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Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak
All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.
Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC
...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.
OPSEC - Navy Operations Security
Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind. In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships." OPSEC is everyone's responsibility.
DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.
DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."
Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:
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Dive school graduation
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Comment by cao503 on September 25, 2020 at 11:54am
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Hi There
He has been undesignated for over 2yrs. He just had his package approved for eod. He is at the spec war compound in va. He will go to Great Lakes next but who knows how long before that happens. He is a college graduate. He is 27. I just worry about the demolition and explosives. Thanks for your support!
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Comment by Karenlee on September 25, 2020 at 9:10am
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Welcome cao503,
I was a little concerned about this because it sounds very dangerous but I feel that all special forces are dangerous jobs. He will do fine. Is he at Great Lakes? Not sure how long buds is but EOD seems to take forever. Let us know if you have any questions, we are here to help.
Have a good weekend.
karenlee
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Hello
My son was injured in Hellweek and went undesignated for 2 years. His return to Buds was unlikely due to his class being closed. He has had his package for EOD approved and is at the compound training until he receives orders to begin the EOD process. I’m apprehensive about the dangers with this field of work. Do any of you parents feel the same?
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Comment by RubberDucky on September 14, 2020 at 12:09pm
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Hi Prayingmom2boys and welcome! They all start at different places but wind up working with an incredible group of young men. Mine was very recently pinned, still training and can't wait to make it to his Unit. The training is long and the pandemic has added additional time due to the need to quarantine at times. But all moms here will tell you, as my son does all the time. It's "hurry up and wait!"
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Hi Prayingmom2boys,
Yes it is a long process but like NJNavyMom said so very rewarding. Mine did not go into boot with a contract. He was in 3 years and then started into the pipeline. He still loves what he does. Please let us know how things are going.
Karenlee
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Comment by NJNavyMom on September 11, 2020 at 2:04pm
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Hi Prayingmom2boys!
It is a long and difficult process, but so very rewarding. My son loves his career and has never second guessed his decision.
Join a local Navy family Facebook group also. I love the support, the friendships and our luncheons.
I especially love this site. We are here or each other.
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Comment by Prayingmom2boys on September 11, 2020 at 11:21am
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My son starts boot camp on September 28th and then the long process of training for EOD. Very overwhelmed with the length of his training, (but grateful as well!), the process, all the places he has to go and different things he has to learn. Wow, what a task. He just graduated with an Aerospace Engineering degree, so I know he's prepared intellectually. But mentally, emotionally I know it will be hard on us all.
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Thanks so much, RubberDucky!
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Thanks RubberDucky!
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Thanks RubberDucky. Have a good week. Stay safe and healthy.
karenlee
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