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Comment by Arwen on January 4, 2011 at 11:05pm

dee's madre, 900 divisions are almost never grad and go, they are ususally there the longest and ship out to their schools later the next week. The information that they no longer ship recruits out on Friday is incorrect. They never did stop the practice, though they do try to avoid it when possible. However, with two big PIRs in a row, they need to get them moving through as fast as possible.

Comment by Arwen on January 4, 2011 at 11:01pm

Okay, one at a time

 

Yes, there is tax assistanceonbase when they get to their A-schools.The schools will announcewhereand when, or if they don't, sailors should ask their paymaster.

 

Yes, recruits MUST successfully complete Battlestations 21 before doing PIR

 

A"mandatory" call is one of three that is guaranteed to recruits. The second and third calls are typically one-hour, but are sometimes shortened because of a lack of phones to go around, or angry RDCs. They don't have to earn these calls, and RDCs can't cancel it as a punishment (though they do threaten). However, there is always someone on duty back atbarracks. That recruit is usually (but not always) sent later that day,or the next day, to make his/her call.

 

Regarding those Grad and Go who are leaving Friday night - I recommend that you order a copy of PIR taped on DVD, then instead of Chicago, fly to the city where your recruit's school will be, and meet them there for PIR weekend. That way you can get two full days with them in Connecticut, Florida, or wherever they are going, and they will be a lot more relaxed, with fewer rules to follow than those still in Chicago.

 

However, don't count on all of them leaving Friday yet. Some will leave Saturday, and you will get Friday and part of Saturday with them. Wait until your recruit tells you his or her schedule.

Comment by Dec6 on January 4, 2011 at 10:32pm

My SR did not call, Maybe he was the one who fell asleep in class..lol.  I am okay with not receiving a call.  I have talked to him twice and have recieved a few letters.  I know some parents/GFs/Wifes have waited and not recieved either. SO I am grateful for what I have received. 

I now have a delimea.  I have not confirmed with him,but he is supposed to go to A-School in CT.  It seems like they are leaving on Fri Night. SO Should I spend the money on going to PIR or maybe wait a bit longer and go visit during ASchool?  Do they get leave on weekends during A-school?  Any help/advice on matter would be GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Comment by dee'smadre on January 4, 2011 at 10:29pm

I read somewhere that our sailors won't leave on the same day as PIR. Maybe the next day, Saturday, but not Friday. Is this true? Should our SR's know when they're leaving by now? I'd love to know this before we make our final plans.

Comment by himmiemom on January 4, 2011 at 10:19pm

send2herb....That was a nice comment.  We are glad you are on N4M so we can have a guy/grandparents view on these things. 

 

My SR made a point to not have a girlfriend when he left for bc.  He has lots of "girl friends" .  He said he didn't want that worry while he was in bc and he wanted to be able to concentrate on bc and not wondering what she was up to or doing.

Comment by BexwestShip11Div065 on January 4, 2011 at 10:18pm

So happy to hear of all the phone calls and letters - nothing yet for me, but maybe tomorrow!  and thanks again for sharing their news - it sounds like things are starting to go better - or maybe I just wanna believe that!  The first couple weeks of news was a little disheartening,  but it does sound like now they are all doing better?? My son will love the gun range ( one of his favorite hobbies) so sounds like that is next week?  and when do they get their dress blues, what week?

Comment by tls on January 4, 2011 at 10:11pm

Definitely makes me glad that my SR went in without a "significant other" ... it's even hard for me when I find out on Facebook that she's writing people she doesn't even know that well!!  But she's also writing me ... so no complaints I guess.  Hoping for a letter Thursday --- that's been "the day" .... :-)

Comment by send2herb Ship 004 Div 804 on January 4, 2011 at 10:02pm

Mindy,

I never knew how it felt for a parent not to get a call but the GF or BF does. Many years ago when I was in the Army I wrote and called my girl friend (who became my wife) and never thought how my parents would feel when she got the majority of mail and calls.  Now as a grandfather I am finding out by reading, and yes feeling like so many on N4M's.  I wish I had known then what I know now, I still woulda wrote and called my GF but I would have my mom and dad a little more than I did.  I guess we are never to old to learn, wish I had done it when I was younger though.

 

Comment by eaglemom55(Ship11Div066) on January 4, 2011 at 9:32pm

Just got a special phone call. Thank goodness he is not sick.  He is enjoying  his adventure. They were issued their dress blues today and he is very proud. Says it fits great and looks cool!!! Everyday he says that he is happy that he made the navy decision.  He is in for life and I doubt that will change anytime soon.  His next stop is A school, 4 wks, in S.C. for RPS(Religious Program Specialist). Then he will be going to Camp Lejeune for 8 weeks.  Right now, we don't know when he will be home, hopefully sooner than later.

Comment by amyfond on January 4, 2011 at 9:30pm

Well my husband has called his mother TWICE!!!!! And its ok cause. Each time has been for questions that I wouldn't have been able to answer :( but still I.would like to hear from him. Grrrrrrrrrrr

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