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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.
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Any questions regarding DEP, boot camp, A school or in between can hopefully be answered here. I myself was in boot camp from June-August of '09 and am now stationed in Norfolk, Va. This site helped my mother so much, its my time to return the favor.
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Got questions? Your recruiting office is there for you, too.
Started by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom. Last reply by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom May 23, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
N4M is a good place for sharing experiences and info, but the best place to get reliable answers is your sailor's recruiter - or anyone at the recruiting office. They can make a welfare inquiry at…Continue
Boot camp, PIR (boot camp graduation) and Great Lakes tips and tricks
Started by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom. Last reply by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom Mar 3, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
A place to save good info as we come across it!Also - here is a great NavyforMoms group that has organized Pass in Review information really well:…Continue
Delayed Entry Program (DEP)
Started by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom. Last reply by nicole~a sailors girl(: Sep 19, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
The PQS (Personal Qualification Standards) program makes maximum use of your time in DEP so you enlist at a higher pay grade. Ask your recruiter - it's important!!Info - …Continue
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Comment by Tiff'sMom (Sharon) on September 15, 2010 at 7:48pm
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I didn't realize yall had "food" like that there! :) She would kill for a Chick-Fil-A... but I don't think there are any in Chicago either! Well, I guess since she graduates in two weeks, maybe she is doing OK! I should get a letter tomorrow or Friday. Do you live in an apartment in VA or on base? Have you been out on a battleship (whatever boat you call it) Yet? Do you know when you will be going on one, if you haven't yet?
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Comment by Who on September 15, 2010 at 7:39pm
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they will only have her call if she fails the final PFA which is in the last week of boot camp. it all depends on the RDCs. Mine set people back by a week or two if they didnt pass the 2nd PFA and showed no improvement. As far as academics, the big one is test 3, also near the end. other than that, she should be good to go.
and yes, at the NEX there is a taco bell, a kfc and a subway if i remember correctly. also a little gift shop and a place to buy the necessities.
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I was reading below where you wrote about the PFA, if she failed the 4 week one, would they have had her call to tell me she failed? When do they have them call when they fail, is it any test or just certain tests? And there is a taco bell on base?? hahahaha
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welcome T'sMom
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Thank you "WHO" for putting this group together!! You may be sorry.. there are A LOT OF MOMS and only one of you! hahaha But thank you for being so kind in helping us cope with our babies away! :) :)
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well thank you haha =]
Corpsman A school is in a different section of the base. they have their own little nex and what have you. if a student of any other school goes there, they would say something like, hey im going to the nex on the corps side. i never ventured too far from, uh...home if you will so i dont know much about it. but i have many corpsman friends here now, and one of my RDCs in boot camp was a female corpsman.
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Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on September 15, 2010 at 4:17pm
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Corpsman A school will be relocating to San Antonio, TX in the next few months, but questions about BC etc will go on...
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My son is a corpsman (obviously) and I field a lot of questions about A school (Hospital Corps school) in GL. Thanks for the welcome, I'll be steering folks here soon!
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haha, my last name is Horton and since joining the navy, i havent been able to get rid of all the jokes. :)
I went to OS A school in Great Lakes. I was in Great Lakes for a grand total of 7 months
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Thanks Who! - Though I can't help but think of "Who's on first" and "Horton Hears a Who" :)
What A school did you attend?
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