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P-Days "Moment of Truth" Questions

I read from one recruit's experience that while in P-Days, there's a phrase called "moment of truth". The Cheifs or POs begin asking questions again-see if you've lied on any questions you were asked. Recruit said he was told to stand to answer his questions (by the interviewer).

But recruit said DO NOT STAND UP when answering any question because you're admitting to have been/are lying to their questions and BE SENT HOME ON THE SPOT. Then, he was asked if he's homesick. He answered NO, even though he was homesick because again he'd BE SENT HOME ON THE SPOT.

Has this experience happened to anyone's new recruit? The recruit is being told to do certain things here but not told he/s will be sent home if they stand up or say yes.

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Comment by lemonelephant on June 19, 2014 at 4:46pm: Yes, there is a Moment of Truth at BC. It is the opportunity to come clean about anything that the recruit did not include in his/her paperwork prior to enlistment. The recruit may spend extra time in P-days while the information is addressed or the recruit may be sent to SEPS (Ship 5) and then sent home to attempt to get a waiver if one is needed. Some recruits will be disqualified for enlistment based on what they reveal.

Don't borrow trouble. What one recruit experienced may not be the experience of all. No, as said above, not every recruit will be sent home for admitting that s/he omitted something prior to BC, but yes, some will.

Comment by lemonelephant on June 19, 2014 at 5:01pm: Check you My Page.

Comment by lemonelephant on June 19, 2014 at 5:09pm: Since your son, not even a future Sailor at this point, has not completed his paperwork yet, it is best that he disclose everything from the beginning and then get any waivers, if needed, and then there will not be a problem. If his recruiter indicates that he should not disclose something, then your son should say, "I respectfully request that the information be included. I am aware that a waiver may be needed." That way he will never have to worry about The Moment of Truth or information coming up later that would result in a discharge due to fraudulent enlistment if he did make it through BC and into the fleet.

Comment by mauiMom808 on June 19, 2014 at 6:21pm: Thank you for clarifying. My son will do what is asked/told of him without question because you told him to. Don't want his following of directions/trust work against him. Thanks again! :)