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Second time around for me but still have questions
Hello everyone. So excited because my daughter just shipped out to boot camp today. My son began his journey in October 2015. Well I know some things have changed since then plus with it being my daughter this time, I’m not sure what to expect or how to try and figure out when her PIR might be. Any comments, suggestions or anything would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and look forward to heart by from everyone.
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Permalink Reply by ATLUTDFan15 on
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HI. My daughter shipped out today too. Where are you guys from? We’re from GA, but she shipped from Jacksonville, FL.
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San Antonio, TX
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Permalink Reply by ellen0502 on
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You could count Fridays and that would/should/might make it March 2, 2018, but you do need to wait for the form letter to arrive to confirm the date.
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I initially had that thought that for a rough guess but then I thought I remembered something about it could take females longer to group up since there are fewer and could therefore take longer to start their eight weeks. But idk if I just imagined that or not. But thank you.
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I am guessing March 2nd because your recruit is female, but again wait for the form letter to be sure. It could go either way. :)
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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By counting 9 Fridays, PIR will most likely be 03/09/2018 for those who shipped on 01/09/2018. It could be 03/02/2018 for some if they are in a Push Division and were placed in one of the last divisions from last week. It is possible for some who arrive on the same date to have PIR a week apart. Wait on The Form Letter to know the PIR date for sure. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening and what to expect.
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Permalink Reply by jillc76 on
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My son shipped out today from Knoxville, TN. We just got the quick call letting us know he is there. Please let me know when you here of PIR date as I have work travel I need to work around.
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jillc, By counting 9 Fridays, PIR will most likely be 03/09/2018 for those who shipped on 01/09/2018. It could be 03/02/2018 for some if they are in a Push Division and were placed in one of the last divisions from last week. It is possible for some who arrive on the same date to have PIR a week apart. Wait on The Form Letter to know the PIR date for sure. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening and what to expect.
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Why would a female graduate sooner? My daughter also shipped on 1/9. Trying to work out all the logistics. Drive vs fly. Etc
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ATLUTDFan15, there are fewer female recruits than male recruits, so those in an Integrated division (one containing both males and females) often have additional P-Days and so those divisions may fill with those arriving at the beginning of the next week. There is no guarantee that it will go that way for your recruit. It all depends what division she is placed in. The 900 divisions for a TG will often fill on Tuesday and they are integrated divisions and usually have 9 Fridays. Wait on The Form Letter to know the PIR date for sure.
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Permalink Reply by Phoenixmom on
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Hi Travelgirl67 here are some sights you can read and it gives much detail as to everything that will go on the first days and weeks. and about the calls. and also how to figure her PIR. Welcome to the site and please join Boot camp for loved ones you will get much info also.
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also this site has lots of info. on the top it has recruits, Graduation so you can click on each and it gives a rundown.
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