Ship 5 Moms(Formerly Ship 17)

Hank'sMom and NukeWife,

If You have not already, you need to consider joining FB: SHIP5 SEPS. These folks are a wealth of info and community and support. ONLY one RE 03 is good. (.For all intents and purposes, RE 08 is the better. )The rest are bad.

* Did your loved one DEMAND an attorney? If they do, the Navy must immediately supply a civilian one....

This site is good, you need to look for info. Same with SHIP 5 SEPS. The FB  sure just seems to have a bit more support system built in.

Clarification: One thing you need to do is look above and go into the code chart. Look up exactly which RE code your loved one has received. 

Go to the BUPERS INSTRUCTION 1900.8C and that will give you more info as to whether the code is "good" or "bad."

OK, more clarification. someone just sent a question as to whether the Navy actually does supply the lawyer. I had incorrect info - actually, I totally misunderstood some info that I read. The navy does not pay for a civilian lawyer.

My son met with the JAG lawyer (a lawyer that represents the recruit rather than the Navy - they are knowledgeable of military law - I understand that some are military members and some can be civilians - this is free of charge) a week ago Monday, and called me last Tuesday.  He was given an RE8 (fraudulent enlistment), and is appealing to get an RE3 (erroneous enlistment).  That is what the lawyer advised.  I am assuming that is the best code to get. 

Thank you for the information Heidimom.....I am going to join that Facebook page if I can find it.

Yup, I believe that is exactly what is happening with my son. Prayers and best wishes for you and him. probably see you on SHIP5 SEPS on FB!

yoloJan - I've been wondering the same thing.  I think that I have asked to join several times throughout our ordeal, and nothing happens!  Anyone out there know......how about you, Heidimom??

Also....so sorry to hear about your son.  Ditto.....it is a heart wrenching experience!!  We're here to support you!!

Oh, sorry. It just takes a day or two to get approved. There really is no "process"

Oops. I deleted a post. The FB site is very active. I have found incredible support there. From tears to cheers!

Hmmmm. I just noticed that Hank'sMom is having an issue. If you are having an issue, try going right to Moira Glavin and message her. Jan, it looks like you made it?

Hank'sMom, Moira Glavin said to send her a private message in her personal FB page.  She is the administrator for the FB SHIP 5 SEPS.

Lorena, my son was sent to ship five for anxiety as well. He was discharged with an RE3. As I understand, once they are sent there, there is not a lot to be done unless it is something they choose to fight to stay in, which could be a long process. The strain of being away from home and in the structure of the military can be quite a shock for some of them, even if it is something they really wanted, reality of the situation can be a lot to handle. Hoping the best for you and your daughter

Lorena,

The same exact thing happened to my daughter.  She finally got home January 28th.  It was one of the most difficult things I/we have ever gone through.  She is home now and things are well.  My prayers are with you. It was very difficult but know it all does work out in the end and she will be fine. 

My bf did not pass the running test in time for graduation. He will have battlestations soon. He told me he is going to be put on hold after that until they arrange his flight and whatever else for him to go to A school. He told me i can visit him, but i am not sure how to go about with this. Anyone else knows of any information that could apply to my case. Not sure where to go or who to speak. I want to see him : (

mnmbook:  So he has now passed his final PFA (fitness test)?  I assume so since you said he is going to do BattleStations now.  Normally they have a brief Liberty after PIR before heading to A School, from what I have heard, but he won't be able to tell you how long of Liberty he has probably until he calls after BattleStations.  The info will have to come from him.  Hoping that he has enough time for you to visit him before he heads to A School.....but if not, hope you can visit him at A School!

*Correction to my post below:

Normally they have a brief Liberty after BATTLESTATIONS before heading to A School.  They will not have a PIR once they miss their own.

