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This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids.

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Choose your Username. For the privacy and safety of you and/or your sailor, NO LAST NAMES ARE ALLOWED, even if your last name differs from that of your sailor (please make sure your URL address does not include your last name either). Also, please do not include your email address in your user name. Go to "Settings" above to set your Username. While there, complete your Profile so you can post and share photos and videos of your Sailor and share stories with other moms!

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 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 Katheeh (07/129 PIR 04/27/2012) on February 22, 2012 at 2:48pm: Hi flgirltwo. My son leaves on March 1st. We had his going away party this past weekend. We did it as an open house (from 1 to 4pm) and had a few Navy things around the house (ie pictures of his grandfather and great-grandfather in their Navy uniforms, an American flag cake). He wanted it very low key and just wanted to hang out with his friends and family. Party ended up being a success, he had fun and people stayed into the evening. We took lots of pictures of him with his friends and family that we can print out on the letters we send him. Good luck!

Comment by flgirltwo on February 22, 2012 at 12:46pm: Hi Nancy-Joshie'smom! I'm spending as much time with my son too! Days are going faster and faster! I'm trying to plan a going away party too. What are you doing? Navy themed? or just a get together? I'm torn. I tend to get a little (lot) "Martha-ish" and want to do it up, but my son tells me that it's not necessary and that he really doesn't care what I do. Although I feel like if I really do it up - he'll really appreciate it later. Can't decide - but I better hurry up if I am going to do a real themed party! lol!

Comment by Ariel on February 21, 2012 at 4:36pm: Hi Jaimers, I am not very good with the new navy terms but know that it is very exciting he got selected for a chance at the SEALS. Congrats to your son as well. Will they be together at Great Lakes since they both ship 3/19?

Comment by Jaimers on February 21, 2012 at 10:30am: Hello AnglinaRose ... My son has a an SO rate too (rate meaning job) SO > Seal Operator ... ship date is 3/19 ... Congrats to your hubby for the SO Contract. :)

Comment by Ariel on February 20, 2012 at 7:50pm: Hello all, I am brand new to this site. My husband leaves for basic in March and has been selected for the SEALS and will attend BUDS after basic. I am looking to connect with other wives, fiances, girlfriends and moms to help me better prepare for whats ahead. Thank you for all the info ahead of time!

Comment by Jaimers on February 18, 2012 at 10:01am: Hello Everyone.. I see as Im reading down that there are a few of you Moms with FS leaving in the next few weeks...i know time has been going by so fast. As for me countdown is 29dys until son leaves 3/19..and I also see there are quite a bit of Moms with kids leaving around same time as my son. Im looking forward to getting to know you ladies.What an exciting journey ffor our kids.

@Proudmom - Hi there, I see your Dau is in too... I have same similar situation.

My Dau is in the Navy too.. She PIR'd 4/11 and is stationed in Bethesda (MAA).

Ive already stocked up on my writing supply. Lol

I know ive probably asked this before but I'll ask again, Any moms with sons leaving around 3/19 with an SO rate ?

Hope everyone has a great weekend !

Jaimers

Comment by Tiffany (NAS LEMOORE) on February 16, 2012 at 6:44pm: WE have started the countdown..my son leaves March 5th. We are so excited for him.!!

Comment by flgirltwo on February 16, 2012 at 6:07pm: Hi again! My son leaves for bootcamp on March 21st! It's sure coming up fast. My son is so busy studying, pt, and getting things in order! But he's been spending lots of time with me! Yeah! He knows how emotional I can get, so we've gone shopping, out to lunch, just sitting and watching tv. I am sure enjoying all the extra attention and will remember it while he's gone to GL! His contract is for Aircrewman. So thankfully A school and other will be in Pensacola - so not too far away! I do get teary, but try not to show it to him! I know watching him swear in at MEPS for the last time and him leaving for bootcamp will be a major "tissue" issue for me! haha! Love the support on this website! Thanks to everyone!

Comment by katdino on February 16, 2012 at 12:46pm: Hello Everyone ! My Daughter Leaves for BC March 27th . She will be a MA in school (Master at Arms) She is very Excited. And we are very Proud of her! She is about to embark on a Magnificent Journey and she cant wait to get started on the next chapter of her Life ! We will miss her dearly but Know it wont be forever . I know she is a very strong YOUNG LADY and she is a FIGHTER. I know she is Joining the NAVY because it is where her HEART has taken her .