Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

Well this is all coming too quickly!  My daughter just has given me a whirlwind. She signed Monday and was to go to boot camp on Sept. 6th. They called today and are moving her up to July 25th. I am scared and don't feel I have had enough time to process this. I need a list for boot camp and am overwhelmed at the moment.

Navy2017 I know how you feel, son signed contract in August 16, also leaves July 25. Thought we had plenty of time but quickly realizing time is going by way too quickly.  I too feel completely overwhelmed. 

There is never enough time, whether it's 2 days, 2 years, or anything in between. My son was supposed to leave 15 months ago and his job was frozen a week before he left. Fast forward to 2 day ago, he left for Boot and I still can't process it. Haven't slept a wink since he's been gone. So proud yet terrified beyond belief.

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Here are the current PIR groups:

PIR: May 5, 2017 TG 26 - 9 Divisions (137-144 & 926) 4 guests

PIR: May 12, 2017 TG 27 - 9 Divisions (145-152 & 927) 4 guests

PIR: May 19, 2017 TG 28  - 9 Divisions (153-158, 812, 813 & 928) 4 guests

PIR: May 26, 2017 TG 29 - 9 Divisions (159-166 & 929) 4 guests (Note: This is Memorial Day weekend. If your then Sailor will stay in GL for “A” School or training, then plan to leave late Monday or on Tuesday if you are able since your Sailor will also have Liberty on Monday. The holiday will not affect those flying out.)

PIR: June 2, 2017 TG 30 - 11 Divisions (167-176 & 930) 4 guests

PIR: June 9, 2017 TG 31 - 12 Divisions (177-186, 814 & 931) 4 guests

PIR: June 16, 2017 TG 32 - 7 Divisions (187-192 & 932)  4 guests

Click on the date of your recruit’s PIR and join the group to connect with others with loved ones training with your recruit.

I just got another letter from my husband. Out of three, one has RTC on it, one has USS (ship name) and then the other JUST has his ship and division number... I don't know if he's gotten any yet. Do y'all know how I should address it??? 

If it has the USS ship name on it, will that be okay too? Cause that's how I've been doing it.

Name

Ship #  Div #

3510 Illinois Street

Great Lakes, IL 60088-3119

he had a specific ship name inbetween his Ship & Div #, so that's what I have been putting on there.

If that is what he wrote on the form letter that came after "the Box" then it must be right.  I know my son has gotten a few letters already because he told me when we spoke last Saturday.  I am sure he is getting them, just keep writing.  Blessings. 

I never received the form letter either. 

Did you receive "the box"?

I did get the box, not the form letter.

It usually comes a couple of days to a week from the arrival of the box.  Maybe the next time you speak or write to him mention that you never got it.  Good luck.

Here is the link for the correct street addresses for each ship.  They are not all the same (3510 Illinois St).  If you know the ship, you can find the street address:

http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/contact_recruit.html

TieranyC, you do not have to put the Ship name, USS Kearsarge, in the address, but you can. Some recruits like seeing the ship name. You also do not have to include RTC. See Letter Writing & Fun Stuff/Questionnaires to send to your Recruit.

Here are the current PIR groups:

PIR: May 5, 2017 TG 26 - 9 Divisions (137-144 & 926) 4 guests

PIR: May 12, 2017 TG 27 - 9 Divisions (145-152 & 927) 4 guests

PIR: May 19, 2017 TG 28  - 9 Divisions (153-158, 812, 813 & 928) 4 guests

PIR: May 26, 2017 TG 29 - 9 Divisions (159-166 & 929) 4 guests (Note: This is Memorial Day weekend. If your then Sailor will stay in GL for “A” School or training, then plan to leave late Monday or on Tuesday if you are able since your Sailor will also have Liberty on Monday. The holiday will not affect those flying out.)

PIR: June 2, 2017 TG 30 - 11 Divisions (167-176 & 930) 4 guests

PIR: June 9, 2017 TG 31 - 12 Divisions (177-186, 814 & 931) 4 guests

PIR: June 16, 2017 TG 32 - 7 Divisions (187-192 & 932) 4 guests

PIR: June 23 2017 TG 33 - 11 Divisions (193-202 & 933) 4 guests (Keep checking and join when it is up.)

