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Basic training graduation and ship life
How much time do we have to visit with our son after he graduates? I read that he cannot go more than 50 miles from school on his graduation day. What about the day after? Will we have time to visit the next day or is graduation day the only day we will see him?
Also, when they go out to sea in their ship, do they only wear Navy clothes or do they get to wear their own clothes? I don't know why this is important to me, but I just need to know. Thank you.
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Permalink Reply by hansumsgirl93 on
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Hi! Just went to 11/9 PIR. Liberty length depends on where they are headed to. San Antonio was at the airport @ midnite & flew out @ 0530; other destinations left later.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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I checked your page and see that your future Sailor will arrive at the RTC in February. I have previously suggested that you join the group, DEP-Leavin' for Boot Camp in February, to connect others with loved ones leaving the same day/week who may be in the same TG and have PIR together and that is still a good idea. I also continue to suggest you join New Members Stop Here and check out the Pages and Discussions there.
Since his "A" School is in GL, he will have daytime Liberty each day of the weekend following PIR and you can visit with him, but he must also stay within 50 miles of the TSC. Yes, Sailors can wear civilian clothes when not on duty on a ship, but they don't have much room, so they don't take many.
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Permalink Reply by Kimberly P on
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My son went to Charleston and he was at the airport the next day at 4 am but his flight didn't leave till the afternoon so I spent 12 hours in the Chicago airport. It was worth it to visit with him. Yes they can take a few personal clothes on the ship. I think when they are off duty they wear them. I sent some to him in A school because after they phase up they can wear regular clothes at certain times also. I think the little things keep you distracted while they are in boot camp.
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Permalink Reply by sailorwifenmom on
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He won't be able to wear civilian clothes at A school right away. He has to go through phases where things like civilian clothes are added.
When he reports to his first command, he will have to be in the assigned uniform of the day when he's at work or on duty, and when he arrives to check in. He will also need to be in uniform or on leave status for things like Dr and Dentist appointments (things like an er visit, this doesn't apply - I mean things like a routine physical), or to do things like go get a will or power of attorney from legal, etc. When they are underway (not physically at the pier) then he will pretty much be in his uniform all the time. In port and during his off time, he can be in civilian clothes. In fact, certain uniforms aren't allowed to be worn when you're just "out and about".
So, basically, once he's done with training and out in the fleet, he will be able to get off work and go home - whether "home" is a rack (bed with storage) on the ship, a barracks room, or a house or apartment, change out of his uniform and hang out, go to a movie, lounge around, etc - pretty much just like anyone else who wears a uniform to work does. :-)
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Permalink Reply by Concernedad on
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While he is in phase 1 at GL after Boot Camp, he can receive his civvies, but won't be able to wear them off base. He will have to wear his full peanut butters at the very least. The Navy won't let them leave base in their camos'
He will have to stay within 50 miles, however, they will allow them to travel as far as downtown Chicago.
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