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My son has been ASMO --Anyone know what to expect now?
We received a brief phone call from my son that he was being held back (expect a letter-- yeah, right). Anyway, I called the recruiter and she said they were informed he has been ASMO'd and it's probably just a little problem. She gave me the phone number to Great Lakes who were pleased to tell me they can tell me nothing.
Naturally I don't have any mail yet-- so anyone out there been through this can can tell me what to expect now? He's been gone about one month.
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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I re-read my responses, I don't see how I am being a jerk. I even went on to explain that my son was also "held back" and survived his stint w the Navy just fine. This was intended as a encouraging response - to not worry and that things will work out OK.
"I would like to ease your mind a bit. It's OK if he does not graduating ON TIME. Even if he misses his PIR, he'll still be a US Sailor. He will have plenty other milestones to celebrate. The important thing is that this is a condition that does not disqualify him from being in the Navy."
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Dad 4 SR, there are some of us who are not always warm and fuzzy in our responses. I don't believe the person you are referring to means to be anything but factual although she is coming off a bit blunt. BTW, she is a former Sailor, not a parent.
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Permalink Reply by Dad 4 SR on
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BunkerQB-- I didn't mean you and I sincerely apologize. I thought you were acting as any concerned parent--Please accept my thoughts and wishes that I never meant to provide you any sorrow-- There was another parent on hear whose response was so callous I'd like to reach through and strangle her.
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No problem. I tend to be blunt and matter-of-fact and sometimes it could be construed as callous. It's taken me a few years to get better. I would just like to stress that all the people who comment here are volunteers from a diverse group of people. Some are blunt, some are very touchy-feely. When a Seaman Recruit gets to Boot Camp, understandably the moms/dads are on edge. At the same time, there is a percentage that lets their emotions run away. These members need a "firmer" hand because in reality, they are not doing themselves a service and later on they will not be able to handle the long (and I mean long - we didn't have any communications with our son for 7 weeks one time - no text, no phone call, no email, no letter). Occasionally, we get members who are so distraught that there really is nothing anyone can do - they ask questions and more questions. If the answers are not what they want to hear, they get upset. On paper, its' hard to "hear" the tone of the message.
My son has finished his 5 year commitment to the Navy. I am slowly but surely retiring from this site. Angie is here less often too - she had been our go to person when we didn't know the answer because she was Navy herself and because of her position had the breath of knowledge that us moms simply didn't have. She contributed hours and hours on her own free time.
I don't know what stage your SR is but please stick around and help answer questions from members with sons/daughters who sign on after yours. You can make a difference.
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Yes I am blunt...sorry you don't understand that. I am not the type of person who is warm and fuzzy never have been never will be. Yes I am on here less than I used to be, as I am currently finishing up by BS in Business and getting ready to start my MBAA, on the governments dime by using my GI Bill.
I am a recently retired Chief in the USN.
I tell it how it is, not sugar coating anything. Still in contact with lots of people who work at Great Lakes both the "A" school side and the bootcamp side.
FYI...stating you would like to strangle someone is a technical a threatening remark, recommend you stay away from those types of remarks.
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I was in the Marine Corps six years -- I can be blunt too. You acted like an Ass and deserved to be told so. If you have nothing of value to add to a conversation -- then do the world a favor and shut up.
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Permalink Reply by SherBear Nuke Mom (ET) on
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I totally agree with you Dad 4 SR. Why can't people be a little bit compassionate and help instead of rude
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Permalink Reply by diannep on
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Wheeewww.....just came across these exchanges. Dad 4 SR: So sorry that when you were looking for some info, one person was a bit rude. Sigh...
Just to say that my son was asmoed for a week when he was up there. So I know your feelings...thankfully, he was allowed to call me to tell me this--being new to the military, I went a little crazy at first until I understood what that meant (didn't help that my other son and I already had our plane tickets...so had to pay a change fee).
I agree with what Bunker said....it is definitely hard when they are setback, but try and focus on the goal....of becoming a sailor! Once they accomplish that, no one is going to ask them how long it took them....however, I do know your feelings of despair and frustration (and little info) as I was there too. Happy to say that my son did great when he entered his next PIR group during training week 3, and actually said that division was a better fit for him because they were "no nonsense" and the push really helped him alot.
I know that you will have a sailor in just two more weeks....and that is a great thing! By the way, thank you so much for your service to our country as a Marine! We are very grateful! :-)
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How is your son doing? Thanks in advance for updating us. I mean it when I posted in my previous comment that it would be great to have more parents/wives/loved ones of more recent PIR graduates come back and post comments.
In August, 2 Marines from our local area were killed. One is the Marine Captain who was ambushed (along with two other Marines) and were shot by the Afghan police that they were training. This Captain had been having these meetings with this group for over a year. Their guard was totally down.
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Permalink Reply by NinjaMom on
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M son's girlfriend received a message today on her phone that he has been ASMO'd. He was originally in an 800 division (SEAL contract) with an 03/14/14 PIR date. Now he is in a 100 division with a 03/22/14 PIR. I am concerned and perplexed. Is this typical? He did mention that he is still SO. Can anyone help me understand? I try not to worry, but after all, I am a mom.
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