Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

Can someone please tell me what the 900 divisions mean? It seems to be a good thing. I am new to this. Thanks!

@Sassysweet ... your recruit has additional responsibilities as Starboard Watch.  Yes, the RDCs can advance a good performer to E-2, and potentially E-3.  E-3 is rare though.  While they can give him a good recruit evaluation and a recommendation for advancement, NO ONE makes E-4 out of boot camp.  That is simply because E-4 is petty officer level, and must be attached to a rating learned through an A school.  E-3 and below can be unrated.  RDCs may advance up to 10% of their division.  From E-1 to E-2, and for those who came in as an E-2, up to E-3.

http://navyformoms.ning.com/group/bootcampmoms/page/e-1-e-2-or-e-3-...

Not sure if this has been posted yet but the website for Recruit Training Command is pretty informative. In the Family Guide, condensed and tailored for graduation.  Website explains companies and the 900 series, families dos/don'ts for graduation and the different airports.  Daughter's PIR is 4 August. Hope to see some of you.Cheers.  http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/

Good morning ladies (and gents)!

Received my second letter from my son yesterday (div 221) and he sounded absolutely fantastic. It has been so wonderful to be able to "see" the change in him! He also had his wisdom teeth pulled last week, he's doing very well in PT (put on about 15-20lbs already!), got his E2 promotion, got 3rd class swimmer and Weapons P/O - zero idea what most of this means (if someone could enlighten me, that would be super!), but I'm very happy/proud with the tone of his letter. Hang in there mamas, there's light at the end of that tunnel!!

BayouBudMom, thank you.  She heard about the division and wasn't sure if she would try, but I sure am glad she did.  She plays piccolo/flute.  

Hi all. Anybody's sailor leaving on July 6th?

Here are the current PIR groups:

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.

The Page, 800 and 900 Divisions, has info on the 800 and 900 divisions for those who are unfamiliar with them.

I can't wait to get a call! I'm happy you all got calls, it gives us something to look forward to.

Here are the current PIR groups:

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.

@tutorlady ... Service Week is no longer a thing.  I had service week when I went through boot camp in Orlando ... the Navy had three boot camps, and used the recruits to keep the place running, much like they do on ships.  Helping at the chow hall, the laundry, doing sweepers and landscaping.  That is long gone, along with the two other boot camps we once had.  

As for hell week, seriously, we didn't have one.  We had hard weeks, and harder weeks, and busy weeks, but it was a mistake to say hell week, as we got in trouble for that.  Only the SEALS had a real Hell Week, and we were not to compare ourselves to them.  Now, that tradition has changed, and hell week is sometime around week six? Seven?  I honestly don't know, so I suppose I need to learn that too!

@Anti M - thank you for the clarification.  I heard the term (and horror stories which I tried to tune out) from a former Navy member who hadn't been "in" for a while.  My understanding is that "hell week" is what is currently called Battle Stations.  Am I incorrect in my understanding?  Thanks again for the clarification.   

Here are the current PIR groups:

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.

Christina, yes, you can visit you Sailor in "A" School when he is not in class or on duty. He may or may not be able to leave the base depending on which Phase he has Phased up to when you visit. Many wait until at least the third weekend after arrival to visit since the Sailor usually has more freedom by then although he may still have to remain in uniform while on Liberty, but some visit sooner than that. Your Sailor is the best one to ask once he gets to Shepard AFB as far as when the best time to visit would be.

MoparMom, the Day by Day is still pretty close to what happens based on what recruits and Sailors have reported. There is an inconsistency in the Day by Day that still has not been corrected, but overall it gives a good idea of what is happening.