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Do we get a phone call from them to let them know they arrived? We sent the son with no cell, so I’m kind of antsy that he got there safely. Plus, since he was a military brat he hasn’t concerned himself with our mailing addresses, I’m afraid he may not know it :(. I’m hoping he can remember what it is, but what if he doesn’t.

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Permalink Reply by Chihuahualove3 on February 22, 2019 at 9:16am

Hello Arlyn, They all go to MEPS before shipping out with medical processing. When they arrive at boot camp they will go through medical examination again and get dental exams along with lots of shots. Once they are all good in that. They begin grouping. They will have their first PFA run. If all goes well with that they get placed in their final division. My recruit did not pass the initial run and was ASMO’d and this pushed the PIR date out 2 weeks, This also changed the  division. This is why it’s highly recommended that you write as much as you can but do not mail letters until you get the Form letter or 3 weeks in you can get from recruiter.

hang in there! So much to learn but trust me ! we know more about the process than our recruits 

Permalink Reply by DesiD on February 22, 2019 at 10:15am

Arlyn, my son went to MEPS back in November and was sworn in to the Navy at that time. However, he didn't leave for Boot Camp until Feb 2019. So the day he was to leave, he went back to MEPS. They did another less intensive physical, but they want to make sure nothing has changed, or no new medical problem or condition has developed. So, after the "second" MEPS exam, my son was sworn in again, gave us a hug and left for boot camp.  Hope this helps to clear up some confusion!

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