DoriBry

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DoriBry - Welcome to Navy4Moms and I also see that you have joined the BC Mom group. I encourage you to go to the main group page and scroll down past the information, the Discussions and come to the Comment area. Be sure to introduce yourself there to all the other members. We all volunteer our time on here as Navy Moms or other loved ones and some days we have a lot of chatter, others not so much, but that is the best place for you to ask any and all questions that you have and to glean information from others who have been thru, or are going through BC.

My son has been in for over 3 years now and he is out in the fleet. I am one of the "seasoned" moms that stick around to help out with the BC Mom group, but we have several who have just had their loved one graduate who also are sticking around to answer questions. 

Welcome Aboard!! 

Welcome!! Please read my blog to give you an idea of what the first few weeks may look like.. First Things First-- The Quarantine Edition Up and to the Left is a link to all the Navy Lingo! It is titled Navy Speak and you can find it here. We are here to get you through the “Great Silence” of the next 4 weeks (ish) and the 8 weeks of BC (ish). You will come to learn that No News Is GOOD News and everything is Needs of the Navy. You life will be Hurry Up and Wait and it’s ok to make plans but they are subject to change until after they have happened so it’s best to embrace the Motto: Semper Gumby!! (Always Flexible!!)

The Expected timeline will look like this
Day 0 -- Travel, Arrival and "I'm Here" scripted phone call
Day 1-14 -- ROM (Restriction of Movement/ Quarantine-- Lots of studying and waiting)
Day 15-21 Arrive Onboard RTC and begin P-days (P-days- Initial Processing Days) including 2 days of P-hold (Weekend)
Day 21-- Complete P days. (Initial PFT & Run)
Day 22-- Begin training and mail form letter out. Look for it to arrive around 1-2 weeks later)
All of this is assuming no exposure to COVID with additional ROM
Training typically occurs Monday - Friday but we have heard rumors that Saturday’s are now training days as well.
Normal PIR will be 8 Fridays after departure from Home but it can be less by 1 but it can be extended by ???? (lots!!) It just depends on how many times they get caught in the “Ring of Fire” but do not get COVID. IF they get COVID, Once they are recovered they will not be removed from training again even if they are in the “Ring of Fire”. (so there is that small silver lining if kids get sick)

Good morning.  I am wondering if you heard from your SR?  Last comment I read from you was he had a fever of 100 and took a Covid test.  I am asking because my son in in ROM also.  Your SR went in 1 week before my son.  Hoping he is doing well and you heard something.  

HI DoriBry!  It was a complete fluke that I remembered to ask.  I'll bet you get that info soon...maybe our son's are in the same ship! :)

DB  We are also in the same state, I'm in Alpharetta, GA.

WP

And our sons PIR on same day! Just bought Navy shirts for us for a congrats photo to send to my son on PIR day. 

Good night DoriBry. 

Good morning.  No I have not heard anything from him yet.  I am thinking and praying I should get a letter, maybe, this week.  End of the week.  Did your SR call on a weekend?  I work in a prison so I can't keep my cell phone on me and I am positive my SR has NO idea what my work number is.  LOL.  I am glad you heard from him.  I am soooo hoping we get a call over Christmas.  

Hi DoriBry,  My son is in Ship 14 DIV 086.  Let me know when you find out your son's info.  Are you on FB? My husband is and there is a closed group for our PIR date.  I can get info if you if you don't have it. 

Hi DoriBry!  Yea, they are in the same division!  I do not use Sandboxx, but I am using Monday Delivery a Christian based delivery started by a Marine.  I bought about 12 cards to send and I'm doing that everynight until he gets letters.  They tell you no to use any of the services like that after boot camp because of OPSEC.  After they are out of A-School they will have a military email that you could email him.  I do that with my son that is in the Coast Guard when he is deployed.  Otherwise we talk and text.  

Hi!

I just don't want to use FB at all, My husband relays anything interesting to me.  I think this is such a great group and there isn't any shaming on here, which is a blessing.  Who needs that? So grateful for everyone on here.  

WP

Hi there - I saw your post on the BC group about FB and ID and everyone has chimed in but I just want to make sure that you see the response.  DO NOT SEND ANY ID to anyone on FB or any group!!!  Please be careful - there are a lot of groups out there that will try to scam you.  FB does not ask for ID to join and none of the "official" Navy groups won't ask for ID either.  

Awww, right back at ya!  :)  We have not got the letter yet, and might not since his didn't go out with everyone else's.  He said he was writing too slow and they didn't add his to the stack.  Glad he called and I was able to the info from him.  My husband said (he's on the PIR group of FB) that parents are starting to get the form letter. That phone call was hard because he sounded so quiet and choked up...when I hung up I sobbed.  Couldn't help it!

If anything comes up on the FB page I'll let you know. Right now parents are starting to get the form letter. We have not yet.

