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Thanks for the info. I've mentioned his name, can I go back and delete that listing? I'm new to this sort of thing I've never done blogs, groups, or chats, however I've never had a child enlist either!! I think I'm entering a whole new world of "new…
Hi Momstumpf, welcome to the challenging and always exciting world of Spec Opps! Most of our SEAL candidates either are fleet returnees OR they usually come through an 800 Div, training together all the way in BC and Pre Buds. So, I'm wondering if t…
My son (ship 10 div. 375 PIR 10/30/09) passed his pst and is signing his Seal contract in Boot Camp, now what? Will he stay with the group he's with now, or will they transfer him to a "Seal" group?How does this effect what he'll be doing in Boot Ca…
I received the box, form letter, and one other letter. In the letter he said that boot camp was more annoying then hard. He had several things he needed me to discuss with his recruiter concerning some paperwork he needed faxed over to boot camp. He…
Hi There, My son Henry is Div. 375 Ship 10 out of Great Lakes. We got the famous "I'm here" call, the form letter (he did put a quick note at the bottom) and one additional letter. I spoke with his recruiter on Thursday 9/24 and he said that Henry p…
I am a proud mom of a son in boot camp who has just passed his PST! I also have a daughter and granddaughter. I'm trying to figure out how all of this goes so that I can be as supportive as possible for my son.
I am here to support or represent my:
Son/Daughter
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I:
Was proud and encouraged it
From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
doesn't matter what the recruiter says, only what the paperwork says!
Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
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At 8:09am on September 27, 2009, Kimandtheboys said…
Hi and welcome,
PreBUD/S is mainly 8-12 weeks of PT designed to get the guys in top physical shape before being sent to BUD/S. My son really enjoyed the program. There is no comparison between PreBUD/S and BUD/S, as in CA they run on sand and swim in the ocean, which are much different.
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