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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)
Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC
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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 Megan on August 23, 2010 at 7:42pm
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Cheryl - good luck to your daughter on Thursday! It was fun to meet you all! I'll be sending all my positive energy down south for her!
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Comment by Sweet*Southern*Lady on August 23, 2010 at 6:46pm
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Wow, I'm pretty sure B's "O" week was nothing like that. But he didn't have to participate in all of it because he had just been through NIS and was enlisted. I think he went everyday in his civilian clothing. Except for the 5 am runs when he wore his navy run gear.
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Comment by proud but nervous on August 20, 2010 at 9:11am
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There were around 40 candidates at the beginning of the week. I think there are just under 100 in the battalion.
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My son is doing his last day of O week today. He 'graduates' tomorrow morning after a long and stressful week! As of yesterday, 9 candidates had dropped out this week. My son is only more determined that this is right for him. It makes me so proud of him. Good luck to all the mids as they begin another school year!
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Thanks for the advice. Rose, B is a in STA-21 so he's been through boot camp and to a program this summer at NSI. I would hope after 4 plus years he would know how to iron his uniform.
I was just unsure because the Army ROTC photos at the school all the girls wore short dresses and that made me nervous cause I didn't want stick out like a sore thumb; I thought possible that ROTC units events might be less formal .
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So B just told me that we have the navy ball (I'm not sure what the official name is) on Oct1st. We just moved here to Tucson so that only gives me 6 weeks to find a hair dresser! How formal is a NROTC units ball? I brought one evening gown with me here, but I'm not sure I want to wear it. I have been to several USMC birthday balls, and one Army Dining out event, and both events required long evening gowns.
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Comment by Rose on August 13, 2010 at 4:04pm
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Just heard from my MIDN 2/C, on his way back from a twelve-day sub cruise. Enjoyed learning whatever he could about life onboard a sub. :-) The week after next, O-Week starts and he'll be one of the instructors. Seems like those two years went by in a hurry!
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I am getting ready to take my son to Miami University this weekend. O Week starts Sunday. He is very excited and ready to get the whole NROTC experience going. I am nervous because this is all so new for us. It is that 'fear of the unknown'. Will he be okay --- will he make it through O week without injury --- etc.
Thanks for all the wonderful input. It is nice to read about all the other students and the fact that they all survived!
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Comment by DebE on August 7, 2010 at 10:00pm
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CherylwithaC...you have reminded me of our blessings. Our son is an hour away by car. Best of luck to your daughter and your family!!!!
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B checked into his ROTC! I was told we might be hosting a little STA-21 BBQ this weekend so I'm excited to have guests in our new home in Tucson! I'm wondering what the next month will bring us.
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