DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in December

If your future Sailor's ship date is after the middle of December, s/he will ship earlier than his/her current date due to the Navy Recruiting Holiday Stand-down, which is usually about a week before Christmas to just after New Year’s Day. There are about 3 weeks in December and into the first week of January when the RTC does not process in new recruits. See http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2011/10/14/the-voelker-rule. My expectation is that December ship dates will be 12/01/2015 through 12/10/2015. Recruits don't ship on Fridays.

I have left info on many of your My Pages about your future Sailor's rating (job/specialty) 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 all of the ratings and fields. I also have that info for the PACT programs.

If you have a future Sailor who is going to be in an 800 division, let me know in a comment on my My Page or in a PM (or comment in a friend request) and I will connect you with others with loved ones who will later be in the same division. DON'T openly post your future Sailor's contract or division number. Those with a future Sailor (or recruit) in a regular division or 900 division can post the division number and can post the contracted rating or field unless it is for one of the Spook ratings, but those with a loved one with a special ops contract should NEVER post that openly. See OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) and 800 and 900 Divisions.

My son is scheduled to leave December 8th but has signed to leave early, first available opening and his recruiter has told him he is first on the list.  He is ready to get started. We are incredibly proud of him but we sure will miss him and he is our only son so my husband is having a hard time and I imagine it will be much worse when he actually leaves.

Erin, What does ??? mean? (A Guide to Navy Abbreviations and Terminology) includes that term and more.

No, your Sailor is not a Spook. Leave a comment on my My Page with his first duty station and I will give you groups.

My son is scheduled to leave December 15th.  I can't believe this is happening.  He is so excited to go, me on the other hand is having a very hard time letting go.  I am so proud for him, but I will miss him so much.

Leaving 12/3/15

He is so excited, I'm overwhelmed. Im so proud but to think about being separated from him just crushes me . I know I've got to be strong. Hopefully it will get easier with time.

If your future Sialor's ship date is after the middle of December, s/he will ship earlier than his/her current date due to the Navy Recruiting Holiday Stand-down, which is usually about a week before Christmas to just after New Year’s Day. There are about 3 weeks in December and into the first week of January when the RTC does not process in new recruits. See http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2011/10/14/the-voelker-rule. My expectation is that December ship dates will be 12/01/2015 through 12/10/2015. Recruits don't ship on Fridays. be prepared for the ship date to be moved up.

My Son is leaving for bootcamp in December. I'm keeping a smile on my face so he wont know how worried I really am. He is the oldest of my three sons, and the first to join the Navy. I 'm very proud of him and I  know he'll be a great Sailor, but because he's my son I miss him already.

My daughter just reclassified into Nuke and has a December 9 ship date.  I am trying to plan our winter out a bit ... is there a way to get an estimate of the PIR date?  I think it will be either Feb 12th or 19th.

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 be put on the Access List....

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; make change 4 if your profile pic includes your future Sailor) and then go on to Arrival and What Happens at the RTC.

MirandasMem, by counting 9 Fridays, PIR is most likely 02/04/2016, but since she is shipping at the end of the week, it could be the week after if she has to wait on others and is placed in the next week's TG instead, which does happen around the holidays at times when more recruits ship. You will have to wait on The Form Letter to know the PIR date for sure. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what will soon be happening and what to expect.

December is coming so fast, and my son will be off to boot camp. I don't know why but I'm so nervous, the whole family is going to come over to send him off.  Can anyone give me some ideas as to how much info. can be put on invitations for his going to" Boot Camp Party".

Boy, there doesn't seem to be too many of us with kids shipping out in December. My son is scheduled to leave Dec 2nd from Northern California.

Our son is shipping out from So Cal on Dec 10. He's been waiting for this day since May. The days are going by quickly.

My son is leaving December 15. Time is going by so fast!! He is leaving from SC.

My daughter will be shipping out on December 10th.  I believe there is a small group  of around 4 shipping out with her from Massachusetts.  We are all getting a bit anxious ... she is excited though and I'm happy for her.  Extended family is finally realizing that she will be leaving us so I'm managing that as well.

My son is leaving December 15th.  Can't believe its almost here.  He signed up in June.  I have been ignoring the fact that hes about ready to go.  

Middlemom, my son is leaving Dec 15 also, time is flying by! I am so not ready for him to go.

To help with PERSEC, when a member's Username appears to contain their last name, only use their first name when commenting to them. Then when they change their Username their full name will not be in your posts to them. Thanks

Yes, counting 9 Fridays after arrival will give the most likely PIR date. It could be the week before (more likely for one shipping on Monday or Tuesday) or the week after (more likely for one shipping on Wednesday or Thursday). It all depends how the divisions are filled. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what will soon be happening and what to expect. You will know the PIR date for sure when you receive The Form Letter.

My youngest son is leaving Dec 10. Middle son has been in USN since 2012, so I am a bit familiar with the process, but when it's your baby, it's still tough! And while his original date was Feb 15, they offered this date and he accepted it.I wish he waited, but it's his choice...

I really didn't want to travel to Chicago in Feb (he says PIR should be around Feb 4, 2016) brrrr

Since he was accepted into the Nuke program, I have some questions/concerns about that. Son says he'll be fine, but I heard there is a success rate of 15%. Middle son says he'll have to pay any bonus back and/or lose rank. 

I have to tie son down to get him to make me POA and signer on his bank account.

Lestermom, by counting 9 Fridays, PIR will most likely be 02/05/2016, but since he is shipping at the end of the week, 02/12/2016 is also possible.

I have left info on your My Page about NF and more.

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; make change 4 if your profile pic includes your future Sailor) and then go on to Arrival and What Happens at the RTC.

If you have a future Sailor who is going to be in an 800 division, let me know in a comment on my My Page or in a PM (or comment in a friend request) and I will connect you with others with loved ones who will later be in the same division. DON'T openly post your future Sailor's contract or division number. Those with a future Sailor (or recruit) in a regular division or 900 division can post the division number and can post the contracted rating or field unless it is for one of the Spook ratings, but those with a loved one with a special ops contract should NEVER post that openly. See OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) and 800 and 900 Divisions.

This is my last week with my hubs. We meet the recruiter Sunday, then he heads to BC on Monday,the 7th. It hasn't sunk in yet, guess Sunday night it will. Counting down the days now until we are together again, instead of until the end of DEP.

Tracy, yes, 01/29/2016 is the most likely date for her PIR. 02/05/2016 is also possible since she is shipping at the end of the week. See Arrival and What Happens at the RTC.

My son leaves Dec 8th!  Glad to read that so many others have the same box of emotions I do!  He is my oldest but still my baby boy!  

2 more weeks and my son leaves for boot camp.  I am a mess. All I do is cry when I think about it.  

My son leaves on Monday Dec 7th.  I am struggling everyday.  I am not sure how I prepare for Monday.  He is my only child.  I am so proud of him but this is harder than I ever imagined.  Praying for strength everyday.  

I heard from my recruit at 8:45pm, he arrived. It was a long day for him. 

My son took his oath of enlistment this morning. Lots of emotions. I feel drained and elated at the same time. I can only imaging how he feels. He has made us proud before but now more than ever. The support of family and friends mean the world to us and to him. People already thanking him for his decision  to  serve.