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Daughter with a child leaving for boot camp then Damn Neck in March.
Our daughter is leaving for boot camp in March and then on to Damn Neck. She is contracted for an IS position in the reserve. She has a 1 1/2 year son, that she a single mom to. We have agreed to care for our grandson while she is gone but there is some confusion as to exactly when she will be able, if at all, to have her son live with her. Everyone is in agreement that he will not be with her during boot camp, understandably. But we have been given conflecting stories as to whether or not he will be able to live with her during A or C school. We are trying to plan as much as possible with the military (I was raised Air Force and understand that there is never a guarantee of anything). I am hoping there are some parents who have been through Damn Neck and/or in a similiar situation as ours that could shed some light as to how things work, regarding housing. I have learned a lot from your website and are greatful for it. Thank you in advance for any information you can provide.
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Permalink Reply by Anna on
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lennyandmichelle,
I so understand your reasons for wanting to plan and understand what will happen in Dam Neck. I can tell you that most sailors going to DN for IS A and C school all live in student barracks nearby the school. Because of all the security concerns the only way students can study or work on their school stuff is to go to the school building. Nothing is allowed to leave that building. Because of that all students have to live right near that building. So I wouldn't think that your daughter would be able to have her child with her. Also, there are so many variables that determine when your daughter would actually start school. Not so much with A but definitely with C school, many students are on hold for awhile until they start C school. This would be difficult for your daughter having a child with her. Plus, who would take care of the child during the day while she is in school.
When my son went to DN, he went back as a fleet returnee, not a new recruit. Even tho' he had 4 years of service already and was married he could not take his spouse with him. He stayed in other barracks with other service members who were going to IS school from the fleet and not right from boot camp, but they were still barracks.
I hope this gives you some insight but I would really make plans to keep your grandchild until she gets finished at DN.
Please feel free to ask me any questions and I'll help clarify anything for you I can.
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Permalink Reply by Laura on
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I agree with Anna. It would be nevt to impossible for your daughter to have her child with her at Dam Neck. My son would attent class during the day, break for dinner, then go back to the classroom and study for several hours.
Dam Neck is a small base, unlike Oceana which is nearby and has a large commissary, shops etc.
Your daughter won't be allowed to have a personal vehicle, or ride in one, for the first month or so of school. When she phases up, (earling rights) then she will have more freedom. There is only a small-ish store on dam Neck.
Not to be a bearer of doom and gloom but it is better off if you plan on watching your grandchild throughout "A" and "C" school. My son was on hold for a little over a month waiting for his "C' school to begin. During that time, he couldn't be more than 50 miles from base and still had watches, musters and the rest of the day to day navy tasks.
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Permalink Reply by lennyandmichelle on
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Thank you for your information. We had a feeling this was the case, that our grandson would be with us for the duration of boot camp, A & C school. It is probably for the best as I am sure school is going to be intense. We are excited that our daughter has been given this opportunity. One positive for me as a mom, I at least have him to keep me occupied while she is away. Once again thank you, your site has amazing information for parents.
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