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Ship 11 Div 123
This discussion group woll be for the individuals who's loved ones are in this Ship/Div.
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Permalink Reply by Ragdollrae HM A school SA on
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and whatever you find out - please share!! :0)
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Permalink Reply by SandyShip11div90 ma of 2 sailors on
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Good Morning Stephanie,
I haven't found anything yet about his stuff. He is staying there in GL after PIR and the boys are allowed to wear civilian clothes on the weekends. I just don't know if I should take it with me on the 8th when he starts school on the 11th. I wish all this info would be given to us. The recruits won't give us info. They say our son has to tell us. Hmmmmm. When!!! I understand the boys are over 18th, but who is taking care of all these issues. We are. At least give us answers. I will continue to search and keep you posted.
On another note. Do you know anything about a test the boys take containing gas?
Sandra
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Good morning, Sandra.
I don't know anything about a test concerning gas. I will look it up and see what I can find out. From things that I have seen about taking things to the recruits, it appears that they cannot have anything with them at Bootcamp. If you have items, you will have to take them to the airport when they are leaving, So, he cannot go back to BC with items if he does not go to A school right away. Now, I don't know all of the logistics of how going to A school right away at GL will affect this. You can always ask the same question on the Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/NavyRecruitTrainingCommand. I do see answers to questions posted there by the RTC.
As far as being allowed to wear civilian clothes on liberty, I don't think that is correct. I have heard that many will change clothes while on liberty, but I don't believe that they are supposed to.
I completely understand the frustration of not being able to arrange things. I am a type A personality and pretty much a control freak. It has not been easy with the unknown portion of this entire experience. However, I think that I have had to learn a lot of patience with the process. I do realize now that much of this experience is about keeping everyone in the dark. When you think about it, when our sons are out on assignment, we will not have a lot of information and will have to accept it. I truly feel that keeping us in the dark is our part of the conditioning that boot camp is all about. Imagine all of the parents, girlfriends, other loved ones that don't even have this site to get some information from. In the past, you were completely in the dark unless you joined the USO. I believe that even then, there wasn't much information. So, all I can say is that you might have to take a couple of deep breaths and re-group when things are out of your control. I personally am planning to take a black back pack with his computer, cell phone, a lint roller, and one change of civilian clothes. I am keeping it simple in case I have to carry it back home with me.
Hang in there and I will see what I can learn about the test concerning gas.
~stephanie
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Permalink Reply by heytraci (ship11/DIV 123) on
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Hi Sandra,
Yes, the SR's have to enter a room with a mask on and then take it off while there is 'gas' in the room. It is supposed to be on the "unpleasant" side. My son has several friends that are already in the Navy and he had some interesting stories to tell about the experience. But it doesn't last all that long and there are no lingering after effects except for watering eyes and running noses. To be honest, I think my son was more concerned about the "peanut butter butt shot" they had to take. But he mentioned in his letter that it wasn't as bad as he expected so hopefully this will also be ok.
Have a great day-
Traci
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Found this:
I read this about the NAVY:
Inside the Chamber, you and about 100 other recruits will line up, and put on a gas mask while a tear gas bomb is lit. You'll be ordered to remove your mask and put it in the trash can, while reciting your full name and social security number.Then I found someone's recount of the experience:
When I went in the chamber, our company did it in groups of about 20. Once we got in we lined up in 2 rows, they turrned on the gas, and we had to don our mask. When the comp. comm. came to me I had to take off the mask, give her my name and something else (not sure about the SS#), then don my mask again. You don't leave the room until all recruits have done the same.
Your first reaction will be to try to wipe your nose and your eyes.....it's DISGUSTING (ha, just wait!!!)....you think your eyes will never stop burning and tearing....but if you wipe at them it makes it worse. And if you thought you've ever had a "runny nose" in the past??? Oh man, no runny nose compares to what you get in the gas chamber! But like I said, don't try to wipe it away, it'll only make it worse.
The other piece of advice is to not get too hyped up about it. I know it's hard not to, but the last thing you want to do is go in there anxious, breathing heavy, and possibly messing up with donning your mask. You have to be able to show them that you can don it properly and if you're all worked up it makes it that much harder.
Good luck (and great decision, by the way!)i hope this helps!
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Stephanie,
Great info thanks. Hopefully the guys who have done it already shared this info with them about not rubbing eyes.
Have a great day
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You are most welcome. I bet they tell them what to expect and prepare them for it. I can only imagine how great that urge must be to touch your face in some way though. It does not sound like fun.
You have a great dat also!
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Can you believe that we have 34 pages of discussion here?? I saw that and realize we talk alot!!! lol
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Isn't that funny? It is the highlight of my day to check and see what others have written and shared -34 pages of support is how I look at it!
Can't wait to meet moms and sons in April!!
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So true, so true! I look forward to it also! Just a few more weeks now. I also seem to be much more at ease with my emotions. It is all downhill from here!
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I agree with you 100% percent Stephanie! I am soooooo looking forward to my coming 'home' to the States to see not only my SR son, but my youngest son and my parents and in-laws. It will be a fast and furious 3 weeks but well worth every minute of it!
And then when I get back Saudi I get to face all the boxes that will need to be un-packed, sorted and situated from our move that will take place the week before I leave!! But WHO CARES?!?!
Oh-and I did find out that the SR's will fill out a final guest list the last week of training for people to come to their PIR. Once it's filled out and submitted it cannot be changed so fingers crossed that he has remembered to add my friend when the time comes. :>)
Have a restful and relaxed Sunday!
Traci
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That is a lot to deal with, but I do appreciate that everything else takes a back seat to getting to see our sons! I bet it will be nice to see your entire family! How long has it been since you visited last?
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