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My son arrived at Bootcamp on 08/13/13
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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The form letter will arrive in about a week--10 days after arrival is average, so the end of this week or early next week. See Arrival and What Happens at the RTC to let you know what is happening,
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Permalink Reply by Sofora on
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I called the recruiter and I got his contact info
And I wrote
Some people don't recommend this
But I chose too
In case there was a delay in the form letter
This way he will receive mail at mail time
And I Also know
His div # -
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It's not just those on here who recommend not sending letters before receivng the form letter, the RTC requests that you wait. Other reasons to wait on the form letter can be found in Letter Writing & Fun Stuff/Questionnaires to send to your Recruit.
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Permalink Reply by LovesQuilts on
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I got the letter with his address the day after the box. It shouldn't be too long..
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Permalink Reply by ProudMomma on
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Thanks for the responses! I finally got my form letter today! So great to have a PIR date 10/11/13. For anyone still waiting my son is Ship 12 Div 387.
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Permalink Reply by NausetMom on
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I didn't get my letter, but I think that is the same ship and div my son is in. At least that is what the recruiter told me. You must have been thrilled to get the letter. Could you share the address so I can compare the one I got from the recruiter.
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You can double-check the address against those at http://bootcamp.navy.mil/contact_recruit.asp or Ship/Division--How it Works.
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Hi boocoo, Same here, no letter in Saturdays mail. Hopefully we all get the letter on Monday.
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Permalink Reply by boocoo on
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Ok NausetMom. Tomorrow's the day!!!! We will have our letters!!!!! :) Thinking positive thoughts for all of us!! :)
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Yes I got the letter today! PIR 10/11/13 Ship 12 Div 387 What ship is your son on?
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