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Comment by mostele on July 16, 2011 at 1:37pm

CorysNavyMom - I feel your pain. BELIEVE me, I have had VERY limited phone contact with my SR. He had 1 phone call and I missed it. None since. I sure hope I get the "sailor" call. He is a bit older (almost 25) and I think this is his way of breaking away from me. But, I have actually mellowed since the first few frantic weeks. That was HELL.. Especially when I could have had information from my now infamous sister which would have saved me 2 days of sleeplessness and a whole lot of anxiety (newbies, it's a loooooong story - you remember CNM). But I have been saying let go and let God... Your SR has traveled a long road to get to this point  - he's had some obstacles to overcome and has proven he has the tenacity to keep going forward. That says a lot about him, and you as his mom. So, VENT - this is what this website is for. Know that we will be here for you! Blessings.

Comment by Tonya (Ship 09 DIV 247) on July 16, 2011 at 1:00pm

Oh, I didn't mean I was going to try and break the rules... just saying it's one more thing (in a very long list) that we will need to get used to. :o)

Comment by diannep on July 16, 2011 at 10:48am

Tonya:  PDA is drilled into their heads with the "consequences" of violation well explained!  Remember, there will be "eyes" watching them on PIR day...off base while in public.  In plain clothes...so they must abide by this.  Like I said...he will draw the lines, I'm sure, because he probably has been threatened!  My son was nuts to get back to the base not only on time, but very early!  He said that in the Navy, if you "are on time, you are late!"  He was on base 45 minutes before curfew...which allowed him plenty of time to walk back to his ship and be there in plenty of time.  So...just follow your husband's lead and know he has good reason for these rules!  :-)

Comment by Tonya (Ship 09 DIV 247) on July 16, 2011 at 10:22am

I have to say that no-pda stuff is going to be a big challenge for me... My hubby and I have been married for over 8 years and we have always been super affectionate. I can't imagine not being able to hold hands or hug or kiss him... blah. :( Oh well, guess like anything else with the Navy, we will adjust. :)

Comment by bobbie (ht mom) on July 16, 2011 at 9:24am

good morning all 19 days and counting wowie lol

Comment by PNM Carolyn ( MAA MOM ) on July 16, 2011 at 8:56am

we are officialy in our teens ladies !!! HOOYAH !!!! GO GO 03/250

Comment by ochaos on July 15, 2011 at 11:56pm

 Public Display of Affection
In the Navy physical forms of affection such as hugs, kisses, and
holding hands while in uniform are known as a "public display of
affection" (PDA) and are forbidden.

There is one exception: families saying goodbye to a sailor before a deployment or greeting a sailor returning from deployment or long
separation. Boot camp counts under this exception, with limits. One
enthusiastic hug of greeting and a quick kiss are acceptable. French or
extended kisses are not. Nor are extended hugs, hanging off your
sailor, etc.

Hand-holding at any time is forbidden. There is a compromise, and I consider it to be a fairly romantic one. A sailor may offer his arm to
his girlfriend/wife/mother, she lays her hand in the crook of his LEFT
elbow in a formal escort-type pose. Likewise, a female sailor can take
the RIGHT arm of her husband/boyfriend/father with her left hand. In a truly romantic gesture, men may lay their right hand over their lady's
hand (to keep it warm, or for skin-to-skin contact). The sailor must always have his right arm free to salute an officer or properly displayed flag.  DON'T BE DEPRESSED BY THIS, it's actually quite nice to be escorted while you walk!  For those who really need to kiss their sailor (wives, girlfriends, boyfriends, etc.), you DO have a motel room!

Also, just because you aren't on base, don't assume they aren't
looking. RDC’s and other boot camp personnel also go to the mall, out to restaurants, to Chicago, etc, and they will be looking for new sailors breaking the rules. Some may actually be assigned this job in popular venues. Even if they run into the recruit by chance and are just out with their own family, they will report the new graduate. You won't likely see them because they will not be in uniform, but they will see your sailor - because he/she WILL be uniform.

And no, they won't punish YOU. They will punish your sailor when s/he returns to barracks. The most common punishment is to have their liberty revoked the next day, or if the behavior is observed on the
final day of liberty, new sailors can be retained for an extra week of
boot camp. These are not idle threats. They actually do it.

 

Comment by Nan(Ship 9 Div 247) on July 15, 2011 at 11:44pm

CorysNavyMom, And I thought two boys was tough. If you are taking them all to PIR with you, we are all going to be able to spot you with no trouble. Good luck.

Comment by CorysNavyMom (Ship 11 Div 243) on July 15, 2011 at 11:29pm

LOL Nan...and to top it off we have FIVE boys! Cory is our oldest...and our youngest turns 1 the day we drive to Chicago.

Comment by Nan(Ship 9 Div 247) on July 15, 2011 at 11:05pm

Wow CorysNavyMom, you are a true mother.  You must have your hands full with four kids at home but you still miss your SR so much.  "Outsiders" just wouldn't understand but we all do.

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