Hi there,
Seeking info and advice from all those who have BTDT (been there, done that) and have a son or daughter in the program, or those who have a good handle of the landscape presently.
It seems this is a pretty tough program to get into? Is there always demand for recruits or is it more of an over-supply situation and should we expect a long delay before entry into Boot Camp as a result?
What has been your experience in terms of time frame from enlistment to entry?
Thanks,
Jack
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I know for me , when I was in my late teens and early twenties , I really didn't know what I wanted to do in life .... So thinking of that ... it takes allot of money to train a Rescue Swimmer , Seal , SWCC ..... I feel the Navy wants to see the discipline before they or you make a 6 year commitment to them .... IF they fail after they are in , they have a choice where to go and be placed on any openings they have.... My son Chris dropped from the SEALs program in BUDS and had a choice either RSS or EOD ... so the rest is history ( I'm so glad this is where he is ) So Jack enjoy watching your son grow into a young man , Sailor .... It all happens for a reason ..... I really don't know what Chris has gone through or is going through , but I'm very proud Navy Dad :)
Hi Jack, that's a lot different from what my son went through. He needs to work hard for those PSTs. Good luck to him. He doesn't have to be a superstar swimmer or runner, he just needs to be good at everything. A lot of good swimmers wash out because they didn't work on the other stuff.
I guess we are going about it a little bit differently. He took the ASVAB, went to MEPS, got cleared for testing and takes the PST weekly. His scores get entered into a draft system that selects the best from each bi-weekly draft and offers contracts on that basis. We are told his contract will specify a ship date. He will be in DEP until his ship date.
Hi Jack, before anything happens your son/daughter will have to take the ASVAB which is an aptitude test that they can study for. The score on the test will indicate which jobs they are qualified for. If they test into the Special Warfare category, then they can shoot for SEALs, Air Rescue Swimmers or SWCCs (Special Warfare Combatant Craft). My son did that and was told he couldn't get a rescue swimmer contract for about 10 months. He joined the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) via his recruiting office and spent ten months doing physical training and learning about the Navy. Then when the ten months was up they asked him if he still wanted that contract, he said yes, and the rest is history. I went with my son to the recruiting office and everything they said would happen actually happened, every promise they made they kept. I'm still really impressed with all of that.
Hope this helps, keep the questions coming, this is an awesome group here.
He was told that "everything" --- not that "envy" thing lol..... I hate auto correct!
FYI
He also had to go take the C-SORT psychological test and was told that you have to have 3 PST scores on record prior to entering for the draft. His third test will be next Monday.
Have not updated here in awhile. He had his second PST today (first last week) and did well again. Increased his "ups" in each category. He was told that envy thing looked good to get a contract, so we will have to see how long that takes to come through. The next draft (we are told) is August 9th.
D'oh... He was not able to PST today. He had to go early and have them sign-off on his ear re-check, and we were anticipating going straight from there to the PST, but discovered that they need 24-hours to process the clearance...
Swimming is exactly what he needs the most work on. I'm going to get him scheduled for some private coaching- for stroke improvement. We have a SEAL friend who is going to take him out in the Bay for a day as well, to give him some pointers and punishment. :-)
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Most recent PST:
Swim 7:23
Push 107
Sit 100
Pull 17
Run 9:42
His run time has been going the wrong direction, but everything else keeps improving.... Hey-- it's been hot here!
I know for me , when I was in my late teens and early twenties , I really didn't know what I wanted to do in life .... So thinking of that ... it takes allot of money to train a Rescue Swimmer , Seal , SWCC ..... I feel the Navy wants to see the discipline before they or you make a 6 year commitment to them .... IF they fail after they are in , they have a choice where to go and be placed on any openings they have.... My son Chris dropped from the SEALs program in BUDS and had a choice either RSS or EOD ... so the rest is history ( I'm so glad this is where he is ) So Jack enjoy watching your son grow into a young man , Sailor .... It all happens for a reason ..... I really don't know what Chris has gone through or is going through , but I'm very proud Navy Dad :)
Hi Jack, that's a lot different from what my son went through. He needs to work hard for those PSTs. Good luck to him. He doesn't have to be a superstar swimmer or runner, he just needs to be good at everything. A lot of good swimmers wash out because they didn't work on the other stuff.
Danny
I guess we are going about it a little bit differently. He took the ASVAB, went to MEPS, got cleared for testing and takes the PST weekly. His scores get entered into a draft system that selects the best from each bi-weekly draft and offers contracts on that basis. We are told his contract will specify a ship date. He will be in DEP until his ship date.
Hi Jack, before anything happens your son/daughter will have to take the ASVAB which is an aptitude test that they can study for. The score on the test will indicate which jobs they are qualified for. If they test into the Special Warfare category, then they can shoot for SEALs, Air Rescue Swimmers or SWCCs (Special Warfare Combatant Craft). My son did that and was told he couldn't get a rescue swimmer contract for about 10 months. He joined the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) via his recruiting office and spent ten months doing physical training and learning about the Navy. Then when the ten months was up they asked him if he still wanted that contract, he said yes, and the rest is history. I went with my son to the recruiting office and everything they said would happen actually happened, every promise they made they kept. I'm still really impressed with all of that.
Hope this helps, keep the questions coming, this is an awesome group here.
Danny
FYI
He also had to go take the C-SORT psychological test and was told that you have to have 3 PST scores on record prior to entering for the draft. His third test will be next Monday.
D'oh... He was not able to PST today. He had to go early and have them sign-off on his ear re-check, and we were anticipating going straight from there to the PST, but discovered that they need 24-hours to process the clearance...
So that means another week of waiting.
Thanks Wayne.
Swimming is exactly what he needs the most work on. I'm going to get him scheduled for some private coaching- for stroke improvement. We have a SEAL friend who is going to take him out in the Bay for a day as well, to give him some pointers and punishment. :-)
That is fantastic news Jack ....Hope all goes well for him . Swim Swim Swim
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