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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 October

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This group is for N4M members that have a loved one leaving for Boot Camp in October. I will leave the year open so that any future DEPpers leaving in the month of October of any year can join.Lets share stories, information, concerns, and questions!

Website: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/deppersinbutnotyet
Members: 490
Latest Activity: Oct 11, 2024

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

If you have October 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 October, ...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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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 Bellamom2 on October 2, 2012 at 9:40pm: Hubter's mom ! You make me nervous! I never got the call. Slept about 15 minutes every hour last night with 2 phones in my hands waiting...no ringing:( I did get the excited airport phone call though! I'm sure they are fine, just in a little shock, right? Where are you from?

Comment by Debbie on October 2, 2012 at 12:42pm: Hunter's mom, I will get that call tonight my son just texted me, he's on his way to the airport. I'm feeling exactly the same way. the first 2 weeks are supposed to be the toughest, then I hear progressively gets better. Let's hope

Comment by Hunter's mom on October 2, 2012 at 12:01pm: I received the "I am here" call at 12:50am. The excitement that was in his voice when he arrived at the airport was gone! He sounded like a robot "you will receive a letter and a box in about a week", etc. It was heart wrenching!!!! I asked if he was ok and he said "that's all I can say". I guess they were standing beside him! I am praying for these next 8 weeks to fly by!!! Trying not to think about it because it could drive me nuts! I know this is a good thing and will make him a better man! Trying to stay strong! :(

Comment by MamaKrayKray on October 1, 2012 at 10:20pm: Keeping all the October Moms close in thought & heart. 29 days & counting until my recruit leaves. We had his party yesterday. Didn't want to wait too long and risk bad weather later in the month. It was a great day with friends & family & a special surprise appearance from a close friend who is finally back stateside after a one year deployment. Keep strong all of you early October Moms - you have so much to be proud of!

Comment by Debbie on October 1, 2012 at 1:34pm: I keep doing the same thing! Stay strong , I'm crying tonight, those are my plans

Comment by Hunter's mom on October 1, 2012 at 1:30pm: My son is leaving in a few hours. Been sitting at the MEPS office all morning!!! This is very hard!!!! I'm trying to be strong so I don't get him all emotional, but it's not working to well. I'm so proud of him and keep telling myself this is going to be a great experience for him!!!

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on October 1, 2012 at 1:14pm: Hang in there Debbie! We're all thinking of you......

Comment by Debbie on October 1, 2012 at 1:10pm: I am just a ball of nervous energy, it will be hard later, in 4hours and 50minutes, that is

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on October 1, 2012 at 12:35pm: Well it's October and this is our month! Continue to stay strong and be proud of what our kids are doing. Mine doesn't leave until 10/23 but I will be there in spirit with everyone each day as we continue on this journey.

Hooyah and hugs to everyone!!!

Comment by Debbie on October 1, 2012 at 12:16pm: I keep thinking something will happen to keep my son out,too, just because I plan on the worst predicament. He,too, had a long wait, signed up in May, leaving today,but he did it, and I will pray you son will,too. Thank you for your good wishes.