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  • JoDean June 30, 2016 at 12:46pm

    I know still makes me mad they they say they wont take phone calls away or letter writing privileges but they did. Any way it is what it is.

  • NavyDads Admin (Paul) June 30, 2016 at 12:13pm

    not sure she can get a package:

    Q. Is my recruit authorized to receive electronic devices, civilian clothing, etc., while in the process of separation?
    A. Recruits in separations are not authorized to receive any items they were not issued or were unable to receive while in training. Be aware that while personnel are not authorized to open sealed mail, they may ask a recruit to open it in their presence to check for contraband.

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  • JoDean June 30, 2016 at 12:08pm

    She says care package wood be nice but I am not sure what I can sent, she said she would like coloring pages. Can I send one of these color book that help with stress and anxiety. Need ideas what is allowed.

  • NavyDads Admin (Paul) June 30, 2016 at 12:06pm

    you see?  have some faith !

  • JoDean June 30, 2016 at 12:04pm

    Here is an update I just got a letter from her, There are reasons I have not heard from her. First she did not see legal till this past Friday so it took over a week instead of Monday. Then She said everyone there is acting like children, they are bringing in contraband, sleeping in each others beds and so on so all privileges and phones have been taken away , so much for not taking phone calls as punishment.  Any way so it sounds like maybe July 8th or end of July hell she was set to graduate on Aug. 8th. Any way her mood seem better she seems to be trying to keep her sense of humor. I feel better now.

  • NavyDads Admin (Paul) June 30, 2016 at 10:26am

    Letting go is tough....your kids are more resilient than you think and you have to trust in their abilities and in the system....have some faith

  • JoDean June 30, 2016 at 10:02am

    I am sorry I have  been so negative but it is my kid and the last time we spoke she was so upset and in such a bad state of mind so as a mom I am so worried. However I have been thinking maybe she pulled it together and went back to finish and just not telling me till she is sure she will be ok. I spoke with her fiance and he seemed rather calm about it and said we will no more in a week or so he is positive. If this is the case I will choke her but then be so proud of her I just dont know.  I am just going to try and be more positive from here on out. Thanks for all the support.

  • NavyDads CoAdmin Jim Gramza June 30, 2016 at 6:10am

    JoDean, I'm so sorry that things have turned out the way they did. It's too bad that things don't always go the way they are supposed to. But just because the web site, or our information says it's one way or the other, doesn't mean it's a lie. The best layed plans don't always go the way they should.

    As for the 30 hours bus ride, I believe that if you live that far away, they should be putting her on a plane. Might want to check into that.

  • JoDean June 29, 2016 at 11:25pm

    That is my point she never got to call me after Indoctrination that was told to her to be last Monday she said she would call after. MM no Call as far as behavior and what everyone is saying here it is a bunch of LIES. This straight from the same site you got your info

    Scheduled phone time is never taken away as a punishment, though the duration may be reduced for poor behavior, but never to less than 20 minutes. Phone calls are at no time monitored. So from what everyone says her this is another LIE!!!!!!!! Man Lie after LIE after LIE I raised an honorable and honest young lady I see now why the Navy is not where she should be.

  • NavyDads Admin (Paul) June 29, 2016 at 11:01pm

    from RTC's page: 

    Q. My recruit called and said they were being separated, but I don’t have any further information. When will they call again?
    A. Recruits being separated are required to call home, typically a 5minute call, and notify their families they are being referred for separation and being transferred to Ship 5. Once they arrive at Ship 5 (typically a few hours after the above call is made) they are normally not granted further calls until after they receive their Indoctrination brief, which is conducted at 0800 Monday-Friday. Once they have completed the brief, recruits are permitted another 20  minute call.

    Q. Can my recruit make phone calls from Ship 5?
    A. A recruit may also be granted additional calls during the week if they need further information from their families or to give additional updates involving their individual case.

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