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Recruits that shipped out March 28,2018
Did anyone receive a box from your son/daughter yet. Just curious. My son left 3\28\18 and I didn't receive his box yet.
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Permalink Reply by Phoenixmom on
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Winksmom527 it usually takes up to 10 days. just some info someone needs to be home to receive it, they will leave a note to pick up at station. hope this helps.
What will the first day be like at BC?
See Arrival and What Happens at the RTC and Ship/Division--How it Works.
How long is the "I'm here!" call and when will s/he be able to call again?
See Phone Cards and Phone Calls.
When will "The Box" come?
It will usually arrive by FedEx within a few days, but it can take up to 2 weeks at times.
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Ma'am if there is anything I can help you with please do not hesitate to ask, Welcome to Navy Moms, Best wishes to your Loved One.
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Permalink Reply by Winksmom527 on
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My son forgot to put our apt# so FedEx took his box back. I called and they said they would deliver it tomorrow. I can't wait because it's like getting a small piece of him.
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Thank you @Phoenixmom
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You are welcome, Thank You for allowing us to be part of your Loved One's Journey!
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Permalink Reply by Angella on
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I just got the box. I haven't opened it yet, just sat down and hugged the box like it was my son and cried!!
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Awww! Angella I completly know how you are feeling, I have tears in my eyes as I am typing. I felt the same way, My heart just ached for my Son. When I received the packaged, I also received his High school graduation pictures. I was crying my eyes out. It will get better, right now with no communication is the hardest part any of the Mothers will hjave to go thru. But once you hear his voice or get that first letter the days and weeks will go by so fast.
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I teared up reading your reply! Lol I am shocked that I have not shrunken into a raisin from dehydration! This would be p day 5, and I am anxious to know if that's the end of the p days and he starts actual boot camp tomorrow, or if p days are still going cause of the amount of SRs or if they are on hold until they get more SRs. I hate not knowing!!!!! I signed up for the informed delivery so that is ready for when I get the form. Starting to think about graduation plans even though I don't have a PIR date, probably a bit premature!
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I will try to find you info on p-days, I think following the weeks are easier. I know that the Not knowing is the Hardest part in all of these weeks. Just think positive, know within that he is busting his butt to make it, BC is hard and they really need to focus. here is some thing on P-days.
Those first 4-11 days after the new recruits arrive are called Processing Days (P-days). P-days can last up to 14 days for some recruits if they have to wait for additional recruits to arrive to fill a division.
P-Days: Processing days (AKA P-Week); when recruits first arrive on board the RTC, they will begin filling in their paperwork; they are given further medical and psychological evaluations and receive their inoculations; they send home their box of civilian belongings and receive an initial set of PT gear; are interviewed; and will be assigned to a division. When P-Week is over, Boot Camp officially begins. P-days can be as short as 4 days to as long as 2 weeks, but are seldom over 11 days. (See Arrival and What Happens at the RTC and https://www.mypoints.com/emp/u/videos.vm.)
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I can't wait to get my son's box I'm gonna open it and hug his clothes!!!! If only he could see this. My son would be like mom really!!!!
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About how long after the box does the form arrive? I know it is not exact, but just an ide
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The form letter will arrive in about a week average time. But can take up to 2 weeks.
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