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Make sure to read our Community Guidelines and this Navy Operations Security (OPSEC) checklist - loose lips sink ships!

Join groups! Browse for groups for your PIR date, your sailor's occupational specialty, "A" school, assigned ship, homeport city, your own city or state, and a myriad of other interests. Jump in and introduce yourself! Start making friends that can last a lifetime.

Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak

All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.

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

Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC

...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.

OPSEC - Navy Operations Security

Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind. In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships." OPSEC is everyone's responsibility.

DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.

DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."

Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

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DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in July

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

Website: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/deppersinbutnotyet
Members: 808
Latest Activity: Jun 27, 2023

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

If you have July 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 July, ...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

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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 Fitness Standards"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 37 seconds for female recruits."

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Comment by NavyMAMom on July 26, 2013 at 4:41pm: SheStampsAlot -- Age doesn't matter when you are talking about a Mother's Love. He can be 18 (like my son), 24 or 44. We miss them and worry about them. Take it week by week. Like someone said ... count the Fridays and it seems better. Hang In There

Comment by SheStampsAlot on July 26, 2013 at 4:27pm: I sure wish we could just have a little peak at what they were doing day to day! I know that sounds creepy but if I could just see his face every now and then I would be okay. He only left on the 23. He is my oldest and is most likely one of the older ones at boot camp at the age of 24. BUT, it doesn't change how a momma feels. I will be so happy to have his address so I can start send him letters. I wrote one today and look forward to being able to send it.

Comment by d2b2707 on July 26, 2013 at 1:48pm: http://www.templatetrove.com/3_Month_Calendar_2013.htm

HI, if anyone is interested... above is a link for a 3month calendar... i have a copy at my work & home and i'm sending one to my SR so she can count down as well.

knicky I have a few hours until my mailman delivers..trying to be patient but it seems extra hard today. I think I need sugar!!! hahaha i'm about to leave work an walk to raleys to buy me a donut..lol

Yes mixed emotions Jeanie... you'll get through!

Comment by Jeanie on July 26, 2013 at 1:01pm: My daughter left on the 22nd, I just received "the box" today. It has only been a few days so I wasn't at all prepared, I thought it would be next week sometime. Lots of emotions.

Comment by Knicky (Ship14Div351) on July 26, 2013 at 12:46pm: d2b2707: You know how amazingly happy I would be if that comes true! Gosh I hope it comes today, already so many letters...mostly about what movies are coming out soon, we loved to see the movies and went at least twice a month if good ones were on. We saw Pacific Rim the day before he left. We both loved it!

Comment by d2b2707 on July 26, 2013 at 12:04pm: morning ladies... my daughter shipped out 7/17 no form letter yet. hang in there mamas! keeping my fingers crossed we'll get it today or least tomorrow!

Comment by ChristinaMarie (Ship 14/Div 298) on July 26, 2013 at 11:59am: I agree, that definitely helps. HE is very excited but I am the one that is a total mess about it! Plus I think he has started the "separation" process and is a little more distant now than I would like, but I know it is just his way of preparing to leave and I understand. I hope you and your son are doing ok and your profile pic is so cute! :)

Comment by roch512joh on July 26, 2013 at 10:46am: ChristinaMarie I am the same way except my son shipped 07/17. I feel like I'm in a constant daze and can't get anything done. But...it helped knowing that this is what my son wanted to do and he was really excited, a little nervous, but really excited about going into the Navy. Knicky, I haven't gotten my letter yet either. I hope it gets here soon.

Comment by Knicky (Ship14Div351) on July 26, 2013 at 10:31am: Andy 7/17 shippers get their forms yet? I got the box three days ago so I am hoping to see it soon. Already got some letters ready to mail from both me and my daughter. :)

Comment by ChristinaMarie (Ship 14/Div 298) on July 26, 2013 at 9:34am: I'm so glad I am not alone with the feeling like I am "losing my mind" thing! I try to work and for the past two weeks it is almost not worth even trying. I can't remember what was said to me 2 seconds ago and then I just start crying! Lol - everyone is very understanding though and they are very supportive. I have way too much on my mind and I am just not "here" right now... Thinking about how today, I only have 2 days left with my son. :(