Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

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When is SR Next Call to talk freely

by Christi

Apr 2, 2018

My BF left for boot camp on 3/22 & he called his mom with the, "I have arrived and am safe" phone call, but I wanted to know when and for how long his next call will be? Also, could he call both his mom and me, or does he have to choose? How often are they allowed to call?? Thank you in advance for your feedback!

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    Chipmunk

    Phone calls are generally (note flexibility) around 3 weeks and 6 weeks of BC - at least they were for my son. His first one he only had about 25 - 30 min to talk. The next one he talked longer, but also had missed reaching my cell and started calling the other family members. Time for calls varies depending on how well the division is doing and other time restrictions. Also, if your SR is involved in another responsibility they may miss the group call time and forfeit theirs or receive permission to call later. If they have time, they can call and talk to more people, but it all depends.

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      kai cat

      Christi - Hello! Just like Chipmunk said they usually call twice if all things "normal" and they don't miss for watch.  They call during the day on either Sat or Sun.  You wouldn't get a call at late night(after 9 central) unless there was something else going on.  My son was able to call 2 numbers - his brother at home and they talked for a few minutes, and then my cell to talk to his dad and I because we were out.  So, I think he will probably make 2 shorter calls (1 to you for 10 min, 1 to his parents for 10 min). One thing to keep in mind - when they say they need to get off the phone - they need to go! LOL :)

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        lemonelephant

        You may receive an "I'm still alive!" call in week 3 or 4 (calendar week, not DOT), but that call can come before or after that depending on when the RDC is able to schedule the phone banks. Don't expect a call, but do have your phone available from 8ish am to 8ish pm Central Time and be pleasantly surprised when you receive a call.  The "I'm still alive!" call or other calls the RDC schedules usually come in the mornings on weekdays except on the day of a PIR because the "I'm a Sailor!" calls, which are typically made 1-7 days, but can come up to 10 days, before PIR, are in the afternoon and evenings, but calls can come anytime during those hours on Saturday.  Calls on the day of a PIR or on Sunday come between 1 and 8 pm. Calls for security reasons or for information are generally made during regular business hours.  Remember "No news is good news!" See http://www.navyformoms.ning.com/group/bootcampmoms/page/phone-cards....

        Apr 2, 2018