Camp Lejeune and FMTB-East Moms, Families and Friends

sharonscar:

http://www.lejeune.usmc.mil/jrc/

Sir Vette to the recue : )

Hi Princess, I'd call my son to show him where to go but they'd probably end up at a bar and never make it to the reception center...LOL

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My son left in May and is now in Washington State.. YAY!!!!

I know, I know...it must be such a hard adjustment for both you and him!  :-)

: ) I have a big smile on my face .. Soon I will have all three of my kids in Washington : )

sharonscar, I got to thinking (scary) is your son checking into FMTB instead of the main base?  If so, here's the link to FMTB:

http://www.marines.mil/unit/tecom/fmtbn-e/Pages/welcome_aboard/welc...

It's a different check in location...

Can anyone tell me anything abouty this FMT?  I heard it is pretty rough.....basically Marine Boot Camp!  Does anyone know if this is true?

Field Medical Training Battalion - FMTB, or Field Med for short.  They receive advanced emergency medical training, small arms training, and learn basic battlefield tactics while becoming familiar with the basics of Marine Corps life.  It pays to be in good shape when you get there, as a new student can be held back a class if they fail the Body Mass Index (BMI) assessment by more than 3% or fail the initial physical fitness assessment.  If held back, they do Marine Corps PT three times a day, be put on a nutrition program, and risk having their next orders changed.  

They start with five blocks of coursework before going into the field.  It's challenging, and they seem to like it!

Thank you Marcy!  I feel better now.  You know how people can talk and make things worse.  Although it is still more than I expected, he is a grown man and I have every confidence in him to do great as he has so far.  I know we are suppose to let go at some point, I just have not figured out how!

They always need us for support and cheering on.  We also have the advantage of time - when they're too busy - i.e. fourteen weeks at FMTB - we can be researching their next duty station, looking after bank accounts, whatever.  Your sailor is going to enjoy (yes really) FMTB and be so proud at graduation.  Ask him how much mail he wants, as there are push-ups required to get mail :)  My son just laughed and said send it but I only sent a few things. Since they can make phone calls and have access to the base MEX and Jacksonville, they can buy what they like.

Hi all - posting this for "Grasshopper" in the Norfolk group.  Raleigh is about a 2 1/2 hour drive from Jacksonville.   

Hi Mom's & Wives!!  I need to ask you all a favor!  Any of you that have Sailors stationed in Norfolk and that are not on deployment, I'm looking for a Sailor to help with a fundraiser in Raleigh, NC.  Funds are for a charity called Active Heroes which is a group that helps Military Families that need financial assistance.  I worked with Troy Yocum in 2011 when he was walking across America and we did this event.  It's a Stand at Attention Competition and we have guys from each branch of the military compete to see who can stand the longest.  We did this last year at a local mall and raised right at $10,000.00 and were able to help 3 families that had lost everything in tornadoes that weeks earlier had torn through our area. 

We have someone from Army, Marine and Air Force but I need a Navy representative now.  It will be on Sept. 15th in Raleigh.  We are having a Gala on Sept 14th also and would like the person to come as our honored guest to the Gala as well.  Just learned that one of the men from the movie/documentary Restrepo is going to be our Key Note Speaker.  This movie is intense but really shows what our guys in war go through!  Hard to watch as a Mom!  Anyway, last year the guys stood from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm.  They do get a 5 min break each hour and a 30 min break after 4 hours.  For the folks that came out to the mall it was a very emotional day!!  The guys were glad they had done it afterwards! 

Please, if any of you have a Sailor that would be willing to help us out contact me immediately!  

Hi everyone! My son arrived at Camp Lejeune on Labor Day weekend. He will start classes on 10/22 and is on holding until then. Wanted to get an idea what to expect. I checked the other posts but they do not seem that recent. Will he keep the same room he is in for holding when he starts training or will he get moved? Are there stores close enough to walk to or does he need to get a cab for things like food, laundry detergent, gym, ect? What will an average day be like? PT, work, liberty? Just trying to get an idea. Thanks

Hi ! My son arrived at Camp Lejeune on Sept 5.He also will start training on 10/22.My son told me they will not keep the same room once they start training. They move to the otherside of the camp. He told me the stores from his room are pretty far away. He said there are cabs but they cost alot. he does have PT. Thats all I know. You know how guys can be I have to ask him a hundred questions and then he starts getting annoyed at me. He was home for 2 weeks after he graduated from San Antonio it was so wonderful to have him home. It was the first time he was home since he left for Boot Camp In February. He did tell me there was not much to do there especially without a car. The base is very big and the commisary was 6 miles away. He was able to catch a ride withe one of the other sailors who had a car.  He was also confused about his meals he thinks they have to pay for all their food. I hope not!!! I think it is a little strange for all of them since they are at a Marine Base.

Hi all.. my son is a CL guy since Feb.. can I help you all.. PM message me if you want or here,  and I will try and get your questions answered. 

Matt's mom my son will start training 10/22 also. I was trying to get more info on what they can expect too. What their days will be like? Do they need a car while at CL? When does their day end? Will we still hear from them liker we do now? How do people get around if they don't have a car? My son said the taxi charged him $10.00 to get to MEX/Commisary and then 10 to get back! Can you PM with your last name? Would love to know if our sons know each other. Also how do they receive mail? I heard it takes forever for it to reach them

Car would be great as CL is huge. I went out there in March and was surprised. It is very vast.  My sons room was very far from the Main gate and far from the  MEX.  If they can get a car or bike it would help alot!  Plus many like to leave base and go into town. Plus there are many other places they go to.  My son would hitch a ride with some of his new Marine buddies from time to time but he hated asking for rides.  Most of his rides were to Walmart when his roommate went so he could stock up on food for his room to microwave and water. His roommate was a nice young Marine as well so they got along well.  Now in training are you talking about FMTB? 

