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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 Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on June 5, 2011 at 1:39pm: Philly5, that's great that he has started. :) It's also a good idea to suggest that he work on sit-ups, push-ups and floating in the pool.

Comment by Philly5 (Justin's proud mom) on June 4, 2011 at 12:40pm: HI betsy. Thanks for the info.!! My son just started working out trying to get in shape before he leaves Aug 23rd. I have been encouraging him to start, and finally he is! Thank goodness. :)

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on June 4, 2011 at 10:07am: Good Morning, Ladies. I'm Betsy and my son graduated from BC in Dec. 2010. He is now a sailor and in Pensacola in A school. I would love to help with any questions you might have. There are a few of us "veteran" moms on here so you won't feel lost.

I would say that the most important thing to stress with your depper is the need to run and work out A LOT. No matter how much they (or you) think they are in shape, running more and working out, will really help them a lot. If by chance, they happen to have work boots, have them practice running in those too. A lot of kids have never worn boots like that and some have problems with blisters once they get to bootcamp. If they condition their feet ahead of time, it could help.

For you, who love them, encourage and tell them frequently how proud you are of them. Some of them may tell you that you don't need to write to them everyday. Don't listen to them. My son told me that and on one of his phone calls, he told me "Mom, you were right (words I cherish now, lol) I really miss you and you can write me as much. We look forward to every letter and can't wait until they call mail call." They will look forward to and cherish every single letter and card that they receive. If your depper takes a bible or small prayer book with them to BC, before they leave, try to put little notes of love or encouragement randomly in the pages for them to find while they are there. Make sure that they have all loved one's addresses together in their wallet before they go. Laminating the addresses is a good idea too, since who knows what will happen once they leave you. I would also laminate any pictures that they will take to preserve them.

Comment by motheroftwo (ship 07/div 340) on June 2, 2011 at 10:02pm: Hey Philly5!! MM is Machinist Mate. I know the time is just flying by!! He has 1 week till graduation and we go on our last family vacation in 5 weeks then he will be leaving in 9 weeks so everything seems to be 4 weeks in between and I know they will just fly by!!! BTW Bonnie is my mom. When she posted this I about said hey my son is leaving then and is an MM and then realized it was her!! LOL!!

Comment by Philly5 (Justin's proud mom) on June 2, 2011 at 9:51pm: HI Bonnie. Congrats to your grandson. What is MM? My son leaves the following week 8/23 and will be in IT, and he just graducated HS last Friday. man, where does the time go?

Comment by Bonnje on June 1, 2011 at 10:52am: Hi, everyone! My grandson leaves for BC on 8/16 as a MM. Time is really going by too fast. He graduates HS on 6/11.

Comment by Nukette on June 1, 2011 at 9:44am: Yes!! I finally broke down and reverse numbered my calendar...only 76 days left for me! Still can't seem to motivate myself to go run like I need to. I did test myself about two weeks ago on push-ups, sit-ups, and the run and I managed to get a passing score, so I guess I'm not hopelessly behind there. I didn't realize how many sit-ups I can actually do!

Comment by SonandSea on June 1, 2011 at 9:06am: Nukette~ My son is hoping for MM, but will be okay with any of the 3. Are you getting excited????

Comment by SonandSea on May 31, 2011 at 11:49am: NF is nuclear field... Nukes are the sailors running and maintaining the nuclear reactors on subs and carriers.