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Just wondering how often this occurs?
Received "the box" yesterday so I know that our SR made it but never received that prized phone call on the first night. I was really looking forward to it so was kinda bummed.
Does this happen very often-no phone call?
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Yes, it does happen that a recruit is unable to make that call upon arrival. It happens because there are a limited number of phones available and there are a lot of people wanting to use them. When the recruits are called to get in line, then they must. The recruits are asked if anyone was unable to make the call and are permitted to make it later (it is a scripted call then too), but some choose not to make the call because they do not want to draw any attention to themselves.
Know that "No news is good news."
You will soon know your SR's PIR date; be sure to go to http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/groups-listed-by-pir-date and join the group when it has formed. I also suggest that you join, or at least look at the info, in these groups: Boot Camp Mom's and PIR Reference Information. (Underlined words within this reply indicate a clickable link.)
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Permalink Reply by aj2daway on
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Whew-that's good that it is not that unusual and I agree that at this point, no news is good news. Thank you for the reply and will go to those groups.
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You are welcome. Hang in there. Before you know it, you will have a Sailor.
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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If you are a new member to Navy For Moms, please click on link below.
Survival Guide for Navy For Moms Newbie (clickable link). You'll find everything you need to get started. Videos, PDF files of boot camp processing days, links to all the important groups plus tips on how to use this site. Keep in mind the videos and PDF files may take some time to download the first time you try it. It'll look like nothing is happening. Be patient. Best part is it'll be here on your very own page as a reference. Yes you have a personal page. Click the MY PAGE tab on above menubar to access your page anytime - you should do it at least once a day to see if you have any postings on your comment wall (like this one). Good luck.
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Thank you very much for all you have done,sir. I have rrad a wealth of info already that has been provided by you and a host of others. This is my second go-round but this website has helped a great deal on insight that I was not allowed with the first sailor.("If I told you,mom,I'd have to kill ya'....".)
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You are very welcome. I am a mother to two sons, ages 27 & 23. My 27 year old just completed his 5 years commitment to the Navy. He is transitioning into the civilian world. I have had the privilege of meeting some wonderful women and men. I have even met a number of sailors. It would not have happened without Navy For Moms.
aj2daway, I am transitioning too to a more supportive role here but will check in periodically. If you find the information useful, please help us spread the word - about the PIR groups, the Boot Camp Moms group, the New Member Stop Here group, the Survival Guide.In particular we need more volunteers who can post links to the aforementioned sites.
Thanks.
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BunkerQB(sorry about the sir)will definitely spread the word and in fact have already begun to do so.
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Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on
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aj2daway did he take a phone card?
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no ma'am, he did not but had change,etc to make a call. He could have called collect even -no problem there. I was going to have him take his cell phone but he didn't want that in his pocket any longer and he gave it to me at his swaring in.... I guess he was just ready to move onward.
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Jessica and aj2daway, they do not need a phone card to make that first call. They do need a phone card to make calls after that though, including the "I'm a Sailor!" call.
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the rcts can only make a call with a calling card...even to do collect they have to have a calling card. So if you can mail him one as sooon as you get his address. They can purchase them at the NEX as well.
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