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All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018. 

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Recruiter question

Hi. I am new to Navy for Moms. My son met with a recruiter in February. He filled out info to have the recruiter check his high school transcripts, etc. the recruiter said he would get back in touch. A month later my son calls him. The recruiter tells him that they are waiting on three people to sign off on his paperwork before he can schedule his MEPS appointment. It has been another two weeks and no word. Is this normal? How long does it normally take for your recruiter to get back with you?
Thanks. We appreciate any info.

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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on April 8, 2013 at 9:24pm

Was there something that your son needed to get a waiver on before he can go to MEPS?  That can take a while sometimes.

Permalink Reply by Sheree on April 8, 2013 at 9:54pm
Hi. Yes, my son took ADHD meds for one year. It was two years ago, but they said it would have to be approved. Thanks for your reply.
Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on April 8, 2013 at 10:06pm

That would explain the delay.  He needs to keep checking every couple of weeks.

Permalink Reply by Sheree on April 8, 2013 at 10:27pm
Thanks. Will do.
Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on April 8, 2013 at 10:29pm

:o) Know that the Navy is getting pretty particular and waivers are being denied for some things--especially ADHD, so be prepared for him to find a Plan B

Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on April 9, 2013 at 12:01am

On the positive side, at least the recruiter is taking the correct steps to get your son in and did not tell your son to withhold that information.  We hear about recruiters who tell the candidate not to put it down and also of recruits who come home after “the Moment of Truth” as a result.

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