Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

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! 

Found this on another forum... it's GREAT!

I heard from my son yesterday and he's in good spirits despite his impending medical discharge. We're both fighters so I'm going to ask him to consider appealing the decision. I think it's worth it, nothing to lose and more to gain. I wish all of you best wishes and prayers for your Sailor's success and health. Blessings.

Antsmom - so sorry to hear of this. He really needs to push the envelope while he is there for an appeal.  If it is a matter of 'concrete' medical (eyes are worse than enlisted, scoliosis is more curved...etc) then it will be hard and those are normally not overturned.   If it is for other 'subjective' reasons, once he is discharged it will be an uphill battle. So if this is an egregious decision on the navy, then people he can contact while he is out to speak on his behalf may be worthy to get NOW before he leaves. hope this helps.

Math Teacher.....My daughter had an original graduation date of June 9th and was held back until the 23rd. She should be graduating this Friday we are waiting for the "I'm a Sailor" call today. She did Battle Stations last night. Being held back is not unusual, sometimes they just need a little extra time. My daughter also had trouble with making her bed. They are just making sure he is learning everything he needs to learn, it is harder for some, but I am sure he will do fine the important thing is that he is still there!

Yes both sons are entering the NAVY proud Mom of one Crypto Linguist and one NAVY Nuke.  

They were supposed to leave together on Sunday but the NUKE was delayed a couple of days due to his background check paperwork all cleared now.  Hopefully this gets them into the same graduating class leaving two days apart.

I got the form letter yesterday!  My son graduates 8/4.  He is in Div 238.  My oldest is deployed and just left his first port stop after a month at sea. One month down, two to go.  I'm so proud of my Sailors and miss them terribly.  

That's great ibeitz71!!!!  Maybe so!  That'd be awesome!  Where are you from?

Missing my boy terribly today...I guess because he sent his dad and grandfather letters last week, so I didn't get one. Anyone else have someone in div 221 and has heard from them?

Well second son is dropped off on his way to MEPS in Harrisburg PA then flying out tomorrow morning for boot camp.

Oh geeeeze ibeitz71 - I sure hope they have the same PIR - coming out 2 weekends in a row would be... difficult!  I'd be tempted to call Great Lakes and tell them to make sure both kids have the same PIR date!  hehe

I thought it would be easier knowing they are in the same place at the same time.  Turns out two sons in one week is just a little too much!  My oldest arrived yesterday, I got the scripted call at 2:04 pm and the next one will arrive tomorrow. I wish i could be a fly on the wall to know what he is experiencing today and how he is handling it.  They are working hard to ensure these two are in the same PIR so keep your fingers cross for me.

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 - 11 Divisions (235-244 & 939) 4 guests

PIR: August 11, 2017 TG 40 - 8 Divisions (245-250, 818 & 940 (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.

Math teacher, the "I'm a Sailor!" call can come 7 (most common) to 9 days (it happens when there are holidays near the PIR date) ahead of PIR for the first divisions of the TG to just a day or so before PIR for the last divisions. See Battle Stations-21 (BST).

question from something in a letter. Our recruit just sent a letter. he was talking about being in the division he got moved to.  (beenin new division a week) He said the head RDC IT'd him so he knew who he was.  Not sure if he meant before or after he moved.  What does that mean?

Thank you. Congrautations to all those that are graduating tomorrow and wishing a very happy day to everyone.

IT is intensive training. (things like extra push-ups)

The Page, What does ??? mean? (A Guide to Navy Abbreviations and Terminology), will help you with many of the new terms you will come across.