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Discussion Forum
Dive school graduation
Started by hvmom. Last reply by WaterRetriever May 30, 2021. 5 Replies 1 Like
Dive School in Panama City
Started by OregonNavyMom. Last reply by Robert May 29, 2017. 6 Replies 2 Likes
EOD @ Eglin
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Comment by smtblnde(ship4Div814) on August 19, 2010 at 10:27am
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Tim, that's funny that your son thought the pool hits were fun. That's exactly what my son said last night. I said it sounded stressful and he said, "No, it's actually kind of fun!" I'm so glad that he's enjoying his training. :)
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Hi Guys ~ My son just started pool week at Dive School. He passed his bay swims this morning and his soft hits. Messed up on moderate hits... He'll be back in the pool first thing in the morning. :)
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Comment by Patty Kakes on August 4, 2010 at 1:53pm
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Oh, Tim, thank you so much! I am so proud of my son, and reading your post left me feeling "comfortable" for the first time in a few weeks. Big sigh of relief, and maybe even some evidence of a smile on my face, instead of a worried grimace. Thank you so much! You gave me the strength I needed today!
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Patty ~ My son just graduated from dive prep last Friday. He was home for the weekend and just flew out this morning. Dive prep was very difficult, both physically and emotionally. He made it through and is very, very proud of his accomplishments so far. He's feeling a little apprehensive about dive school, but is really looking forward to the challenge. Good Luck to your son!! Tell him to take each day as it comes and not to worry about tomorrow. :)
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Comment by noelep on August 4, 2010 at 12:58am
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Patty - My son graduated last week. He and about 15 other EOD guys moved across the street today. My son was given a date of early Sept. for his next movement. If you look on the Navy Diver and Slavage Website it shows the dates when each class begins and ends. To fill time, my son was told he would be taking an electronics course as well as attending the 3 week dive prep course, which is supposed ot be pretty tough. I will keep you updated on his progress so you know what to expect.
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Comment by mommasheep on August 3, 2010 at 10:14pm
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Patty-my son is also EOD and entered boot camp July 19. What is his PIR date maybe our sons are together.
Kathy thanks for the clarification. I was wondering if my son will be G&G and will he get to spend the weekend with us? I haven't heard from him since the form letter. Hoping all is well with him!
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My son is an EOD recruit, and just left for bootcamp on July 19. I think I understand this ... he has 8 weeks of bootcamp, then PIR, (which I have the date). After his PIR, but before A school, I believe he has an additional 3 weeks of bootcamp for EOD. If this is true, will he have another PIR at the end of those 3 weeks? I'm hoping someone can help to somewhat clarify what I should expect in the coming weeks ... before he heads off to A school.
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Jackie ~ It depends upon the injury and the amount of time needed to heal. My son had a cyst removed from his tailbone during BC and still managed to PIR on time. Others were so sick that they were rolled. Unless the injury is severe enough to prevent them from healing completely, they are usually rolled back and complete their training when they have healed.
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Kathy that sounds incredible. My son said pool week was brutal, but that he loved every minute of it. He says he has finally found what he thinks he was meant to do. I can't wait to hear about all of his experiences in dive school. Congrats and good luck to your son!
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My son just passed dive prep in GL. He's headed to Panama City for dive school. I'm very proud of him!
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