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Comment by Debra11 on April 13, 2012 at 10:50am

Hi boomMom, thanks for the words of encouragement.  My son has been pretty good at letting us know what's going on; the day after he went into this division he called and we were able to talk for almost an hour, which was wonderful.  Wow...you really went through a lot to get information!

You're right that they don't yell as much in this division, in fact, he's said that he gets along great with everyone and because he works in some kind of office, they hang out and talk a lot.  I don't know how much he's passed so far, I believe he's pretty good on the written test stuff, he's done as much as he can while he's been healing.  I think the one issue for him will be the running, as he had stress fractures in both his legs.  I believe he was about 4 - 5 weeks into training when he got moved in this division, so yeah, he will get put in a division that's at the same point.  But, the letter we got this week said he only has to be there for 10 days, so I'm thoroughly confused.  I've learned to just pray a lot, try not to get upset when he doesn't call or write and hope for the best.  I believe there is a plan for him and this is all part of it.  Most days, that gets me through:)

Anyway, I'm thrilled I found you guys; I got close to the ladies in his original division and kept in touch as they all graduated, which killed me!  

Comment by boomMom on April 13, 2012 at 10:12am

Yes, mackay214, definitely her pride has been bruised especially because she cannot be with her sister recruits! And the feeling of failure, I'm sure, is heavy within her, but we all know that she is NOT a failure! I hope she can channel her energy to just fight through the pain and anguish of running (yuck!) and just see the light at the end of the tunnel! The faster she runs, the faster she can get out of there and you all can see her! And no thanks needed; I'm here to help as others were here to help me. I really hope you get that call this weekend! In fact, I hope we ALL get calls this weekend!!

Comment by boomMom on April 13, 2012 at 9:58am

Hey, Debra11, I'm glad you found us! This place has been a God-send to me and I hope it will be for you too! I've been here since mid-March (seems longer ;-P) trying to get information, but finding friendships and solace among the info! Heaven knows where'd I be now if it wasn't for the ladies here! (Muah!) I'd probably have been up my congressman's butt trying to get answers about what was happening to my son! I had phoned and emailed my son's recruiting office (seemed like everyone was on vacation then) and called and emailed PAO (Public Affairs Office); they could only tell me that my son was still at RTC. I was about to email the Commander himself (I have ways ;-)) when, lo and behold, after one totally, uncommunicative month, my son calls! Of course, I wasn't mad at him anymore; I just relished hearing his voice, but I did ask him how come he wasn't writing and he said he didn't have nothing to write about! Anyway, I made him promise to send me one letter per week if he expected to receive my daily letters. <whispering> Just a small threat, that's all! So far so good! ;-)

I'm sorry that your son doesn't want to go back to a division--I mean, why would he?!? The  RDC's in 2341 don't yell at them all the time like back in the regular divisions. But let him know that if that is the only way out of bootcamp, then he should take it gladly! Has he healed and passed all his medical PFA's? And the real test? Maybe he wasn't far enough along his regular training to bypass all the rest. All those fire training, docking, and simulated trainings are all what he must learn to pass Battle Stations 21. (BS21) And what about the 3 written exams? I'm guessing he needs to still do at least some of that and they will fit him in a division that is as close to where he left off. Just support him. We'll be here to support you! And I'll have you and your SR in my prayers!   Our boys probably know each other as well! :-)

Comment by mackay214(ship 02 Div 922) on April 13, 2012 at 9:40am

BootMom-- thank you so much. Finally some info. I dont think shes hurt to bad( maybe her pride lol) Will def keep writing her just waiting even longer makes it tougher but we are behind 100% !

Comment by boomMom on April 13, 2012 at 9:25am

Okay, mackay214, now I do know about FIT! (don't know what it stands for yet, though, lol) but I do know that this is where the recruits who didn't pass all that they needed to pass, go to. Like their swimming, running, written, or whatever, tests. In FIT, they undergo more intense training but without the "in your face" drills that they get in regular divisions. They have a team of "motivational" trainers that will help them find what they need within themselves to get back to a division to finish up their training. My son used to be the EPO (Educational Petty Officer) in FIT that would help the recruits that couldn't pass the 3-part written exams. I'm not sure if he's still doing that; he doesn't write about it, but he went to FIT (Div 2444) one week before his PIR (Feb.10) because he couldn't pass his run time. Then, while training relentlessly for a couple of weeks, they found that he had rapid heart beats, so they stopped all training, changed his division to 2341 (RCU) and he's been there ever since. (same Ship, btw, except different men/women sections.) 