Once their class begins, to say they'll be busy academically and physically right up until graduation is an understatement.  Take advantage of the FMTB-East website to see what they'll be doing.  To get to town or the MEX occasionally they share taxis or ride with friends (my sailor had his own car and many others have theirs, too).  Weekends are spent on study and rest.  Know that their needs are met re food etc; they will be living communally; and the time races by.  After graduation they head for the airport or drive to their next location immediately.  They get their mail regularly, but don't overload them.  This is the real start of serious, hard training.  Yes they can use their phones and laptops, but you may not hear from them much because the demands are great.  Trust that they are meeting the challenges with their peers and allow them this - it's an intense program. 

To learn about FMTB at Camp Johnson/Camp Lejeune, go to this site: FMTB-East official website, click on "About" then "Welcome" in the drop down menu and keep reading the info in the subsequent links.  The website has photos, too.  

More info in this discussion about Field Med and attending graduation:  http://www.navyformoms.com/group/CampLegueneMoms/forum/topics/fmtb-...

This video gives a sense of FMTB -  

Marcy I went on Foxsox.com and they have several styles. Which ones do you recommend? 

Marcy also thanks for posting that video

Katze -Stryker, Maximum and Fatigue Fighter styles from Fox are popular.  My corpsman buys his socks from the NEX (well, that would be the MEX at CL) which has a pretty good range of boot socks.  They can buy online from the NEX as well at https://www.mynavyexchange.com. 

Katze...FMTB is actually in Camp Johnson I believe and not directly at CL.  My sons duty station is not CL but Cherry Point which is about 45 min away. When he finished FMTB he went to CP until they needed him at CL to prepare for deployment. He had his room at CL for quite awhile until he left.  His roommates were Marines for some reason but he did not mind. As Marcy stated.. they will have plenty to do in FMTB and lots to study. They do generally have fun though and make new friends.  Why dont you PM me 

Hi. I am new to this group. My son is graduating from FMTB at Camp P on Thurs and will be stationed at Camp Lejune with the 2nd Medical Battalion.

Viper and Katz.. got the request.. :)))

Keeping an eye on Hurricane Sandy..."Hurricane Sandy could lash the North Carolina coast with up to fiv... 

My daughter is a Hospital Corpsman and is heading to Camp Lejeune this coming week.

My son is a HC as well and is presently at Lejeune training with a Marine team for deployment.  He was previously there this year for FMTB.

Jennyemt713, it's so good to see someone else with a daughter at Camp Lejeune.  My daughter probably arrived about the same time yours did and will start FMTB in January.

Hi all. My son had been at CL for 7 months and is on deployment. His PDS is Cherry Point but was sent to CL to meet his unit and do some training. Not sure where they are or a return but we do get some calls about once a month. Love love those!!!!!   

Something nice to know about: North Carolina-based heartsapart.org.

Hi everyone!  My son is just finishing up FMTB and is going to be stationed at CL for 3 more years.  Just wondering what he will be doing during the 3 years.  I think he with be with 2 Marine division.  Thanks for any info

psssst01, my son has only been at CL since July. He is assigned to a Marine Unit. He spent the past 2 years in New Orleans in a clinic. I think he is happier at CL. He is about to leave for 10 months.

Be sure to ask to which Marine Unit he assigned. Mine is with 3/2 India Company.

Thanks for the information everyone!

Anyone have a daughter working at the Hospital? I just found this site. My daughter has been at the Camp since December. She is assigned to L & D at the hospital. I have never been to NC in my life and will be going to see her in April, I can't wait. I miss connecting with other Mom's like I did during boot camp. She is my baby and YES..everyone tells me to cut the cord..It is hard, I miss her a lot. She is 21 and I know I got to let go, but I can still shed a tear or two when I think of her. So if anyone else has a daughter at the Hospital, I am from Arkansas and would really like to reach out. I am on FB too. Thanks for letting me onto your group.

channa1, my daughter who will be 21 in April is at the hospital.  I have been up a few times.  We are in FLorida.  How does your daughter like it there?

I am excited to be at Camp Lejeune.  My daughters is graduating from FMTB tommorow.  After graduation she we be flying to California and be stationed at Camp Pendleton for the next 3 years.  She has had such a good time in this class and will miss all the great friends she has made this last few months.

My son is also graduating tomorrow from FMTB!  He is staying at CL for the next 3 years.  He is assigned to 2 battalion 6th Marine division.  Wish I knew more about that.  Maybe I should join a Marine mom group :( 

Congratulations to your 8404 corpsmen!  Psssst01, you're right and this is the group - marineparents.com where you can find your division and Family Readiness Officer (FRO), sign up for newsletters, and learn what you need to know.   marineparents.com New Parents page   

There are experienced corpsmen parents here on N4M, so join the groups http://www.navyformoms.com/group/corpsmenmoms, and Corpsman Moms and Dads.  TexasDocMom and I have a lot of links to good information in the Corpsmen Moms group. 

Cathy, there is also this group for you - Camp Pendleton Corpsmen.

Marcy~Corpsman Mom, thanks for the info!

thanks for the links !  Love N4M <3

Thanks Marcy for the links.

My condolences to the marines and their families from camp lejeune killed in Nevada today. Thoughts and prayers are with them.