I agree.  I will take any few minutes on the phone I can get.  Just to hear his voice.  Funny, when he was home and arguing with a sibling I wanted to stifle that voice.  LOL  Wow how my perspective has changed.  =)

Wondering if you got your letter yet?  If not, I am guessing it will be this week.  We live in WI so mail will be quicker to us...I think. We are about 5 hours North West of Great Lakes.   My SR I believe is in the same division and ship as your SR and warriorprotector's SR.  

That is awesome!!  Yes Ship 14 Div. 86.  So I am hoping we got our form letters this week, maybe a personal one next week.  However, I am not sure my son will write at all.  At least we can send them letters and have a date for graduation!  At least for now.  :)

I forgot about Sandboxx.  Was that easy to use?  I didn't send any letters off for today so I am now feeling guilty.  Now we need to pray that our SR don't encounter the ring of fire.  I am feeling optimistic today.  Having a good day, not emotional just happy for him.  :)

Have a good day!

Hello.  I haven't been on since the 17th, just getting caught up now.  No I didn't hear some were going back into ROM.  My daughter is on the PIR Facebook group.  Someone on their stated that division 86 was getting phone calls.  We didn't get one.  Did you hear of anyone getting phone calls Sat?  I am holding out and praying for a Christmas call.  :)

Hi DoriBry!  Did you get your call, I know it was late because they had to earn it, so grateful to the SR that answered the Chief's question correctly!  My son told me that they have an SR that has a Master's degree in art. The SR designed their flag (a cool serpent with an anchor) and that the SR also sketches them when they are working.  He drew my son ironing today.  I would pay for that!  LOL!

HUGS!

Yea! I'm so glad you got to speak with him...this might be our Christmas gift call, so if we get another that's just happy gravy! :) Have a great day!

Good morning!  Yes I got the call also.  It was wonderful to hear his voice.  I got the same when I asked about a call for Christmas.  I am guessing not now that we received this one.  I am okay with that now since I heard his voice and he is doing well. Not only that but my SR and I figured out that your SR and my SR are friends!  LOL  Apparently they talk quite a bit, I guess when they can.  :)  Too bad they aren't going to A school together.  It was crazy to figure we know the same family.  LOL  My son gained like 15 pounds.  Give or take because he isn't sure which clothes he was wearing or if he had boots or not when he weighed in.  He said he enjoys the food.  How about your son?  Did your son get his wisdom teeth out?  Mine was able to keep his for a bit longer.  He says once in A school they may remove his top 2.  His bottom ones never grew.  I am still so excited from the call.  :)  Have a good day.  

Good morning!!  It sounds like our boys are doing well.  :)  My SR and your SR are good friends apparently.  I think that is so neat.  Every time my son calls, the 3 times, he mentioned your SR.  I hope they stay in contact after BC.  Have you been able to drop your SR from your health insurance yet?  I wrote my SR to ask if they have any documentation of an insurance.  My Human Resources is saying I need proof that he has insurance before I can remove him. I don't understand how difficult the insurance companies make it. We are getting close to PIR.  I am very excited for them.  Have a good day! 

Hi DoriBry,  I noticed on the PIR site that P&G said her son returned the dress blues because they cost $1000. Was wondering if you heard anything.  I didn't think they had a choice because they have to have them.  Haven't heard anything about that from my SR or on the FB page. 

Hello.  Yes, we are going to make signs and send him pictures to his phone so he will see them when he gets his phone back.  It sucks that we can't even see it happen live.  Have you watched a graduation yet?  I would love to send a letter to the Captain, not asking for anything special but to offer a suggestion.  I wish they would have the Sailors demonstrate some of their cadences and marching.  My SR enjoys that part and I wish I could see what he is talking about.  However, I don't want my SR's name connected to mine.  LOL  I certainly don't want him to have any consequences from my thought.  I don't even care if it was something they started after SR graduates.  Just for future families.   Our SRs are going different places.  Mine will stay in Great Lakes, which may work out for us.  That is if he can go off base for some liberty, even just for a few hours.  We are close enough to drive down for an hour or two.  One week to go!  So exciting.  Talk to you soon.

At least they don't have to write a check for the uniforms, it comes out before their money goes into their accounts.  Although getting less really stinks when you don't get paid a lot.  Right now they shouldn't have too many bills hopefully.  My son has no debt so only has phone charges & storage car insurance currently.

Yes.   I agree.  they walk past awful fast.  It is going to be hard to grab a glance of our SR.  I hope he gets to be closer to you for A school.  At least there may be a chance to see them at A school.  That is if they get liberty off base.  I am anxious to find out when Battle station 21 will be.  Down to 1 week left!  :)  Have a good day.

Talk about your sticker shock!  My son is also frugal, thank goodness!  I'm sure they will both take extra care with those uniforms!  Our son will be in Pensacola, FL... so just 6 to 7 hours away.  How about your son? 8 days until PIR day! :):)