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Good Friday 2012
Sohere we are.
Aside from the email from the recruiter, that didn't answer a lot of our questions, we haven't heard back. Cat even left 2 voice mails on his cell phone in the past 2 weeks. I'm giving him some grace though, as I'm sure he's busy with the up-coming graduations, Easter weekend, and his own family. But it's HARD not to be anxious. Thank you God for hearing my prayers and taking the edge off. I do NOT want to be a "pesky parent" or banshee...but the twinges of anxiety are starting.
One thing I'm worried about is dropping the ball on our end. I'm not a perfectionist, nor am I even organized. But in this, I don't want to miss doing something that'll affect her future. Example: She wants to sign up during her senior year because 1) that year will count towards her 8 year commitment (so says the recruiter), and 2) she'll be able to go to classes an hour & 1/2 away at the recruiters office to get ready for bc (I know this sounds silly, but all these abbreviations really throw me for a loop. It took a couple days of reading N4M's to realize that bc was bootcamp). So I'm wondering about the enlisting...if she doesn't sign up soon, it WON'T be a full year from signup to bc...and that'll again affect her time in and rate (thank you Anna for explaining "rate").
Thankful to have a reason to celebrate this weekend and for this wonderful spring weather. :)
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Comment by Anti M on April 6, 2012 at 10:46am
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The DEP time does count toward the inactive reserves part of a Navy contract, but not the active duty years required. There's time in service, which is good for getting ahead on pay later, and begins when she signs a DEP contract. However, her actual time in rate doesn't start until she ships for boot camp.
The recruiter isn't lying, it is just very complicated to boil down to a couple sentences. I'm probably phrasing it wrong as it is. I was a sailor, and I still get confused before my second cup of coffee.
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Pay Grade
Years of Service Less than 2 Over 2 Over 3 Over 4 Over 6 E-7 2680 2925 3037 3185 3301 E-6 2318 2550 2663 2772 2886 E-5 2123 2266 2375 2488 2662 E-4 1947 2046 2157 2267 2363 E-3 1757 1868 1981 1981 1981 E-2 1671 1671 1671 1671 1671 E-1 1491 1491 1491 1491 1491 E-1 with less than 4 months of service 1379
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The time in service at DEP can put them up for more pay as an E-1, and it starts making a difference at E-3 and beyond.
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Comment by denako on April 6, 2012 at 10:36pm
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Hi Yooper Mom - It sounds like your family is in the same position we were in. Our daughter committed in November - she was in the middle of her senior year. I think if your daughter is thinking about joining the Navy, she should do it during her senior year. Our daughter has an amazing recruiter and she has received so much support and instruction over the last months that it really has been a huge help, for both her and me and her dad. It does not take away the nervousness you have for your child but it does make you realize that they are ready to take this challenge. She leaves in July and it is amazing to see where she is just from her recruiters instruction. I cant wait to see all she is going to accomplish in her Navy career. Good luck to you and yours.
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Comment by YooperMom on April 7, 2012 at 9:47am
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Thank you Anti M & denaka for your comments. The more knowledge I have, the more I tell the anxiety to go take a JUMP!
The lack of communication from the recruiter has just made me a bit nervous...but like I listed, he's probably VERY busy at this time of year, and he does have a big area to cover. We live in a very unpopulated part of Michigan, so the travel time for recruiters is killer.
Again, thank you for your comments. :)
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The only apprehension I have for your situation is your recruiter. Try to identify if it is your mom side that is making you concerned or are really concerned by the lack of communication? Maybe give him a little more time to become responsive, and then if things continue the way they are now find a different recruiter. We were blessed to find a great one but I have heard stories that not everyone is so lucky. This is probably the most help your daughter will need from you since they are young and have never been in this situation before. Get her a great recruiter and she will receive tons of support and encouragment.
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