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Comment by l4d4wn on March 1, 2018 at 4:22pm

My SR left Monday (3 days ago) and his box just showed up at my door! Keep an eye out, ladies!

Comment by Phoenixmom on March 1, 2018 at 1:29pm

Good Morning Folks I hope all is well with you all, if there is any questions I can answer please let me know. May the boxes and form letters come your way! Have a Blessed Day!

Comment by Phoenixmom on February 28, 2018 at 4:14pm

(Note: Even though your recruit may say the first call will be in about 2 or 3 weeks, it could be anytime based on when the RDC is able to schedule a phone call and some are able to call before that.)

There is no set number of calls a Recruit will be able to make.

Recruits are often permitted to make an "I'm still alive!" call in about week 3 or 4 and have usually received mail by that time, but that call can be lost for any number of reasons. Recruits have also been able to make a very short call within a week or so of arrival at times just because the RDC was in a good mood. Calls before week 3 or 4 are most often due to needing additional information, often to assist with Security Clearance (See more on that in the December 13, 2012 comment below by MSgtRet DIV 912.), or due to a problem and are on the Navy. Recruits may need information concerning allergies during P-days or when completing Page 2 (NAVPERS 1070/602 - Dependency Application/Record of Emergency Data) or when completing other paperwork in the second week. The calls for information or due to a problem are supervised and the Recruit is not usually permitted to chitchat. Don't expect a call, but do have your phone available from 8ish am to 8ish pm Central Time and be pleasantly surprised if you do receive a call.

Comment by Phoenixmom on February 28, 2018 at 4:14pm

There are many hotels in the area and there is information in the grad pack and on this site about them. If you fly in, renting a car will make your life easier. Also, if you are flying, some airlines, such as Southwest, will allow you to change your flight if something happens without a charge, so you do not have to book refundable tickets.

Comment by Phoenixmom on February 28, 2018 at 4:13pm

When Will the Recruits be Paid? and Information for Spouses

Do not send musical or recordable cards, or cards/letters with glitter or flocking that comes off, or contains confetti, or anything that will be messy or draw undo attention to your recruit. (Glitter and confetti are difficult to clean up and even one speck would be considered "gear adrift" and result in a "hit" on an inspection.) Some RDC’s do not permit newspaper or magazine clippings and others do. (One reason that RDC' s do not permit newspaper or magazine clippings is that the ink may transfer to your recruit's hands and then to clothing and/or objects within the compartment.) If you want to send articles (such as information on your recruit's favorite sports team), then copy the information either on the computer or a copy machine and then write your letter around it by hand or on the computer. Printing or writing your letter on both sides of the paper will reduce the number of pages

Sending cards and letters in colored envelopes does not usually cause a problem for the recruits. Some (not all) RDC’s will give IT (Intensive Training—extra exercises) for colored envelopes and stickers on the outside of envelopes and others don’t care. If the division or your recruit needs extra help to be ready for the PFA, then the RDC is going to look for every opportunity to give IT so that everyone makes it to PIR. If your recruit indicates that you should write in a particular color of ink or tells you not to send something, then pay attention and let others who are writing him/her (and those in your PIR group as well) know. Do avoid using red ink when you write; there is a red light on at night and if your recruit decides to read a letter before going to sleep (even though they aren’t supposed to), s/he will have difficulty reading red ink. You want to avoid sending anything that will require extra postage because that is a red flag and your recruit may have to open the letter/card in front of the RDC.

Do not send packages or envelopes of any kind that require more than standard postage. Those would have to be opened in front of the RDC and your recruit may not be permitted to keep the contents and may also receive IT or other consequences. Save any "Care Packages", especially those containing food, for "A" School or training after BC. Recruits, including those in the RCU, are not permitted to have books or magazines other than the training materials provided by the RTC.

Comment by Phoenixmom on February 28, 2018 at 4:12pm

I hope this information helps.

Letter Writing & Fun Stuff/Questionnaires to send to your Recruit

Comment by Phoenixmom on February 28, 2018 at 4:12pm

PIR: March 02, 2018 TG 17 - 10 Divisions (107-114, 916, and 917) 4 Guests

PIR: March 09, 2018 TG 18 - 9 Divisions (115-122 and 918) 4 Guests    

PIR: March 16, 2018 TG 19 - 7 Divisions (123-128 and 919) 4 Guests

PIR: March 23, 2018 TG 20  - 10 Divisions (129 - 136, 809 and 920) 4 Guests

PIR: March 30, 2018 TG 21 -  9 Divisions (137-144, and 921) 4 Guests

PIR: April 6, 2018 TG 22  - 11 Divisions (145-152, 810, 811 and 922) 4 Guests

PIR: April 13, 2018 TG 23  (will update divisions when known)    

April 20, 2018

TG-24

163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 924

This PIR is not up and running as of yet as soon as it is please Join.

Comment by Phoenixmom on February 28, 2018 at 12:56pm

I find it hilarious about the dogs, hey they have feelings too., Lisa I'm with you on that. This is too cute!

Comment by lisa on February 28, 2018 at 12:49pm

I missed the delivery of "the box yesterday. I signed the slip and put an extra note on the door today. Hopefully they will leave it. I wish the dog could answer the door to accept the package.

Comment by Casey's mom on February 28, 2018 at 12:41pm

Got "The Box" yesterday, it was bittersweet. I looked at my son's handwriting and thought back to when he was learning his letter in kindergarten it seems like just yesterday he started school and now he is on an adventure all his own. I put the box on the floor and waited for my husband to get home so we could open it together. Our dog that was very close to my son went crazy she could smell him and wanted to get into the box. It was so sweet she made me smile. Now just waiting on his form letter, i can't wait to send all the letters i have written over the week he has been gone. I can't believe it has been a week already. Hope all the time goes by this fast and we will see him soon.

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