Important information...PLEASE READ

[Michelle (EOD Mom)]

We had alot of different discussions and I want to combine those so people only have to go to one spot on here for what they need. With the exception of The DEP manual and the Dont forget to discussions I think I may be able to eliminate at lease 3 different discussions.

PLEASE READ ON

[Michelle (EOD Mom)]

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE BOOTCAMP
This is alot of information but sometimes our children do not fill us in on alot of things. I have posted some websites as well as information to help you understand some of the things that as a DEPPER your child should know.

[Michelle (EOD Mom)]

One of our members, Ron, offered this website as well
http://www.1navy.com

[Michelle (EOD Mom)]

Navy Fitness Booklet
Please for all those that are having a hard time convincing their children that getting ready for the Navy physically is the best thing to do go to the following web site and print this booklet.

This is the booklet
http://usmilitary.about.com/library/pdf/navyfitness.pdf

Incase that link dont get you there here is another link
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navy/l/blfitnessbook.htm

[Michelle (EOD Mom)]

Also Military.com http://www.military.com/military-fitness/navy-fitness/ can help with fitness

[Michelle (EOD Mom)]

Individual Drill
Drill consists of certain movements by which a military unit is moved in an orderly manner from one formation to another or from one place to another. Standards such as the 24-inch step, cadence of 100 to 120 steps per minute, distance, and interval have been established to ensure movements are executed with order and precision. The task of each person is to learn these movements and execute each part exactly as described. Individuals also must learn to adapt their own movements to those of the group. Everyone in the formation must move together on command.
You can find this at http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/l/bldrill.htm

[Michelle (EOD Mom)]

United States Military
Rank Insignia Charts
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theservices/a/rankchart.htm

[Michelle (EOD Mom)]

11 General Orders of a Sentry
You will be required to quote any one of, or all of your Eleven General Orders of a Sentry from memory anytime, anywhere and to anyone, by the fifth day of the first week of training. It is best that you learn the Eleven General Orders of a Sentry while you are in DEP prior to your departure for Recruit Training. This will give you an advantage over others in your division and will provide some valuable time to perform additional required items your first few days in boot camp.

1. To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

2. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

4. To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own.

5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.

6. To receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only.

7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

8. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

9. To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.

10. To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

11. To be especially watchful at night, and, during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.

[Michelle (EOD Mom)]

How the Navy is Organized
One of the first things you will need to know is the Chain of Command. The Chain of Command is used to maintain good communications within the Navy, and you will use it in everything you do. Your Chain of Command in recruit training is as follows:

President of the United States
Vice President of the United States
Secretary of Defense (SECDEF)
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV)
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
Chief of Naval Education and Training (CNET)
Commander NTC (CNTC)
Commanding Officer RTC (CO RTC)
Executive Officer RTC (XO RTC)
Military Training Officer (MTO)
Military Training Assistant (MTA)
Division Officer (DO)
Division Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO)
Company Commander (CC)
Recruit

[Michelle (EOD Mom)]

The United States Navy
Core ValuesThroughout its history, the Navy has successfully met all its challenges. America's naval service began during the American Revolution, when on Oct. 13, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized a few small ships. Creating the Continental Navy. Esek Hopkins was appointed commander in chief and 22 officers were commissioned, including John Paul Jones.

From those early days of naval service, certain bedrock principles or core values have carried on to today. They consist of three basic principles.

Honor: "I will bear true faith and allegiance ..." Accordingly, we will: Conduct ourselves in the highest ethical manner in all relationships with peers, superiors and subordinates; Be honest and truthful in our dealings with each other, and with those outside the Navy; Be willing to make honest recommendations and accept those of junior personnel; Encourage new ideas and deliver the bad news, even when it is unpopular; Abide by an uncompromising code of integrity, taking responsibility for our actions and keeping our word; Fulfill or exceed our legal and ethical responsibilities in our public and personal lives twenty-four hours a day. Illegal or improper behavior or even the appearance of such behavior will not be tolerated. We are accountable for our professional and personal behavior. We will be mindful of the privilege to serve our fellow Americans.

Courage: "I will support and defend ..." Accordingly, we will have: courage to meet the demands of our profession and the mission when it is hazardous, demanding, or otherwise difficult; Make decisions in the best interest of the navy and the nation, without regard to personal consequences; Meet these challenges while adhering to a higher standard of personal conduct and decency; Be loyal to our nation, ensuring the resources entrusted to us are used in an honest, careful, and efficient way. Courage is the value that gives us the moral and mental strength to do what is right, even in the face of personal or professional adversity.

Commitment: "I will obey the orders ..." Accordingly, we will: Demand respect up and down the chain of command; Care for the safety, professional, personal and spiritual well-being of our people; Show respect toward all people without regard to race, religion, or gender; Treat each individual with human dignity; Be committed to positive change and constant improvement; Exhibit the highest degree of moral character, technical excellence, quality and competence in what we have been trained to do. The day-to-day duty of every Navy man and woman is to work together as a team to improve the quality of our work, our people and ourselves.

[Michelle (EOD Mom)]

Items to Bring To Bootcamp
There was a long list of items you can bring and items you couldnt but after reading some of the posts I have decided to take out that list and just add...

Please talk to your recruiter about what you can and can not bring to bootcamp.

[Michelle (EOD Mom)]

Angie also posted this as well

We learned this when our first son when to Bootcamp this past FEB. 08 and would like everyone to know that when your son or daughter leaves for bootcamp don't bother sending any toiletries or extras with them even if it is on the list will be returned in the box of personal items (clothes they were wearing when they left) even if it is on the list to bring the only thing they are allowed to keep is their wallet, small address book, small bible, stamps and phone card which I suggest to buy one with alot of minutes (over 1,000) as the pay phone sucks alot of minutes away for "connection fees".

I have even read that moms of daughters had all the under wear and bras sent back to home but if you want to confirm that In Bootcamp forum. check it out here http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/1971797:Topic:288525 everything is "given to them during P(processing) week.

[Michelle (EOD Mom)]

One of our navy moms Angie posted this on the main page of DEPPER's and I agreed with her that it is extremly useful information so I am posting it here and in two other discussions so that anyone reading them will find it.


Hey, I just found the following post on the Corpsman Group. Navy Parent is a wealth of info and this was his answer to our new Mom Kristine. thought it might be helpful for some of you in this Group too. Michelle, should we add it to the "things to know" thread?

"Applicants who are 'in' the Delayed Entry Program can ask their Recruiter to complete a DAR, I believe the acronym stands for DEP Action Request or something like that. It is completed when the DEPper wishes to leave for bootcamp or RTC earlier than the ship date given them at MEPs.

If, by chance, another DEPper (can be anywhere) doesn't ship to RTC on their prescribed ship date for whatever reason, it creates an opening for someone. Big Navy looks for those who DARs submitted and approved who want to leave early and they go down the list.

Be advised the DEPper will not have much of a notice when the Recruiter calls for them to make up their minds. They want the answer right then and there if you want it or not."