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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
Daughter left early 5 Replies
Started by auntannies2002. Last reply by Denise 15 hours ago.
questionaires to send recruit 14 Replies
Started by Kelly **gunnerJ's mom**. Last reply by Kelly **gunnerJ's mom** 16 hours ago.
PIR date of January 22, all divisions 55 Replies
Started by pinky7. Last reply by pinky7 1 day ago.
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Comment by Tabitha 6 hours ago - ooops.i meant HAD*
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Comment by Tabitha 6 hours ago
- Our divisions has captains cup this past sunday...div 035 won
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Comment by Kelly **gunnerJ's mom** 6 hours ago -
tabitha,
i'll be thinking about your hubby and his division tonight!!! bet he'll have stories to tell you next week, my son really enjoyed battlestations!! this weekend will be the captains cup games for that PIR, they have fun competing against eachother. It will be nice for them to be done with training and have time off before PIR. good luck to them!
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Comment by Tabitha 7 hours ago
- Charlotte:I definitely will!! And thank u...we're so excited!!
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Comment by Charlotte(Mom of Morgan) 7 hours ago - Congrats Tabitha and good luck to your hubby. I know he will do wonderful. I don't leave until Feb. 4th for my daughter's PIR. Please keep us informed when you return so we can all know what it's like and what to expect.
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Comment by Tabitha 7 hours ago
- Good Morning Ladies!! My hubby has Battlestations tonight...I know he is stoked and ready to finish BC! WOOHOO WE LEAVE IN 7 DAYS
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Comment by DebinMKC 9 hours ago -
Good Morning. I'm up early again. Why is it I have trouble sleeping and my husband falls asleep as soon as his head hits the pillow and sleeps like a baby all night? Lucky him...
6 DAYS TILL I LEAVE.
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Comment by Sandra whitfield 16 hours ago - I got my letter today was surprized came so quick 6 days only Box hasn't come yet.She wrote as much as possible on form letter which was great and still had her since of humor.My son has been in Navy 20 years and an officer but this is different with my last child my baby girl.He helps me and says the worst is only a few weeks and navy boot camp still concentrates on education more than phyical they do have to pass requirements but it will get better after the first 2 weeks so tell your recruits it will get better and A school will really be better.
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Comment by DAVIDSmom 16 hours ago - MamaBear----You are right the RDC's in the 901 were very strict but respected by the recruits. The ethics they taught them have carried onto A school and my son does see other sailors coming in that definitley dont have the same ethics. My son is on leave now and it cracks me up cuz he will get up from the couch and folds the blanket like he did at BC and continues to do in A school. All you Moms will see such a big change in your sons/daughters when you see them again they are so mature talking about roth IRA's and tax shelter annuities. I was shocked cuz before my son left he only had odds and end jobs like Lifeguarding but never really saved that much money and now he has a budget set up and has his money going in different places
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Comment by Kelly **gunnerJ's mom** 17 hours ago
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we stayed at the navy lodge in great lakes and came and went whenever, it is in housing area, not technically "on base". you don't go thru gates or anything. in san diego and other bases it may actually be on base and maybe you have to be back within a certain time frame. i'd think they'd tell you that though before or when you make reservations?
i had to give my credit card number for the navy lodge but they didn't charge my room till i checked out. they ask if you want to use that card or use other form of payment. the credit card was just to hold room.
gosh tabitha,
you are close aren't you?? will you have whole weekend with your hubby?
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