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Ship 04 Div 819 PIR 9/1
Moving the discussions from the Boot Camp site to here so we are organized and connected...
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Permalink Reply by DiverMom on
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I was not able to copy & paste the discussions from the prior page. Sorry! But here goes:
@Cranny - Welcome & glad to have you here! So glad these boys are beginning their journey to attain ther dream jobs & reach their long awaited goals. He is my oldest. I have a younger son with 2 years of HS left. It is an adjustment to find the "new normal"...that's for sure!
@Rachel - my son went under Navy Diver focusing on construction. I think he may be trained in EOD, but that will not be his specialty. His ultimate goal is commercial underwater welding...some day!
My husband served in the Navy before we met so he "gets it". I am the daughter of a retired LT Col USMC and traveled the world, so I understand a little bit from life as a military brat. However, sending you child off to BC, that is a whole new world for me! Glad we all have the support of one another and our guys have each other! Looking forward to sharing our stories through this journey!
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Permalink Reply by div 819 -mom of 3 sailors on
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my son is in this division, EOD as well.
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Permalink Reply by ochaos on
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Hi all. Just wanted to help you get off on the right foot here. There are things that loved ones with 800 Division Spec Opps Recruits (Pre Buds/SEALS, SWCC. EOD, SAR-Rescue Swimmers etc) must be extra mindful and aware of from the get go... These groups are public so be mindful of what you post and whether your recruit can be connected to you in some way by an RDC. I know that none of us post anything that would get our recruits in trouble on purpose but sometimes it does happen, so just be careful no photos, names movement dates, etc. and no bad mouthing the RDC's.
FYI -
"After speaking with NRC and members of the SEAL community, we are requesting that NO photos of any of your loved ones that are current or future SEALs are posted on this site - period. This includes profile photos. Per our existing site guidelines - please be sure to make no mention of sailor first or last names or contact information.
Thank you for your compliance!"
FYI: All 800 Divisions are made up solely of Spec Opps Recruits. They will have more PT (Physical Training) than the other Divisions. They develop teamwork like the others, only the Recruits from other Divisions are often scattered and sent to many different "A" schools and such after PIR for further training. Spec Opps Recruits headed eventually towards SEALS training in Coronado CA, will stay together and move as a team over to Pre Buds in GL first for further intense physical training. The Div # from BC is dropped, and they will be assigned to a new three digit Class #. The other Spec Opps Sailors will also move on to their next schools after PIR, in Florida and elsewhere.
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Thank you, ochaos. I also realized my entire profile was open and adjusted the privacy settings. Although my SR is not going in SEALs, it is good to be mindful of those that are and best to err on the side of caution.
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Permalink Reply by LilLady88(Ship 04 DIV 819) on
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Thank you so much, ochaos! I'm new and never would've thought about that. I also changed my privacy settings. I appreciate all of the information I get from this site and yours was extremely helpful.
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So ladies, how has life changed for you in the past week, or so? I am working on finding a "new normal" around the house. My daily routine now bgins with letter writing in the morning, along with the morning coffee. I find that I am also learning a ton of new acronyms - "Navy Speak" is a whole new language. I love reading through all of the helpful information in the discussions here - Top Ten favorite lines from Boot Camp will make you laugh, Boot Camp traning schedule breaks down the week by week schedule - very helpful! I think I may print the BC questionnaire to send him in week 4 or 5 as they will be even more busy and I can only imagine that my SR will get a kick out of being able to circle answers or fill in blanks rather than having to write a whole letter! :-) The busier we are, the faster time will fly by and we will get to see our SRs at PIR! The last year has flown by like a heartbeat and I can only hope the next year does, as well. Not that I want to wish my life away, not at all...just basking every in every moment of the experience and realizing how precious time is! Hope this message finds you all well & looking forward to keeping in touch!
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Please be careful about having photos of your spec op guy on this site.
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Permalink Reply by JapanMom on
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Ladies-Here is some in sight on how PIR went last year for this weekend (my son a Navy Diver and staying in GL for predive school). My son PIR'd on Thursday morning. Thursday right after PIR he moved to the other side of the base and checked into his new room. They had a brief on the do's and dont's and then he was free to go all weekend. He spent the night with me in my room until I left on Sunday. He had to call in every morning and let them know he was ok. I know other spec ops that left the night of PIR and headed to San Diego. It could be different this year but it was nice not having a curfew! I will keep my fingers crossed that the same will happen for all you Dive Moms. This year my other son will have a curfew as he is not spec ops.
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Thank you, JapanMom! My SR seems to be on the same path as your Sailor. He will be staying in GL for predive. I won't count on the no curfew as I know things can change, but that was pretty awesome for you!
Good Luck to your new SR! Where in Japan are you stationed? I spent my high school years on Okinawa and have missed that magical little island ever since.
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Permalink Reply by Peggles (Ship04/Div819) on
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So, it sounds like we may get to spend the whole weekend with my SR as he is a rescue swimmer. PIR is on Thursday for his group also but it is Labor Day weekend...does that make a difference? And how is it that you found out early as to curfew or not and how long he had to spend with you? Will probably make reservations this weekend for the plane and hotel...........any advice???
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the recruits usually dont stay in the hotels with families. they have a curfew to return which are strict. I have my 3rd sailor graduating on 9/1/11. Last yr sept my oldest son graduated and in may of this yr my daughter graduated. I found renting a car is best to get around. I stay in a hotel in gurnee, not too far away. get to graduation EARLY... the seats fill up fast !!!! bring tissues too !!
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