DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in May

Vickie, that is great. Be sure to get him a new phone charger before PIR.

Vickie, I received the "S" box today too... but I can't even open it. I was doing ok for the past 3 day- now the tears are just falling.

My recruit is leaving tomorrow, may 25th. Any others with that ship date?

If your future Sailor has yet to ship, then 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; make change 4 if your profile pic includes your future Sailor or recruit) and then go on to Arrival and What Happens at the RTC.

I have left info on some of your My Pages about your recruit's (or future Sailor's) rating (job/occupational specialty) or field and "A" School. If anyone else needs this info, leave a comment on my My Page with the rating or field and I will comment back on your My Page. I have info on every rating and field. I also have that info for the PACT programs.

Everyone, Make it a habit to check your My Page because you may have comments from Members and not even know it if you have the notifications turned off for comments on your My Page. To reply to someone who leaves a comment on your My Page, click on "Comment Back" or "View Thread" below the comment. Also check in the upper left to see if you have Friend requests or any new messages in your Inbox.

My son leaves this Tuesday- i feel like i/m near tears every other minute! Working on controlling these emotions! Anyone else have someone leaving next week?

Cj, my son left May 25. We received his box yesterday, hope to get the form letter soon.

Anne, he will be paid from the time he was sworn in yesterday. It will not affect anything else. He will be placed in a division that is forming or filling today.

My son shipped on May 23.  Got the form letter on 5/30.  The box on 5/31. Got my first REAL letter today!111  It was postmarked 6/5 9 Monday.  Happy Day!!!!

It's not too early to check out the discussion, Things to Do in the Last Month before Your Future Sailor Leaves for..., and to start discussing some of the things there with your future Sailor such as how to handle bad news and who will get the tickets for PIR.... 

If you have not yet joined Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones), now is a good time to do so 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 then go on to Arrival and What Happens at the RTC. 

There will be lots of information for you in those groups!!!

PIR: April 20, 2018 TG 24 - 13 Divisions (163-174 and 924)  

PIR: April 27, 2018 TG 25 - 11 Divisions (175-178, 181-186 and 925)  

PIR: May 4, 2018 TG 26 - 10 Divisions (187-190, 193-196, 812 and 926) 

PIR: May 11, 2018 TG 27 - 9 Divisions (199-200, 203-208 and 927) 

PIR: May 18, 2018 TG 28 - 11 Divisions (209-218 and 928) 

PIR: May 25, 2018 TG 29 - 13 Divisions (219-226, 229-232, and 929) 

PIR: June 01, 2018 TG 30 - 10 Divisions (233-238, 813-815, and 930) 

PIR: June 08, 2018 TG 31  7 Divisions (239-244, and 931

The I’m here call is very short and rehearsed. They are only allowed to say like 4 sentences and are told what to say. 

To guesstimate the PIR date, count 9 Fridays after your recruit arrived to get the most likely PIR (graduation) date, but then know that it could be the week before if s/he is placed in one of the last divisions from the previous week and is in a "Push Division"

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 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 then go on to Arrival and What Happens at the RTC. 

When to Expect Your Form Letter

This is for the ones waiting on the form letter.

Mrs. Hooyahsuzy put this together because of changes of form letter being sent.

Just found out that if your future sailor earned their Gold Award or Eagle Scout in Girl/Boy Scouts, be sure their recruiter knows.  They go through BC at a higher rank

thmapa, yes, you are correct. See E-1, E-2, or E-3? How did that happen?.

My son left for Boot Camp on May 1.  Anyone else have someone leave this week

I can't believe it.  his box arrived this morning!  My husband was home to sign for it since I was 4 hours away closing out his apartment.  when I opened it it had a copy of all his navy paperwork.  Is that normal or did he panic and pack it by mistake?

I don’t remember any paperwork in my sons. 

If there are any questions please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank You.

Digga, he will keep his cell phone until he puts it in "the box" and sends it home after making the "I'm here!" call soon after he arrives at the RTC. Hopefully he turned off his phone during the flight so he still has power when he arrives.

