says I can visit him now!! Great Lakes here I come!!!

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Permalink Reply by Sha' on October 16, 2008 at 4:09pm

Congrats !!!!

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