Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

My son didn't let us know of his until in core school. Alot depends on what the Navy thinks it needs at the time.

My son is in the PACT program also.  He is E PACT.  I'm glad you asked those questions, because I would love to know the answers! 

What is core school?

"2 weeks of the surface common core training. " My S-PACT son thought it was essentially going back over the basics

Sometimes the PACT sailors receive their orders in boot camp, sometimes in school.  All depends on what billets are open and needs filling, and what part of the quarterly cycle the budget is in.  No way to tell, as current trends can shift so fast.

The order picks are generally only done in the longer A schools, from a pool of orders prepared for the class from the dream sheets, when possible.  While PACT sailors do fill out dream sheets, but it seems like pretty much luck of the draw when it comes to actual assignments.    

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.

S-PACT:
https://www.facebook.com/notes/training-support-center-tsc-great-la...

E-PACT is similar, but with more emphasis on ship's power plant/interior rather than deck operations.

Colagrl - How wonderful for you!  Thank you for your service and enjoy Key West!

Thanks for the info Anti M. I was in 25+ yrs ago and was rated OS. My husband was rated Nuke but was kicked out of school and sent to the fleet. I was lucky - did well in classes and was able to choose destination (Wanted Europe, got Hawaii) I have talked to my son before he left that he most likely would not get a choice and simply be sent wherever the Navy needs a body. 

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

PIR: June 30 2017 TG 34 - 7 Divisions (203-208 & 934) 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.

LOL, Colagrl and Misisu ... I was an ET, over 30 years ago.  I asked for Japan and got it, but another time I was up for orders I was given three choices: Diego Garcia, Diego Garcia, and Diego Garcia.  Turns out I loved it there, and met my husband.  I was his relief ... oops, yeah?

Funny how some things about the Navy never truly change, and dream sheets are definitely one of those things.

Hello!  I'm new and getting very anxious for the months ahead.  My son leaves for BC on July 20th.  I've started becoming very emotional when I think of him leaving, but still proud and excited.  Thank you so much for allowing me into this group and I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions soon!

Proud Navy Mom - Welcome, you will have many questions and in this site they will all be answered.  My son graduates 6/2.  Without the experience of the moms here it would have been very hard to get through this journey. Specially, I thank Lemonelephant for all her help.  Many blessings to you and your son.  Toni.

Ok, here's a question- I work for a corporate resort and I want to see if there are any of my company's properties near RTC.  What city or town is RTC in?

Anti M- My sister was stationed in Diego Garcia in the 80's. She was an Air Traffic Controller. She LOVED it there too.

You just need your dependent ID. Your recruit, later Sailor, is your sponsor.

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

PIR: June 30 2017 TG 34 - 7 Divisions (203-208 & 934) 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.

You should receive a mailingfrom your recruit about getting it and enrolling in DEERS. See When Will the Recruits be Paid? and Information for Spouses for more on that and more.

I got that. I have an appt next week to go get that done! That's all I need to stay on base?

Yes, that should work. Double check when you make your reservation.

I called them yesterday and they couldn't tell me exactly what I would need. Which was irritating. 

Hi TieranyC, I don't know if you already looked on the Navy Gateway Inn website, but I found a eligibility pdf page. 

Hotel website: http://ngis.dodlodging.net/propertys/Great-Lakes-NS 

http://www.dodlodging.net/NGIS-Patron-Eligibilty-Feb_2014.pdf  

Hope this helps, and hopefully it's vacant. I know that they give priority to active duty on TDY or PCS. 

Navymamabear, the best thing to do is to first let your recruit know the letters are on the way. You can put all the letters in a manila envelope and address it to your recruit. Since you have told your recruit they are on the way there will be no surprises for her when she is asked to open it in front of the RDCs. 

The large envelope is no problem when it is holding letters from school kids. :)

SO HAPPY!!! I got a call from my SR today!! Best Mother's Day gift I could receive! He was in good spirits and said his mouth is all healed now from having his wisdom teeth pulled. He has gained 10 pounds too! HE NEEDED IT! Food must be pretty good, or mine was not! LOL! So thankful to hear his voice. I missed his first call that was made to my cell phone. He left a message on it though!!! Then THANKFULLY, he called my husband's cell phone right afterwards. OMG! I was so happy! I cried when I answered the phone because I was so relieved he called back!!! Not sure why my cell phone didn't ring either! I asked as many questions as I could. Then I heard the RDC in the background yelling something and that''s when he said he had to go. Last words..."I LOVE YOU!"

My call just came in! Yaayyyyy! He sounds terrific.  Best Mother's Day gift.     

ellen0502, thank you. I did mail her a letter yesterday letting her know these would be on their way for the entire division.  Do you know about how many are in each division, in case we need to add more.  She's in 932 if that means anything as far as size.

My son flies out Monday morning to San Antonio and then out again tuesday for great lakes. I can't believe the final day is here. 

Here are the current PIR groups:

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

PIR: June 30 2017 TG 34 - 7 Divisions (203-208 & 934) 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.

Blkph0enix, you are in the right place. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC will let you know what is happening and what to expect.

sspaws, yes.

Navymamabear, most divisions start with an average of 88 recruits.

Wow, half way through! Phone calls and letters!! My son sounds like he is having a difficult time. Mostly because he is missing home I think. He said they are doing well, but went from top to bottom this past week. Not sure about that. I hope that he gets through without getting too sad. Hope he is able to get some enjoyment out of the things he is learning and the next few weeks go fast.

Tomorrow is 1 week since my son left for boot camp feels really strange not hearing from him. I am so used to talking to him everyday about his day. I can't help but worry if he likes it is he okay is he making friends. Today one of the older retired military gentle men told me. "You have to let them go so they can find their way back home momma bear."  Brought tears to my eyes but it made sense.

Mar3n1 - The first three weeks are very hard.  They are adjusting to a total different way of life.  My son is in his 6th week and we spoke last Saturday.  He sounds very different from the call that came on week 3.  More like himself and very sure of his decision to join when just a few weeks back he was questioning it.  He is excited for what the future will bring.  He will be going to Texas for his A school and then on to North Carolina for infantry.

Mar3n1 - He will be fine.  Many blessings for him, you and your family.

Thanks Toni.  He is staying GL for MM after Boot Camp. I guess I just need to find a routine. It's nice to see and hear I'm not crazy for the worry and tears, though.

GaNavyMom - Yes he is HM.  How he told me was five months in Texas and then about two months in North Carolina for infantry.  I think in my sons case he does his C school right after A school.  Is your son graduating on 6/2?