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Ship 04 (USS Arleigh Burke) Divisions 812 and 813 (Brother Divisions)
Welcome to the Division Discussion for Division 812 and 813
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sjtina, cor and a couple more ladies will be joining you to answer your questions about this "800" division. Although your SR is still in BC, what they are doing may be slightly different from what the other divisions in this training group are doing. It is also recommended that you go into your "settings" (clickable link on the right side) and change your privacy setting to "private" and change everything to friends only.
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Permalink Reply by Leilonsta on
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(Ship 4 Div 812) Got a letter from my bf!!! Says he is doing really well and that his division is doing awesome. He mentioned having to stay on base and that he might have a curfew. Anyone else heard anything about what will happen after PIR?
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Permalink Reply by NavyWife13 on
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@Navywife13 thanks! I'm still wondering if it will be any different for him since he will be going to pre buds
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Permalink Reply by dragon7 on
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The section in the family guide that you will want to pay attention to is "Post Pass-in-Review Liberty" and "Sailors transferring to Great Lakes "A" Schools". Those two sections describe it pretty well.
They will transfer over to the other side right after PIR. They will get liberty and they will have a curfew. Make sure they get back to base in plenty of time. They may have a long walk from the gate to the barracks. They do not want to be late. They will know all the rules. Enjoy your time!
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That I could not tell you because no one that I have talked to really has insight on the subject. They will get weekend liberty but do have to report back every night. My husband is also going to be in BUD/S prep right after PIR, we'll get roughly an hour from what I understand and then they go to the "other side" to check in and then can have liberty on Friday. The checking in part can take up to 5 hours.
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Permalink Reply by spud5 on
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My son is on ship 04 division 812. I haven't heard anything. I know they do move to their new location and it can sometimes take a while.
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Permalink Reply by teeny on
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it can take a while, they will let you know when they can be picked up, just remember when you do get them they are tired and have been told what to do for 8 weeks, that they have to adjust to being asked what they want, mine always said whatever you want to do. so we just knew what he liked to eat and took him and went shopping for things that he needed. he had like an entourage around him at all times. Mine had to be back at 11 every night. but could pick him up at 6 in the morning on saturday and sunday. he slept alot and just relaxed, oh yeah I forgot no signs. sorry for the last post.
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Permalink Reply by WeAllGoByGeorgeLongStory on
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An extra surprise - today, two more letters. They each contained a questionnaire I was glad about that...I was sending him a copy in each letter I sent, until I got one back. I think he got the message and now I can include more paper for my own letter writing now that the envelopes are free from the questionaire.
One letter said that he slept 5.5 hours the night before the letter was written...says that is the most since he has arrived!
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My letter today said he had a 6-hour sleep and loved every minute of it! Is anyone familiar with the Chicago area and have any ideas on things to do on Saturday?
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Permalink Reply by sjtina on
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Navy Pier is very popular if the weather is decent, its like a boardwalk with shops and restaurant. Sears Tower if you dont mind heights. Great Adventure is close by and so is the Gurnee Mall (Its huge).
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Thank you! We can get a lot done in a day with a few leads. But honestly, if our SR wants to relax at the motel I'm very good with that also. I'm pretty sure he's going to want some computer time.
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Does this mean things will get easier on them!
We're planning on bringing board games and cards and our SR's favorite pillow, in case he just wants to "chill".
Wrigley Field, Navy Pier, the Museums...a River ride to see the city.
The Cubs play at 3:00 - but I don't know if the game will run too late to get them back to their barracks in time for curfew.
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