NAVY BOOT CAMP

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Comment by Mike J Johnson on March 21, 2014 at 12:10pm

Thanks Alex. Yes Sir.

Comment by Alex on March 21, 2014 at 12:06pm

I'm sure the calls are coming tonight, The Navy knows that most parents work and it will difficult to get a hold of us during the day. My son is in Division 120 so I assumed,  119 and 120 were the first ones to go. I will  post something as soon as I hear please do the same

Comment by Mike J Johnson on March 21, 2014 at 11:09am

ship 04 div 811 PIR 03/28/2014 has any body herd how battle station went.

Comment by Joseph Cavallo on March 16, 2014 at 6:08pm

Chris, my son is in A-School in San Antonio. It's grueling and strict, but he has had some freedoms to go off base to the mall or even a rodeo. He is allowed civilian clothes at certain times. We didn't overload him like college dorm because at the end in June, he needs to transport it or ship it back to us. So we were trying to keep him to a few essentials and comforts.

Rick is correct, after PIR my son flew to A-School at 3pm Saturday. He was taken to the airport at 5am that morning so he had all day to wait. He checking in with the USO and then came and met us at the ticket Counter. They gave us temporary passes to go into the consourse. So we went through security and spent the day with him just chatting, walking the airport, lunch and meeting some of the other sailrors. It was really nice and made the departure fairly easy on the emotions after only seeing him a little bit on Friday.
Good Luck.

Comment by Rick Binkley on March 16, 2014 at 5:48pm

Unless its changed drastically in the last 18 months, your sailor will be able to wear a watch after PIR. The restrictions pertain primarily to electronics as to what can be taken back to their ship. If you meet your sailor at the airport before their departure, you can pass on their electronics. and if you meet your sailor before departure you can get a gate pass to wait with them before flying out. The USO can assist if need be. Chris, your sailor will have different phases as to how much freedom they have. Its called phasing up. Best of luck to your sailor....and you!

 

Comment by Chris on March 16, 2014 at 5:34pm

Great Ideas, thank you.  I guess A school is not as strict as boot camp and is more like a campus?

Comment by Navy Dads Co-Admin Tom on March 16, 2014 at 4:16pm

Chris....an engraved Challenge coin is always a nice idea. You can choose a Rating or other coin from those available. Many of us have started this and added to the collection as our Sailors progress...

Comment by Joseph Cavallo on March 16, 2014 at 4:15pm

The rule is that you can't leave anything with them at PIR but you can ship things to A-School after they are there and settled. I shipped my son his watch, computer, civilian clothes, etc. The watch is a nice gift and I am sure it will be appreciated. You may have to give it to him at PIR, take it back and then mail it in a few days.

Comment by Chris on March 16, 2014 at 11:55am

I have the same question as Tony.  I would like to get my son something that he could keep/use when he goes to A school.  I don't know what would be an authorized item would be in A school.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on March 15, 2014 at 8:57pm

was going to say...keep it low key, keep it black and remember it will be used at work......

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