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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 Fleur de lis Mom on July 22, 2010 at 10:08am: Sharon - My daughter's wisdom teeth are bothering her too! I took her to the dentist on Monday; he recommended seeing an oral surgeon. It will have to be a Navy oral surgeon, too close to ship date!

We went shopping last week - she wanted a dress(?!?) I told her I was not buying jeans, she may lose weight. She is hoping to lose weight & fit into some of her old jeans.

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Comment by Tiff'sMom (Sharon) on July 22, 2010 at 1:31am: Fleur I have no clue on Tiffany's flight out, I just know they take her on Sunday night and we can go to the hotel to have dinner w/her and then the next day we can go to her swearing in, but they said there is no time that is set. They said she could sit at the airport for hours (why I wonder) she doesn't want to take her phone, but I told her they will mail it back, take it so if you get laid over somewhere, you can at least text your friends (MOM) :) she's afraid to take it.

m2b's hahaha that's cute :) He leaves a week before Tiffany.. I'm afraid she will be set back because she has her wisdom teeth and they have NEVER caused her problems until a week ago... the recruiter said we can't go to the dentist now, too late :( :( so she may be one of those kids that has to have them pulled at bc.

I know I read alot more stuff than I'm typing too... I was on here for like 4 hours tonight reading all the posts from everywhere, wiping tears, laughing, crying, up and down... whew... I have so much going in that I can't remember what to spit out!! Lots of questions but forget them easily... old age, nerves, distractions, etc...

And of course, Tiffany went to her new recruit-buddy's house tonight, I think she will be over there alot, she did come home at a reasonable time tonight, before 12:00... I think they are in love, she says no, he's a friend, but the last time I spent that much time with someone of the opposite sex, I married them, or was so drunk I don't remember (just kidding!!!!!) anyways, he has taken all her time, he works during the day, she doesn't, never had a job in her little life (side remark, today on FB she listed "employer" NAVY... made me cry) anyways he works daily, she wants to go the mall...like I'm made of money to go the mall everyday.. sheeesh, she asked if she was getting new VANS before she left... ummm no, you don't need them hahahaha I feel bad but what do you do, buy them, hold them... what????

WOW that was long, sorry.... and I'm not done yet... just wait till she really leaves!! hahahaha

Comment by Fleur de lis Mom on July 21, 2010 at 5:58pm: Sandy - Has the Navy approved the wedding? I know they have to get approval during A school. A local Marine got married right after BC, they have been married 2 years and seem happy.(they had dated several years) She in NC & he is currently in A'stan.

Comment by SimplyJRB-ADs Mom on July 21, 2010 at 2:21pm: Thank you all for the comments. Kris, my husband went joined in 1990 too, was stationed on the USS America. Our son will be a jet engine mechanic. He wanted Sea Bees, but there were some changes just prior to him getting his job, so he couldn't get what he wanted. He seems to be happy with this; we encouraged him to pick something that he could use after getting out. I agree with some of the other comments, if your sailor-to-be doesn't want a party. Just a nice quiet dinner would be good. Our party seems to grow daily, currently we are at about 70. Told him he'll have to call those that have not confirmed tonight, that way we know who we are feeding! I'm trying to give him time with his friends; but each day I sit & wish I could get some 1 on 1 time just him & I. But then I think, what would we do? So I just "bite my tongue" & hold on for the ride. Tiffany's Mom, I agree I think you have found the place & support you'll need.

Comment by ranaeaw (ship 03 div 316) on July 21, 2010 at 12:35pm: To Shelly S Sailor Dylan's mom - my son too leaves on aug 25 for boot camp - he's my oldest and only son. have been on an emotional roller coaster the past few days - he was only notified last week that he's leaving then, so he has a lot to go over with his recruiter in the next few weeks.

Comment by Fleur de lis Mom on July 21, 2010 at 9:55am: Becky - My daughter moved out last fall for college (in our town). We will move her home on the 31st. It will be a long week until she leaves since she is used to being on her own. She stops by the house for a 30 mins to 2 hours usually with a friend. It's not the quality time that I want, but it's better than no time.

Tiffany - do you know if her flight to Chicago will be direct or if she will change planes? I don't know if my daughter will go to Dallas or Atlanta to change planes. If its Dallas, our girls could be on the same flight.

Comment by Tiff'sMom (Sharon) on July 21, 2010 at 1:40am: PKs Mom welcome :) My daughter and Fleur de lis's daughter also leave on your sons date. Where will your son be flying out of? My daughter LOVES the name Patrick, so I told her another boy was leaving when she does named Patrick... she was like COOL... do you have a picture so I might know him when I get there.. hahaha

My daughter had a meeting today with some upper dude that asked her questions like, have the recruiters been honest, have you been honest, etc.... I guess it was a "legal check-up" I don't know.

Thank you all for the party information, I think ours will be small with food she likes, games, idk... just stuff she likes hahahaha

mom2boys... when does your son leave?? How old is he? To all the new moms... I know we are all getting to know each other right now, so please forgive me for forgetting some moms and not answering questions because I'm just as clueless :(

Patricks mom, I do know the cannot have a phone and as for gifts, phone cards sound good, maybe gift cards for later when they graduate, they have a mall that they can go too...

Comment by kate0818(Ship10 Div 337) on July 20, 2010 at 8:26pm: RaeRae I know exactly how you are feeling. My son leaves for the hotel on the 16th and for Great Lakes on the 17th. He wasn't suppose to go till September. I cried when he first told me, I cried when he got his first leave date and I cried again when he got the Aug leave date. The day before my birthday. I cried about that too. He is my youngest and the hardest to let go of. I am so proud of him but my heart will break when he leaves for sure. I just plan on staying as busy as possible. He doesn't want a party and I keep wondering if I should throw him one anyway and surprise him.
PKsMom- how about an address book, phone cards, Bible, watch. There is not too much they can bring but I did find out they can have pictures in their wallets.

Comment by PKMom on July 20, 2010 at 6:45pm: Hi! Just getting started on this website and have found it to be so helpful! My son Patrick leaves August 9 for BC. He'll be an older 'recruit', having done a few years of college already, but I don't know if that's a good or a bad thing! We're having a picnic/party at the end of July (mostly family); here's a question that I haven't seen: when family asks "what should I get him?" do you have any ideas (I want to say 'cash' but that's a bit tacky, don't you think?) Someone told me phone cards may be a good idea; he thinks he'll be able to use his cell phone there but I haven't found that anywhere on this website so I'm not betting on it.
Anyone have any other ideas? Thanks and we'll all make it through this!

Comment by Rae Rae AO MOM on July 20, 2010 at 4:24pm: Hello, My son leaves Aug.16 to the hotel and flies out on the 17th togo to Great Lakes in Ill. I know im not alone with this but it sure feels like it.I was Dxd with Ms 6 years ago and Stress plays a big factor in it so I am trying to watchwhat im doing and keep my mind on other things but it is so hard .I thought i was going to have a extra month he wasnt supposed to leave until Sept and recruiter called yesterday and ask him to leave sooner.Needless to say i cried the iggest part of the evening and some today but doing better!I goto meet with the recruiter Thursday to discuss everything was just curious to know is there any questions I should ask that maybe some of you all forgot to(I have a notebook with a few in it already)So Good Luck to all the other moms I know we will make it through it but its going to be hard.