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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)

Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC

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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 Besties4dogs (NukeMM) on August 22, 2013 at 1:53pm: My son boarded his flight a little while ago to Grat Lakes. He was the only one shipping from Boston today and the only recruit sworn in at MEPS. His dad and I are so proud of him. No tears yet but I am getting a stomach ache :(

Comment by Marcelle on August 22, 2013 at 1:34pm: ankelmacrilzacsmom. just checked mail no form letter today either...I am in tears and so worried

Comment by Navymomx2 on August 22, 2013 at 1:21pm: Rolltidemom: Surprisingly, I have not "lost it" yet. I know it'll come, but for now, I'm holding it together. She was so ready, and I know that the opportunities, discipline and training she will get in the next 8 weeks will strengthen her incredibly...I can't wait to hear her look back and realize that she had no idea how strong she really is. Her desire for boot camp was to get into the 900 division and also to assist the Chaplain. Praying!!!

My son is doing great, too. He left for G.L. in May and PIRd on 7/3. He is currently in A school in San Antonio, as a future Hospital Corpsman, eventually going on (God Willing) to Fleet Marine Force as a combat medic. He is studying hard, and is even foregoing seeing one of his favorite bands on Friday night so he can study more...whaaaattttt? My son? Only the Navy could do that! Hope everyone has a great day!

Comment by Ankelmacrilzacsmom on August 22, 2013 at 1:19pm: Our son, A.J., left on August 13th. We haven't received a letter from yet and are waiting anxiously!

Comment by bhbqxe on August 22, 2013 at 12:48pm: lemonelephant, I see below that you said do not send letters until you receive the form letter, why is that? Another mom just got the address and I told her about your comment below but I didn't know the reason.

Comment by Rolltidemom on August 22, 2013 at 12:03pm: We got the first phone call last night at 11:13. My Seaman Recruit son sounded positive and upbeat. To my great surprise, so did I. Then, I had the best night's sleep I've had in months. Weird, huh? Like you, Navymomx2-Div 934 and ?, I am looking forward to that letter, and am already writing mine to him. After a really rough day yesterday, today all seems well (still tender, but well.)

Comment by Navymomx2 on August 21, 2013 at 9:21am: We got the "i'm here" call at 11:15 last night. She sounded great. It was odd waking up this morning to see the sun blazing through her bedroom windows instead of the usual 'door closed and as dark as a bat cave' her room usually was. Now the wait for the letter is on so I can make PIR travel arrangements and start sending mail...yes, I've already written! Thanks to all for your continued support. Cheers!

Comment by mchristian17 on August 21, 2013 at 9:09am: thanks @nausetmom and @boocoo. Yes she was determined to get used to the short her and she loves it. She is on Ship 04 Div 380 and graduation is set for 10/11/13. So excited cant wait to see her.

Comment by lemonelephant on August 20, 2013 at 11:44pm: Marcelle, yes, that is the most likely PIR date for that division.

Comment by Marcelle on August 20, 2013 at 11:30pm: lemonelephant, my sons recruiter saif ship 12 / div 387....waiting ffor form letter. but I figured his grad. date should be 10/11? he left august 13th....I noticed that some SR's that left 8/7 are graduating 10/11..