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All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.
Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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A place for past, present and future mom's of NROTC students to exchange information and support. Family, friends, and others can gather general information about Navy ROTC and officer programs. Everyone is welcome !!
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Latest Activity: May 21, 2022
Discussion Forum
How to pick NROTC units for scholarship app?
Started by rudyinok. Last reply by Suzie Nov 20, 2018. 31 Replies 1 Like
Hello :) I am very new to this forum, but my son has been wanting to be a Navy officer for several years now. He is now a junior at a special math and science high school. He will graduate from this high school in May 2014. so, this coming…Continue
PRK for Aviation
Started by willysmom. Last reply by 2017Commission Aug 18, 2017. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hi my son is a sophomore at USC and is planning on applying for flight school (I'm sure that is not the correct term for it) but he will need prk or lasik. He has been told that either is fine and that we just find a doctor to do it and get it…Continue
Looking to join navy, need help
Started by Hopefulnavyrecruit. Last reply by 2017Commission Aug 18, 2017. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello everybody. Thanks for reading this, I'll try to keep it short.I am 17 years old, and I did not receive a normal, steady, education because of moving around so much all the time as a kid. I finally learned fractions last year, and am now on…Continue
Son not selected for NROTC scholarship
Started by luckymomx4. Last reply by Suzie Aug 2, 2017. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Our youngest son, Mark wasn't selected to receive the Navy ROTC Scholarship. He applied to 5 colleges and so far has received letters of acceptance to 3 so far. No clue as to why. We really thought he was going to get it. He applied in August 2015…Continue
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Comment by helenp on August 2, 2011 at 8:22am
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During CORTRAMID West in June my son dislocated his shoulder and it was determined he needed surgery. While he recovers and rehabs he must be on Medical Leave of Absence from ROTC. :( He will be a sophomore this year and they explained that if he waited to have the surgery and go on Med LOA until after he started his sophomore year, if something went wrong to make him unable to be commissioned, he would need to pay back. But if we do it before his sophomore year, he wouldn't. So he had his surgery right away and the Unit requested Med LOA. While on Med LOA he does not get his scholarship or ROTC benefits (stipend, books, etc.) and WE MUST PAY TUITION! However, if he participates in all his ROTC activities that he is medically capable of (classes, activities, duties), when he is fit to return to full PT and the Bureau of Medicine takes him off Med LOA, they will reimburse his scholarship retroactively. This has been a very stressful time. This is what my son wants to do with his life. He LOVES it. And we are dependent upon the scholarship. But the surgery went well and he is ahead of schedule with physical therapy. So it looks like it will work out.
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It is also my understanding that they must make a commitment at the beginning of their sophomore year and if they quit after they sign the contract, they have two choices: pay back the scholarship or serve 4 years enlisted.
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Comment by mom on August 1, 2011 at 9:35pm
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Hi, Someone mentioned a sophmore concerned about "signing up" When exactly do NROTC students commit to Navy? My son is starting sophmore year. I dont hear any talk about that.
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Comment by J/J Mom on August 1, 2011 at 7:47pm
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Welcome Mom of 2 & any others i may have missed.
Mom of 2 -- i've gone through scholarship w/ son, college program then scholarship w/ daughter & scholarship w/ good friend. Feel free to ask questions!! Searches of this forum would also probably help you.
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PattiH -- Glad your son is home & it's just a stress fracture. God is good!!
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Hi all, i'll just add info from my experience...
My MIDN never had to have khaki shorts, just PCA & khaki cargos apparently count as PCA at their unit cuz that's all my son has.
Shoe polish -- they both had to have Parade High Gloss black Polish. i never could find it in our rural area so i ordered it online. Then i found out the army/navy surplus 1/2 mile from their unit sells it -for cheaper!! My dd had to use one of her tshirts as a polish rag [even tho she had an old tshirt for polish], our dd's orientation was more reasonable & let them use their polish rags.
DS has always used an electric razor, but he does not have a heavy beard at all, if he did i think he'd use a blade as they do get checked regularly, especially on uniform days. If your son has a heavy beard, i would recommend a blade, unless you've found an electric razor that is really good.
Ironing... the only Navy related things either of my MIDN have had to iron are their uniforms. No underwear, no tshirts, not even everyday shirts.
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Comment by USMC MotoMom on August 1, 2011 at 7:30pm
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My son begins NROTC Orientation in 3 weeks. Khaki shorts are not on our list of items, eitherm but units are different. As far as a shoe shine kit, our list just says "shoe polish and rag". again, another difference perhaps.
thanks, helenp - never thought about a regular razor vs an electric one.
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My son got an electric razor and had to switch to a regular razor for a closer shave. they check their faces and they must be smooth. We also didn't need shorts, just PCA (proper civilian attire). Each unit is a bit different.
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Comment by Dyanne on August 1, 2011 at 3:51pm
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And where do you get khaki shorts without cargo pockets for orientation? I'm thinking JC Penny?
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Help.... got the letter to proceed...
What kind of razor electric or regular, what kind of shoe shine kit? HELP... also if I box up his white t-shirts is that something he will have to iron?
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