Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

not all divisions get the tablets.

Sassysweet, I sent you a private message.

Here are the current PIR groups:

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

PIR: July 7, 2017 TG 35 - 7 Divisions (209-214 & 935) 4 guests

PIR: July 14, 2017 TG 36 - 9 Divisions (215-220, 815, 816 & 936) 4 guests

PIR: July 21, 2017 TG 37 - 8 Divisions (221-226, 817 & 936) 4 guests

PIR: July 28, 2017 TG 38 - 9 Divisions (227-234 & 938) 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.

Anna, mail gets to Ship 5 as soon as it is processed. Some indicated that letters got to their recruits about 4 to 5 days after they were mailed, but that was earlier this year.

Hi all! Does anybody know how much a call costs while in boot camp? My dad gave me an old call card to give to my boyfriend when he leaves for BC next month. It has about $17 on it but I want to make sure that's enough... 

ProudNavyGirlfriend - my son tells me cards are cheaper for your recruit to buy at the NEX than it is to buy one for him - he thinks about $100 would be good (altho he did have some $ left on his card - he bought several while there tho)

Yayy! For JaMomj! Best feeling ever!

Recruits have taken $25 calling cards and had time left at the end of BC. Recruits can buy a calling card at the NEX if needed.

RIP Sailors :( My thoughts and prayers are with your families and shipmates :(

Beyond words.  I can't stop thinking about it.

RIP Sailors.  Thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathy go out to fellow Sailors and family members.....

USO Japan is in dire need of donations to help the sailors out. 

https://www.uso.org/donate/japan/?sc=WCENJAPAN0

My son just got to boot camp on June 13th. When do we usually find out their graduation date? 

A Sailor onboard the USS FITZGERALD posted this earlier...

"DO NOT give to any go fund me pages for USS FITZGERALD. None of them are USN endorsed. We appreciate the outpouring of support. The American Red Cross, Navy & Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), and USO are accepting donations."

Many of the Sailors lost all of their personal belongings such as cell phones, laptops, tablets, civilian clothes, toiletries etc. If you would like to help please do so through one of the above mentioned organizations. The crew and families have a long haul to overcome this tragic accident and your positive thoughts and prayers are needed. God bless the USS FITZGERALD Sailors and the entire Navy family as we morn those that periled on the sea.

Thank you, ellen0502.  I will be donating to the USO via the link I posted below.

Sad that scammers would prey upon those who ache for our Navy family.  

Thank you for this information. My heart aches. Prayers are ongoing for everyone. 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/06/18/navy-halts-search-mi...

757NavyMom,The Form Letter arrives an average of ten 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.

My son was eliminated for medical reasons, unknown. He called his girlfriend this morning and said she should take his name off her contacts because he won't be contacting her anymore. I called RTC legal and they're going to try and contact him so he can call me. I'm extremely worried!

My son left for Bootcamp on June 13th, we just received his box and our letter yesterday. Graduation for him is scheduled for 8/4/2017!!! We are so excited to let the countdown begin, also sent our first letter today!!

Here are the current PIR groups:

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

PIR: July 7, 2017 TG 35 - 7 Divisions (209-214 & 935) 4 guests

PIR: July 14, 2017 TG 36 - 9 Divisions (215-220, 815, 816 & 936) 4 guests

PIR: July 21, 2017 TG 37 - 8 Divisions (221-226, 817 & 936) 4 guests

PIR: July 28, 2017 TG 38 - 9 Divisions (227-234 & 938) 4 guests

PIR: August 4, 2017 TG 39

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

@Antsmom - was your son was separated?  That's when they take him out of their division and put them somewhere else.  His gf was the only one he called?  I'm sure you are concerned!  I would be too!!! - I hope he calls you soon!

Separated is to be sent to SEPS to be sent home.

I just received the call from bootcamp that my son arrived safely.  I send a second son tomorrow.  God give me strength.

My son left on June 15th.  Does anyone else in the group have a recruit who left on that day?

G'sCBMOM,it is a small percentage who are sent to SEPS for various reasons (medical, adjustment issues, social issues...). Each division starts with about 88 recruits. An average of 75 of those will make it to PIR as scheduled. Some of those 13 are separated and sent home. Some are ASMO'd to another division with a later PIR date. Some are ASMO'd to FIT and most of those do go on to be Sailors. Some are sent to the RCU and most of those will go on to be Sailors.

The sentiment is strongly echoed.  Lemon, you're a peach!

I leave in one hour to take the second son this week to the recruiter to go to boot camp. I am very proud but my heart is definitely heavy letting two go in one week.  I don't know how we do this as Moms.  I have always believed my job was to make them independent but it's hard letting them go.

ibeitz71 - are they both going into the Navy?  You aren't letting go - you're allowing them to spread their wings with confidence!