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ALUMNI of PIR 11/21/2012 TG 2 — 11 Divisions (009–018 & 902)

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This Group is for those with sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 11/21/2012.

A place to keep up with each other as their journey continues.

Your current Group "veteran members" are:

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LaLa Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons
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♥FireTeamLeaderWife♥aka FTLW
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Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 121
Latest Activity: Apr 29, 2013

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Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on October 12, 2012 at 6:54pm: I have seen some funny stories about what comes home in "the box"...trash, only one sock,some throw in their ID etc and have to have it mailed back to them.

The trash (wrappings from the issued gear) is always a funny one to me. The one sock sparked a fun "whose is it" but I think now it is the other half of the pair for the "valuable sock" When they are in processing days they put all of their valuables in the "valuable sock" and wear it tucked into their pantst. My son said they did it for a while after they were in their Compartment as well.

Here is a video that shows the valuable sock: (MIN 6:38-6:54)

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on October 12, 2012 at 6:50pm: Pudsey26 - Well, when your emotions are whirring then yes, you probably have moments of feeling offeneded LOL! BUT try to give the benefit of the doubt to your recruit. It is a very "snap to it" time and they are being yelled at and instructions are coming out lickety split. It can be very disorienting. Some forget their address etc. So they will fall back on what they do know! Since they can only send the important information to one person. That person has to get the info out.

Comment by bayoukat110 on October 12, 2012 at 6:22pm: Tjmax513-

My son mentioned in his letter that he wasn't starving so I guess the food is good.

Comment by Pudsey26 on October 12, 2012 at 5:58pm: I hope so too! I just want her to respond so I know for sure! And if she did send it to her mom, should I be offended? This no talking thing really makes my emotions go crazy.

I think I have a handle on the men/ women thing. It's good to hear they train together. It'll make her more motivated as she is pretty competitive.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on October 12, 2012 at 5:52pm: Pudsey26- Okay! That is where it could be then! I hope it is, so you don't have to worry anymore.

They have All-Male Divisions at BC and Integrated (male/female) Divisions at BC.

The males/females in the Integrated Divisions will have the same Ship/Div numbers and will train together but will then be housed with other males/females from other Divisions within the same compartment on the Ship.

Comment by Pudsey26 on October 12, 2012 at 5:38pm: She gave me her clothes right before she got on the bus so the things shed ship back were books and her phone and her bag. I can't see her donating those items :/

Comment by Pudsey26 on October 12, 2012 at 5:37pm: She didn't answer but I left a message. I live on the outskirts of Houston so it shouldn't take too long. I've never had trouble with the mail before. I'm one of those crazies who stalks the mailman too so I would've known if it came.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on October 12, 2012 at 5:33pm: Pudsey26 - Is there anyone else that she would have sent the box too?

-Are you in a rural area where things take longer?

-Did she have anything to send back? (some take the clothes on their back, essentials, use the Pay phone for there "I'm here" call and throw the clothes away thus not needing to send a box home)

The Form Letter can take as long as three weeks. ..ahhh which you are coming up too. Again, is there someone else that she would have sent it too?

Comment by Pudsey26 on October 12, 2012 at 5:32pm: Oh I was just seeing comments about men and nothing about females so I was wondering if they were together.

I am nervous about her things not beig here. The only thing I can think of is she changed her mind and shipped it to her mom but I don't know why I wouldn't have heard about that. She called when she got there and told me she was sending it all here to me. I'll call her mom and find out I guess.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on October 12, 2012 at 5:26pm: Pudsey26 - I think ellen expalined about the "how". I was responding to her remark about the number of compartments and then of course I had to add some fun stuff! LOL

Here is her response again:

Comment by ellen0502(Son @ A School GL)48 minutes ago

Males and Females are on the same ship, and each ship has separate compartments. I don't remember how many compartments are in each ship, but I am thinking it is eight (don't quote me :)). Those compartments are also numbered as though your SRs were actually on a ship.

Was there something else about the males and females being housed together and how it works that I can try to clarify for you? :-) Be happy to if I can!