new boot camp phone policy

shannoneliz · 02-26-2013, 05:17 PM

At least wait until you're in the navy to start complaining about it. Boot camp's not gonna be summer camp even if you do end up getting extra phone calls.

HMHunt · 02-26-2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by shannoneliz

At least wait until you're in the navy to start complaining about it. Boot camp's not gonna be summer camp even if you do end up getting extra phone calls.

Thank you! I agree with this completely. I graduated from boot 08 Feb 13 and we didn't get phone calls every week (2 phone calls to be exact). But I'll tell you right now, the Navy doesn't need Sailors as strong as Marines (unless going FMF ;) ), but the IT and the punishment they made us do are ment to break you down mentally with a hint of the physical aspect. My RDCs knew what to say to each individual, to break them down. They made not have cried, but you could tell what they said to us hit home and some people were hit harder than others. I don't really agree with the phone call every week, but having an extra call or two would've been nice. I didn't live with my family before boot and didnt get to see them very often. Once you learn how to be an adult, you'll appreciate those extra phone calls.

SailorWSanchez · 02-26-2013, 09:38 PM

As a wife seeing your husband going away for eight weeks it's hard . It's a good feeling when they call to say they love you and miss you.. For those who want hard training then go get it. I recommend to call home. I like to see you when your getting yelled at and broken down.. Then your gonna want your mommy and or wife or S.O

TYWong · 02-27-2013, 12:19 AM

Why is this whole thread becoming a flame war? Personally, more phone calls home are welcomed, especially since my parents don't understand English very well.

The Navy is giving you a choice to phone home. That's all it is, you can call or choose not to.

Kristen · 02-27-2013, 02:27 AM

I think its become a war because now people are personally trying to attack others by indirectly saying we are either weak for wanting phone calls or we are going to want them when we "breakdown." Both those statements are entirely false and ignorant to say about either sides of the arguemnt. I dont considering the people wanting phone calls weak at all. I also dont think i am going to go to call my mother when i breakdown because i am very self relient and usually deal with problems on my own. Please stop speaking for others, if you have an opinion put it out there but dont insult someone and claim you know them or know what they are going to do because you really dont.

TYWong · 02-27-2013, 03:28 AM

Whatever the reason may be, we shouldn't be attacking each other, we're all in this together. You might be my shipmate one day, so let's keep it respectful.

More power to you if you don't need to make that weekly phone call. From a psychological standpoint... This can be a totally overwhelming experience for some, and it can be extremely nerve wracking to the point where a simple phone call to a loved one can alleviate that. Keep in mind that majority demographic of enlistees are fresh out of high school and have probably never been on their own. Not everyone goes to boot with mental fortitude.
But we all do our best, and support all our brothers and sisters along the way.

sweetmtn · 02-27-2013, 01:23 PM

Personal attacks are not welcome here, just stating how one feels is different..so I am locking this thread.

02-26-2013, 05:17 PM	#1
shannoneliz Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 78 Rep Power: 0	At least wait until you're in the navy to start complaining about it. Boot camp's not gonna be summer camp even if you do end up getting extra phone calls.

02-26-2013, 09:38 PM	#3
SailorWSanchez Newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	As a wife seeing your husband going away for eight weeks it's hard . It's a good feeling when they call to say they love you and miss you.. For those who want hard training then go get it. I recommend to call home. I like to see you when your getting yelled at and broken down.. Then your gonna want your mommy and or wife or S.O

02-27-2013, 12:19 AM	#4
TYWong Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Great Lakes, IL Posts: 50 Rep Power: 0	Why is this whole thread becoming a flame war? Personally, more phone calls home are welcomed, especially since my parents don't understand English very well. The Navy is giving you a choice to phone home. That's all it is, you can call or choose not to.

02-27-2013, 02:27 AM	#5
Kristen Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	I think its become a war because now people are personally trying to attack others by indirectly saying we are either weak for wanting phone calls or we are going to want them when we "breakdown." Both those statements are entirely false and ignorant to say about either sides of the arguemnt. I dont considering the people wanting phone calls weak at all. I also dont think i am going to go to call my mother when i breakdown because i am very self relient and usually deal with problems on my own. Please stop speaking for others, if you have an opinion put it out there but dont insult someone and claim you know them or know what they are going to do because you really dont.

02-27-2013, 03:28 AM	#6
TYWong Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Great Lakes, IL Posts: 50 Rep Power: 0	Whatever the reason may be, we shouldn't be attacking each other, we're all in this together. You might be my shipmate one day, so let's keep it respectful. More power to you if you don't need to make that weekly phone call. From a psychological standpoint... This can be a totally overwhelming experience for some, and it can be extremely nerve wracking to the point where a simple phone call to a loved one can alleviate that. Keep in mind that majority demographic of enlistees are fresh out of high school and have probably never been on their own. Not everyone goes to boot with mental fortitude. But we all do our best, and support all our brothers and sisters along the way.

02-27-2013, 01:23 PM	#7
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,792 Rep Power: 0	Personal attacks are not welcome here, just stating how one feels is different..so I am locking this thread.