I'm really lost... how do I interpret this information????

[teach2(ship 11 div 200)]

Ok- daughter left on April 18. I called her 'substitute' recruitor today (her's is on vacation) and this is how the conversation went. I'm trying to loosely quote in case I screw info up  and you can correct me...

Me- Just wanted to know if you have Christina's address yet?

Him- Yes. Let me get it.

Christina (last name)

USS Kearsarge LHD3- next line

Ship 11 Division  then leave a space

Me - Wait-you mean put a dash

Him- No there's just a space and 200-- Wait a minute- let me get something else- ok here do this- this is how the address will go ..Write SR (he said her last name) then Christina . Then the next line write Ship  Division 2011 200. then a new line (and then he gave me the Ohio Street address....

I know I sound like an idiot by writing this all out, but I am just so confused and want to KNOW SOMETHING!!

Thanks in advance everyone. I just got 'the box' today and am still stressing over the fact that she sent home her contacts and am wondering how she has been able to see anything until her glasses are made......

[velvetlace]

1st Line------Last name, FIrst Name, Middle Initial

2nd Line---Ship 11   USS Kearsarge LHD3   Division 200

Recruit Training Command

the Ohio Street address given to you'

Great Lakes, Illinois 60088     

 However it might be bertter waiting until you get the form letter from your SR with the correct address.   I hope this has helped a little.    

[Valtameri]

My best guess would be:

 

SR [Last name], Christina [Middle Initial]

Ship 11 Div 200

3505 Sailor Drive

Great Lakes, IL 60088-3505

[ANAPC]

I waited until I got the first letter from him to make sure I got the correct address.  It would be a shame to have one of those letters lost... He was able to write on the second Sunday he was there and the letter arrived on the following Thursday. 

 

[velvetlace]

I really agree with everyone else that you can write the letters but wait until you get the official form letter with the correct address on it is really the best bet.

 

Mary

[teach2(ship 11 div 200)]

Thanks so much, guys! I didn't realize there were different street addresses. I didn't quote that! He said, "3600 Ohio Street, Great Lakes, IL  60088. Do you still think that it should be a different address because of the ship????

TIA

[Valtameri]

Yes. Here's a list of ships and their addresses on RTC's web page:

http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/contact_recruit.asp

[Valtameri]

But also you can just wait until you get the form letter, just to be sure, because the recruits do not receive mail for approximately two weeks anyway.

[jc-navymom]

You should get the official form letter soon.  Just keep writing and then mail off a bunch of letters when you get the address :)  Be patient....you won't hear back for a while.  It's hard, I know.

[Mrs.B_Div 302_Ship9]

You should get the information letter soon. Just use that information. That letter should be coming in about 2-3 days. THe address that the recruiters give are often wrong! :(

 

You will end up writing it out like this though;

 

SR Last name, first name, middle initial

Recruit Training Command

Ship #, Div. #

Address

City, State and zip

 

I hope that helps! But I really do think it's best to wait for the information letter. It will give you the solid address and guidelines on what/when/how to send letters.

 

 

[HisMom]

I know it is hard but just hang in there for the form letter.  I will come soon.   Keep writing, I think I had 13 letters by the time I got the form letter.  The first weeks are always the worst-but believe me when you get to graduation stage the time will have flown by especially since you have found Navy for Moms.

 

Liz

[sailormom]

My son's is

SR  his name

Ship 04, Division 812

3600 Ohio st

Great lakes, IL 60088-3515

 

You need the ship number.  I haven't recieved a form letter. But my son's recruiter gave me his address the day after my son left. I found this info on the navy boot camp website. Maybe it will help

 

Proper mailing addresses for recruits are:

SR NAME
SHIP XXX DIV XXX
XXXX STREET OR AVENUE
GREAT LAKES IL 60088-XXXX

Ship 2 3600 Ohio Street Great Lakes, IL 60088 Ship 3 3600 Ohio Street Great Lakes, IL 60088-3156 Ship 4 3600 Ohio Street Great Lakes, IL 60088-7103 Ship 5 3610 Illinois Street Great Lakes, IL 60088-3118 Ship 6 3510 Illinois Street Great Lakes, IL 60088-3119

Ship 7 3405 Sailor Drive Great Lakes, IL 60088 Ship 9 3415 Sailor Drive Great Lakes, IL 60088-3515 Ship 10 3425 Sailor Drive Great Lakes, IL 60088-3525 Ship 11 3505 Sailor Drive Great Lakes, IL 60088-3505 Ship 12 3515 Sailor Drive Great Lakes, IL 60088-3515

Ship 13 3420 Sailor Drive Great Lakes, IL 60088-3520 Ship 14 3410 Sailor Drive Great Lakes, IL 60088-3510 Ship 17 2705 Kansas Street Great Lakes, IL 60088-3140

[Central Mass Mom]

No news is good news...that is what my husband reminded me while our son was in boot camp and it is true. Just write a letter every day and then mail them when you get the correct address. They do not get any mail for a few weeks anyway. Your recruit is in good hands and is doing fine::) You will get through this and the PIR will be amazing!! Say prayers and write letters and keep in touch with your N4M friends. Our son PIR was 10/09/09...it DOES get easier! God bless you and your family.