Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 105 and 106 (Brother Divisions)

[FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW]

Welcome to the Division Discussion for divisions 105 and 106.

These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.

Get to know each other, your SRs are!

Please still use the Main Wall of the PIR Group to post questions, and concerns, we “veteran” moms don’t always get to into the discussion area as often as we would like.

Every single question that is asked is important Every single concern is genuine Every single member is important to us We don't want to accidentally overlook any of them or you.

Hang in there!!!

[annebelle]

I feel for you proudnavymom03. It seems we get the mail and calls the same time. Must be Div/Ship thing.

[annebelle]

Mykidsin the navy,

I want to know the same question. Does anyone know what training they are currently doing? (Ship 14)

[MyKidIsInNavy]

Sorry...I am not sure where the link is on this site....so I can tell you that if you know what week and day they are on....do not count Sat.Sun or Fed Holidays.....this will guide you.  You have to know or share with others within your Divisions if any of you know the week and day they are on to know better what part of training they are on......but here is a general overview....

*Week 1.) During week one, Processing Days (P-Days), recruits are handed over from recruiters to Recruit Training Command as they are given a haircut, allowed a brief call home, issued blue sweat suits and complete initial health tests as well as experience their “Moment of Truth.” P-Days concludes with a commissioning ceremony in which each division receives its guidon (divisional flag displaying division number). This ceremony marks the official start of training.

 

*Week 2.) The first two weeks of training are very difficult: the recruit’s body and mind have to adjust quickly to new rigors. The main goal of this week is to develop the teamwork and work ethic required to be successful in the next phase of training. It begins with an initial swim assessment, a fitness baseline test and also learning the Navy’s core values and ranking system.

 

*Week 3.) During week three, recruits begin the physical transformation from recruit to sailor as they learn the basics of uniform presentation and inspection, academic learning, knot tying, the Chain of Command, 11 General Orders of the Sentry and military drill.

 

*Week 4.) Week four consists of “hands-on” and classroom training. Recruits learn laws of armed conflict, money management, basic seamanship, shipboard communication, naval policies, and Navy ship and aircraft identification. Recruits begin to learn what is expected as a member of the armed services.

 

*Week 5.) During week five, recruits are tested on the material already learned including: Mid-cycle Assessment (MCA) to examine progress in drills, proper uniform, Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA), upkeep of locker and barracks as well as live fire weapons training.

 

*Week 6.) By week six, intellectual and physical training continue to progress while expectations for recruits have risen to include practical applications. These applications consist of chemical, biological and radiological protection training, anti-terrorism force protection training, basic damage control, protective gear training and health awareness.

 

*Week 7.) All final inspections and testing are conducted this week including a final physical fitness test and drill inspection, live fire application and Command Assessment Readiness Test. Training culminates with a grueling 12 hour exercise called “Battle Stations.”

 

*Week 8.) Once recruits have successfully completed "Battle Stations" they become sailors as they don their Navy ball cap. Final preparations for departure are determined for recruits during week eight. They are permitted to Pass In Review at the USS Midway, ceremonial drill hall, officially marking their graduation and entrance into the fleet of the United States Navy.

[MyKidIsInNavy]

Then for instance...week 1 day 1 would be known as 1-1 and that goes through 1-5, then it is time to begin week 2, again 2-1 through 2-5 and so on.  I will find the more detailed day by day guide...if you give me time...:)

[MyKidIsInNavy]

and do not forget that there are 5 P (processing days) when they first arrived, and also possible P-hold days (days they wait to fill divisions)  I am by no means the knowledge person, I am sure I can find the detailed schedules

[MyKidIsInNavy]

and try this link for day by day details......http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433

[ellen0502]

On the main page of this group under pages (which is directly under the icons of the members, there is a page that also shows BC day to day, and a couple of videos with it.

[MyKidIsInNavy]

Thanks ellen...I just couldn't find the written out parts on here....I had only seen videos...:)  And I wanted to answer their questions

[annebelle]

I finally got a letter after a week TODAY :-) My SR is in much better sprits. He has a surprise accomodation, but did not say. He has passed all tests, but we know the rest is yet to come. He has watch often and gets very little sleep if any. He respects the command. The hardest part is losing his freedom. He misses texting me just to say, hello. I miss that too.

I remember when I first posted on the Navy for Moms site, just naive I was about boot camp. I have since wiped away those weeks of crying and replaced them with positive energy. The exercising is really helping me to stay motivated.

My son (SR) said, that he eats more than he ever has and is losing weight. My SR is almost a healthnut. He had to loose 10lb just to enter bootcamp. I will tell you, that it was all muscle and no fat. He had to give up running or exercising 1 month before he enlisted. He is losing weight, because of all the PT. He is not complaining.

His letter today was much enlightening as his spirits are much higher.Now, who is counting the weeks until PIR???

I hope everyone gets a letter or a call today. I wish everyone a safe weekend. Sending love to all our SR (S)

[annebelle]

I am lost by the last response. Posted where?

[annebelle]

Thank you. I just read all posted prior.

[luvmysailor]

Hi Everyone,

I went to the post office 3 times today. The 1st time I went early I should have known there wouldn't be anything but I go every morning after I drop my kid off at school. The 2nd time nothing; I usually get mail on Thursday I'm thinking maybe my SR didn't have time. I had heard this Division was going to be busy. I came home and read that everyone was getting letters so I went back and I had 3 letters. I was so excited like always. I don't know who is more happier my SR or me. I got great news. Everyone has to earn there calls now so be ready. I hope everyone gets great new soon.