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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.

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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

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

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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.

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DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in May

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

Website: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/deppersinbutnotyet
Members: 412
Latest Activity: May 29, 2024

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

If you have May 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 May, ...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 corpsmanwifeschu on May 28, 2011 at 4:51am: Just remember what this upcoming weekend is about...
The American flag does not fly because the wind moves past it. The American
flag flies from the last breath of each military member who has died protecting it.
Please remember that freedom is not free. Remember and pray for them and their families this Memorial Day weekend and every day following...till they all come home ♥ God Bless Our Troops! ♥

Comment by Donna on May 28, 2011 at 3:35am: Sherblond, I feel the same way. Mine has only been gone for 4 days now and it's just awful. I spend a lot of time crying. I wonder how he is, what he's doing, how he likes the food, if he's getting enough sleep, and all of that other "mom stuff." I can't wait to get his address so I can finally get to send him a letter. I haven't got my form letter or my "kid in a box" yet, but I'm sure that will be another day full of tears. This is so hard for us as moms :(

Comment by joel's_rackie on May 28, 2011 at 1:57am: A MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE!

In 1996, a humanitarian organization based in Washington, D.C., known as 'No Greater Love' conducted a survey on children and asked them why do they think there is a holiday on Memorial Day. It was agonizing to hear their remarks that were all associated with barbecues and extended weekend parties and celebration, while they hadn't the vaguest idea about the sacrifices of the soldiers in whose honor it is celebrated. One of the children was even quoted as saying that this was the day when swimming pools open!

Thus, the organization came up with the idea of 'National Moment of Remembrance' to remind and especially, let the future generations know about the real meaning of the holiday. The idea clicked with the President and Congress and since 1997, it became a standard American tradition. National Moment of Remembrance requires everybody to keep silent for a minute, exactly at 3.00 pm (local time) when 'Taps' is played and reflect on the glory of those who have shed blood for us. The federal government hopes to raise public awareness about the heroes and their valor by introducing this moment.

Comment by joel's_rackie on May 28, 2011 at 12:50am: I just got the form letter today, day 15! Hooyah!

*doing the monkey dance

Comment by joel's_rackie on May 28, 2011 at 12:46am: @ Linda, When I received my husband's box (day6) same thing, rolled up jeans, shoes and socks, inside out t-shirt and sweatshirt -which I wear when I miss him (nope. not washing it).Love that I could smell him in that. I got a note on the back of a McDonalds receipt too!

Joel left 05/12. PIR is 07/08/2011 ship12/div224

Comment by lucyloves...herSailor! on May 27, 2011 at 11:37pm: Sherblond ....totally feel your pain. My son has been gone since May 4 and it was TERRIBLE at our house for about the first week. Lots of tears! It will get better....keeping busy was what helped me so much. When he can write and you get that first "real" letter....you'll feel much better.

Comment by Susie2916 on May 27, 2011 at 10:53pm: Linda B - Glad you finally received your letter. My daughter is in the same boat. She always said she wanted to be an only child. Now that my son is gone she has been spending time in his bedroom and now wears one of his religious Navy medals constantly. I kind of laughed when she asked if she could wear it. I guess we all have to readjust to the whole. Good luck and enjoy camping.

Comment by Sherblond on May 27, 2011 at 10:46pm: Hi all, Feeling a little sad tonight. My son has been gone for only 3 days now and I'm going crazy wondering what he is going through. Really took for granted that no matter where her was, when he was away from me, I could always call or text him when I was thinking about him. Hits me hard sometimes. Staying busy is my friend :(

Comment by CArol on May 27, 2011 at 4:36pm: Great article joel's_rackie - Thanks!

Comment by HM__Mom Ruth on May 27, 2011 at 4:18pm: Charlotte leaves May 31 from Dallas. Anyone else leaving that date? From Dallas? What time is the flight from Dallas to O'Hare?