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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 Sierrascrapper (ETN2) on July 2, 2014 at 10:53pm: NavyMomofCO...good to hear you were able to work something out with your son. He will make some wonderful memories and even though it hurts, it will be best for your relationship with your son and with his girlfriend. As far as ideas for the Anchors Aweigh Party....are you on Pinterest? I made a board of ideas that helped inspire me. I didn't use all the ideas, but I did use a few of them and it was AWESOME! I can't share the pics from my phone so easily from our party, but I can share the link to my Pinterest board and maybe it will give you some ideas.

Anchors Aweigh Pinterest Board

Comment by lemonelephant on July 2, 2014 at 10:43pm: NavymomofCO, I'm glad you were able to work it out.

Comment by NavymomofCO on July 2, 2014 at 8:17pm: I posted yesterday about my dilemma on whether to let my son go camping this weekend.Thanks to many encouraging words from this group, I decided to let him go. We couldn't come up with a compromise since the trip is three and half hours away, but he is very excited to go. I told him that he needs to make a little more effort to be home though in the evenings when we're here, and he agreed. It was a HARD decision, but discussed it with my husband and I'm fine with it now. It was actually really nice to see him so happy about it. My son will put in his two week notice today at his job. It's sad to see him quit, but it's obviously for a good reason. His last day will be on the 16th, and his "Anchors Aweigh"/b-day party will be on the 20th. I know the time will fly, but I'm going to try to make the best of it. Any suggestions from those of you who have already given the going away party?

Comment by 2navykids on July 2, 2014 at 8:02pm: It's so hard....but it's good that my son is excited he nervous leaving his girlfriend but when he around me he says he excited little nervous but not regretting anything....I won't watch any movies like lone survivor or hurt locker ....we keeping it all comedy here lol....but at certain moments I start to panic .....

Comment by Sierrascrapper (ETN2) on July 2, 2014 at 7:39pm: Hang in there July Moms. It is hard to let them go. VERY HARD...but this is necessary. For us AND for them! You just have to look beyond the hard day and picture them in their uniform standing proud. It will help you so much. Do fun stuff with them, but be flexible. Don't set anything hard and fast as they are trying to squeeze in all the time with their friends too. This is their last bout of "freedom" before they have to live by the rules of the Navy. Go on a hike with them, or go for a walk with them, or take them for ice cream or coffee. We watched a few movies with our son too which was nice. DEFINITELY do what Bethr311 said...write them a note and tuck it in their wallet or tell them to put it in their wallet and not read it til they get on the plane. It will be something they can look at over and over again throughout BC and it will get them through until they start receiving your letters.

Rdb930...yes they start getting anxious a few days before they leave. My son was pacing the floor the last few days. He was keeping himself distracted by playing his favorite video games and visiting with as many friends as he could before he left. Just keep reminding him of how proud you are of him and how great it's going to be to see him again.

Hugs to you all. Savor these moments and just love on them. You will get through this just like so many other Moms. I know we still have a hard road ahead of us, but I have faith in the Navy and my son that he will make it through and we will be hugging our Sailor in just 8 weeks.

Comment by Rdb930 on July 2, 2014 at 7:28pm: My son leaves on July 15th out of St Louis. It is getting so close and I feel so proud and sad at the same time, I think we had so much going on all at once, his best friend (my second son) reported to West Point today. I can tell he is excited and nervous all at the same time.

Comment by bethr311 on July 2, 2014 at 6:38pm: 2navykids, I was one hot mess leading up to the time my son left. Breathe, try to stay strong for your son. Watch funny movies. The last one my son and I went to was Ted, the one with Mark Wahlberg and the foul mouthed teddy bear. No weepies! Don't go see or read The Fault in Our Stars!

Comment by bethr311 on July 2, 2014 at 6:30pm: July moms, I was right where you are two years ago. Only a few short weeks after his high school graduation, my son left me for the tender mercies of Uncle Sam. Two things I wish I'd thought of: hide a quick, cheerful note of love and support in their wallet and keep your phone in arm's reach always! Church, work, potty, everywhere! They might get a three week call and you don't want to miss that!
Believe it or not, my son has fond memories of boot camp!
Try to keep your tears in your eyes till they can't see you. Keep busy, and be good to yourself. Navy mom love and hugs for our new sisters.

Comment by 2navykids on July 2, 2014 at 6:26pm: I can't believe it's July I keep reading everyone post about letting their babies go and I find myself breaking down a lot. My son and I have always had a close bond. We have always been able to pretty much read each other...I gng to miss looking at that's smirk or when we just sit and chat....we just got back from vacation with the entire family aunts uncles cousins and it was extremely special....but now I want to give him space but want him home instead...between friends and girlfriends that's not the case. His sister is crying a lot as they have always been close and she is planning on taking this trip to be a sailor in 2 years..I just keep panicking.....help....

Comment by Mstink Ship 14 Div 269 on July 2, 2014 at 5:13pm: It's official...my son flew out of nasville this afternoon...we were both exhausted this morning...neither of us slept last night! I hugged him & told him I loved him & was so proud of him and as I pulled away and looked in his eyes he was crying & pulled me into another hug...one that says I never want to let you go...then told me everything was gonna be ok and "go on mom before you embarrass me!" just waiting on that call now with an aching but proud heart...