New Navy Mom - Navy For Moms2024-03-28T17:03:24Zhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/forum/topics/new-navy-mom-8?groupUrl=bootcampmoms&commentId=1971797%3AComment%3A11299033&groupId=1971797%3AGroup%3A2944&feed=yes&xn_auth=noExcellent Ink424! Glad you he…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2021-11-12:1971797:Comment:113003842021-11-12T02:22:25.208ZUmmihttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Ummi
Excellent Ink424! Glad you heard from your son. Good things come to those who wait, and most of the Navy moms have learned to go with the Navy flow. Thanks for kind words!
Excellent Ink424! Glad you heard from your son. Good things come to those who wait, and most of the Navy moms have learned to go with the Navy flow. Thanks for kind words! Yes, this site had been great…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2021-11-11:1971797:Comment:113003792021-11-11T23:23:41.890ZInk424https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Ink424
<p>Yes, this site had been great. I finally heard from my son! Thank you so much for your support and I hope your daughter is healed and back on course soon! </p>
<p>Yes, this site had been great. I finally heard from my son! Thank you so much for your support and I hope your daughter is healed and back on course soon! </p> Hi there! I'm kinda new also.…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2021-11-11:1971797:Comment:113005422021-11-11T18:41:08.823ZUmmihttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Ummi
Hi there! I'm kinda new also. My girl left on Aug.24. I have gotten 2 letters from her, but STILL haven't gotten the form letter yet, LOL! She doesn't know her PIR yet either because she got moved to RCU due to stress fractures in her legs. Haven't heard from her in about 2½ weeks, but as you'll come to learn, No News Is Good News! Be patient, think good thoughts, send up prayers. Lots of good info and supportive moms on this site!
Hi there! I'm kinda new also. My girl left on Aug.24. I have gotten 2 letters from her, but STILL haven't gotten the form letter yet, LOL! She doesn't know her PIR yet either because she got moved to RCU due to stress fractures in her legs. Haven't heard from her in about 2½ weeks, but as you'll come to learn, No News Is Good News! Be patient, think good thoughts, send up prayers. Lots of good info and supportive moms on this site! Welcome!! Please read my blog…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2021-10-24:1971797:Comment:112988612021-10-24T00:24:58.063ZbelovedbyHimhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/belovedbyHim
<p class="Normal tm6">Welcome!! Please read my blog to give you an idea of what the first few weeks may look like.. <strong><u><a href="https://navyformoms.ning.com/profiles/blogs/first-things-first-the-quarantine-edition"><span class="tm7">First Things First-- The Quarantine Edition </span></a></u></strong>Up and to the Left is a link to all the Navy Lingo! It is titled Navy Speak and you can find it <u><a href="https://navyformoms.ning.com/custom/media/pdf/NavySpeak.pdf">here</a></u>. We are…</p>
<p class="Normal tm6">Welcome!! Please read my blog to give you an idea of what the first few weeks may look like.. <strong><u><a href="https://navyformoms.ning.com/profiles/blogs/first-things-first-the-quarantine-edition"><span class="tm7">First Things First-- The Quarantine Edition </span></a></u></strong>Up and to the Left is a link to all the Navy Lingo! It is titled Navy Speak and you can find it <u><a href="https://navyformoms.ning.com/custom/media/pdf/NavySpeak.pdf">here</a></u>. We are here to get you through the “Great Silence” of the next 4 weeks (ish) and the 10 weeks of BC (ish). You will come to learn that No News Is GOOD News and everything is Needs of the Navy. You life will be Hurry Up and Wait and it’s ok to make plans but they are subject to change until after they have happened so it’s best to embrace the Motto: Semper Gumby!! (Always Flexible!!)</p>
<p class="Normal tm6">The Expected timeline will look like this<br/>Day 0 -- Travel, Arrival and "I'm Here" scripted phone call</p>
<p class="Normal tm6">Week 1&2<br/>Day 1-14 -- ROM (Restriction of Movement/ Quarantine-- Lots of studying and waiting) <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>(Ended Oct 8 for you)</strong></span> Unless they are Fully Vaccinated (2 weeks after final shot) in which case they skip straight to Week 3.</p>