Hello,

I'm thrilled I stumbled upon this group.  Our son graduated boot camp April 3, 2015.  Throughout BC they were minoring his iron and hematocrit levels. They got his iron up, but his hematocrit remained at 39.8.  For Nukes they want it at 40. He was cleared for A school at BC with a doctors note.  However, they did not let him ship out.  They are waiting on a medical waiver.  Has anyone else experienced this situation? Does anyone now how long it takes to get the medical waiver? Any and all information regarding this process is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!

I need your insight and support. My Boyfriend was sent to SEPS and upon receiving his phone calls etc.. He had planned on us moving in together and suddenly after he gets home he isn't speaking to me and I don't know if I need to go over and see him to make sure he is ok etc.. I don't want to seem pushy etc or to seem unsympathetic to his issues.  I am not sure what exactly is going on. Any help would be great.

So I found out today that my son, in week 2 has torn a pectoral muscle and is being sent home within 2 weeks.    I am expecting a call from him this weekend but am trying to figure out the process and was told by another group to join this group.    I'm being told that my son should contact legal and authorize them to talk to me.    This sounds pretty harsh when I'm concerned about his health.   I'm just trying to find out the process for going back to BC after recuping from an injury.   Can anyone help with that? 

I sent a request to join the group on facebook but haven't been accepted.   Does anyone know if they will receive proper medical treatment there?    I have been told that his pectoral muscle is not torn, it's completely removed from the bone, but they are only stating he needs rest.   Everything that I have read indicates surgery.

No opportunities for a second medical opinion?

There are a number of broken links on this page, I have to say it's not helpful.    I'm simply trying to find out what kind of medical coverage he has while he is there, as of today, and can't find this anywhere in these links.   

OMG...reading some of this is really scaring me...my son just called tonight to let me know he may be going home due to a medical discharge for his shoulder...he said about 10 days and now people are talking about a month or so? True? Also talking about legal and waivers? He is only 18 and no clue to these things yet.When does he get to call again? When does he get mail? Does anyone know?

brendap:  Calls from your SR could be random.....when he calls again, tell him to sign whatever he needs to in order to allow you to get info if needed (otherwise they only deal with the SR).  He should have a thorough medical evaluation to determine definitely if he will be "held" to heal or discharged.  Lots of prayers right now for you and him....this time of not knowing I know is so hard.  And, yes, if he is being separated, he will be talking to Legal to understand his options, etc.  Depending on the reason for discharge, some choose to stay and fight the decision, which could be a very long process.  Hoping someone else on this group will give you more specific info soon.  This group isn't too active but hopefully someone who has been in your position can post soon!

Thank you all 

I forgot about this site...happy to have found it again. I have read some comments and some of my questions have been answered...even the older comments. Thanks.My son has seen legal and will be discharged soon he thinks

brendap,,, Hopefully his discharge code will allow him to reenlist in 6 months if would like too,,, sorry I have not been on here in a while.   If you get to talk to him and he is interested in rejoining,,, tell him to ask for a discharge that allows reenlistment at a later date..

RoTcMoM:  When you hear from your SR, be sure to ask him to sign the papers to allow you to get info on him. Otherwise, everything is done between him and the Navy....glad he will fight it and hope it works out for him!

My son called today saying he is medically being discharged because it could take 6-12 months of recovery for Shoulder tendonitis, everywhere I have looked that recovery time seems a bit long. is there any way to contact him to get a hippa waiver signed? and try and keep him in the Navy. he really doesn't want to come home, just not given many options right now

The address for ship 5 above makes no sense to me.  It has two streets on it...

SR NAME
SHIP XXX DIV XXX
XXXX STREET OR AVENUE
GREAT LAKES IL 60088-XXXX
Ship 5
3610 Illinois Street
Great Lakes, IL 60088-3118

I see the basic format:

SR NAME
SHIP XXX DIV XXX
XXXX STREET OR AVENUE
GREAT LAKES IL 60088-XXXX

And the specific address for Ship 5:

Ship 5
3610 Illinois Street
Great Lakes, IL 60088-3118

Ok,thx, valtameri !