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Comment by KotasMom on December 13, 2014 at 3:49am

Yay!! I hope you're right! :-)

Comment by CatMom509 on December 13, 2014 at 3:40am

FTLW,  :)

Comment by CatMom509 on December 13, 2014 at 3:36am

Hey everyone, I want to give you a "HEADS UP" to be prepared to receive calls from your SRs this weekend!  The call will show up as "847",  "Waukegan, IL", "Pay Phone", or "Government" or anything else that may be unfamiliar.  If it is a sales call, just politely tell them "No, thank you."  Please also let your family members know about this too~~

During this time in Boot Camp, please keep your cell phones charged, ready, and with you all the time---upstairs, downstairs, out in the backyard, in the bathroom, out to get the mail, of course, out on errands.  If you are going to a loud restaurant or a movie theater, remember to put it on "vibrate" and put in your pocket or some place you can feel it.  They can call during the week or weekend, so just be prepared:  6:00 am - 6:00 pm (West Coast); 8:00 am - 8:00 pm (Great Lakes time); 9:00 am - 9:00 pm (East Coast).

Comment by MTRanchMom on December 13, 2014 at 12:27am

I received a call from my daughter today to update her clearance references.  She had 4 already, but two were teachers and they didn't want teachers as references.   The call was monitored, but she was allowed a bit of chat time. She sounded good, but really tired.  She has already made a few friends, and is happy with her decision.   

Comment by brendan'smom on December 12, 2014 at 10:31pm

FTLW, if they need references for clearance, do you only need names and phone numbers, or addresses, as well? Can they be the same references that were used on the original entrance paperwork they filled out while in DEP, or do they need to be entirely new references? Thanks, again, for the help and advice!

Comment by Vickie360 on December 12, 2014 at 10:18pm

Thank you so much to all the admins on this group!!!! You guys are the greatest!  (Can you tell I'm from Texas?)

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on December 12, 2014 at 10:04pm

CatMom will have a little info on calls home as well :-)

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on December 12, 2014 at 10:04pm

SECURITY CLEARANCE CALLS

Here is something on SECURITY CLEARANCE CALLS:

There is the possibility of you receiving a phone call from your SR (Seaman Recruit) during the first one to two weeks (sometimes later as well) after their arrival for Security Clearance info. I received mine one week after my son arrived at RTC. Had no idea it would come that fast. I'd only really been on the site for a week or two, so I had NOTHING ready! (My son asked for two more names along with their phone number and address. Sometimes you may be asked to fax the info but he was told to get it from me right then.).So... if your Recruit has a rating that requires security clearance information...800 Divisions, IT's, CTI's CTT's Nukes, AT's (the list goes on!), anyone that handles confidential info...have a list of references by the phone.

This is a short business call and is monitored. No time for chit chat...but once in a great while the person monitoring the call allows a few extra minutes.

The area code for GL is "847". My security clearance call, the caller ID said "US GOVERNMENT". We have also had "PAY PHONE" reported and then area codes for the surrounding areas...so answer all...and just get rid of those telemarketers!

Also, if you receive a call from your SR (at any time...not just the Security Call) and miss it...please do not call the number back. Your SR could get in trouble.

Comment by diannep on December 12, 2014 at 9:29pm

Thanks for the kind words, brendan'smom! So glad we can help!

Comment by MTRanchMom on December 12, 2014 at 9:22pm

 Hi all.  I've been here before when my son was in bc, now my daughter is there.  I just got the letter today, yea!!!  She's ship 11, div 079.  My son left two years ago on Dec 10.  He's had a deployment, stationed in CA and is a Petty Officer 2nd class.  My baby girl is going into IT.  While it is a bit easier this time I miss her like mad.  I just know what to expect.   I have my tears times, and proud moments.  I look forward to getting to know you all, and some of you again.  Blessings to all.

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