<p class="Normal tm6">Week 3<br/>Day 15-21 Arrive Onboard RTC and begin P-days (P-days- Initial Processing Days) including 2 days of P-hold (Weekend)<br/>Day 21-- Complete P days. (Initial PFT & Run) <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>(May be Oct 15)</strong></span></p>
<p class="Normal tm6">Week 4- First week of training <br/>Day 22-- Begin training and mail form letter out. Look for it to arrive around 1-2 weeks later <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>(If mailed Oct 18 -- Mail goes out on Mondays but is delivered daily (M-F), It should arrive this Next week.)</strong></span></p>
<p class="Normal tm6">Week 5 -- First inspections and tests (Dental May be this week or next... Not Confirmed)(Form letter/ Personal letters usually arrive this week) <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>*** THIS IS WHERE YOU ARE.</strong></span></em></p>
<p class="Normal tm6">Week 6 -8 -- More training, Drilling (Flags and Marching), Fire Fighting training, Marlinspike (Line handling- How to tie up a Ship to the Pier) and weapons lessons, Confidence chamber( May or may not be happening yet, we don’t know for sure).. Warrior training in here somewhere.</p>
<p class="Normal tm6">Week 9 & 10 -- Stressful!! They have all their final inspections, PFA, Drills, BS21 and Tests. This is the lead up to the end!! <strong>(November 24)</strong><br/><br/>We have heard Rumors that they are adding a 2 week training for "Life skills" and financial training. In that case Your PIR will be 2 weeks later than this projection. <strong>(Dec 10)</strong></p>
<p class="Normal tm6"><br/>All of this is assuming no exposure to COVID with additional ROM<br/>Training typically occurs Monday - Friday but we have heard rumors that Saturday’s are now training days as well.<br/>Normal PIR will be 10 Fridays after departure from Home but it can be less by 1 but it can be extended by ???? (lots!!) It just depends on how many times they get caught in the “Ring of Fire” but do not get COVID. IF they get COVID, Once they are recovered they will not be removed from training again even if they are in the “Ring of Fire”. (so there is that small silver lining if kids get sick)<br/>I Hope you’ll come and join us on the Main Boot Camp Moms page: <u><a href="https://navyformoms.ning.com/group/bootcampmoms">https://navyformoms.ning.com/group/bootcampmoms</a></u> You may have to scroll down a ways to reach the comments but we’d love to get to know you and answer any questions or concerns you may have or just be a support from others who “get it”.</p> Good Morning Ink424,
You are…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2021-10-23:1971797:Comment:112987452021-10-23T14:20:59.014Zpartyofsevenhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/spunky
<p>Good Morning Ink424,</p>
<p>You are very welcome. And yes if he had to quarantine that may be why you haven't heard anything yet.</p>
<p>Prayers for you to hear something soon. Hang in there. We are here for you!!</p>
<p>Good Morning Ink424,</p>
<p>You are very welcome. And yes if he had to quarantine that may be why you haven't heard anything yet.</p>
<p>Prayers for you to hear something soon. Hang in there. We are here for you!!</p> Ink424 - You are welcome!! If…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2021-10-23:1971797:Comment:112988542021-10-23T01:04:03.690ZChipmunkhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Chipmunk
<p>Ink424 - You are welcome!! If your son had to quarantine, then that is likely why you have not heard anything yet. </p>
<p>Ink424 - You are welcome!! If your son had to quarantine, then that is likely why you have not heard anything yet. </p> He actually had to quarantine…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2021-10-22:1971797:Comment:112989332021-10-22T22:19:36.115ZInk424https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Ink424
He actually had to quarantine for 2 weeks when he arrived.<br />
I really want to thank you all for all of the information you have provided. I also appreciate the support. It honestly has helped ease a lot of my anxiety. THANK YOU!! Hopefully I will be hearing from my baby soon.
