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5.0 on test
Does anyone know
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Permalink Reply by Chipmunk on
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There are various different written tests that they have to take while at bc. Keep a note in your planner, on the computer or in a running email draft with questions to ask your son once he graduates. You might also ask him in a letter, but my son at least did not have a lot of time to write. They are only allowed to write on Sunday and how much time they have to write, varies as well.
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Permalink Reply by Missomd on
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Ok, great idea. I made quick notes so that I could keep up with everything he said.
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Yes, there is very little time for the recruits to talk and so much for them to try to tell you and for you to gather from them. The most important thing, I think, is to listen to their voice and how they sound. That helps you as mom know how they are actually doing and if you need to be sending a lot more encouraging letters, or ask others to write your SR. Of course, just because they sound upbeat, doesn't mean they don't need encouragement, but it is one of those clues. And it just does us moms good to hear our children's voices!!
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You are so right. I will keep what you said in my mind for future calls. I just said all posit7ve things and he told me about friends and passing his tests and about the food. He also said I could send a challenge coin in mail some of his friends got one? Also, coloring books. He said the NEX gift card that I sent through Sandboxx was awesome and send one once a week. He said he loved and missed me. Best part!
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I am glad that he sounded very happy, or maybe relieved. In general, the advice on sending things in the mail is to not send anything, or at least to not send them anything they haven't asked for. Keep in mind, they only have a space of about 8 x 11 1/2", and not sure how deep to keep all of their things in under their bunk, as I understand it. Someone else might know better. I didn't know anything about the Sandboxx when mine was going through or the NEX gift card, but that is something worth sharing in the main comments on BC Mom group. Since you should not send care packages or anything like that, a gift card allows them to go get a treat for themselves and not feel like they are taking it out of their pay, or their funds.
And yes, when our sons tell us they love us and miss us, somehow, we have a sense of "I got this right!"
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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A 5.0 is a perfect score. In week three, which is week 2 DOT, he would have had his first test, which was on First Aid, Enlisted Rate/Rank recognition, Uniform and Grooming, and US Navy Ships and Aircraft.
Arrival and What Happens at the RTC will let you know what is happening and what to expect. It also includes a link for the closest thing we have to a day by day. It is close to what happens even though it is a few years old.
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Oh fantastic. Thank you. In mom speak, so far so good! I have read a lot of the information you suggested, but there is so much sometimes I have to go back and read it again. He also said he passed his swimming test and I was concerned after reading about the swimming test. I won't stop worrying and praying for him, but at least I feel a little better. Thanks so much for taking the time to help.
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You are very welcome. I am glad to help.
Yes, it is a good idea to go back to things as you need them.
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