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Dive Prep

My boyfriend is in BC right now. I just got his PIR date. He will be staying in GL for dive prep. Will he get any extra liberty in between BC and dive prep? Im trying to schedule flights and time off of work. His letters haven't started coming yet. Not many people know about the diving community, from what I understand its very small. 

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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Permalink Reply by Felicia TEXASNAVYMOM on November 12, 2012 at 11:59am

@Adamsproudmam...what is PC? 

Permalink Reply by Felicia TEXASNAVYMOM on November 12, 2012 at 3:03pm

Nevermind...Panama City..just figured it out.

 

Permalink Reply by Marie ~ Proud Diver Mom on January 14, 2013 at 10:59am

I keep hearing Dive Prep (at Great Lakes) and "A" school in PC... What is the Great Lakes "A" school in relation to the divers?  I'm getting these programs, places, terms mixed up.  can someone help me to keep them straight or at least understand them :)  thanks

Permalink Reply by Felicia TEXASNAVYMOM on January 14, 2013 at 9:25pm

@ Marie...they are not allowed to have anything at Bootcamp, when they go to A school (Dive Prep) they can have their cell phone and lap top.  They can even take their civilian clothes.   They can't wear their civilian clothes until they are told they can.

Permalink Reply by mom1120 on January 26, 2013 at 1:04am

Hi guys

My son leaves for BC on 3/25 and he is going in as a diver recruit. He has heard that he would be able to bring his car to GL while he goes to diver prep?? Is this true? We are trying to figure out if it is even worth keeping after he leaves. He said his recruiters have told him yes. Thanks in advanced!!

Permalink Reply by Hello2u on March 1, 2013 at 9:59pm

hmm. those recruiters are not up to date on alot of stuff, is what I found out!   and I heard they were not allowed to drive, until all schools were over.

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