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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 Mattsmomma on August 31, 2017 at 2:17pm: It took 6 days from the "I arrived safely" call on 8/9 to get the box, so I was on the hunt for my form letter, thinking somehow it got lost or my mailman is just lazy, for about a week. Once I passed the two week mark, I broke down and called the recruiter for his address. I had horrible visions of all the other recruits getting letters and my son just waiting for me to write. Sure enough I came home that same day to two glorious hand-written letters. The form letter finally came of 8/29.

Comment by JamieA on August 31, 2017 at 11:23am: When he called me the first night there were no I Love you and then it was just cut off after I heard some yelling in the background :'( but last night I heard it <3

Comment by NNLori on August 31, 2017 at 8:52am: OMG Erin that would break my heart. I don't know if there is an actual script but I've watched a few YouTube videos of arrival at boot camp and they them yelling at them and stressing that they need to make it quick because others are waiting. So, they don't have time to say other than the basics. It's definitely a culture shock for them. One minute they are laying on the couch at home not realizing how good they have it and then the next they are in GL getting screamed at and not being able to make any decisions for themselves. It's rough. I'm sure she will adjust. They will all support each other. They are all in the same boat. She will be a stronger person when she is done. I'm wondering if we will recognize our kids when they are done with this!!

Comment by Erin on August 31, 2017 at 8:39am: My daughter sounded the same way she almost sounded pissed. Lol she was like they told me I have to say bye and hang up. I asked if she was okay and she said "No". The tears were welling up but I did get an "I love you mom" do they have a scripted message they have to say?

Comment by NNLori on August 31, 2017 at 8:18am: Yea, I know exactly what your talking about. When my son called that first call where they tell you they are there safe and to expect the box. I told my husband that he sound strong but very "robotic". Like he had a script of what he was supposed to say and that was it!! It's really hard to imagine what they are going through.

Comment by JamieA on August 31, 2017 at 8:01am: He actually sounds good, but sounds a little bit like a robot lol. It was exactly a 1min call, he said i need to send the documenr overnight or he will get delayed for 2weeks.

Comment by NNLori on August 31, 2017 at 6:55am: Oh wow!! That's so great you got to speak to him! How is doing?

Comment by partyofseven on August 30, 2017 at 11:53pm: Hey NNLori,

I agree with what you said. Not being able to talk to my son is the hardest and then I hope and pray that everything is ok with him as he goes thru his training. And yes I appreciate all of you ladies on here and for all your information and being here to help us. :)

Comment by JamieA on August 30, 2017 at 8:46pm: Hello Ladies! I was able to speak w/ my husband today, he needed a document to be sent to him asap so i was able to get his address too. He's on division 333 ❤️

Comment by NavyMamaB on August 30, 2017 at 2:24pm: Hi partyofseven! I feel ya Momma! It's tough! It gets better never easy but better. Today is just a full week of my son being gone and yet 7 more just seems so far away. I am sure they are doing great! One thing to focus on is how proud we will be come graduation time!