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DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in December

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This group is for N4M members that have a loved one leaving for bootcamp in Dec..I will leave the year open so that even future Deppers leaving in the month of Dec of any year can join...Lets share stories, information, concerns, and questions

Website: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/deppersinbutnotyet
Members: 521
Latest Activity: Oct 2, 2022

Hello everyone and welcome to the Navy!!! This Group was started for the loved one of DEPPERS leaving in the month of December (although everyone is welcome).......What year you say? Well ......any year!

If you have December 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 December, ...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 lemonelephant on December 8, 2012 at 7:14pm: I added the info about contact info for friends to the Discussion, Things to Do in the Last Month Before Your Future Sailor Leaves for... (clickable link).

Comment by Irene(ship03 div 076) on December 8, 2012 at 5:48pm: One thing I wish I had asked my son was who should I give his address to. He has a lot of pranksters as friends and I'm not sure about giving his address to some of them. I did give it to his best friend who is in the army and threatened him with harm if he sent anything that would get them into trouble. He is like a second son to me so I felt like he would have enough respect for my son to not cause trouble

Comment by imomxfour x 3 Sailors on December 8, 2012 at 1:56pm: Oh gosh, auto correct hits again - that was supposed to be DrJudi (not Druid!!! Obviously, LOL)

Comment by imomxfour x 3 Sailors on December 8, 2012 at 1:55pm: Druid, reading your post on the boot camp group was like reading something I wrote - I even read it to my husband!!! And then cried!!! We have very similar families!!! We too are here now with just our 15 year old - and it SO depressingly quiet. As much as I wouldn't wish this in anyone, it is somehow comforting to know we're in this together, we understand what we're all going through - at first I thought I was being overly sensitive to feel and react the way I was - about their clothes, their bedroom, etc.... I've sat and poured through all the photo albums and cry over how fast they grow up. How is it possible to still picture the day they were born like it was yesterday, and now they're on their own at BC?

We have lots of support, but it seems some closest to us don't understand, they think it should be great - getting "another one out of the house". :( as you know, having one out of the house, but still nearby and accessible is totally different than this.

I can't imagine going through this a second time next week, with your sons gf - my heart goes out to you even more - I'll be praying for you to find the strength you need to get through this again - (((HUGS))) right back at ya!!!!

Comment by DrJudi ship 04 div 087 & 14/094 on December 8, 2012 at 11:41am: {{{{{jmomx4}}}}}} virtual hug---I am DEFINITELY feeling your pain. My son left on Thursday too from Miami. We stayed in the same hotel the night before, then went to MEPS about 9 the next morning. We then followed the van to the airport and got some lunch before he left. His girlfriend leaves on Tuesday to depart for RTC on Wednesday, so I have to do this again next week. We are a VERY close family as well... there is CONSTANT craziness, silliness and chaos which I am really going to miss. I really thought I could handle this better..but as I am doing laundry, for instance, I cant even look at a piece of his clothing without breaking down, much less even walk into his room. Without them both here, it is really gonna be rough through the holidays, I also have a daughter, 23 out of the house that lives close, and a 15 year old at home. I am just hoping that it gets better once I receive the box and a letter....we will all get through this together!

Comment by Alison(LS A school) on December 8, 2012 at 1:48am: Bridgette, my son left 12/5 from Sacramento, Ca.

Comment by KathybShip13Div099 on December 7, 2012 at 2:26pm: nwcheck sounds like our sons will be there together. We take our son to the recruiters office on the 12th and swearing in on the 13th. It has been a long journey but he is soooo ready to go. I am just wanting so time to spend with him before he goes. We had christmas with his sister last weekend but they all want to see him again this weekend and he has been spending his free time with his girlfriend, who is an hour away. I am feeling a little left out but I am trying to hold it together. So proud of him!

Comment by Not so Blue on December 7, 2012 at 12:57pm: The phonecall came Tuesday evening, and now I just got the box. I was fine and feeling pretty positive until today.This is harder than I thought.But am so happy he's choosing his destiny!

Comment by nswc80 on December 7, 2012 at 9:17am: Whoops... Wednesday 12/12...and leaving on the 13th...

Comment by nswc80 on December 7, 2012 at 9:16am: Good Morning ! I have enjoyed reading all of the comments. I have laughed and cried right along with you. My son leaves from the Recruiter's office on Wed. 12/11 and then swearing in ceremony is 12/13. In discussion with his recruiter, we will meet them in Raleigh to have dinner and then be able to attend the ceremony on Thursday. We are undecided about going to the airport. I think that will depend on how much time he has to wait. Since my SR has graduated from college and this has been a lifelong dream, I know it will be difficult to not hear from him, but he is sooooo ready to go. Our holidays will be different too since we will be visiting our oldest child and her husband in Mississippi since they can't come home for Christmas, my SR will be with his new Navy family and my youngest will be with us for a few days but then back to Raleigh so she can attend her college's bowl game AND the one and only grandparent is going to Oregon to be with his other daughter. Changes all around! I think we are ready for our SR to go, but ask me how I am doing in January....that will be the real test! Thanks for "listening"!