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Moment of Truth at Boot Camp...Now What?
Hi everyone,
I'm new here, but I'm looking for advice and help on what to expect. My younger brother just shipped out to boot camp at the beginning of this week. He's been working so hard to get everything in order and get ready to ship out. He's been through a lot of challenges in his life, but the Navy has been a dream of his for a long time and he's so determined to achieve his goals.
We just got a call from him yesterday saying that it was discovered that he was on antidepressants and now he has to come home for six months and be evaluated by a doctor. It's true that he was prescribed antidepressants, but it's been more than a year ago since he took them, and he's doing better than ever. He relayed all the information through our grandparents (they were at home to take the call), but they don't always understand what's being told them. I called his recruiter today to see if he could help me clarify the process, but he wasn't very nice or helpful.
I've been googling stuff about medical waivers and the moment of truth in boot camp (the recruiter was annoyed with me and said that's what probably happened), but I haven't found anything conclusive. There's all kinds of bad advice - people saying to lie, etc. I'm sure my brother stood up and told the truth about this, and now I just want to know what we can expect and what's coming next. I'm worried that all his hard work so far won't matter and he'll lose his dream. Has anyone had a similar experience? Any advice would be so appreciated!!
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Permalink Reply by WearsLargeHats on
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You probably can't find out anything definitive except by talking to your brother. A lot depends on what re-enlistment (RE) code they give him. Failing to disclose important medical history is potentially a serious matter. If he is talking about 6 months and being evaluated, that would suggest that they think it was a misunderstanding.
I don't know if he will go through the same process (Ship 5) as those who separate later. There is a Ship 5 group here. You may also find some useful discussions on navydep.com.
Getting a waiver might not be an easy thing, but it could work out. They are cautious out of concern for the safety and well-being of the sailors.
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Permalink Reply by andybug on
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If he told his recruiter this, his recruiter most likely told him NOT to say anything during the moment of truth. The moment of truth is a hard time during bootcamp and this is where they "get" them. Unfortunately, he'll be sent to SEPS and we'll be there for quite sometime. Sadly, the chances of the Navy taking him back are slim but there is hope....there are support groups on Facebook that are helpful.
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Thank you all so much! He called and told us that he's receiving an Erroneous Enlistment status. So I think that means he can apply for a waiver. Good news!
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here is a website that might help https://www.navycs.com/military-re-codes.html
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