Click on the date of your recruit’s PIR and join the group to connect with others with loved ones training with your recruit.

Hello everyone,

This is all very new to me and I am feeling the same way as most of you...so proud and nervous at the same time.

My son left on May 1st. I got the very quick call late Monday night but was somewhat relieved just to hear his voice which sounded upbeat. I wonder how he is doing and am anxiously awaiting letters from him. I sent a batch of postcards from friends. (I got the address from his recruiter)

My heart skipped a beat when I saw the PIR groups go up! I don't have the form letter yet but am I right to assume that if his DIV is 197 then his PIR is June 23?? That means one less week of waiting? (of course as long as he stays with the group)

Sorry for the length but I have been reading a lot on here for months although it didn't feel real until he actually left. Thank you all so much for your valuable info and honest feelings. It has helped so much.

Hi again,

My son left Monday...I got his box this afternoon...rolled up pants and all. Just waiting on form letter now.

Good luck to all!

MySonBug, yes, on the deodorant. Maybe on the cologne, but since he is in a 900 division, yes, he probably is allowed that for the PIR days when he performs. He can get both at the NEX. He would have to open any package in front of the RDC.

4Maineboys, yes, DIV 197 has PIR on 06/23/2017.Your comment leads me to believe that you received his address from the recruiter. Wait on The Form Letter before sending letters.

Hello 4Maineboys,  My son graduated 2/3/17.  We are from Maine as well. Feel free to message me should you need any encouragement along the way.  My son is older then most and I have sent three children off to college.  I t does get easier.

Hello 4Maineboys,  My son graduated 2/3/17.  We are from Maine as well. Feel free to message me should you need any encouragement along the way.  My son is older then most and I have sent three children off to college.  I t does get easier.

Good morning everyone,

PLEASE!!!! make sure your loved one takes a calling card to boot camp and or send them one ASA you have their address!!!!!!!

My daughter could not call home for 4 weeks because of lack of a calling card. They can buy one there but it takes time :(

I was reading about the PI, and dress for it and was wondering, would it be appropriate for my younger son to wear his Civil Air Patrol dress uniform? Does anyone know?

There is information on Challenge coins in What does ??? mean? (A Guide to Navy Abbreviations and Terminology) and Gift Ideas for PIR.

Here are the current PIR groups:

PIR: May 12, 2017 TG 27 - 9 Divisions (145-152 & 927) 4 guests

PIR: May 19, 2017 TG 28  - 9 Divisions (153-158, 812, 813 & 928) 4 guests

PIR: May 26, 2017 TG 29 - 9 Divisions (159-166 & 929) 4 guests (Note: This is Memorial Day weekend. If your then Sailor will stay in GL for “A” School or training, then plan to leave late Monday or on Tuesday if you are able since your Sailor will also have Liberty on Monday. The holiday will not affect those flying out.)

PIR: June 2, 2017 TG 30 - 11 Divisions (167-176 & 930) 4 guests

PIR: June 9, 2017 TG 31 - 12 Divisions (177-186, 814 & 931) 4 guests

PIR: June 16, 2017 TG 32 - 7 Divisions (187-192 & 932) 4 guests

PIR: June 23 2017 TG 33 - 11 Divisions (193-202 & 933) 4 guests

Click on the date of your recruit’s PIR and join the group to connect with others with loved ones training with your recruit.

JohnsmomKatrina, if he wants to do that and feels that doing so would honor his brother, then the dress uniform is the uniform of the day.

The day they arrive their feet are measured to get a correct sizing for their boots.  They have no time to put them down.  My sons jeans had them rolled up.  it's amazing how accurate this site is.

Mammagoose, see the info in Arrival and What Happens at the RTC.

I purchased Pennytalk at Walgreens.  My son used the calling card when he called last Saturday.  He said they are easy to use.

OPSEC - Navy Operations Security

Thank you, Toni.  

And YES, OPSEC includes the training pipeline.