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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
Discussion Forum
PIR - 1/15/10 - ALL DIVISIONS 2 Replies
Started by BobsWife(Jennifer)-Ship13,Div052. Last reply by mrs.baseball 3 hours ago.
Things to Help Moms be strong & get throught the First Call.. 16 Replies
Started by PL Div 389 Ship 14 Mom. Last reply by Michelle PIR 11/13/09 6 hours ago.
Looking for anyone with sons or husbands (especially husbands) in DEP heading for Boot Camp 11/17/09. (Seabees?) 10 Replies
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Comment by Chris'mom-Brandy 3 hours ago - I am very sad!!! Chris' waiver was approved finally!!!!!! Although he states his recruiter stated he will go to MEPS next week and for Chris to plan to leave right after the holidays:( I am a wreck!!!
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Comment by MissMyBabyGirl 5 hours ago - Jonny'sMom- That was so thoughtful of you to share that story! Thank you...I enjoyed that :)
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Comment by Carrie(Ricky's Mom)Shp13 Div.052 6 hours ago
- Hey Jonny'smom, did you say div. 052? That's my son's div.!! Great story! Thanks for sharing!!
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Comment by Tabitha 6 hours ago - yes when they say they were beat on, it just means they were sent to intensive training-apparently div 033-034 get it often! LOL it was so good to hear from him!!!
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Comment by DAVIDSmom 6 hours ago - Saw some other divisions today. We saw 902 and they were really sharp marching. got two pics will put on when I get home
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Comment by Deborah Johnson 7 hours ago
- Thanks I wasn't sure. My son just started boot camp on Nov 10th and I am getting use to it all. I did get my letter today so I am excited about that. :)
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Comment by Jacqueline Manning 7 hours ago - JohnnysMom.....That is a GREAT story. My brother in law was and RDC( he calls it pushin boots) He loved his time as an RDC. He said it was amazing what they could do with those young men and women in only 8 weeks!
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Comment by Jacqueline Manning 7 hours ago
- Deborah......Beat is the term they use for IT (Intense Training)
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Comment by Colleen 7 hours ago - Patricia-did you see the 903 div perform? Any pics?
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Comment by BobsWife(Jennifer)-Ship13,Div052 7 hours ago -
I got my husband's "form" letter today. His PIR date is January 15!! Only 55 days to go! He wrote a few lines at the end... but nothing to let me know how he's doing, just questions on how our son and I are doing -- just like him... being more concerned about us than himself. :)
Jonny'sMom: Thanks for that story. If it was really Division 052 -- that's my husband's division! That just put a big smile on my face, because in some way, I feel like I just got an update on him in a round-about way!
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