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Comment by Tiggermanic on June 9, 2015 at 10:03am

I totally agree with you.  My LO is still one of the ones waiting on his letter also.  Its so hard playing the waiting game.  Its hard to decide what to do.  I just checked into our flights and we are checked in but if we get the call today that he was NPQ'd its going to be heartbreaking. I know he will be devastated.  This late in the game Im guessing there is no other options for jobs and I know they can reapply again in 6mos and not have to go through OCS again but still it would be heartbreaking.

Good luck to you and I hope we both hear good news today!! 

Comment by Quilter on June 9, 2015 at 9:51am

Thank you M's Mom,

He has passed everything at OCS, no flags whats so ever. He talked to his Lt. yesterday, and his Lt. even said that there is no reference to any problems. So we will take that as a plus at this point.

Unfortunately due to the many military cut backs, there is no other outlet for my LO at this time.  My LO's roommate was NPQ'd 1 week before graduation last month and was told, there are no openings in any area in the Naval field at this time. That wonderful young man was then let go. It was very heartbreaking for many.

So that has really been in the back of my mind. It hit close to home.  

Still no word today. My husband and I feel like the rug was just pulled out from beneath us.  We were so happy this past weekend and looking forward to our trip, but the thought of having to leave him there again instead of bringing him home for a short visit is heartbreaking. Trust me seeing our LO is very thrilling, but knowing in the back of our minds that the commissioning may not take place really puts a damper on things.  My 86 year father know's nothing yet, I don't have the heart to tell him. He flies to BWI today and then to OCS tomorrow..my brother a Colonel was suppose to be apart of the commissioning, he starts his trip to OCS tomorrow. 

Sorry for sounding like a Debbie Downer, but I am at this point. There were so many wonderful things to be looking forward to, and now I'm having a heard time focusing on any of it.

Thank you again for your help and your encouraging words of wisdom....they really do help!!!

I hope we hear something soon 

Comment by M's mom on June 9, 2015 at 9:12am

Quilter:  If your son was told at his OCS flight physical that everything looked good, it is probably just a matter of how slowly things grind through the military system, and his letter will eventually show up.  If he was told something was questionable at his physical and it would have to go higher up for a decision, then maybe that's the hold up, but that doesn't mean he is NPQ'd yet.  

My son went into OCS as a pilot candidate after having sailed through two prior Navy physicals.  Three weeks in at OCS, he underwent a flight physical in which they scan every square inch, and they found out that he has a minor physical anomaly, which is not life threatening and he can remain in the Navy, BUT it DQ'd him for pilot or flight officer.  He was told at that time that he was NPQ and didn't have to wait on a letter.   He was disappointed, naturally, but was able to switch to Intelligence, which I think is a better fit for him anyway. He likes it so far, so maybe it was a blessing in disguise for him.  If your son was told that everything looked good at the physical, then it is probably just taking time to get processed.  If for some reason he is found NPQ then he will be allowed to switch to something else, like my son.

Comment by M's mom on June 9, 2015 at 8:49am

Rosemom: Welcome!    I believe your son's OCS class starting Sunday, June 14th will be 16-15.  Class 12-15 will graduate this Friday, which leaves 13-15, 14-15, and 15-15 as the continuing classes.  Read back on this comment wall as far back as you can, and also the discussion forum topics above, and we have probably answered many of your questions already.  If you do Facebook, search for "Navy OCS Class 16-15 Friends & Family" or similar wording and you may find a group for your son's class.

Comment by Quilter on June 8, 2015 at 11:22pm

M's Mom, yes my LO is in 12-15

Comment by Quilter on June 8, 2015 at 11:21pm

M's mom, Thank you once again for your words of encouragement. It's been a very rough day here at home, I've just been worried sick.

I just cannot wrap my brain around the fact he has already been there 15 weeks, (3 extra weeks to get this done) so why hasn't his NAMI letter come yet.  

I'm trying to remain positive really I am, but it's very hard. It could be worse, he could already by NPQ'd, I pray that doesn't happen..surely by now they would have done that...Do many get NPQ'd after graduation??

Comment by M's mom on June 8, 2015 at 8:01pm

Quilter:  Is your son in class 12-15?    Someone asked about the OCS class number starting on June 14th (this Sunday,) and if your son's class is 12-15, then it would be 16-15.  My son started OCS about June 14th in 2012, and his class was 16-12, so that should be about right.

Comment by M's mom on June 8, 2015 at 7:56pm

Quilter: Unfortunately, this is common with the military.  Hurry up & wait.   But please don't worry.  If his medical and orders don't come in before graduation, your son will STILL graduate and be commissioned with his class.  He will just have to stay in Newport at the base, basically doing nothing, until the medical and orders come through. This happens to a few people in every OCS class.   Most of them don't have to stay more than a week or two.  My son didn't have his orders yet when we arrived on Wednesday of graduation week.  We all went out for dinner, and he got a text from his LT telling him to hustle back to the base because his orders just came in and he had to sign them. 

 My son has been on the receiving end of bad info, too, and been told two completely contradictory things. Sometimes orders change at the last minute, after they have made plans.  They all learn that this is life in the Navy!!!  Semper Gumby, they say. --(Always flexible!)

Have a great time in Newport!  He WILL graduate, even without NAMI and orders.  

Comment by Quilter on June 8, 2015 at 2:11pm

Prayers please, there was a mistake made with my LO, Friday he was told his NAMI letter came in and all was Good.. today when he was turning in some paperwork his Lt told him he was still waiting on his NAMI letter. My LO said I was told last week it had came in, and the Lt said I'm sorry there must have been some miscommunication, we are still waiting :( Needless to say I'm broken. My LO has been there for 15 weeks, 3 over due to being rolled in the 3 rd week RLP you would think his would be in by now. So graduation is in 4 days and we know nothing still... please say a prayer for my LO and our family as we continue to wait on this letter. Thank you all in advance 

Comment by Tiggermanic on June 8, 2015 at 12:03pm

Rosemom: Your sons recruiter should have the address. Or when he gets his orders to report it will have the address and a telephone number in case of emergencies.

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