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I have noticed over time the same questions have been ask. So I put a little something together in hopes that it will be helpful to all of you.
What will there first day be like at BC? I wonder if he or she is ok. Check out this site, it gives you some idea what there first day was like.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd7_yp0Hkwc
Can they take anything to BC with them?
Recruits should go with what they have on there back. Everything will then come back to you in "The Box" They can keep their watch, religious metels and a wallet. Along with some toiletries.
"The Box"
This will be hard. This was your first test. The call will come. Short and to the point. " I made it, I am here, I am fine, Love you, I gotta go" Then "Your kid comes home in a box " minus your kid. Yes, you will cry but you will be fine. Then the form letter comes. You have waited days for a letter, something and all you get is a form letter with a small note at the bottom from your recruit. But this is all good. This form letter is full of info. Now you can mail out all the letters you have been writting. Remember to send a few picture along with encouraging words. Lots of letters. Mail is like gold to your recruit. They live for Mail day every Sunday. They also get to write home every Sunday. So run to the mail box every Wednesday for your letter. Some recruits will get to call home. This is something that is earned. And the calls are very random. Strange times of the day. But its always nice to hear from them.
"PIR date"
There is a web site to check grad dates.
http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/upcoming_grads.asp
Your form letter should have given you your recruits Division Number. You will need this to check your PIR date. If your divison is not listed. Be patient, it will be. Once PIR date is given and you know your child is doing well. Then you can start making plans for your trip.
There are many hotels in the area. I would recommed to rent a car. It makes life easier. After PIR most Sailors will be able to leave. But make sure they are back on time. No gifts at PIR. Sorry to say they are still in BC. Sailors can not take anything back to base with them. Enjoy your weekend with you son or daughter. Love the changes they made, see the sites of Chicago. Live for the moment. It all ends way to soon. But it will be the best weekend of you life.
I love the fact that this site has grown so large. I don't mean to make lite of Boot Camp but if you don't put a little humor in your life what a sad world it would be. Hope to talk you all of you later. Donna
What will there first day be like at BC? I wonder if he or she is ok. Check out this site, it gives you some idea what there first day was like.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd7_yp0Hkwc
Can they take anything to BC with them?
Recruits should go with what they have on there back. Everything will then come back to you in "The Box" They can keep their watch, religious metels and a wallet. Along with some toiletries.
"The Box"
This will be hard. This was your first test. The call will come. Short and to the point. " I made it, I am here, I am fine, Love you, I gotta go" Then "Your kid comes home in a box " minus your kid. Yes, you will cry but you will be fine. Then the form letter comes. You have waited days for a letter, something and all you get is a form letter with a small note at the bottom from your recruit. But this is all good. This form letter is full of info. Now you can mail out all the letters you have been writting. Remember to send a few picture along with encouraging words. Lots of letters. Mail is like gold to your recruit. They live for Mail day every Sunday. They also get to write home every Sunday. So run to the mail box every Wednesday for your letter. Some recruits will get to call home. This is something that is earned. And the calls are very random. Strange times of the day. But its always nice to hear from them.
"PIR date"
There is a web site to check grad dates.
http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/upcoming_grads.asp
Your form letter should have given you your recruits Division Number. You will need this to check your PIR date. If your divison is not listed. Be patient, it will be. Once PIR date is given and you know your child is doing well. Then you can start making plans for your trip.
There are many hotels in the area. I would recommed to rent a car. It makes life easier. After PIR most Sailors will be able to leave. But make sure they are back on time. No gifts at PIR. Sorry to say they are still in BC. Sailors can not take anything back to base with them. Enjoy your weekend with you son or daughter. Love the changes they made, see the sites of Chicago. Live for the moment. It all ends way to soon. But it will be the best weekend of you life.
I love the fact that this site has grown so large. I don't mean to make lite of Boot Camp but if you don't put a little humor in your life what a sad world it would be. Hope to talk you all of you later. Donna
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Comment by Margaret, 1 Sailor, 1 Recruit 3 hours ago -
Comment by Margaret, 1 Sailor, 1 Recruit just now Delete Comment Deborah, the hardest thing is not being able to talk to our recruits. Mine called me Monday night with his 30 second scripted call. I have find myself wanting to pick up the phone and call him. I thought it would be easier this time, but it's not. I thought since he spent 10 weeks in Brazil this summer, I would be use to him being gone, but I'm not. Now I just have to wait for the box, form letter and the first real letter and then his PIR. I plan to call the recruiter in the morning. I'm hoping by then he will have a ship and division number.
I did call my other son and asked what his brother was doing. He went through what recruits do the first two days. (His PIR was 11-16-09)
He said that the first few days are boring. They are called processing days. They go through all the intake things such as all the medical things and paper work. At the end, they fill out the form letter that has the information such as PIR date, pass word for the parking pass, names that the recruit put on the list for PIR and at the end, there are a few lines were the recruit can write a few words. Once that is finished, the basic training formally begins. Once the ship and division number information is in the computer system, the recruiter can acsess it.
I hope this bit of information is helpful to all the new moms here.
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Comment by Marty (Kelly's mom) 5 hours ago - Glad you have it worked out, Tabitha. You can also check with your PIR group moms to see who is staying at your hotel and maybe catch some rides that way. Good luck!
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Comment by Tabitha 6 hours ago - I just want to say a special thanks to the ladies for any information to saving $$ on the PIR trip! I have finally figured out what we're going to do! I can't wait to book all of our stuff!! So very excited!!!
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Comment by Deborah Johnson 7 hours ago -
Carrie
You can send his Bible. My son received one in MEPS, which I thought was great. The following site is very helpful www1netc.navy.mil/nst/rtcgl
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Comment by Deborah Johnson 7 hours ago
- Carrie my son called at the exact time time last light how ironic. He arrives yesterday as well. I wasn't sure if he would call again today because he called from his cell phone. You are so right the call was very short mines was 22 seconds lol.
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Comment by Jessica~~mother of Mike 7 hours ago - Ladies, thank you for your suggestions regarding my problem with christmas. I would rather just give money which I had planned before I knew Mike was leaving. We only receive $674.00 a month on disability so I will have to be clever. Navy Mom in MA your sharky santa is awesome, and good luck on your quilt. Cant wait to get the call from my son it seems like forever. Hope you all are having a great one.
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Comment by Carrie(Ricky's Mom) 7 hours ago
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Hello ladies! Hope everyone is well and in good spirits this evening. I had a better day today :) My son made the official call at 11:11 pm last night. It lasted 39 seconds and I cried for 45 mins. afterwords. But I have been pretty busy at work and not alot of time to think about it today. Maybe that's the key to keeping our sanity - just stay really busy so we don't dwell on the separation :) Hey, whatever works, right?
I have a question I hope someone can answer for me, as well. My son left his Bible and asked me to see about sending it to him. Will they allow him to have it since he didn't take it in with him when he went to B/C?
Thanks again for all the encouragement you guys gave me! This site is the best and I am so addicted to it already!! LOL
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Comment by Deborah Johnson 7 hours ago
- I am waiting for that call too No luck today :( My son left for bc yesterday and he called from his cellphone last night but he did not call again Keep the faith I am sure they are fine. All we can do is pray for all of our children
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Comment by Tabitha 7 hours ago
- did anyone get a call today? i didn't :( maybe tomorrow??
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Comment by Kelly **gunnerJ's mom** 8 hours ago -
my son is gunners mate. he's talking about going IA after school, told him to really think about it, he would be heading to the sandbox without a lot of experience.
jake originally wanted SWCC so i'm not surprised.
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