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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 Lisa on May 21, 2011 at 1:23am: @joel's rackie, My recruiter also said today that the computer has been down for a few days....that's why they can't access their website for more info. Hmmm, maybe I should try brownies or cookies

Comment by navymommo on May 21, 2011 at 12:46am: Hey- I got a quarter and blue tictacs spilled throughout the box .reminded me of his room

Comment by NYRican924 on May 21, 2011 at 12:08am: Yeah, I was lucky enough to get the address from the recruiter this past Monday. As for expecting a letter from them I think I read some where that they get to write letters on Sundays, So I'm not expecting anything from him until the earliest next week some time. I remember during basic letters meant so much to us, so right now I'm trying not to focus on getting a letter from him as much as I am on trying to get letters of encouragement etc... to him. Though it would be nice to get some kind of correspondence that would let me know that I have the correct unit address.

Comment by joel's_rackie on May 21, 2011 at 12:01am: Went to Daly city recruiting office today, I baked some blueberry bran muffins for the recruiters. It seems that the computer system is down. Our recruiter tried accessing the website with no luck. Every day same story. I told him to be patient with me, it just it's so frustrating not to have any control over this.

Perfect nightmare if my SR don't have any letters from me ,if the other SRs have theirs!

The recruiter told me that he'll do everything he can to help me and also to contact me right away as soon as he finds out anything.

How long do we normally wait for a letter?

Comment by Lisa on May 20, 2011 at 11:57pm: NYRican924 My son's name is Chris and we're from Southern CA. I sure am envious that you & Willsmom got your Division info & address so soon. I think most of us are at the mercy of the mailman or the recruiter. I called ours again today and he still hasn't been able to get the info. I'm trying not to be too big of a pest ;-) @LindaB I laughed when I read that you rec'd your "kid-in-a-box!". That is how it feels, LOL. You made more money than I did though, I only got a nickel in the box :-)

Comment by NYRican924 on May 20, 2011 at 11:42pm: Hi Willsmom! Yeup our boys eneded up together. I can already imagine them chatting away about their expectations and their journey and fear of the unknown. As for the weather, it definitely is alot cooler over there than here in San Antonio. I also like the post of the stay at the lodge. Hopefully there will be some rooms left. I will definitely be flying there, since the drive from San Antone is pretty long for me and I'm the only driver for my family. I'll look forward to the posts on this forum. Will be a huge support and help during this journey. then come his training in Moterrey for CTI and goodness anything else that follows after that, hahaha.

Comment by Willsmom on May 20, 2011 at 8:51pm: Lucy1122-don't you know these boys from the south are really enjoying that cooler weather? My son was wearing just a t-shirt when he left here, but it was cold and rainy in GL when he got there! (I checked the weather channel!)

Hope you weren't in the tornadoes.

Comment by Willsmom on May 20, 2011 at 8:48pm: lucy1122...where? We are in the Brewton area!

Comment by lucyloves...herSailor! on May 20, 2011 at 8:46pm: Wills mom: my son is ship 03 div 216 but we r from Alabama too!

Comment by Willsmom on May 20, 2011 at 8:42pm: NYRican924-Will is also in Ship 12, Div 224! I've had his address since the day after he got there and have sent about 7 letters already! Do you really think PIR will be the 8th of July??? I was thinking about the 14th, cause isn't it one week for processing and then eight weeks of boot camp? I saw a place online called Navy Lodge that we may try to get reservations for. Sounds nice. Are you driving or flying? We are planning on driving from Alabama...gonna take a side trip while we're at it! :) Glad you posted that Jay was on the same ship as Will. I've been really missing him badly today and for some reason, your post cheered me up! lol- go figure!