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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 Danielsmom ship 3 div 346 on August 25, 2009 at 3:17pm: Vickey I'm trying to get a flight time to leave Sunday. Won't we be able to see them on Sat and Sun also?

Comment by Danielsmom ship 3 div 346 on August 25, 2009 at 1:49pm: also does anyone know what time they have to be back to base on Sunday?

Comment by Danielsmom ship 3 div 346 on August 25, 2009 at 1:34pm: Just checked of airfare and its a good bit cheaper to fly in to Milwakee anybody else have thoughts about this?

Comment by Danielsmom ship 3 div 346 on August 25, 2009 at 12:41pm: Chayo, both my boys born in Gulfport, lived in Pass Christian for 17 years

Comment by Margaret_ProudTexasMomof2Sailors on August 25, 2009 at 11:21am: I'm at MEPS and so far I'm holding up better than I thought. I was able to get some good pictures. Just waiting for the bus to take him away.

Comment by Cindy on August 25, 2009 at 12:46am: We dropped our son off at the recruiter's office this afternoon and will be at MEPS tomorrow morning with cameras in hand to capture his swearing-in. It's been a great help to read everything that's been posted on this site and is great to know what to expect in the weeks ahead. It sounds like I'll be going through the BC experience with at least a few of you and I look forward to talking with you regularly. It's hard to believe that this is finally getting started. My son's been in the DEP program since 7-4-08. He's really excited and looking forward to everything. He'll be in SECF (submarine electronics/computers) and that will take him to CT after BC -- clear across the country from California where he's grown-up. I'm excited for him but don't think I'm ready for him to be grown-up. Funny how he's been away many nights over the years, but tonight sure feels different knowing what he'll go through before he's home again. Thanks everyone for sharing what you know and for your great stories and advice -- it's much appreciated!

Comment by Margaret_ProudTexasMomof2Sailors on August 24, 2009 at 9:40pm: Well, he's gone!. The recruiter came and got him. I've called him twice already. It's hard to realize that 11 months is over. I want to be strong and know that this is what he has wanted to do for since he was 4, but it doesn't make saying "good-bye any easier. I never knew that "post partum" would be so hard.
I will be there in the morning for his swearing-in, but he has asked that I not "follow him" to the airport. That will be hard, but I will respect his wishes.
I was worried about him gaining 6 pounds since he became a DEPPER, but then I saw he grew an inch. He is now 6"3'. I guess the extra pounds in due to the extra inch.

Comment by Danielsmom ship 3 div 346 on August 24, 2009 at 4:19pm: Welcome Cathy, we all feel your pain, its hard.

Comment by Danielsmom ship 3 div 346 on August 24, 2009 at 2:42pm: Chayo, either his recruiter (thats where I got mine) or you have to wait for the form letter to come.
Margaret I'm ready for the rita's

Comment by Margaret_ProudTexasMomof2Sailors on August 24, 2009 at 2:21pm: Well, they come and pick up Laurence today at 5. Am I ready? Not no, but ...... no! Laurence has not had short hair since 6th grade. He got it cut SHORT last night. He does not look like the same kid! I freaked out when I first saw it! I'm mailing it to "Locks of Love"
Margaritas are on me tonight!