Hopefully, mackay214, your SR will train hard enough to pass her run time and she can graduate with another upcoming division. She will be allowed to let you know her new PIR AFTER she passes. In the meantime she will be training very hard; give her time, just don't stop writing to her, okay?

 

Comment by Debra11 on April 13, 2012 at 6:55am

Hi Sharon, this whole NVM site has been a God-send to me, but I only recently (yesterday) found this group. My son has been pretty good about writing and calling not every week, but maybe every other week.  He's disappointed about going back to a division, I think he was hoping to graduate right from here.  He's actually enjoyed his time here, he's got a job as a yoeman and says he's made some friends.  I'm sure both our boys do know each other!

Debbie

Comment by SharonW on April 12, 2012 at 11:13pm

Welcome Debra,
My son has been in RCU since mid-January, so I'm sure they know each other! Reading the past posts was very helpful for me. It gave me an idea of what to expect plus the ladies are incredibly supportive! If you haven't already, take some time to read back through the posts.
I don't know if my son will return to a division or not since he hasn't written to us lately - he doesn't like to write so I really really love getting a phone call from him. The last call was at the end of March so maybe they'll get to make calls this weekend. Sharon

Comment by Debra11 on April 12, 2012 at 10:24pm

Hi everyone; I'm new to this group, although I have been in a few other NVM groups.  My son has been in this division with stress fractures since about mid-February.  He's doing fairly well, but now is preparing to go back to a division (I think).  He was supposed to graduate on 3/2; this has been a difficult journey and I'm on pins and needles wondering what's going to happen. I'm trying to keep the faith, and think positive but sometimes, it's hard.  It will be great to talk to other moms/wives/girlfriends that are going through the same thing.  

Comment by mackay214(ship 02 Div 922) on April 12, 2012 at 8:21pm

I didnt get a phone call her PIR is tomorrow and her Greandma called to see if she go or not. Last call I got was she was in FIT last Friday she do her run in time. They said today she should call Sunday. In a week it went from seeing her to FIT to this needless to say my head is hurting lol

Comment by boomMom on April 12, 2012 at 8:16pm

Sorry, momoffive, I did not mean to use lingo. Sep'd and Sep's are short for separated. So when someone is being "sep'd", it means that person is being separated from the Navy. Sep's is usually used to make reference to the "status" that the recruit now holds. Those that are being separated will probably be transferred to Ship 05 while they wait to be out-processed. This is not an easy time for the SR's especially after all the hard work they have been doing! Give your son time to adjust to just being there, injured, but don't stop writing to him or sending him cards and stuff (no food, still)! He needs your support now more than ever since this was to be his PIR. It'll be hard for him to watch his division marching to the ceremony as it was for my son to watch his division. Your son is going through a lot of adjustments and contemplations. Hang in there, momoffive, it really does get easier the more you know.

Welcome, mackay214! I'm sorry to hear about your daughter. What is she in there for? I'm assuming that you got the initial call that told you about this transfer and the new address, right? If the pattern stays the same, you will most likely get a call from her in about 3 weeks. I know it may sound long, but she needs some time to adjust and then it depends on how well her division works together. If someone messes up, phone calls are cancelled. Our sons must have messed up a lot! ;-P We really don't know how the RDC (Recruit Division Commander) picks who gets to call and who doesn't and neither do the SRs. Just keep writing to her, letting her know that you love her and support her. They can have books here (there is a small library available for them while they are healing) so send her favorite titles or puzzle books or magazines; that may help her through this.

Read the past posts momoffive and mackay214, it will help you tremendously! And the ladies here are the BEST! We get the best support from each other because we KNOW what each of us are going through! So share, cry, vent, or ask anything and we'll try to help you, okay? Oh---and prayers, hugs, and positive thought abound here, too! :-D

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