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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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He has been moved in order to give him the help he needs to allow him to go on to be a Sailor. Once he is moved back with a regular division, then he will be expected to be ready to go on and have PIR with that division. This is a good thing since he should go on to have PIR. When he does get placed back with a regular division, make sure that you get the password in order to get the gate pass if you plan to drive onto the RTC for PIR.
It sounds like he has been ASMO'd to the FAST program. Ship/Division--How it Works and What does ??? mean? (A Guide to Navy Abbreviations and Terminology) will give you more info.
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Permalink Reply by Navy wife for life on
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Well his PIR date has been set to Jan. 29th from the 15th so it's much later and he was set for the 22th then that got changed to the 29th so I'm not sure and I don't think he was placed in fast program because he said that he's way behind where he should be.
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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FAST is an acronym, not meaning a quicker program. It is to help new recruits learn their basic material and skills. It is in the link lemonelephant gave you.
Actually, there are several special programs to help recruits with problem areas. Here is an article about them:
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Oh ok, I see!
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So should I be worried that he may get discharged if he doesn't learn with this program?
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Permalink Reply by CryptoDad on
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Think positive. This is all happening because the Navy seriously wants him to succeed.
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See the Pages I gave you to find out more about the FAST program. It is a program that gives a recruit extra help, and yes, being in FAST would make the recruit be at the RTC about two more weeks. This is a good thing and will help him to be ready.
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Ok thank you all! But is there a possibilty that if boot camp feels that he's just not learning the material that they may discharge him for it though? Just trying to know all the possible factors.
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Be encouraging and let him know that you believe in him and it will go a long way for him.
Yes, it is possible that he will be sent home (it could be due to this or any number of other things), but it is also possible that he will go on to be a Sailor and that is what the Navy is trying to set him up for. Have faith in him and send encouraging words to him about how excited you are for him and how much you are looking forward to seeing him at PIR.
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Thank you very much lemonelephant, I appreciate it! :)
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