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From a Sailor
Let me first say CONGRATULATIONS! Your soon to be Sailor is/will be embarking on a journey that hopefully will make them a better person, and that is truly something to cheer. I have now been in the Navy 12 years and want to pass on a couple of words of advice from someone who has been through bootcamp!
1. I seen much discussion on here on how often to send mail. I will tell you there is nothing more exciting at BC then receiving mail. It is truly the one part of the day you look forward to. On the opposite end of that, there is nothing more depressing then "mail call" going down and your name not getting called. I suggest sending SOMETHING everyday. I assume even if a recruit is given extra PT they would gladly do it for mail. While in BC recruits are very detached from the "world" so things like sports scores and current events can serve as fillers on days that you cannot find anything to write.
2. If at all possible, MAKE IT TO PIR! I will tell you 12 years later I still remember that day like it was yesterday. Two days in BC I will never forget are, getting my "NAVY" ballcap after passing battlestations, and PIR. Your Sailor will be very excited to see you. When my parents came we took along (adopted) a couple of Sailors who did not have anyone come and visit, and trust me you could see the difference in spirit.
3. For perspective Sailors I would suggest you look at the Blue Jackets manual and try to learn whatever you can retain prior to going to BC. The more you can learn NOW will truly help you THEN. Things like RATE, RANK, General Orders and UCMJ Articles would be where I would start. BC is challenging, and it is MEANT TO BE. The difference between those who "enjoyed it" and those who "hated it" was the ability to keep a positive attitude.
Please feel free to ask questions and I will do what I can to get you an answer.
Very Respectfully,
ITC(SW/AW)
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I am out to sea right now and spent the day talking with my fellow Chiefs about our bootcamp days. I think when I leave my current assignment I am going to give some hard thought about going to become an RDC.
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