Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

Blessed Sunday!

     "But I will hope continually, and

      praise You yet more and more."

                                   Psalm 71:14

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

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Good Day!

     "For we are God's masterpiece. He created

      us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the

      good things he planned for us long ago."

                                                Ephesians 2:10

No Box, no note...My Hubs gently reminded me, we are probably furthest away from the others.  I just want to get contact started....

You will get it soon!!  I received my box and form letter the day after others were saying they received theirs.  No worries.  No news is good news. 

Our son left for BC pm December 4th, the form letter was post marked on December 11th and we got it December 15th. His first letters home came came a few days after that.  The waiting sucks, but that first letter makes everything better :)

Hello Friends!

     "I will go in the strength of the Lord God;

      I will make mention of Your righteousness,

      of Yours only."

                                                   Psalm 71:16

Also, the Box and the Form letter come separately.  If you want to receive the Box at the first attempt at delivery-- and don't mind it being left on your porch like Marie advised below--  leave a signed and dated note for FedEx on your door~~

So got home today andmissed my box by 5 mins. But signed the door slip and it is ready for tomorrow.

motherinlaw, the Navy's only boot camp is in Great Lakes, IL. Following BC, he will fly out to San Antonio for "A" School the day after PIR.

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.

Tiff, correct.  All Bootcamp training is at GL, but A Schools are all over the the country.

Are you sure?  I thought all Navy boot camp was in Great Lakes.  My son will head to SA for A school as well after basic.

Hi,  I was just reading through and saw the posts about cards... so can someone clarify for me what is acceptable to send.. I saw no glitter, musical, or stickers on envelop.  But envelops have to be white only?  and cards are ok to break up the receiving of letters only.  I want to spread the word to family.  And another question- why can't they have colored envelops?  So much to learn!

Personally, I wouldn't want to draw any unwanted attention to my SR by sending colored envelopes.  

wow I had no idea.... Her birthday is next week... she asked us to not send birthday cards bc she had heard she could draw unwanted attention.  I thought she was kidding.  Well I am glad I found all of this out.  Again I had no idea that mail could be an issue.  Thanks

tori'smom:  Maybe make a cute "birthday card" on paper and send that instead since you asked you not to send cards....it would be unique and have a personal touch!  I bet she will love it.  Same for you, LauraCam....a belated birthday letter!  Even though cards are usually fine to send, if your SR asks you not to send something, always honor that....they may have some tough RDCs who look to give them IT for anything and everything! 

From the RTC FB notes:

WHAT CAN I SEND OR NOT SEND MY RECRUIT:

Recruits are allowed to receive letters, cards, photos, stationery, envelopes and stamps. You should first ask your recruit if he/she is allowed to receive any newsaper/magazine articles as it is up to each division's Recruit Division Commanders (RDCs) if they may or may not receive those. Sending cards in colored envelopes is fine. Sending musical cards is strongly discouraged as your recruit may not appreciate having to open such a card in the presence of his/her shipmates where everyone can hear it. Do NOT send any type of glitter in cards or letters to your recruit. Please keep in mind they are in military training and do get frequent inspections and any glitter found in their racks (bunks) will cause them to receive a negative mark. Keep your letters/cards simple. Recruits may receive one pair of contacts and one week's worth of solution to wear for photos and/or graduation. Female recruits are permitted to receive minimal makeup items to wear for photos and/or graduation. Recruits may NOT receive any other type of care packages or food items. All food items are discarded.

Two weeks in advance of my Recruit's 18th birthday, we took apart a "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" banner made of 13 linked letters and began sending her a letter a day inside a birthday card, often in colored envelopes. No repercussions from the RDCs. YMMV

If an RDC wants to assign IT to a Recruit, s/he will find a reason. Worrying that something you might do will trigger punishment is unnecessary. Nearly any Recruit would gladly do a few extra push-ups for a birthday card. The alternative, no birthday cards, could be heartbreaking. My 2¢.

So glad to see this info as my son will celebrate his birthday while in BC! I am already so overwhelmed with all the regulations and info and he hasn't even left yet! Thank you for your help and info.

Are there any restrictions on postcards? 

Thanks CryptoDad for your 2 cents... it was worth a million!! :)  

diannep- I like that idea of making a card... she would get a giggle out of that!!  I don't want to go against her wishes and i know her little nephews will be making homemade cards as well.  We'll find a way to make her day special!  :)

I mailed a Valentine's card last week in a red envelope...oops.  My son said he doesn't mind the extra PT, he enjoys push ups.

Thank you DsMom. That is helpful. I'm so looking forward to spending time with my new sailor!! :)

I mailed 3 Valentine cards to my son. Thur- Sat. The first one was a bought card, the other two were printed. Nothing too flashy or mushy. LOL All sent in white envelopes. 

I got my box today but I did not get my letter yet. I thought I saw someone else say that there Son went in on Feb 4 My son started the same day but they noted an RIP date of 3/27 I thought BC was 8 weeks.

TML,

Lol!!  PIR (Pass in Review) date!

Boot Camp is typically 9 weeks counting 9 Fridays starting with the Friday of the week of their arrival. 

Greetings!

      "For we are His workmanship,

       created in Christ Jesus for good works,

       which God prepared beforehand that

       we should walk in them."

                                            Ephesians 2:10

Question does anyone think they may have moved up a date because 9 weeks would be easter weekend?