Digga, you will be able to send letters when you receive The Form Letter. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening and what to expect. 

"No news is good news!" Here are some things that you do know: he is safe; he is physically fit or will be getting there; he is learning new things that will help him throughout his life; he is being fed well; he has any medical and dental needs taken care of; he is making friends; and you know where he is since he is at the RTC. If there was a problem, he will call and that is not a call you want to receive. You have placed him in the best hands of all--those of God and the US Navy. 

Hi all - My only son left for bootcamp on Tuesday (May 8th).  He went to bootcamp 4 years ago but was medically released.  He had to come home and have surgery to fix a birth defect found by the naval doctor which literally saved his life.  Now he has gone back in.  I'm thrilled and proud but also emotional.  He has worked so hard to get back in and now I've learned the PT requirements have changed and that if he doesn't pass his run immediately he'll be sent back home again and that's it.  That would mean 4 years of work for nothing.  In short, I'm terrified.  He's in much better physical shape than when he went in 4 years ago, but what if he cramps or freezes or whatever?!  I hear they do their first run on the 5th business day which would mean he'll do his first run on Tuesday (in 3 days).  I'm literally praying every day that he makes it.  I want so much for him to be successful.  He has worked so hard and this is his dream.  Just writing this note has me in tears so I'll sign off.  Anyway, sending prayers to our future sailors that they remember to relax and "run happy".  God bless you all and our wonderful children who have chosen to serve our great nation.

(((((Dr. Von))))) That's a cyber hug for you. Hopefully he has been working out and went to the RTC ready to train and things will go well for him this time.

PIR: May 18, 2018 TG 28 - 11 Divisions (209-218 and 928)  

PIR: May 25, 2018 TG 29 - 13 Divisions (219-226, 229-232, and 929)  

PIR: June 1, 2018 TG 30 - 10 Divisions (233-238, 813-815, and 930)  

PIR: June 8, 2018 TG 31 - 7 Divisions (239-244 and 931)  

PIR: June 15, 2018 TG 32 - 11 Divisions (245-248, 251-252, 255-258, 932)  

PIR: June 22, 2018 TG 33 - 8 Divisions (259-264, 816 and 933)  (Keep checking and join when it is up.)

PIR: June 29, 2018 TG 34 - 9 Divisions (265-272 and 934) (Keep checking and join when it is up.)

This PIR is not up and running as of yet, please join when it is ready.

Son left May 8th 2018 got the box yesterday.. Letter soon?

3 groups by ellen0502 were featured (looks like they are up and running!)

kuuipo, The Form Letter now arrives around ten to fourteen business days after the recruit's arrival at the RTC, so you should be getting it next week. It will tell you your recruit's address and PIR date and other important information. Keep it in a safe place.  

Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening and what to expect.  

PIR: May 18, 2018 TG 28 - 11 Divisions (209-218 and 928)  

PIR: May 25, 2018 TG 29 - 13 Divisions (219-226, 229-232, and 929)  

PIR: June 1, 2018 TG 30 - 10 Divisions (233-238, 813-815, and 930)  

PIR: June 8, 2018 TG 31 - 7 Divisions (239-244 and 931)  

PIR: June 15, 2018 TG 32 - 11 Divisions (245-248, 251-252, 255-258, 932)  

PIR: June 22, 2018 TG 33 - 8 Divisions (259 - 264, 816, and 933

PIR: June 29, 2018 TG 34 - 9 Divisions (265-272, and 934)

PIR: July 6, 2018 TG 35 - 5 Divisions (273 - 276, and 935

DiggasMom my son went in on the 8th as well, believe me I feel the same way u do

Dr. Von  Hopefully they passed, I am so stressed out I thought I would never feel like this.

DiggsMom congrats on your letter I hope to see one soon, since hey went in same time

My SR arrived May 16. I received a call from Fed Ex that my SR's package was attempted delivery today to the incorrect address! We have lived at same residence for 10 years, my SR must have been nervous while writing our address:) They will attempt delivery again tomorrow. Anyone else receive "the box" today?