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Sent Home from Boot Camp
Hi Everyone,
My boyfriend has been in boot camp for 5 weeks now, and I just heard from him today that hes being sent home for anxiety. He's been having a pretty hard time since hes been there, and I think hes regretted his decision to join since the first week. What happens now? Is he done with the navy for good or is there still a possibility that he will be in the navy still in the future? He is in separation right now, so the decision for him to be sent home has already been made. What does this mean for him now? Any thoughts would be welcome.
Thanks so much
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Permalink Reply by Angie on
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^^ Click there for the group that has others who have someone being sent home from bootcamp.
If he is being separated, it will take 10-20 days for him to be sent home. No he is done with the Navy, he can try to join again in 6+ months....but that is on him if he wants to try to join again...but the odds of him going back into the Navy will be slim.
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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Many during the recruitment period "see" only the positives of joining the Navy - and there are many - from job securiity (more or less) to educational opportunities to "join Navy see the world" adventures. The downside is the lost of freedom as in normal everyday life. Recruits and the families forget that the recruits are joining a military organization - by definition - the goal and purpose of the organization is to protect and defend our country/constitution. It takes personal sacrifice from each and every one of the sailors/soldier/marine/air force to make our military function.
Many recruits underestimate the difficulties adjusting to military life. It's not for everyone. The change is huge particularly the first week - someone yelling in your face 24/7 - the crowded living quarters - the lack of sleep - the lost of privacy - being away from loved ones - unfamiliarity with environment - all of the above.
When your boyfriend gets home, he'll need just a little time to regroup and come up with plan B - college - technical school - work ?? Do not let him fall into a routine of doing absolutely nothing forever - especially important is don't let him hook up with an old gang who did nothing but drank and play videos games. A week or so of moping around - fine but start talking about what he wants to do now.
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