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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed. Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.
**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:
In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).
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New and Feeling a Little Lost
Hi everyone! :)
So, I just joined and I have a ton of questions and I'm not really sure where to start?
My boyfriend is currently waiting to ship out for basics in the nuke program. We've only been officially dating a few months, but we're pretty serious and we both think we can handle this. We're already used to the long distance relationship aspect (I live in Texas and he lives in Colorado. We met while he was attending college in Texas), so we just need to adjust a little for military life.
So, I have a few questions about basic. When can I start writing him? When will he be able to call, and will he have internet access at any time? What can and can't I send him? I don't want to get him in trouble. :/
Also, at graduation, about how long would we have together?
And lastly, if anyone could tell me what his hours will be like in the nuke program, I would greatly appreciate it! I'm just a little confused about everything right now. XD
Thanks so much for your help!! :)
Linn
P.S. If we do end up deciding to get married, is there a good vs bad time to do it? Like after school or when he gets stationed?? Just wondering. :)
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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He can start writing a couple weeks in, but he won't receive your letters right away.
Phone calls are few and far between, they are used as rewards. He might get to call his third week, he might not.
No internet access during boot camp, although he can have it in A school.
You can send letters and cards, and pictures (print them all on one sheet). No packages or really thick envelopes to BC. No glitter or confetti or music cards. Keep the perfume light and inside the envelope. No pictures you wouldn't show your mom or church.
Nuke school is in Charleston, SC (Goose Creek). They will fly him out Saturday morning, most likely. You will have Friday evening with him after PIR. You can sped time with him at the airport in the morning if you get a gate pass.
I don't know the specific hours, but I do know all studying is done in the secure school building. They also have extra study hours. Some days might be "regular" but can be as long as 14 hours. They still have to stand duty and run PT. So there will be days or weeks when he has little time for you. It is one tough program, high drop rate. My nephew's class started out with 29 students, only 2 made it through all the schools. Of course, they had a large group busted for underage drinking.
Nuke school consists of three types of training, A school, Power school and prototype. Takes about two years total to complete. When he gets there, they ask who is getting married. If he says he is, they expect the bride to show up in SC and get married before A school starts. Otherwise you may have to wait until after A school and Power School (this is the latest info I have, I know it changes all the time). He should be able to take holiday leave during training, another chance to marry. Right before prototype is good too, gives you a nice long engagement. If you wait until after he gets orders, you move on your own dime. So anytime he's allowed during his training. They'll tell him when it is okay. Yes, he has to ask permission, they usually grant it. They just don't like changes for the sailors during the really tough parts of school...You might not get the fancy white wedding though, hard to plan. You'll know more when he knows more, for sure.
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Permalink Reply by Leiatherabbit on
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Thanks so much, this was really helpful!!
As for the marriage thing, we definitely don't want to get married anytime especially soon. We planned on waiting a couple years. We're just both the type of people who like to have things planned ahead of time. We had talked about getting married when he got orders, but it sounds like maybe before prototype would be best? If we're already married when he gets his orders, the navy will pay to move us, correct?
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Correct. Between power school and prototype seems to be a popular choice for that very reason.
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Permalink Reply by Sarah.JKO on
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My hubby is in the nuke program as well, but doesn't leave for basic tell Nov.
From what I hear nuke is one of the toughest programs for a sailor, but is very rewarding.
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He's thinking he wants to do subs.
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My nephew loves his sub, the smaller crew is very close knit. Of course, communication when they're deployed is limited, but they have a good Family Readiness Group. His re-enlistment bonus is amazing, one of the few rates to still have one.
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Thank you! I'm really glad to hear we'll be able to Skype while he's in school.
We aren't planning on getting married anytime soon so that shouldn't be an issue. :)
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