He actually had to quarantine for 2 weeks when he arrived.<br />
I really want to thank you all for all of the information you have provided. I also appreciate the support. It honestly has helped ease a lot of my anxiety. THANK YOU!! Hopefully I will be hearing from my baby soon. Ink424 - Pausing his cell ser…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2021-10-22:1971797:Comment:112987402021-10-22T20:07:49.920ZChipmunkhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Chipmunk
<p>Ink424 - Pausing his cell service is probably the biggest reason you did not receive the "i'm here" call. Based on your comments of his leave time, his projected PIR could be anywhere from Nov 12 - Nov 24th. The PIR prior to Thanksgiving is on Wed. I would suggest that you go ahead and also join the <span> PIR NOVEMBER 2021 (…</span></p>
<p>Ink424 - Pausing his cell service is probably the biggest reason you did not receive the "i'm here" call. Based on your comments of his leave time, his projected PIR could be anywhere from Nov 12 - Nov 24th. The PIR prior to Thanksgiving is on Wed. I would suggest that you go ahead and also join the <span> PIR NOVEMBER 2021 (</span><a href="https://navyformoms.ning.com/group/pirnovember2021" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://navyformoms.ning.com/group/pirnovember2021</a><span>) - group. It is a closed group, you will have to wait for approval, but there is a little more freedom to discuss information about PIR since it is not a public group like this one is. </span></p>
<p><span>Please keep in mind that masks are mandatory for everyone inside the RTC buildings. Also, you will need to show proof of your 2 COVID vaccinations when you pick up your tickets to attend PIR. Your 2nd vaccination must be 14 days earlier than when your sailor's PIR is in order to attend. </span></p>
<p>You should receive a form letter soon that has information about graduation and also will include a security form. Your SR will be allowed to have two guests only attend the actual graduation / PIR ceremony. Anyone else that travels to GL will have to stay at the motel. </p>
<p>If your sailor is going to stay in GL for their A school then they will likely be able to put in a CHIT (a liberty request) to stay with you at your motel. If they are flying out to their A school, you will likely only have the afternoon of their PIR to spend time with them. To my knowledge they are still NOT flying commercially so you will not be able to go meet your sailor at the airport. </p>
<p></p> Hi ShawnMom,
No, he wouldn’t…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2021-10-22:1971797:Comment:112988332021-10-22T15:25:50.305ZInk424https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Ink424
Hi ShawnMom,<br />
No, he wouldn’t have called anyone else. A previous message stated that his cell may have been dead but I do know that he wanted to pause his cell service for the time he was away. The service was paused the day he left. I’m assuming that’s the reason.<br />
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I was just concerned because I haven’t heard anything at all. I’m not sure when he graduates or anything and I want to make sure I’m present. We’ve just never been apart or not spoken. I do definitely appreciate the responses from…
Hi ShawnMom,<br />
No, he wouldn’t have called anyone else. A previous message stated that his cell may have been dead but I do know that he wanted to pause his cell service for the time he was away. The service was paused the day he left. I’m assuming that’s the reason.<br />
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I was just concerned because I haven’t heard anything at all. I’m not sure when he graduates or anything and I want to make sure I’m present. We’ve just never been apart or not spoken. I do definitely appreciate the responses from all of you though! Good Morning Ink424 and welco…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2021-10-22:1971797:Comment:112988292021-10-22T14:17:39.347Zpartyofsevenhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/spunky
<p>Good Morning Ink424 and welcome to our group. We are glad that you are here. I had just logged off when you posted or I would have answered you. :)</p>
<p>The first couple of weeks of no silence are hard. Staying busy is key and start writing now so when you receive the form letter you can mail those letters off right away.</p>
<p>The COVID time line that Chipmunk posted is the most recent one that we are sharing with all of our new moms until we hear differently from GL. Keep hanging in…</p>
<p>Good Morning Ink424 and welcome to our group. We are glad that you are here. I had just logged off when you posted or I would have answered you. :)</p>
<p>The first couple of weeks of no silence are hard. Staying busy is key and start writing now so when you receive the form letter you can mail those letters off right away.</p>
<p>The COVID time line that Chipmunk posted is the most recent one that we are sharing with all of our new moms until we hear differently from GL. Keep hanging in there and know that your loved one is safe at boot camp and being well taken care of.</p>
<p><strong>*****INFORMED DELIVERY UPDATE*****</strong></p>
<p><strong>For those of you who have USPS Informed Delivery, I received an email today that they are discontinuing the App as of 6/12/2021 and you have to download the USPS Informed Delivery Mobile App to your phone. It is very easy!!!</strong></p>
<p>This is a great tool to have and you can see what mail you have coming in every day!!! I love it!!</p>
<p>Let us know if you have any other questions and someone will answer you! No question is ever dumb!!</p>
<p>Welcome again!!!</p>
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