Boot camp March 4th

[Tuttismimi Ship 11 Div 154]

My daughter leaves March 4, 2014 for bootcamp. Anyone else's child going then?

[gemmgi2]

My son left for Bootcamp on March 5th 2014, originally was scheduled for March 4th, but we had a winter storm that day. I received the "box" 2 days ago, but I haven't received any kind of letters from The Navy on the PIR dates or any other kind of dates. I'm just anxious to make my arrangements to go out there I guess. Thanks for any information anyone can provide.

Keith's Mom

[Tuttismimi Ship 11 Div 154]

gemmgi2,  My daughter left the day before.  I have the box but no form letter yet.  I know some people call their recruiter, but I am just waiting for the letter.  I believe we should be getting them this week.  Some people have.  If you don't by the middle of next week, then I think I would call the recruiter.  Atleast that is my game plan.  I believe they say about 10- 14 days for the form letter.  Hang in there.....

[Gelly (Ship 13, Div 163)]

My son was scheduled to leave for BC on Aug 19th, but told his recruiter that he wanted to leave sooner if possible.  

On March 4th he was called in to his recruiter's office and asked if he still wanted to leave early.  Son said "YES!" so he spent that day with his recruiter, came home in the evening and left the next day for recruiter/MEPS.  He flew out on the 6th and we got the "I made it call" very late on the 6th.  He sounded a bit tired and rushed, but only part of the call was scripted.  He did get to talk to me conversationally a tiny bit... his cell phone battery was dead, so he was borrowing someone's and had to pass it off to another SR.  Thanks to whomever let him borrow the cell!!!

His box arrived on the 12th (yesterday).    

I went from thinking we had 5-6 months to get ready for him to leave to having less than 24 hrs.  It was a whirlwind.  

I'm still waiting on the form letter.

[Annie410 (Ship 03 Div 157)]

Wow... Gelly, and I thought 5 days notice was short.  Our son was suppose to leave in June and his recruiter called the last week of Feb. and said to meet with him on March 3rd and they would travel to MEPS and on the 4th he was sworn in and on the way to RTC by bus. He only turned 18 two weeks prior to leaving.  Our box was delivered last Friday but we weren't home so they delivered on Monday. Yesterday we received the form letter. Hang in there!

[vmharton]

My son left March 4 ship 9 div 160...I would like to chat with anyone who is at about the same status.    I didn't know about these types of sites ahead of time,  so I am pretty unprepared for the sequence of events.  I missed a call from my son yesterday and don't know if/ when I will get a chance to talk to him again.  He left a voice message and sounded upset.   I have sent several letters,  but understand those take a while to get to them.   I feel sick that I missed his call,  and will not let my phone leave my side again

[Tuttismimi Ship 11 Div 154]

My son also left 3/4 from cleveland, Oh. Where is yours from? Are you in the 4/25 or 5/2 PIR?? My daughter called yesterday and said things were going good. Don't worry, I am sure he is fine. They are supposed to be writing letters today, at least my daughter is, so you will be updated soon. It is so hard to have the phone next to you all the time. I read on here they may be calling yesterday, so I had it stuck to me. She did not know when the next call would be.

[vmharton]

5/2 ...is it your son or daughter who is in.?  How old are they?

We are in SC.  I just think the recruiter should have briefed us a little better.   The things I am reading on here,  he should have told us so we would be prepared a bit better.  My son is 21, but has never been away from vikkV   Probably a little immature for his age.   He hates the cold!!  I just feel unprepared,  so I am sure he feels that way too.   I just read something about maybe not getting another call til right before graduation?  I hope that's not true.   I have written 3 letters, but the turn around time is probably slow.   Thanks for lending an ear.   My name is Vikki

[Tuttismimi Ship 11 Div 154]

It is my daughter. My recruiter did not tell us much either. The family guide to recruit training I think mentioned this site and I went on it. So much information. Your son will be fine. The weather is up and down right now and it will keep getting warmer. They have clothes for it. Just keep sending letter after letter and let all of the family and friends know his address too. Send some pictures. My daughter asked for them. Or copy them and write notes on the paper. Oh and my daughter is 20. Anything else, don't be afraid to ask. The moms on here are great.

[lemonelephant]

Arrival and What Happens at the RTC, Ship/Division--How it Works, Phone Cards and Phone Calls, and Letter Writing & Fun Stuff/Questionnaires to send to your Recruit will answer your questions about phone calls and letters and what happens at the RTC.

[Carollynn]

Hi I just read your message, and I feel your pain. My heart goes out to you. My daughter leaves next week.  I hope I have a chance to hear that you have talked to your son and he won't be upset. Hang in there :)

[vmharton]

Thanks!

[Tuttismimi Ship 11 Div 154]

There are so many things on here. Did you see that there is a group for the PIR 5/2?