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Saturday Departures

Please post information here about those SA's who leave for A-Schools away from Great Lakes any time on the Saturday after PIR.

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Permalink Reply by CAnavymom(MMN) on June 3, 2011 at 7:15pm
Thank you, I'll give that a try :)
Permalink Reply by Christy on June 4, 2011 at 9:59am
Does any one have any info on when departure is for SR's that grad on 7/15 going to Fl to A school for IT?
Permalink Reply by Paula (was Capricorna) on July 4, 2011 at 4:34pm

I just got back from PIR.  It was great!  If your Sailor is flying out, GO TO THE AIRPORT.  You don't need your Sailor to get a Gate Pass!!!  Just go to the check in counter of the airline on which your Sailor is flying.  You tell them you are meeting up with your Sailor, give them the Sailor's name, your identification and they print out a little "chit" which gets you through Security.  Then you can go find him/her.  It is easier if you tell him/her to call you with info on where to meet up - they can use pay phones or a buddy's cell phone.  Once they are at the airport, they are no longer under the thumb of their RDC's and the Recruit Training Center.

Bring them their cell phone and charger at this time and any favorite foods.  Keep in mind that they MUST be able to carry their seabag, garment bag and whatever else you give them, so this is probably not the time to bring them a lap top, back pack with civvies, pillow, etc. because the seabag and garment bag are big and heavy, and is about all they can handle.  Yes, those will be checked baggage, but they have to be able carry those bags after the flight to their next living quarters and might not be able to carry much more than the sea bag and garment bag.  These bags are HUGE and HEAVY.

This is important:  Your sailor will not be able to tell you exactly when he/she flies out until the day of PIR.  Read that previous sentence again. If they do tell you, it is subject to change, so be forewarned.  Just deal with it.  Figure out how long YOU are willing to stay and then be willing to say good bye and let your Sailor get on with his/her life. 

I met my son at the airport at 6 am (he had arrived there at 1:30 am) and he wasn't departing until 8:30 pm that day.  That's more than14 hours to wait for his flight.  I think he was relieved when I left him after 2 hours - I mean, how much can you talk with a person (unless it is a spouse or a significant other)???

The important thing to understand is that you do not need your Sailor to get a Gate Pass - just his/her name and your ID.  I do not know how many people are allowed but I saw up to 4 family members (could be more).

 

Permalink Reply by NavyMomJeg on July 18, 2011 at 11:39am

Is there a rule of thumb of how many sailors leave right away and how many get to go home for a little while before going off to A school?

 

Sharon (CTI and Nuke Mom)Permalink Reply by Sharon (CTI and Nuke Mom) on July 29, 2011 at 7:19pm
No one goes home between boot camp and A school.  They will get a break after A school and, if the A school is particularly long (like CTI and Nuke), they may have a class break some time during the year and a Christmas break.  But no break after boot camp/before A school.
Permalink Reply by Diana (Proud Navy Mom) on July 23, 2011 at 6:27pm
I am sorry if this has already been answered.  My 14 yr old will be with me. The only ID he has is a school ID and a library card.  Will this work to get a gate pass??
Permalink Reply by balsuz Kevin's mom :) on July 24, 2011 at 4:18pm

I believe it is two forms of id if non-state id isn't an option. Gov issued forms: Birth certificate, SS card, Passport.

I tried calling Midway airport & this is what recording says. My daughter is 11. I need to know, also! :)

Permalink Reply by Patttea on July 24, 2011 at 12:02pm
Do most of the SR's leave from Midway? Maybe I should book our flights to and from there. How far is it from the base?My son will be going to San Antonio for A-school.
Permalink Reply by Diana (Proud Navy Mom) on July 29, 2011 at 10:01pm
Does anyone know how they determine where they fly out of?  My son is going to A school in Connecticut for sub school.
Permalink Reply by momKdiv938-daughterK on July 31, 2011 at 5:44pm
My daughter leaves Sat, 1am, not sure what airline.  Her PIR is Fri 8/5/11
Permalink Reply by Robyn:ncnavymom919(12/309) on August 11, 2011 at 9:44pm
Just found out today my daughters A school is now going to be in TX. Does anyone know what time they fly out on Saturday?
Permalink Reply by Philly5 (Justin's proud mom) on September 11, 2011 at 9:21pm
how do or when do we find out when they leave for A School.  My son will be going to Pensecola so is that the following day?

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