DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in December

Isn't that wonderful that they post pictures..What a great Christmas surprise!!

Akmomto3 - if you go to www.mynavytaxi.com - it has all the information. I signed up for his transportation services and the meet and greet there.

If your future Sailor has a ship date that 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 12/01/2016 through 12/15/2016. Recruits don't ship on Fridays.

I have left info on some of your My Pages about your recruit's (or 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 every rating and field. 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 was originally suppose to leave July 6,2016 but was part of the big group that got delayed and so now he leaves Dec 15, 2016. Hes doing his 90 day meeting today and his recruiter and I were messing with him saying look you get to do it a second time how fun. lol By time he leaves he will have been DEP 17 months so he is ready :)

Hi!  I have one son that is a MM on the USS Alaska stationed in Kings Bay, GA. He is currently home for Thanksgiving ( which shocked us as he was just home last month on leave after being out on his first patrol).

His brother, son #2 enlisted back in Aug. '15, graduated HS this past May, was supposed to ship out this past July 19th but got stuck in the group that was delayed. 

He has been waiting since to see what his next step would be. He even told his recruiter to cut his contract two weeks ago.

Well, son #2 FINALLY got his ship out date...Dec. 5th. Yes, 12 days away!! 

He is going in under PACT which I believe is undesignated. Not what he really wanted but at least he won't be going for HM. So, long story short.. round #2 of boot camp for our family.  It is bittersweet but son #2 is more than ready to leave. My husband and I will be empty nesters and Im not sure Im ready for that. 

Thanks for letting me ramble on.  Hello Lemonelephant. Im' back! LOL.... but at least this time around, I kind of know what to expect, except a PIR in FEBRUARY will be so much COLDER than in September!

ShawnMom, I don't know how I missed your earlier question. You will find out what division your recruit is in when you receive The Form Letter, which arrives an average of ten calendar days after the recruit's arrival at the RTC. Some will have it 7 days after arrival (a few earlier than that, but not many) and most will have it by 14 days after arrival. 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 will soon be happening and what to expect.

See Ship/Division--How it Works for more on the ships and divisions at the RTC.

Hello Stephanie and ShawnMom my daughter goes on the 13th of Dec as well!

She will be an (AG)Aerographer's Mate. Meteorological & Oceanographic expert.

HEADS UP

“Deleting inactive members - The ad agency that handles N4M is in the process of updating the site.  If you have not been active since 12/1/15 you will be deleted to make room for new members.  You will be able to re-join.  If you don't want to be deleted you will need to post something to activate your account.  They have already started deleting members.”

MelissaJPA my son went to bootcamp last December with the AG rate. He absolutely loves it and is now in Japan. Good luck to your daughter!

WOW! Two years ago today we dropped our baby girl off at her recruiter's office to go to MEPS. 

My son left December 5th.  My husband took it a lot harder than anticipated but we are very proud and looking forward to that first letter. 

I'll be dropping my daughter off at the recruiter's Mon(Dec 12th) and then She leaves the 13th from the MEPS station. Some of us are making the trip to witness the final swearing in! Cannot believe this day is right around the corner. Happy and excited for her..but it's killing me. My only child heading out.

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.

Mine entered Dec. 5th.  :)

WE have the box ( got that last Thursday, Dec. 9th) and received the formal letter today ( Dec. 12th).  PIR .01/27/17

Now I need to light my candle and say my prayer that everyone does well and passes everything. Hope everyone is doing good and writing those letters! 

My daughter left on the 13th also. Crazy that it's only been 3 days!  I was so happy to hear her voice when she made the "I'm here call!" Now when that box comes,is another story. Her best friend has been there since Nov 21st. Christmas will be the most difficult without her. The knowing that she's going thru something tough right now,but the outcome will be great!  Looking forward to getting her address as well.

I have been reading all your comments and it takes me back to this time last year when my son left for boot camp Dec. 8th. I know how sad it is to not have your loved one home for Christmas! I have to say though that so much has happened for my son in the last year...his PIR was Feb 5th, then he went to Biloxi for 4 months, graduated AG school June 1st, was home for two weeks and has been in Japan since the end of June. Once he was in "A" school we could talk to him on a regular basis which was wonderful. His sisters talked to him almost daily. Even now in Japan they talk thru social media almost on a daily basis. It gets so much better! I know it is hard right now but keep writing those letters. My son said he loved hearing about anything we were doing or little bits of news. He also wanted pictures sent so he could share with others. Good luck to you all-you will make it thru and I thank your son/daughter for their service!