Boot camp questions

[MySarahgrl]

Hi, my daughter decided to join the Navy. As her mom, I encouraged this decision and am proud of her. I was wondering, though, what is boot camp like? Can anyone tell me what the experience was like for your son/daughter? Would really appreciate it. Thanks so much and look forward to your posts.:)

[MySarahgrl]

Thank you Cindy. That was so well put and I really appreciate your kind words. I am thinking as you, I just want her to be happy, on the right path and disciplined. We live in a small town and there are not many opportunities here. She is strong minded and comes from a long line of military family. Her dad is currently 19 years Air Force, so she knows the drill about moving and being away from family. I think she will do fine, but sometimes I worry about them yelling at her(even though she is used to structure and discipline) via her dad. Thank you for your comment. This website is cool. I'm glad I signed up and hope to have a great many things to say and read throughout her journey.

[MySarahgrl]

Also, congratulations on your son's success and career decision as well!

[MySarahgrl]

Thanks so much for the advice. Sounds good! I read all the stuff on basic that I could find. It sounds intense, but said if you get into some physical shape, it shouldn't be too bad. I think she will like the swimming tests, except for floating face down. I can't image doing that for five minutes. Other than that, she is a good swimmer. That's good that you are texting and all that. I hope we can keep in contact as much as allowed. Right now she is working on improving her Asvab score. She is not exceptional in math, but is good in communications and writing. Her verbal skills are also good, so I think she wants to at least get something in media. Not sure how all that works. I've been learning day by day.

[sar-nucnavymom]

I have had only positive experiences with BC when my son, John, went through BC last fall. He did well, loves PT and all that was involved, swimming, etc. But as with my daughter who was at BC the same time as her brother, BC was a horrible experience for my daughter. The only reason the experience was so horrible for my daughter is because her heart was not in it. Now I have my youngest son, Matthew at BC now; he has only been there two days, but he is a strong individual and will get through BC without any trouble. Your support for your daughter is what she needs to get through BC. BC is just alot of PT and teamwork. My older son gave advice to his brother to keep your mouth shut and listen. Neither of my sons were very mouthy, so I haven't anticipated any trouble, nor have I had any with my son who finished BC last September. The graduation ceremonies last year showed all the teamwork and what they have learned at BC. Best of luck to your daughter; she will do fine.

[gsdkids (daughter AN)]

My daughter has been at BC since mid June and set for PIR on 8/13/2010. She has written that it is obvious which recruits don't have their heart in it and are struggling. She has done well and has a determined mind to
"NOT let others get under her skin" - I have no doubt that this has helped her throughout the last several weeks. Your daughter will do great with a set of goals, determination, and a supportive family that writes regularly and then some. Good Luck

[annafornavy]

My son just graduated boot-camp June 25th.. He said the first 3 weeks there are the worst as it is alot of waiting around and zero communication with family and friends. The first 3 weeks are the breaking down period.. They chose him to be the recruit chief petty officer of his DIV. So he was the one that got yelled at the most as he was in charge of the 86 guys in his DIV and the looked to him for questions. He didnt mind though. He was in great shape and was in 3 sports all through high shcool so team work had been drilled into him.. I think that is the biggest thing they need to come together on is learning to work together despite the different cultures, families and areas they came from. They are part of the NAVT family now and it is all for one and one for all. I noticed an incredible change in my son at graduation. I was so proud of the inner strength and confidence he had.. He said after the first 3 weeks time began to fly by for him. I wrote him 2 - 3 letters a day. I sent him letters from his dogs and I had his friends post messages to him on face book and I mailed that weekly.. There is an incredble letter from a Navy dad named Larry Huffman on Navy for Dads that I printed off and mailed him and he read to the whole DIV. It really explained the meaning of boot-camp.. He said that inspired him alot.. Thank you to your daughter for standing up to serve our country.. God Bless her on her exiciting journey.. My family has a long line of military history.. My grandfather and father were both Marines, my brother served in the Army and my son chose the Navy so he could carve his own path. I am so proud of him and looking forward to all the years ahead of him that is full of adventure... With your love and support she will SOAR!!!

[MySarahgrl]

Thank you all for everything you wrote. It has been great to get on here and see so many positive things both from your experience and also comments for my daughter. She is also strong and determined. Her friends have said she wasn't cut out for it, but she and I both know they are wrong. They don't know her like I do. I am looking forward to this...her journey and will write her everyday. We just got word that her Meps has changed because when she went in last week, they ended up with more potential recruits coming in and the car filled up, so we have to wait another week..but that's ok because she needs to study the ASVAB some more. Her recruiter said it was her best chance for a job she wants. Thanks all!!

[gsdkids (daughter AN)]

Good luck to her and yes STUDY STUDY

[Pat]

http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/

This site has a lot of information from the Navy...it is the official Recruit Training site. Happy reading!
Always encourage her to be her very best!