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my son leaves July 1

This is my first time posting here so if I am doing it wrong I apologize in advance :)

My son leaves July 1, 2014 for boot camp - I was a Navy spouse so I am no stranger to absence but having my son being the one going away this time has me feeling so different. I am thankful for all the helpful posts that I have been reading for other people feeling the same way. I couldn't be prouder of him and the choice he made and the man he is about to become, but the selfish mommy part of me doesn't want him to grow up. 

Thanks again for listening -

Dawn

 

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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on July 11, 2014 at 11:54am

What is his contract for? What rating (job/specialty) or did he sign with one of the PACT programs?

Permalink Reply by Anandajoy on July 11, 2014 at 12:06pm

I don't know what a PACT program is.  He originally wanted NUKE, made a 95 on his asvab and passed his nuke tests but then they wanted his high school transcripts.  He was on top of the world.  So proud of himself.  But he didn't do well in high school.  Never failed, but barely tried.  They denied him for this and the only job available (supposedly) was cook. 
This boy has never had any interest in food, (he's even a vegetarian)  I worry this is not the right choice for him.  He is such an engineer type mentality.  I was really hoping for something he would enjoy and make a career out of, not just accepting what was available last minute.  His contract is for CSS (I believe that is culinary specialist submarine?)  He is very excited though!!  He is a stubborn one, if he puts his mind to it, he can do anything. 

I got a fedex package with only his binder, a debit card and his phone.  that concerns me, isn't everyone else getting boxes with their civilian clothing?

Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on July 11, 2014 at 12:13pm

He must have chosen to trash or donate his clothing rather than pay for shipping those home. See Arrival and What Happens at the RTC.

I will leave info on the Culinary Specialist (CS-S) rating on your My Page.

Permalink Reply by Anandajoy on July 17, 2014 at 9:41am

thank you!  I'm new to this site, I'm a little lost! 

Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on July 18, 2014 at 2:24am

You are very welcome.

Check your My Page.

Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on July 11, 2014 at 12:35pm

My son was a nuke officer on a sub. Just want to let you know that every sailor on a submarine knows more than just the stuff within his own area of expertise. He will have plenty of opportunities to show his geeky intellect. Who knows.... he can use his GI Bill to complete a college degree - in any field of his choosing. He can always apply later on for the Officer Candidate School program after he graduates - he'll probably be a shoot-in for the nuke program.

Permalink Reply by Anandajoy on July 17, 2014 at 9:42am

I'm hoping!!  He sounded great when I talked ot him Sunday.  They put him in charge of education for his division...(i forget the acronym he gave for the position) He sounded GREAT

Permalink Reply by CryptoDad on July 17, 2014 at 10:13am

Recruit Education Petty Officer - REPO

All Recruit Petty Officer Positions - http://navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms/page/recruit-petty-office...

Permalink Reply by tamster04rn Ship 02 Div 942 on July 3, 2014 at 9:40am
Hi my son also left for BC on 7/1. My oldest son enlisted 3 years ago but unfortunately was sent home after a few weeks due to a medical issue. Praying that nothing goes wrong for this one! It is nerve wracking for sure but having gone through it before and the information from my other son about what is happening in the beginning of bootcamp is helpful.
Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on July 3, 2014 at 2:48pm

Check your My Page for groups and info.

Permalink Reply by tygarmom on July 5, 2014 at 8:32am

so sorry about your first son - I hope everything is ok!! I know I will feel a whole lot better once I get that first call and can hear his voice

Permalink Reply by momajo on July 7, 2014 at 10:31am
My son left for BE on July 1st but I'm a newby that's not doing to good. My curiosity and fear of what is going on has me not sleeping very well. I have read the horror stories and am in such fear he is going through this as well. I keek saying to myself he is at summer camp to help me get through the day.

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