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Comment by coachjb12003 on December 29, 2014 at 7:28pm

Is there a certain number of picture a SR can have

Comment by CatMom509 on December 29, 2014 at 6:05pm

Hello Friends!

     "I know that everything God does will endure forever,

      nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it.

      God does it so men will revere Him."

                                                         Ecclesiastes 3:14

Comment by coachjb12003 on December 29, 2014 at 4:17pm

Thanks FTLW I just don't want her to get discouraged and say forget it

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on December 29, 2014 at 3:25pm

It depends on why they are being held back.

There are a lot of different scenarios. They can be held back for Disciplinary reasons, Medical reasons, Academic, PT, sometimes they need a little more time to adjust to the military. With the last one these would be recruits that are retainable and have the potential to be Sailors but just need a few extra days for the integration. There are special Programs to help with all of these areas.

Being set back in training is called ASMO-Assignment Memorandum.

I wouldn't write your Recruits about this or ask them. This is just info for you that want to know what it is. I also would not worry about it. While being held back sounds awful, and is a disruption, you have to try and look at the positive...they are still in and are being helped to complete BC.

Comment by coachjb12003 on December 29, 2014 at 12:49pm

How long do they hold them back

Comment by diannep on December 29, 2014 at 11:59am

Remember, there are 6 actual training weeks.  They have processing days before they start training and a few "down days" after they finish BattleStations before PIR, which account for the other days of Bootcamp.  Also, the holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day) set them back a little.  Those days do not count as training days.  My son was in this same group 5 yrs ago....then he was delayed a week.  His Bootcamp, with holidays included and then his delay, took about 10.5 weeks rather than the average 8 weeks.

Comment by diannep on December 29, 2014 at 11:56am

Angie:  Yes, no matter what they do on the first 2 PFAs, they MUST pass the 3rd one in order to do BattleStations, their final test. 

It is hard to keep track of the push divisions as far as their training weeks.  Most of the divisions in this PIR group would be ending Training Week 2 or starting Training Week 3.  The lower numbered divisions should be in Training Week 3. already.

Comment by Angie on December 29, 2014 at 11:44am

My son called yesterday and said he didn't pass the first PFA.  He said he has to pass on the 3rd one, I assumed that you get 3 tries.. but the first two really matter you have to pass the 3rd no matter what.  I understand now.  Also, Im confused about what week we are in?  I tried to keep track but since he is in a push group, I seem to lost track somewhere. 

Comment by diannep on December 29, 2014 at 11:01am

I agree with FTLW....calls are so very up and down....it is an emotional rollercoaster for them.  Remind them in the calls and in your letters that A School is a whole different scenario!  They are back in touch with family and friends then....that makes a world of difference.  Some families may even live close enough to their A School to visit them when they have phased up.  So tell them that this is the challenging part....and it is setup to be that way.  It will get better!

Comment by diannep on December 29, 2014 at 10:57am

A division will never be held back....but individuals can be held back.  Yes, they suggest refundable tickets because a SR can be held back....mine was when there.  But refundable tickets are so expensive.  Better to check out Southwest Airlines, which flies into both Milwaukee (45 min drive to GL, no traffic, cheaper car rental) or Chicago Midway (hour+ drive to GL depending on traffic).  They have no change fee if plans change and 2 bags check for free.  I believe they also offer a discount coupon for Enterprise car rental as well.

Good Morning!

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