Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

C'sProudMomma My SR is also going to Pensacola after PIR on 03/20

Different Ship and Division though~ we'll see you in GL!

Don't believe the rumors...the cell phone will come home.

Don't let your Recruits get "tricked" into the idea of it either.

Many of you are not aware of this yet as you are not at that point but, It's the equivalent of contraband to bring one onboard after PIR when they return from Liberty.

That being the case, you can see why they are not allowed to keep them.

Send/mail your Recruits with a good phone card with plenty of minutes on them. Most take off minutes with each use just for using them. That is why you can get one for like 600-700 minutes for twenty bucks or so.

Plus, most will share theirs with those that don't have one. We here about that kindness over and over on the PIR groups.

Cell phones may come home in parts, battery removed (if it can be). Make sure you search pants pockets and shoes for it.

If they don't send anything home BUT the phone then it should come in a manila type padded envelope.

PIR 03/27/2015 is up and running.

Link:

PIR 03/27/2015 TG 20 - 11 Divisions (119-128, and 920) Graduate Fri...

Here are the current PIR groups:

PIR: 02/06/2015 TG 13 - 13 Divisions (085-094, 806, 913 and 914) 3 guests

No PIR 02/13/2015

No PIR 02/20/2015

PIR: 02/27/2015 TG 16 - 8 Divisions (095-100, 915 and 916) 4 guests

PIR: 03/06/2015 TG 17 - 7 Divisions (101-106 and 917) 4 guests

PIR: 03/13/2015 TG 18 - 7 Divisions (107-112 and 918) 4 guests

PIR: 03/20/2015 TG 19 - 9 Divisions (113-118, 807, 808 and 919) 4 guests

PIR: 03/27/2015 TG 20 - 11 Divisions (119-128 and 920) 4 guests

Click on the date and join to connect with others with loved ones training with your recruit.

Thanks, FTLW.

Air Force recruits and SOME Army recruits have the option to keep their cell phones for use for calls, but Navy recruits MUST send the cell phones home. Yes, there are some Sailors who are doing RAP duty who will pass on bad info, especially about being permitted to keep cell phones. I don't know why they would do that, but some do.

In the past, I have occasionally seen a post by someone on here who says that their SR kept their cell phone.  A HUGE no no if they did and are caught with it!  And they WILL be caught eventually....they are always being watched, not only by their RDCs, but by the recruit leaders who will get in big trouble themselves if they know about a situation with a SR and don't report it.  So I agree with what FTLW and lemonelephant are saying here....they should NOT do it.

Heck, according to my neighbor his nephew, who is in the Army ,was able to go home for Christmas this year in the MIDDLE of basic and then go back to finish it off. The Navy is def. on a different page than the other branches lol 

Yep, very different.

You will see people asking about Family Day, the Army does a day to visit with the new graduate, with a picnic and games.  Navy doesn't do that.  You can tell which recruits have family members familiar with other branches!

My son has a friend that recently graduated Army BC. While it's true they get cell phones, Face Time and holidays/weekends they are there much longer than our future sailors.

I understand that the Navy used to have a Family Night the night before PIR but they haven't done that in a long time....it was before my son was there in 2009/2010.  Of course, now families cannot see their sailors until PIR.

Happy Friday!

     "O Lord, I will honor and praise Your name,

      for You are my God.  You do such wonderful things!"

                                                                    Isaiah 25:1

Thanks CatMom509 for your Scriptures bright way to start the day!!   

Thank you CatMom509. I enjoy your daily scripture. 

I'm so excited! Hubby told me I have another letter at the house!

We got a call from Chicago last night, around 11, no one was on the other end. I was up for hours after worrying... hopefully it was just a wrong number, they are all in bed at that time, right?

boyscoutmomtoo, sometimes a recruit will be permitted to make a call from the RDC's office outside of normal hours for some reason, but yes, unless he was on Watch, your recruit should have been in his rack at that time since you are in the same time zone.

Well hopefully that means it was a wrong number. Crossing my fingers. Thanks lemonelephant!

I thought I would let everyone know we stayed at Navy Lodge this weekend for PIR.  Our sailor is flying out for A school......had no problems with him coming to the hotel with us today.

ibkrissi, what you're going through is absolutely natural and normal.  My one and only son is currently at RTC.  He left 1/21.  The week leading up to his departure was absolute torture.  (and the first couple days after he left too.)  But I promise...it will be SO much better in a couple weeks. Once they get settled and you get a phone call and a letter or two all will be good!  Be brave for him...be proud.  They're doing great things. Hugs.

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Thank you Catmom509 for the scriptures!!

Welcome new and returning Mommas!!

Anna,

You're so welcome!

Jettsmom,

Thanks for that tidbit!!  It just reinforces what us N4M veterans have been advising on all the future PIR groups~~

ConcernedMom & Christal,

You both are welcome too!!

Navywife_Nuke, yes, recruits sometimes call on the weekend. See Phone Cards and Phone Calls. That Page gives more info on calls and even gives some times that you can relax and know that you most likely will not receive a call from your recruit.

Got my first call and it broke me! I know what he is going through because his father went through it, but that my son so I am feeling emotional right now. I pray that you all have A GREAT DAY!

Here are the current PIR groups:

No PIR 02/13/2015

No PIR 02/20/2015

PIR: 02/27/2015 TG 16 - 8 Divisions (095-100, 915 and 916) 4 guests

PIR: 03/06/2015 TG 17 - 7 Divisions (101-106 and 917) 4 guests

PIR: 03/13/2015 TG 18 - 7 Divisions (107-112 and 918) 4 guests

PIR: 03/20/2015 TG 19 - 9 Divisions (113-118, 807, 808 and 919) 4 guests

PIR: 03/27/2015 TG 20 - 11 Divisions (119-128 and 920) 4 guests

Click on the date and join to connect with others with loved ones training with your recruit.

Hello All!

     "For You are my hope, O Lord God;

      You are my trust from my youth."

                                          Psalm 71:5

FLNavymom,

Yep, and the Navy Core Values of "Honor, Courage, & Commitment" are a strong part of a majority of our Sailors.  Just have to be aware to know why you are there and don't become distracted by things that don't matter.  The Navy is an awesome career and a proud legacy to uphold!  God guides and directs those on this path~~

Catmom509

Yes, Thank you for your daily scriptures.  It not only helps me, but I sometimes include them in the letters to my SR.

Thanks DsMom. I just have to continue to pray and thank God for all of his mercy. I know that he will be ok. :)

YAY!  Another call from my son!  Div 116!  I wasn't expecting that at all!  Is that unusual to get two calls withing the first 3 wks of boot camp?

C'sProudMomma

Great for you.  I am sure you are a proud mom! 

Navywife_Nuke, there is no new training on Saturdays, but recruits do have 5-6 hours of training to review the things that they have learned that week.

C'sProudMomma - Nope :-D Congrats!

TexasmomShip13,

It really depends on how much time the SRs are given on whether they can split the call time up.  Yep, let's hope the next opportunity goes to Mom!!