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Failing battleship

Posted on March 28, 2013 at 8:31pm 10 Comments

I recently got a call from my boyfriend saying he failed battleship. What does that mean? And how long with his graduation be postponed for?

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At 1:47am on March 29, 2013, lemonelephant said…

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I have checked on the 04/05/2013 group and on the RTC’s fB page and no one has mentioned receiving the "I'm a Sailor!" call from Division 135, so perhaps he failed something besides BST and you misunderstood or he said he won't be doing BST. From what you said, he was pretty upset and that could account for the miscommunication.  diannep keeps track of BST days for each TG and very seldom are the days different from what she has.  abraxtona34's post is also suspicious for a problem for her SR, especially given the info she had received on when BST was scheduled. Sailors usually leave a message when the make it, but if they are calling about a problem, they are instructed to hang up if an answering machine or voice mail answers from some things others have said in the past because it is not certain that the intended recipient will receive the message. I would expect that the first divisions for next week's TG would be going through BST tonight since it is a small TG and they would not need extra days for BST (they should have them alll done over 3 days/nights) and next week is not short at the RTC, which would be the other reason that BST would be before tonight for a division in that TG. Your SR has time to pass whatever was failed and have PIR.  Carefully read the info in Battle Stations-21 (BST). You would not be able to receive info from the PAO at the RTC concerning him or his status from anyone but him since they do not recognize you since you are not his spouse.

At 11:17pm on March 28, 2013, NavJam23 said…
Diannep: I don't quite understand the phone call then. If he called before battle station?
At 11:15pm on March 28, 2013, NavJam23 said…
He called around 7 PM and the call was about 50 seconds. The RDC'S could be heard in the back ground saying " Do not show emotions in my office " it's devasting. Hopefully, it isn't the entire division.. And your welcome! I'll be sure to keep you posted on his updates.
At 11:13pm on March 28, 2013, diannep said…

His division should be in BattleStations right now....but wouldn't have started them until tonight.  It is an overnight drill.  I posted info for you on the PIR page.  Keep the faith!

At 11:04pm on March 28, 2013, abraxtona34 said…
For the first time, I missed my son's call tonight around 8:13 pm; he didn't leave a message and I knew it was battle stations day, but the public affairs office told me they get their last call tomorrow between 2-3 pm. He is in Div 135 & as you stated, they were finally working together! I was thinking no call today was good news, until I missed his call and read your blog. It's heart-breaking for them...I wonder how their division did?? I will be calling the PAO in the morning. Thanks for your post...
At 4:50pm on March 10, 2013, Recruit Man - Ronny said…

Welcome to NavyforMoms.com. My name is Ronny and my son has been in the Navy since February of 2012. He is currently stationed in San Diego with a Helicopter Squadron. He is an Aviation Structural Mechanic. I hope you find all the info you are looking for here, and if you have any questions feel free to ask. My son is 3rd Generation Navy, so I do know a little about the Navy..:)

If you have a new Sailor who is in Boot Camp, or leaving soon, visit CallsforRecruits.org and I will send you FREE Pre-Paid Phone cards for your SR to use while they are in boot camp. I started that program when my son left for Boot Camp :)

Welcome Aboard and I wish your Sailor Fair Winds and Following Seas.

 
 
 

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