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Mom's of Recruits that arrived to BC on 2/23/16
I am reaching out to see if there are other Moms on here that said goodbye to their son/daughter this past Tuesday.
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Permalink Reply by nanceeo on
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I wonder if all the recruits that arrived in Feb 23 are in divisions with PIR date of April 15?
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Permalink Reply by Mrents on
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I don't know, I was hoping for that, I'm thinking maybe it depends on the time of day they arrive, my son arrived in the evening, well that's when I got the call anyhow.
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My son arrived late Tuesday night so maybe that's why. Keep me posted Mrents and NavyWifeLife! Hang in there !
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Permalink Reply by NavyWifeLife on
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It has been 10 days since he left and still no letter :( yet I got his box a week ago...
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Same here NavyWifeLife, he left the 23rd,got the box Monday the 29th, but still no letter :(
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My son left the 22nd. I received his box the 27th but I still haven't received a letter. I'm freaking out!!!!
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Same here Nukemom2016. My son left 2/23. Received the box on the 29th but still I letter. I wonder what the reason is for the delay. It's driving me crazy!
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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The Form Letter arrives an average of ten days after the recruit's arrival at the RTC. Some will have it 7 days after arrival (a few earlier than that, but not many) and most will have it by 14 days after arrival. If your recruit is placed in an integrated division, one with both males and females, then it may take longer to fill the division than if your recruit is in an all male division.
Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening and what to expect.
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Looks like a lot of us on here haven't gotten the letter, which means the majority of people probably haven't! Lets try to stay calm.... I'll keep you guys updated and you please do the same!
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