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P Days...
He arrived at BC at approximately 9:30 Thursday night (6/15). So would that count as 1 or would 1 start Friday? Or Monday even? Also, arriving late Thursday night, is it possible he would have letter writing time today, his first Sunday there...? I sure do hope so...anxiously waiting.
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Permalink Reply by outi on
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I'd say give it two or three weeks for any letter writing from your son. It may be hard to wait but no news is good news......time passes quickly:) I wrote to my son every day ,if it be only a short note, it really helps them. He is starting his second enlistment in couple of months.
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Permalink Reply by ellen0502 on
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The usual for mail is the Sunday two weeks after moving over to their training ship, or the third week of BC. If things go incredibly smooth they might be able to write before that, but don't count on it.
Remember, your recruit might also have some processing hold time if the division has not filled by the weekend. If that happens letter writing can again be delayed.
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Thank you everyone for your replies! @ShawnMom, that's what I figured. I anticipate his box arriving at the earliest, Monday or Tuesday which at least will be an indication that the form letter should follow behind shortly after. Which then leads to his first real letter which then suggests a phone call...LOL. I have never looked forward to sleeping so much my entire life...each night of sleep means one day closer to hearing his voice!
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I am probably late responding to this but my sons recruiter says the first week is all P days. They have to wait for all the recruits to come in. MY son went on a Monday and that week was all P days
your son getting there on a Thursday that would be the end of the first week.. yes he could be writing in advance. you have to get his box and the form letter for his address. the box came quick, the letter took 2 weeks!
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