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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

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DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in June

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

Website: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/deppersinbutnotyet
Members: 666
Latest Activity: Jun 12, 2024

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

If you have June 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 June, ...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 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 bobbie (ht mom) on June 13, 2011 at 1:54pm: ok .... i just dropped off my son at recruiter`s office he is now officially gone man one of the hardest things i ever had to do but i am SO SO proud

Comment by Nan(Ship 9 Div 247) on June 13, 2011 at 1:33pm: Best of luck to all who left today and those left behind.

Comment by USNavyMom (USS Essex) on June 13, 2011 at 1:28pm: I have to drop off my son tomorrow at the station at 2 pm. I've known it was coming, but am starting to freak out a little now. I am so proud and so sad at the same time and I know it's a total contradiction. I am so proud that he has chosen to defend our country and am happy that he's spreading is wings to go out and find his place in the world, but am so sad that I know he won't be coming back.

It does get better and easier right?

Comment by lisarobin on June 13, 2011 at 12:35pm: Hey lisaladybug5! I'm happy for you. My son has been there since Tuesday and I wondered all day yesterday what he was doing and if he was writing...still haven't got the form letter.

Comment by Lisa Brown/Cory's MOM on June 13, 2011 at 12:29pm: My son is now on a bus headed to the airport and will be in Illinois tonight! SOOO proud!

Comment by E'smom(Ship04Div817) on June 13, 2011 at 11:55am: Scott's Mom I was doing the same thing last week right before my son left. I tried very hard not to cry in front of him but I made up for it several days after he left. I just want you to know it does get better. Today Ethan has been gone 5days and yesterday I did not shed one tear. I actually had a very good day. Many emotions and tears are normal but just know that there are brighter days right around the corner. It is okay to lean on loved ones to help you through.. My husband took me out several times this weekend just for a walk, drive, or whatever to help me refocus and get through the darkest days. Do something fun with him the last day so you will have that good memory right before he leaves. We took Ethan to Taco Bell and then Sonic for a sonic blast this is what he requested and then played some minature golf and arcade games the night before his departure. He requested fast food because he knew it was going to be awhile before he could have it again. My son loves Mt. Dew so I hope he is not having withdrawals from them this week. I never thought I would miss hearing my 15 year old say Ethan lets go get a Mt. Dew but I do. There are still somethings that catch me off guard but I try to replace the thought with a good one of how proud I am of him.

Comment by Smom on June 13, 2011 at 10:56am: Momofkgw, I wish the best to you and your son. My son leaves in a week to start his journey with the Navy. It is an exciting time for them as they begin this new part of their lives. For us moms, we experience the sadness of them leaving yet we are very proud of their decision. I know the next few months will be difficult for all of us. I appreciate knowing that their are others that are going through the same emotions that I am. I go from being happy and proud of his decision to crying like an idiot - in the car or bathroom of course - when I think of him leaving.

Comment by clarkedu (MM Nuke Prototype) on June 13, 2011 at 10:24am: Best of luck to your son, momofkgw, and to all the other recruits heading out today and this week. My son's adventure started one week ago with MEPS/hotel last Monday and Great Lakes Tuesday. Please keep us updated on how things are progressing! I will be thinking of all of you!!!

I assume you are on the Boot Camp Moms group and look forward to seeing you there as you join us on that part of the journey. If you haven't checked into that group, you must do that. It's a treasure!!!!

Comment by momofkgw on June 13, 2011 at 9:53am: Well, my son has been to MEPS this morning and flies out at noon on his way to boot camp. Thank God he made weight and everything went smoothly. Now I'll be keeping my phone close for the rest of the day for these last few texts and phone calls from him.

I hope everything went well with all the others who were scheduled to leave today.

Comment by J&R's Mom on June 12, 2011 at 10:24pm: Our son has been going through that difficult time where they separate emotionally before they leave by being an A@# to everyone. While I knew about this and have even written newbies about it, when it is your child, you tend to forget and my husband gently reminded me. We spent the morning pulling pictures for the going away slide show that my husband is putting together (like the one he did for our youngest 3 months ago), it is for sure a tear jerker and there will not be a dry eye. It's not so much the pictures, but the combination of the pics with the music. The party is next sat and he leaves a week from Tuesday. I have asked the girlfiend to stay over here this week and please, please, please help him clean out his room because he is leaving it until the very last minute (even though we are not thrilled with their relationship or the fact that she is following him to FL). Lord please give me patience..........