DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in February

Got my form letter today!! my SR is in Ship 14, Div 145.

any others out there with an SR in the same?

PIR is listed at April 18th. 8 Fridays to go!!!!!

I'm mailing out some letters tomorrow and got friends and family doing the same. Sending lots of love, support, and encouragment!

Here are the current PIR groups for the February shippers:

PIR: Mar. 28, 2014 TG 20 - 9 Divisions (119-124, 810, 811 and 920) 4 guests

PIR: Apr. 4, 2014 TG 21 - 11 Divisions (125-134 and 921) 4 guests (Note: form letters went out to some in this TG with a PIR date of 04/10/2014; that is wrong and 04/04/2014 is confirmed to be the correct date.)

PIR: Apr. 11, 2014 TG 22 (starts with division 135 and contains 922)

PIR: Apr. 18, 2014 TG 23 (Starts with Division ??? contains Division 923) Division 145 is in this TG

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My son Eric was sworn in yesterday and made to RTC late last night. We got the I'm here  call at 1 a.m. We are leaving for Great Lakes tomorrow to see his brother at PIR, can't wait to see him on Friday. Boot camp went by faster than I thought and hope it does the same for Eric. Couldn't be prouder to have my two boys serving in the Navy.

Hi .. my son arrived in GL on 2/20.. we got the box yesterday.. looking forward to the packet that comes soon. I am not sure of his division or A school info but anxious for PIR date..   anyone have any words of wisdom..

Giselda, I am constantly wondering what and how he's doing!  I'm hoping it gets better once I get my first letter and phone call, but yes, it is hard to be so out of touch right now!

Arrival and What Happens at the RTC will give you an idea of what happens at the RTC.

If your future Sailor has yet to ship, be sure to check out the discussion, Things to Do in the Last Month before Your Future Sailor Leaves for....

If you have not yet joined Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones), now is a good time to do so (especially if you have a recruit at the RTC) and to begin checking out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) starting with OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) (some of you have changes that you need to make--at least change 3) and Arrival and What Happens at the RTC.

Anita(Zach's mom) when did your son leave for BC?

hannahaubs My son is in Ship 11 Div 142.  I just got the form letter yesterday.

Here are the current PIR groups for the February shippers:

PIR: Mar. 28, 2014 TG 20 - 9 Divisions (119-124, 810, 811 and 920) 4 guests

PIR: Apr. 4, 2014 TG 21 - 11 Divisions (125-134 and 921) 4 guests (Note: form letters went out to some in this TG with a PIR date of 04/10/2014; that is wrong and 04/04/2014 is confirmed to be the correct date.)

PIR: Apr. 11, 2014 TG 22 - 9 Divisions (135-142 and 922) 4 guests (not confirmed by the RTC)

PIR: Apr. 18, 2014 TG 23 (Starts with Division 143 contains Division 923)

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Any others here who's husband/wives/sons/daughters arrived at BC last night?  My husband called me around 9pm (PST) so wondering if there are any others out there.  I'm excited yet so sad he's gone but I've been chatting with past wives who've been through this before :)

Javamelody, there is no set time when calls can come. See Phone Cards and Phone Calls for more on that and for some times you can relax and know that you most likely will not be missing a call.

Here are the current PIR groups for the February shippers:

PIR: Mar. 28, 2014 TG 20 - 9 Divisions (119-124, 810, 811 and 920) 4 guests

PIR: Apr. 4, 2014 TG 21 - 11 Divisions (125-134 and 921) 4 guests (Note: form letters went out to some in this TG with a PIR date of 04/10/2014; that is wrong and 04/04/2014 is confirmed to be the correct date.)

PIR: Apr. 11, 2014 TG 22 - 9 Divisions (135-142 and 922) 4 guests (not confirmed by the RTC)

PIR: Apr. 18, 2014 TG 23 (Starts with Division 143 contains Division 923)

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It's been a week today that my son left for BC. I received his box that was sent home. Now I'm anxiously waiting to receive his address so I can start mailing his letters that I have written. Will I receive the form letter before I actually receive a letter from my son with his address? Missing him tremendously but ALWAYS PROUD!!!!

Traysea, I think that's right. I got my form letter on Saturday,and I have not received a letter yet.

Here are the current PIR groups for the February Shippers:

PIR: Mar. 28, 2014 TG 20 - 9 Divisions (119-124, 810, 811 and 920) 4 guests

PIR: Apr. 4, 2014 TG 21 - 11 Divisions (125-134 and 921) 4 guests (Note: form letters went out to some in this TG with a PIR date of 04/10/2014; that is wrong and 04/04/2014 is confirmed to be the correct date.)

PIR: Apr. 11, 2014 TG 22 - 9 Divisions (135-142 and 922) 4 guests (not confirmed by the RTC)

PIR: Apr. 18, 2014 TG 23 - 7 Divisions (143-148 and Division 923) 4 guests (not confirmed by the RTC)

PIR: Apr. 25, 2014 TG 24 (begins with Division 149 and contains Division 924)

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Traysea, yes, you should receive the form letter before you receive an actual letter. The form letter arrives an average of 10 days after the recruit arrived at the RTC and is mailed when the recruit finishes P-Days. The first real letter goes out the Monday after the recruit's second (third for some) Sunday at the RTC. See Arrival and What Happens at the RTC and  Letter Writing & Fun Stuff/Questionnaires to send to your Recruit within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones). There have been times that form letters were delayed or not sent at all for various reasons, but the norm is "the box" followed by The Form Letter within a week later followed by "real" letters after the next Sunday after the form letter was mailed.

Lizziebear0803, He should be in the 04/25/2014 TG.

Lemonelephant- If that is the truth, OH MY GOSH!!!! I'm screaming inside at work lol.

NavyGF88- CONGRATS!!! Whoo hoo yay

Lizziebear0803, it all depends on when his division formed, but there are few with 10 weeks at this time of year. See Arrival and What Happens at the RTC.

NavyGF88, that is wonderful!

I said that there are few with 10 Fridays this time of year, but it does happen. The most common reason is the weather caused too many or not enough to arrive on a particular day and so some had to be held over until others arrived. If your recruit does end up with 10 Fridays, it will mean that s/he is among the first in a new TG and has extra time if anything happens, so don't look at it as a bad thing if it occurs. Yes, there are other reasons that could cause a recruit to be held in P-days longer, but those reasons will most likely need to be between you and your recruit.

The Navy Moms "CHAT LINE" will be chatting about PI tonight as it is 3/14.    Bring your PI and Wine.   Talking about words/ideas/events that being with PI.

8PM CST!

Enojoyed Chit Chatting with you tongiht Sea Sisters!   We will have to do it again sometime!

I'm moving on to the A School and Rate group of my sailor now, but want to thank LemonElephant and other Admin and Moms.  Your guidance was so helpful!  Thank you!

The default Privacy Setting on N4M is "Anyone." That means that ANYONE with access to the web has access to everything on your My Page. To change that, make change number 3 at the bottom of OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile), While you are there, read the Page and see if there are other changes you need to make.

New Navy mom here. Guess I'll try to revive this group as we just got word that our son ships in February 2015

My son leaves in February as well!  Was hoping to start getting some comments in here :)