Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 307 and 308 (Brother Divisions)

[ellen0502]

Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 307 and 308

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!!!

[LauriB]

here ya go moms... important to know....

In the Navy physical forms of affection such as hugs, kisses, and holding hands while in uniform are known as a "public display of affection" (PDA) and are forbidden.
There is one exception: families saying goodbye to a sailor before a deployment or greeting a sailor returning from deployment or long separation. Boot camp counts under this exception, with limits. One enthusiastic hug of greeting and a quick kiss are acceptable. French or extended kisses are not, nor are extended hugs, hanging off your sailor, etc.

Hand-holding at any time is forbidden. There is a compromise, and I consider it to be a fairly romantic one. A sailor may offer his arm to his girlfriend/wife/mother; she lays her hand in the crook of his LEFT elbow in a formal escort-type pose. Likewise, a female sailor can take the RIGHT arm of her husband/boyfriend/father with her left hand. In a truly romantic gesture, men may lay their right hand over their lady's hand (to keep it warm, or for skin-to-skin contact). The sailor must always have his right arm free to salute an officer or properly displayed flag.

Also, just because you aren't on base, don't assume they aren't looking. RDCs and other boot camp personnel also go to the mall, out to restaurants, to Chicago, etc, and they will be looking for new sailors breaking the rules. Some may actually be assigned this job in popular venues. Even if they run into the recruit by chance and are just out with their own family, they will report the new graduate. You won't likely see them because they will not be in uniform, but they will see your sailor.

And no, they won't punish YOU. They will punish your sailor when s/he returns to barracks. The most common punishment is to have their liberty revoked the next day, or if the behavior is observed on the final day of liberty, new sailors can be retained for an extra week of boot camp. These are not idle threats. They actually do it.

[LauriB]

17 more days ladies till we are with our SR !!!!!

[Rock]

Got a letter from my son today. He said it was a rough week, still a lot of guys that won't quit talking. They did really well on their zone inspection but scored low on their DMI. Is that their drill inspection where they marched and RDC's from other divisions critiqued them?

[GregsMom]

Glad you are sharing - my son is not much of a letter writer so it's good to hear what's going on.  Do they ever set back talkers?

[Rock]

He said they've had some set back or discharged so the division is shrinking. Have no idea what number that is.

[2tymeNavyMom]

I hate to hear that.  The Navy right now, and other branches I'm sure, won't take any schanigans with the economy the way it is.  You either want to be in the Navy or they are more than willing to let you go.  It would be sad to sent home just because you couldn't stop goofing off.  The rest of the guys deserve for everyone to do their best though and not have to suffer un-needed punishment.  I hope things get better, especially before battlestations.  Did you ever figure out what DMI was?

[Rock]

I'm sorry, I don't think I answered your question.  I was just re-reading some of the posts and saw it.

DMI - Departmental Material Inspection - An inspection of bed making, folding, and stowing of gear

[OklahomaMama]

No letter today. :( I always look forward to a bunch of letters from my son on Wednesday. Not today.

[OklahomaMama]

I usually get a bunch of letters from my son on Wednesday. It's Thursday. Still no letters. I'm depressed.

[LauriB]

Here ya go Holli & moms..  its under the pir 8 16 group under files down toward the bottom

Recruit Training or “boot camp” is  approximately  eight weeks long. The goal is to transform a civilian  into a sailor with  all of the skills necessary to perform in the fleet.

 

*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.

[jpelz]

Got a letter today...son was 1 of 2 in his division to go before the board for commendation...He finished 6th out of 24, just missed out on getting moved up in rank and a medal, also just missed in marching separate at PIR...he was a little upset with himself, but he is doing really well....

 

Anyway....does anyone know when the last day we can send mail to our SR?

[nikkih01 (ship 014 div 308)!]

Hello ladies! I got a letter from my Sr today. He sounded good. Said he misses everybody but still excited and passionate about the Navy! He told me that he got measured for his dress whites! He said mom I can't wait for you to see me in uniform! And he's right. I can't wait. #so proud!