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  Patrick J. Doherty September 2, 2018 at 10:27am

  Hi, Mark:  

  Hoping that you are able to receive your daughter's phone call (s) as your family navigates the journey.    I was fortunate (very lucky) that I did not miss any of Michael's calls from Legal/Ship5, including the best one when he reported going back to boot camp.  Best wishes to you and your family.  ~ Pat
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  NavyDads CoAdmin Jim Gramza September 2, 2018 at 7:53am

  We will probably never fully understand this particular reason for separating a recruit. I would be a little anxious too at boot camp. There's a lot of yelling and tears those first few weeks. It's tough for a young person. 

  I hope nothing but the best for her! Oh one more thing. She may be able to try again later. Pay close attention to the RE-Codes in the chart up above. It's possible to re-enlist with a doctor's waiver.
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  Mark September 1, 2018 at 11:08pm

  Thankyou so much! And thats a will do, I definitely understand that its a reason for everything they do in the process. Thanks again
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  NavyDads CoAdmin Jim Gramza September 1, 2018 at 10:49pm

  The HIPPA waiver is probably the most important part when it comes to anything medical. The doctors won't talk to you about her condition unless she signs one. 

  Try not call very often, and don't get upset with the medical staff. They are only doing their job and that is to weed out recruits with potential risk.

  Good luck!
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  NavyDads CoAdmin Jim Gramza September 1, 2018 at 10:45pm

  Mark, start here:

  SEPARATIONS ADMINISTRATION OFFICE ; 847-688-7444 ext 456
  PUBLIC AFFAIRS 847-688-2405 if no word from recruit they will have them call back!!

  LEGAL 847-688-4949 hit 1 at first prompt, 7 at 2nd.
  ***Have recruit sign WAIVER so they can speak to you about their case. The hours in Legal are 9 am to 5 pm Central Time. This is only if they are being separated and have been transfered to Ship 5.
  If they are being separated on medical issue, have them sign HIPPA release so you can talk about the medical issues too.
  Medical 847-688-6755
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  Mark September 1, 2018 at 8:34pm

  My daughter Caitlyn shipped out to bootcamp in the Great Lakes August 13th 2018. She called a couple of days ago very upset and disappointed because she was placed in Seps. She said she went to medical and they told her she had anxiety issues. I was stunned, and unsure what to say. She said she wants to go to bootcamp training, but she cant. In this short conversation, all I could tell her to do was fight the situation. I want to help her, but I dont know how to contact her, and i dont know how to advise her thru this process.
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  Paul Barger September 18, 2014 at 7:50am

  This adds to John Wards info on ship 5. My son was recently medically separated for his back and was in ship 5 and he told me many stories about how they were treated, some were scary. I would say that degrading someone who is psychologically unsound doesn't sound like a good idea.  These recruits are having a bad enough time without being put down in the process. I guess one guy went pretty far trying t hurt someone but I wont discuss details. Not trying to scare anyone but I think they need to watch what happens more closely. I did talk to the PA up there and he said he checked it out himself but found no wrong doing. I feel sorry for those that are so Homesick that they leave and have to go to ship 5. I guess it isnt the same as when I was there in the 70's. I can say my son called home several times each week and we talked for about 1/2 an hr each time. But he did not like the way he was treated, as John said kinda "Inferior" although the PA told me they treat them well and supervise them 24/7. I know better I was in for 13 years and served both Navy and Army as well as reserves. Tell your kids to keep their heads up and that your proud of them and try to ignore the mind games. God Bless all
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  Patrick J. Doherty September 17, 2014 at 11:30am

  Hi John:  I am sorry for what your family is experiencing.  Our son spent some time at Ship 5 and it was an emotionally challenging time for all of us.  If she has not already done so, your daughter will be able to speak to a Legal representative and will have an opportunity to speak with a Social worker as she transitions to civilian life.   I suspect the Navy does not wish harm to come to any of our sons/daughters in addition to being on a military post, thus activities are restricted.  I had an occasion to speak to representatives at Legal - they were professional, informative, and honest.  When our son met with Legal, each time he was permitted a phone call.  I was able to speak to Legal, also.  My very best wishes to your family and your daughter.  
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  Luis Daniel Christian October 11, 2013 at 7:50am

  thanks Paul
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  NavyDads Admin (Paul) October 9, 2013 at 9:43am

  here is a link to some general TAMP information...believe there is a link to eligibility requirements....http://www.tricare.mil/TAMP.