Good day to each of you. Glad I've found this site.
My son, Jared, left for RTC on the 30th and arrived safely that evening.
While I can't even to begin how proud of him I am I feel a bit selfish for missing him so much. I'm always wondering what he's doing. This is the first time that his Mom nor I cannot communicate with him. We know he's safe and being taken care of.
Jared is an amazing young man. He was lucky that this is the very first time whereas the Navy is allowing Navy Reserve Recruits to contract for Navy Diver. After Boot camp he will stay in Great lakes for 7 weeks of Navy Diver Prep and then onto Navy Dive A School in Panama city, Fl for about 14 weeks.
Prior to joining Jared was involved with other local members of SPECop recruits for working out, training in the water (YMCA) and being lead by an active duty Chief. Both his mom, step-dad and I were amazed at what shape he was in when he left. He has a clear goal and I know him, he'll achive it.
So, I bet each one of you know the feeling of wondering what your child is doing "right now". I'm glad I've found this site.
Thanks and let me know if your child is in Jared's ship and/or Div.
Tom
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Harvey: Just to shed some additional light on your question, the reason for the 800 Division, which encompasses Navy Diver (ND), Special Warfare Combatant Crewman (SWCC), Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD), SEAL (SO), and Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR), is because prior to the creation of the 800 Division, these candidates found themselves getting out of shape during boot camp. They would then go on to their respective physically rigorous A-Schools finding themselves behind the curve. Accordingly, the Navy created the 800 Division which incorporates physical training in addition to the standard RTC training (referred to as Dive-Motivation training). With respect to the 900 Division, they must undergo drill and ceremony training in addition to the standard RTC training. It is really quite amazing to see them perform during Pass-in-Review as one would think they had been training together for the better part of a year. I hope you find this information helpful.
Regards,
Bill
800-series divisions are SEAL, EOD, SO divisions and 900-series divisions are the performing divisions - drill, flags, band, choir, etc.
Tom we received our call around 1640 EST. He said he had the availability to talk on the phone for 60 minutes then they were going to be allowed to get something to eat other than the chow hall.
Thank you kindly Bill and Jack.
About one week left. Holy cow. I simply cannot wait!!
I hope all is well with your sailors.
Tom
As of 1900 EST Division 820 was making phone calls.
Hello Tom,
I am with you, as our son in now deployed with the CVN70 USS CARL VINSON. I remember what you are talking about all to well. David was a C and D student in school and we had our doubts on what and where he would get to. Those first four weeks with no word are a nail biter I'm tell ya. When his box of personal stuff came home that was a reality check for us.....we could no longer protect our son from this world lol.
Let me say that when he graduated...an amazing experience in it self he was a changed man. And I do mean MAN. My wife and I kept asking our self's "Is this our son???" I was never so proud, almost to the embarrassing of my son. He has warmed up to it now as I am still over the top with it. My two children are my life and he is kicking butt.
I am sure Jared is doing great, its hard but he can do it, sounds like he had it going on when he shipped out. We will pray for your child Tom and I look forward to hearing about his change in the next couple of months.
Make sure your phone is on and answer every thing that comes in UNKNOWN, in four weeks or so it will probably be him. He will earn a short phone call and send him cards and letters every day it will keep his spirits high. My son loved to get mail from us and my wife was over the top with it.
Any way Tom be relaxed knowing they are going to push him but not kill him lol.
Got questions ask away sir.
Jack and Lisa Shelton
Wondering if anyone has a clue as to why our sailors have not yet been given the opportunity to make the second call?
Either it's the commanders' own set of rules or perhaps they are not coming to as a team and maybe this is sort of the carrot?
Any ideas?
Thanks
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