BC then Nuke school

[Jodie]

My husband finally swears in tomorrow after a long process of approvals and exceptions. When we originally started this process we were told he would more than likely leave in march 2015 for boot camp. That was months ago. Is there anyone else here that is going to swear in shortly or knows how long it usually takes to go to boot camp after swearing in? He's been told BC then school more than likely in SC where I can join him. However, I just wondered what time lines were usually like. Our baby is due in May/April, in the projected time period that he will be at BC. We are wondering if he is still likely to go to BC in march still or more likely to go later?

[Cybermama Ship 09, Div 160]

My son left for BC on 4 Mar 2013.  He graduated from BC on 2 May 2013 and left for GC the next day.  He was in GC for a few weeks (2 or 3) before he "classed up."  He graduated from A school on 31 Oct 2013.  He began power school around Thanksgiving and graduates on 15 May 2015.  Then there will be prototype school.

My son signed a contract in July 2013 and didn't leave until March; we joked that it was sort of like being pregnant!  How long the time is depends on a lot of things and the word of the recruiter is probably your best bet.  You could very well be having that baby while he's in BC!  It just depends on who is in the pipeline and if there are any issues further along in that pipeline which may affect your future sailor.

But being a nuke has been a fantastic experience for my son.  He absolutely loves the Navy and has incredible respect for all his instructors.  He realized that in college and in high school, some teachers want you to succeed while others really don't care.  In the Navy, everyone wants you to succeed.  BC is hard for a reason and being a nuke is tough.  But the difference between the Navy and "regular" school is that the Navy has invested money in the sailor and in regular school, the student invests in the school.  HUGE difference.

I wish you, your sailor, and your baby the best possible experience!  Welcome to the Navy!

[IlNukeMom]

My stepson signed up in March of 2014. The recruiter initially thought that he wouldn't go to bootcamp until September, but then he was able to get in sooner. If I remember correctly, they had a group that swore in together and then headed off to BC afterwards. He was in bootcamp for exactly 8 weeks. Your husband needs to check with the recruiter. The recruiter is the only one who can give you a guesstimate on the timing. He may even be able to adjust it for your situation. After PIR, your husband will most likely head to Goose Creek within 24 hours of graduation.  You will know his PIR date after he has been at BC for 1-2 weeks. Best of luck to you and your husband!