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leaving for Boot Camp 12/14/2010
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Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on
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Ya'll go to Boot Camp Moms and look in the discussion forum for the week by week at boot camp
You should be able to get the temporary addy from the recruiter, you'll get the form letter in about a week or so
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Permalink Reply by Andie3 on
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Ladies, I feel for you all! My son left in October. Chase was always one of those boys who liked things his way, he hated his brothers messing with his stuff, loved his electronics, etc, etc, etc. I thought he'd call crying to come home before Basic even got started. He loved it! He said they learn very quickly to just go with the flow and they all pretty much do! His PIR was Dec. 3. He says it was a great decision! If your sons/ daughters had "those things" that we as mothers aren't too happy about, they will be all worked out of them before you see them at their PIR! You are going to be amazed!
My son was in his 6th week for Thanksgiving. He was given liberty for that day. Your recruits won't be that far along. I don't know if they grant liberty with family for all recruits or just those farther along. Something for you to consider. We were lucky and have some family in the area, even though we are in TN. Chase's uncle picked him, had a burger (per Chase's request) and hung out in Chicago!
Again, I am praying for you all. I know it is tough, but when you see them and talk to them following their PIR, you are going to have such peace about their decision to join the world's greatest Navy! *big hugs*
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Permalink Reply by lynniemarie on
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itsmewendee - we just started my daughter's car today. And, I haven't had the heart to go in her bedroom yet. But this week, I need to go in and sort and clean. She didn't want to do it before she left... she was reading and studying and training. She was so focused and excited about her decision to join the " Global Force for Good" I can't help but be proud of all her accomplishments. She lost 62 lbs. in about three and a half months.
We can't wait to hear from her to see how she likes it!
You all have a great week!
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lynniemarie...go to your page and scroll down to read comments on yoour comment wall. I and a couple of others have left you comments with links and other info that may be helpful.
The room cleaning will be AWFUL but it will be therapeutic as well. It was for me. My son wouldn't pack anything up before he left. It was like he thought that after boot he would come back and nothing would change
Go to Boot Camp Moms and look in the discussion forum for the week by week at boot camp
You should be able to get the temporary addy from the recruiter, you'll get the form letter in about a week or so
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Permalink Reply by MustangMom (Ship03, Div 080) on
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I received my "HI, I am alive" call yesterday. I was so happy. I had almost given up.
Now I will look forward to an address, but at least I know he is ok and he sounded
good.......Worth a million $$$!!!!
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Permalink Reply by MariaM on
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Sharrie, Im so happy for you...Im sure the sound of his voice was priceless!!!!!!!!
We will make it!!!
Today, Im writing him...just to say love you baby!!!
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Permalink Reply by bluedevilmom on
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My son left on Dec. 13th. we waited and waited for the call and it never came. then today he called, and he cried and said Mom this isn't for me. I know he is in good hands and I know he is just very very homesick, but it just broke my heart. I have already started writing and am just waiting for the address to get those letters in the mail. I tried to be supportive and encouraging with compassion at the same tie lettig hi know that he could and would do this. Has any of you experianced this? Any advice would be apprieciated.
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Oh, I am so sorry! My son hasn't had any regrets. I can't imagine what you must be going through yourself! He has only been there for a week. I know it is the hardest. Each week will get better and better as he learns what is expected and how to do things right! In one of my letters to Chase, I asked about his day to day. He said they wake up at 5am and get on the toeline. He said, "In the 10 seconds it takes to get us all there, somebody has surely pissed off the instructors and we get a good ol' petty officer party!" It is intensive training. In the next three or four weeks, you'll hear a huge difference! Regardless, I know it can't be easy hearing that from him. I hope he can call you in the next week or so and tell you how much better is!
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Permalink Reply by Navy-Mom-Belinda on
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I have heard from several friends who have kids in the Navyy that this is a typical response to boot camp. Remember to keep writing letters and be as up beat and supportive as you can. The first couple of weeks are the hardest.
Keep your head up! We can get through this!
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bluedevilmom YES almost all of them have that inital reaction. Like Belinda said be upbeat...remind him that boot is ONLY a few weeks and then it is VERY different. A school is much more relaxed. Yes, a lot of A schools are very hard but you have more of a normal life. Just keep telling him that he CAN do it...to just hang in there. Tell him that he is not alone...most all of them feel the same way (some just don't say it BUT they are thinking it). Just tell him you are looking forward to seeing him march through those doors at PIR.
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Permalink Reply by RWG (ship 09, div. 206) on
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After reading some of the replies, I wonder what happens when a recruit actually cant make it through bootcamp? Do the RDCs notice it and recommend that the recruit be discharged? I'm sure the Navy knows what they are doing. Thats why we have the best military in the world. My son goes to BC in April. He is working out and running. And i constantly remind him not to take the yelling,etc personal when he gets to BC.
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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If the recruit is having problems, they are given chances to redo whatever they're struggling with. It can be academic or physical or not fitting in. Some are set back to other divisions t0 repeat a section. Some just don't cut it. Yes, the RDCs do notice. The drop rate from boot camp was about ten per cent of the recruits when I went through, I don't know what it is now. Probably about the same.
Medical issues are different.
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