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DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in August

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This group is for N4M members that have a loved one leaving for bootcamp in August...I will leave the year open so that even future Deppers leaving in the month of August of any year can join...Lets share stories, information, concerns, and questions

Website: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/deppersinbutnotyet
Members: 746
Latest Activity: Jul 22, 2022

Hello everyone and welcome to the Navy!!! This Group was started for the loved one of DEPpers leaving in the month of August (although everyone is welcome).......What year you say? Well ......any year!

We are an extension of the group DEPpers/Future Sailors....in, but not gone yet- see the link above.

If you haven't been there, go there now....There is a ton of information that you will need and are probably dying for....like what to send with them to Boot Camp and BC videos! :)

So if you have general information and comments that will be helpful and/or encouraging for ALL new DEP/Future Sailor Moms, then leave it in that main DEPper/Future Sailors Group, but if you have August ship out issues/questions etc., need specific information, (or have some to share) or just want to talk to someone that is where you are, with a Recruit leaving for and arriving in BC in August, ...then this is the place to be. :-)

Remember, don't "miss 'em while you're with them!" :) Make the most of every precious moment together before they leave. This will be a big transition for both of you! We'll be here for you every step of the way...
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Things to do in the last month before your future sailor leaves (Click on the link.)

Once your recruit has arrived at RTC, the next stop here is to join the group Boot Camp for Moms (and loved ones) Hangout and ask questions in this group until your form letter arrives.

***New news just out today (9/25/19) from the US Navy Recruit Training Command FaceBook page:

Attention families and friends of RTC: Previously, upon arrival to boot camp, recruits would box up their civilian belongings and ship it to their choice of destination. Our new procedure now has those boxes being stored locally and will be returned to the recruits the day before graduation. The new procedure went into effect this week beginning with Div. 409 in Training Group 52.

Approx two to three weeks after your recruit arrives you will receive the "Form Letter". The form letter will include their Ship# , DIV #, their mailing address, PIR date, and the Security Access Form. The Security Access form needs to be completed and sent back to your recruit ASAP. Keep this letter in a safe place, it has the information you will need.

The date that is on the form letter is the official date for your Recruit's Training Groups PIR (graduation), Things can always change for an individual Recruit (due to illness, injury, failure to pass a final test etc.)! So, we always recommend that you plan, if possible, to purchase Refundable or Exchangeable plane tickets.

After you have received the form letter, join the group for your recruits PIR. There you can ask questions about PIR, training, hotels etc.Those groups will be posted in the Boot Camp for Mom's group.

Thanks for joining us. We hope you will realize you are not alone, and will soon make new friends, plus feel supported and encouraged! :)

**It is very important that your future Sailor be physically fit prior to shipping to the RTC (these are new standards beginning 1/1/2018) and that he be able to pass an initial run test. See Navy Sets New Physical Fitness Standard to Start Boot Camp. "The initial run standard is evaluated on the 1.5 mile run of the first Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) at boot camp. The initial run standard for male recruits will be 16 minutes 10 seconds and 18 minutes seven seconds for female recruits."

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Comment by momoftwosons on August 13, 2011 at 1:27pm: all to new to me - what does PIR stand for? is that graduation from boot camp? were can I start learning the lingo?

Comment by Karen(Nick's Mom) on August 13, 2011 at 1:13pm: Just got my form letter from my son today. He is in Ship 7 DIV 328) PIR date of Sept 30 2011.

Comment by desireenavygf (Ship 11 DIV 322) on August 13, 2011 at 8:50am: Ship 11 Div 322 join the group so we can share in this experience today.

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/ship-11-div-322-pir-9-30

Comment by desireenavygf (Ship 11 DIV 322) on August 11, 2011 at 3:38pm: Zzsmom I noticed the same thing that my boyfriends Jean legs were roles maybe they tried on there boots before taking off there pants I am not sure.

Comment by ZZsMom on August 11, 2011 at 3:22pm: I wanted to share what my daughter was able to keep from the items she took to Boot Camp with her:

a small comb, light cosmetics (eyeliner, powder, mascara & chapstick), her wallet with her SS card, drivers license, mailing addresses on a piece of paper, phone card, USAA information card, deposit slip, $25 cash, debit card, 2 books of stamps, with a family photo in it, her Navy Bible, and a box of tampons, birth control pills and a copy of her perscription.

She had worn an all white cotton sports bra in hopes that she would get to keep it but it came back along with her toothbrush and all her clothes she was wearing. Strange that the legs of her pants were rolled up, if anyone can explain that one I would love to hear it!

Comment by ZZsMom on August 11, 2011 at 3:09pm: I was very surprised that it was there already. I was shocked that I didn't loose it while I was unpacking it. I feel strange that I am so calm about all this. I really expected to be a mess. I hope that it continues this way!

Comment by Dsmom (Ship 09, Div 332) on August 11, 2011 at 3:04pm: ZZsMom

My son left on Monday 8/8/11 too (from Green Bay, WI)! I wonder if his box will be waiting for me when I get home from work. I wasn't expecting it for a few weeks. Glad I read this so I can be a little prepared...I think it will be hard to open that box.

Comment by ZZsMom on August 11, 2011 at 2:31pm: My daughter left Monday (8/8) and I got her box today!

Comment by Judi(NavyMom) on August 10, 2011 at 10:03pm: My daughter ships out on 08.22.11. Thanks to the whole group for sharing your experiences. It really helps to know what to expect in the coming weeks.

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on August 10, 2011 at 12:11pm: momoftwosons, going to Boston the night before he leaves is actually a very good idea. You will most likely be able to drop him off at his hotel for his checkin and then be able to take him out to dinner. My son had to check in with his recruiter, at the hotel at 5:30p.m., but then we were able to take him for dinner. He did not have to be back at the hotel until 10p.m. We were able to have one last family dinner together and it was awesome. Have him check with his recruiter on when he has to be at the hotel. My son told us to be at MEPS the next morning at 8:00a.m., but be prepared to wait. He didn't actually do his last swearing in until almost 11:00a.m. due to more paperwork. But, it was great sitting there with him, while he was waiting to leave.