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My daughter is in STEPS
My daughter shipped to BC 2/3. We finally got a letter today (2/21) from her. She failed first run (2/10) and second run (2/12) last week and was put in STEPS. She wrote that she needed to pass Friday (2/14) to remain with her division and graduate 4/3. If not, she had one last try to pass on 2/18.
We haven't gotten a call from her stating she failed and was put into SEPS or a call saying her graduation date changed. I can only hope that she passed Friday and is on track to graduate on 4/3.
Also, we haven't received the Navy form letter yet either. And I have a stack of mail for her but I don't know if I should mail to the address on her first letter or hold them.
Anyone have any advice?
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Permalink Reply by anasazigypsy on
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Somebody who has answers should be on before too long to help you out. I just wanted to say I admire your strength with all the uncertainty going on. Hang in there.
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Also try posting in Moms of Daughters 2. That group is pretty active
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Permalink Reply by Linda on
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Hold onto your letters until you get the address. They change locations sometimes several locations in the first week or 2. I waited 18 days before I got my letter. That same day before I knew I had the letter I broke down and called my sons recruiter. She gave me his correct address by looking in her computer. When I got home it matched the address my son gave me.
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Permalink Reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on
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Be sure to join the boot camp group - I left the link in the welcome message on your page. And here's the link to the Moms of Daughters group:
If you haven't received a call from her then hopefully she passed! Remember, no news is good news!
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Deyaguerba - be sure to join the boot camp group - I left the link in the welcome message on your page. In the middle of that page you will find "Answers to Common Questions". It explains the time frame of what happens at boot camp. Your daughter will be able to write letters to you and it's possible you could get 3 (and maybe more) phone calls. You get the quick 30 second scripted call when she arrived at boot camp. Another call around the 3 week mark and then the "I'm a Sailor call". And depending on how her division does they can sometimes be rewarded with other calls. You won't receive the official letter until about 9-14 business days. Once you receive that you'll have her address to mail letters to her and you'll know her PIR (graduation) date. In the meantime you can start writing letters and hold them until you get the address.
Hang in there - and remember, no news is good news!
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I finally got a call from my daughter on the 21st. She did not pass her baseline test. she was put into STEPS and given the opportunity to retake the test several more tries. She failed the final attempt on the 21st and was allowed to call me shortly thereafter. We received the letters she had written to us the same day we got the call from her. So the mail is very slow.
She was then sent to SEPS and is still there as of 3/2. She was told Friday that she was on the list to come home on 3/5. We are waiting on another call from her to cofirm travel arrangements.
She was disappointed in herself and tried her best to pass each time. She had a UTI and shin splints all working against her. But she is in better spirits now and ready to come home. She was told she could re-enlist in 6 months.
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dierdrem76 - I'm sorry to hear she's being sent home, but the good thing is she CAN try again. She will have to get waivers and it will be important that she gets herself in top physical shape before she tries again. She can do it though! Tell her to use this as a learning experience and now she can be better prepared for the next time.
Here's the link to the Ship 5 group where you can find a little more info:
Please tell her thank you for trying and we look forward to her coming back and making it happen!
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