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DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in March

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

Website: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/deppersinbutnotyet
Members: 575
Latest Activity: Jan 20

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

If you have March 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 March, ...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 aveoamare(Ship02div925) on March 16, 2011 at 7:58pm: This site really is a life saver.

Comment by nicksmum on March 16, 2011 at 7:57pm: @lori, sending you my support, you will have good days and bad days but it does get better. keep on this site it is a lifesaver.

Comment by CMom on March 16, 2011 at 7:35pm: WOO-HOO!!!!

I GOT MY FIRST REAL LETTER!!

It didn't say much - which did not surprise me as he is not much of a writer - except for "songs" and if there is a keyboard in front of him!! Even more exciting I could read his handwriting!!!! He said P-Days weren't as bad as he thought they would be, the peanut butter shot wasn't too bad! LOL He said they got their ID's and they all look like murderers!! From being bald and no smile! "Food here is in jail style (don't know how he knows that but oh well!!) with taste quality of high school cafeteria."

He said he has not been in trouble YET! and said he is the Chaplin of his Division. (this thrills me!) He mentioned he got to call cadences one day but then lost his voice. His bunk mate's initials are Z.B. (any mom with a son and those initials here??)

I can't wait for the next letter as I hope he will write more!!

I have sent about 13 letters/questionnaires so hope to hear more soon!!

Can't wait to hear about others getting letters!!

Those that have just sent their loved ones off - I have to say I totally understand what you are feeling - just know it does get better and it is so sweet to get the first letter!! Just keep telling yourself = this is also training for you as well as for him - for when they go out to sea or are deployed for awhile!! You can do this I promise!! (I didn't think I could - yet I too feel as though I have been growing inside and often ask myself how much my son will grow during this 8 wks.) It will be worth it!! big hugs to everyone!! I don't know what I would do without N4M and the March Mama's, wifes, gf, grandma's etc!!!! Thank you!!!!

Comment by jdmom on March 16, 2011 at 7:26pm: I just love seeing all the Ship/Div after everyone's name, it makes me feel like there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Comment by decarp on March 16, 2011 at 7:11pm: son just left had my BGP on but now i'm feeling so sad and proud

Comment by Cannonpark03/Div 152 PIR 4/29/11 on March 16, 2011 at 6:50pm: DMinnesotaMom- your son left on 3/9 right? That's incredible that you got a real letter already! I will bet that made your day!!

Comment by jdmom on March 16, 2011 at 4:46pm: OK they also posted pictures of the kids being sworn in at the Bulls game last night! I know someone in the group was doing that.....

Comment by jdmom on March 16, 2011 at 4:42pm: I was just on facebook and the US Navy Recruit Training Command posted a picture of some new recruits...sounds like they are arrivals from last week so check it out Ladies, can't see many faces but you can see a few....I hope it is someone's loved one that is on here!

Comment by Soh@ppy&proud!ship 7 DIV 170 on March 16, 2011 at 4:27pm: I got his box yesturday,today nothing ...I still have no info in what ship or division#,how long must I wait???I am really missing him and am worried hes watching other get mail while my letters are sitting here stacking up,he left March 9th for b/c

Comment by Mom2aSailor on March 16, 2011 at 2:09pm: OMG, just make sure when he goes to MEPS he doesn't say ANYTHING about being sick/having been sick/getting over being sick.... they DO NOT like to hear that.. it will be a nightmare for you.. we learned this the hard way. :/