Son leaves September 5th! - Navy For Moms2024-03-29T15:33:21Zhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/forum/topics/son-leaves-september-5th?groupUrl=leavinforbootcampinseptember&commentId=1971797%3AComment%3A10440470&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNavyMum, you are very welcome…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2018-09-11:1971797:Comment:104404702018-09-11T18:56:23.423Zlemonelephanthttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/lemonelephant
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW158301864" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="FindHit SCXW158301864">NavyMum, you are very welcome.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW158301864" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="FindHit SCXW158301864">Calls</span><span class="FindHit SCXW158301864"><span> </span>a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW158301864">re totally up to the RDC. Some RDC's only schedule the "I'm still alive!" call and the "I'm a Sailor!" call and others try to…</span></span></p>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW158301864" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US"><span class="FindHit SCXW158301864">NavyMum, you are very welcome.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW158301864" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US"><span class="FindHit SCXW158301864">Calls</span><span class="FindHit SCXW158301864"><span> </span>a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW158301864">re totally up to the RDC. Some RDC's only schedule the "I'm still alive!" call and the "I'm a Sailor!" call and others try to schedule a call every week or two. Don't expect a<span> </span></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW158301864" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW158301864">call, but</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW158301864" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW158301864"><span> </span>have your phone available at all times (especially from 8 am to 8 pm Central Time M-Th and Sat and from 1 pm to 8 pm Central Time on Fridays and Sundays--</span><span class="FindHit SCXW158301864">calls</span><span class="FindHit SCXW158301864"><span> </span>a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW158301864">t other times are possible, but generally indicate a problem or a need for information) and be pleasantly surprised when you get a call. See<span> </span></span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW158301864" href="http://www.navyformoms.ning.com/group/bootcampmoms/page/phone-cards-and-phone-calls" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW158301864" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW158301864">Phone C</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW158301864">ards and<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW158301864">Phone<span> </span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW158301864">C</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW158301864">alls</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW158301864" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW158301864">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW158301864"> </span></p> Hi Andrea, hope you are doing…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2018-09-11:1971797:Comment:104402042018-09-11T18:52:28.655ZNavyMumhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/NavyMum
<p>Hi Andrea, hope you are doing well! I've found this week so much easier than last week. Did you get your box yet?</p>
<p>Hi Andrea, hope you are doing well! I've found this week so much easier than last week. Did you get your box yet?</p> Thanks so much for the inform…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2018-09-11:1971797:Comment:104402762018-09-11T18:42:28.693ZNavyMumhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/NavyMum
<p>Thanks so much for the information! Is there only one call prior to the PIR call? I guess it would make sense if they are about halfway through. I definitely do not want to miss it!</p>
<p>Thanks so much for the information! Is there only one call prior to the PIR call? I guess it would make sense if they are about halfway through. I definitely do not want to miss it!</p> You may receive an "I'm still…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2018-09-11:1971797:Comment:104398022018-09-11T06:06:16.842Zlemonelephanthttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/lemonelephant
<p><span>You may receive an "I'm still alive!" call in week 3 or 4 (calendar week, not DOT), but that call can come before or after that depending on when the RDC is able to schedule the </span><span>phone bank</span><span>s. </span><span>(It has been coming during the third weekend after arrival for many lately or early in the following week. Some have gotten it before the form letter.) </span><span>The call may be only a few minutes to a half hour or more depending on how long the RDC…</span></p>
<p><span>You may receive an "I'm still alive!" call in week 3 or 4 (calendar week, not DOT), but that call can come before or after that depending on when the RDC is able to schedule the </span><span>phone bank</span><span>s. </span><span>(It has been coming during the third weekend after arrival for many lately or early in the following week. Some have gotten it before the form letter.) </span><span>The call may be only a few minutes to a half hour or more depending on how long the RDC schedules the </span><span>phone bank</span><span>s. </span><span>Don't expect a call, but do have your phone available from 8ish am to 8ish pm Central Time and be pleasantly surprised when you receive a call. The "I'm still alive!" call or other calls the RDC schedules usually come in the mornings on weekdays except on the day of a PIR because the "I'm a Sailor!" calls, which are typically made 1 to </span><span>7</span><span> days before PIR now, are in the afternoon and evenings, but calls can come anytime during those hours on Saturday. Calls on the day of a PIR or on Sunday come between 1 and 8 pm. Calls for security reasons or for information are generally made during regular business hours. Remember "No news is good news!" See </span><a href="http://www.navyformoms.ning.com/group/bootcampmoms/page/phone-cards-and-phone-calls"><span>Phone Cards and Phone Calls</span></a><span>.</span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>Possible times for calls scheduled by the RDC</span><span>:</span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>8 am to noon M-Th</span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>1 pm to 8 pm F or Sun</span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>8 am to 8 pm Sat</span><span> </span></p>
<p><span>Calls for information or due to a problem usually come during business hours, M-F 9 to 5 pm.</span><span> </span></p> Andrea, welcome to the journe…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2018-09-11:1971797:Comment:104398892018-09-11T06:04:13.106Zlemonelephanthttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/lemonelephant
<p>Andrea, welcome to the journey. I left info on your My Page to get you started.</p>
<p>Andrea, welcome to the journey. I left info on your My Page to get you started.</p> My son started bootcamp Sept 6tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2018-09-11:1971797:Comment:104399652018-09-11T05:23:48.725ZAndreahttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Andrea882
My son started bootcamp Sept 6
My son started bootcamp Sept 6 Got the box today with my son…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2018-09-11:1971797:Comment:104400122018-09-11T01:49:23.164ZNavyMumhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/NavyMum
<p>Got the box today with my son's clothes and phone. I think they will get to call between 3 and 4 weeks. Really looking forward to hearing from him.</p>
<p>Got the box today with my son's clothes and phone. I think they will get to call between 3 and 4 weeks. Really looking forward to hearing from him.</p> my grandson left 9/5, we got…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2018-09-10:1971797:Comment:104391702018-09-10T12:20:26.779ZDogdoo01https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Dogdoo01
<p>my grandson left 9/5, we got his call about 630 pm that he arrived, wonder when we will get a call again ?</p>
<p>my grandson left 9/5, we got his call about 630 pm that he arrived, wonder when we will get a call again ?</p> Yes, a bit short on sleep tod…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2018-09-06:1971797:Comment:104371092018-09-06T14:11:11.486ZNavyMumhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/NavyMum
<p>Yes, a bit short on sleep today. Now I'm feeling excited for my son. You're getting close, only 12 more days.</p>
<p>Yes, a bit short on sleep today. Now I'm feeling excited for my son. You're getting close, only 12 more days.</p> That is so exciting. Bet you…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2018-09-06:1971797:Comment:104369222018-09-06T11:25:17.202ZSmoothsailinghttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Smoothsailing990
<p>That is so exciting. Bet you didn’t get any sleep. But now the magic begins! </p>
<p>That is so exciting. Bet you didn’t get any sleep. But now the magic begins! </p>