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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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questionaires to send recruit 14 Replies
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PIR date of January 22, all divisions 55 Replies
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Comment by Marcus's mom 8 hours ago - Thank You
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Comment by diannep 8 hours ago - I got my letter within a week of getting the box which was about 2 weeks ago since my son went in late Nov. Going through the box is HARD! Yes, all of the emotions that you said! The letter is a Navy form letter, with just a few lines for your son to write in...bascially grad info...which can change depending on how they do.
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Comment by Tabitha 8 hours ago - Marcus's mom: it was about 5 days after for me but I am in FL some even get them the following day
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Comment by Marcus's mom 8 hours ago
- O.K., Got THE BOX today didn't open it at first. I thought if i waited maybe i wouldn't cry, Well that didn't work the tears came. He's only been at b/c for seven days yet it feels like seven years.This is a great thing he's doing with his life so why am i so sad and lost??It's a very confusing emotion. HAPPY,SAD,PROUD,WORRIED,EXCITED,ANXIOUS, Does anyone know how long after THE BOX arrives that THE LETTER might come ???
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Comment by diannep 9 hours ago
- My son, just started 3rd week, was enrolled in PASS today. Because of the Christmas holidays,he will be backed up 2 weeks from grad rather than one which is usual for PASS program. Does anyone have experience with their recruits being in this program? He was very sad and disappointed to be forced into leaving his division (not to return to it). Sad to be in PASS. Info?
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Comment by mother always 11 hours ago
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Thank you again MamaBear!
I was praying a while ago for a call;my son told me he didn't have much time to write.As long as he is OK,it don't matter...
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Comment by Janet R. (Ari's Mom) 11 hours ago - KK - Thank you for your posts, they are not only informative but uplifting as well!
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Comment by MamaBear kk 11 hours ago -
I hope you are all doing well. I hope you are telling your SRs that there is light at the end of their BC tunnel. They may be discouraged - even through BC weekend. Remind them that "A" School is a better place. A place where they can start the education and technilogical process for their Rate. My son is very happy. he is on hold for "A" School at Corry Station, Pensacola, Florida. Be positive ALWAYS!
I remember my cell buzzing in my college class. I flew out of the room. Yes! It was the 847 area code! I sat in the hallway for 40 minutes, being the bravest mom ever, trying not to make it known the tears were streaming down my face. My professor was good about it. My professor said, "I hope you told him that I would never be able to do what he is doing. I so respect him for this." I said, "Me too!"
Hang in there! Cry in the shower ~ : ) ~kk
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Comment by DAVIDSmom 11 hours ago - I just asked my son about grad-n-go just to be sure and he said the RDC's usually know who is one and who is not but some of them can be %&&* at times so they can withhold info till the last possible moment. He new of a few that this happened to but not in his division. Most of the RDCs do want the families to enjoy PIR weekend with their new sailors. Depending on if no one messses up like getting back to base late or girls still having their makeup on when they have to muster will depend the next day if they have liberty or going to liberty late. Hopefully everyone follows the rules. Some recruits also have watch during liberty weekend which are between 2 and 4 hours. You wont know until you pick them up if anyone messes up because you have no contact with them after you dropped them off
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Comment by MamaBear kk 11 hours ago
- A few things to remember ~ If you have binoculars - take them. If you forget something or want snacks for the room ~ ask the staff at the Navy Lodge for the directions to the Walmart ~ not far. Their is a gas station near the Navy Lodge run by the NEX. It has things like bread, milk, snacks, etc. - like a very basic convenient store. You can shop there with your GL RTC PIR parking pass. Pass on the gas - you can get it cheaper on the main roads. ~ kk
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