PIR over New years?

FlyNavy · 09-30-2015, 12:47 PM

They'll tell you your graduation date while you're in boot camp, which you can then write a letter home letting them know.

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sidewinder_x5 · 09-30-2015, 10:03 PM

thanks for all the info!

Guess i'll tell my parents its most likely gonna be on the 8th...I doubt theyll stay longer if it ends up being on the 15th as my siblings will have already missed 2 weeks of school by then, and not sure how many days off my dad can take from work.

I will definitely send them a letter, but the unpredictable nature of actual letters means it might only reach them in malaysia after theyve arrived in the us.

jeannesarah · 10-01-2015, 12:57 AM

If you purchase an international calling card that will work from a pay phone you MAY be able to call them 2 or 3 weeks after you arrive at RTC. From the current boot camp moms sites it looks like almost everyone is being able to call around then but nothing is guaranteed. If you need help with finding the right kind of calling card feel free to PM me.

sidewinder_x5 · 10-01-2015, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeannesarah

If you purchase an international calling card that will work from a pay phone you MAY be able to call them 2 or 3 weeks after you arrive at RTC. From the current boot camp moms sites it looks like almost everyone is being able to call around then but nothing is guaranteed. If you need help with finding the right kind of calling card feel free to PM me.

I've been hearing rumors of that as well. As for actually calling them, my parents have a US VOIP number, so international calling isn't a problem.

I suppose it's a good idea to wish for a chistmas miracle? 😂

sweetmtn · 10-01-2015, 02:43 PM

Have your parents check this web site for your graduation date...RTC posts the upcoming dates...so as soon as you get there have them start checking...that way you will know for sure! This also will give them an idea on who the day will go and how many guests you are allowed...When you get there you will know your division number so they can look to see when your graduation is...you can always call them to let them know faster, but I remember getting a letter from RTC with all the info a about 2 weeks in to my sons bootcamp.

http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/upcoming_grads.asp

jeannesarah · 10-01-2015, 03:06 PM

Our letter actually came in only a week - in August of this year. I think 10 days is average right now. But that was to a US address, not overseas. Is there someone you can send the letter to in the US that can call your parents to relay the information about your division and graduation date? That may be the quickest route.

09-30-2015, 12:47 PM	#1
FlyNavy Active Duty Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Secret Secret Posts: 1,284 Rep Power: 0	They'll tell you your graduation date while you're in boot camp, which you can then write a letter home letting them know. /r CTT1

09-30-2015, 10:03 PM	#2
sidewinder_x5 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Sunnyvale Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	thanks for all the info! Guess i'll tell my parents its most likely gonna be on the 8th...I doubt theyll stay longer if it ends up being on the 15th as my siblings will have already missed 2 weeks of school by then, and not sure how many days off my dad can take from work. I will definitely send them a letter, but the unpredictable nature of actual letters means it might only reach them in malaysia after theyve arrived in the us.

10-01-2015, 12:57 AM	#3
jeannesarah Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 39 Rep Power: 0	If you purchase an international calling card that will work from a pay phone you MAY be able to call them 2 or 3 weeks after you arrive at RTC. From the current boot camp moms sites it looks like almost everyone is being able to call around then but nothing is guaranteed. If you need help with finding the right kind of calling card feel free to PM me.

10-01-2015, 02:43 PM	#5
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,792 Rep Power: 0	Have your parents check this web site for your graduation date...RTC posts the upcoming dates...so as soon as you get there have them start checking...that way you will know for sure! This also will give them an idea on who the day will go and how many guests you are allowed...When you get there you will know your division number so they can look to see when your graduation is...you can always call them to let them know faster, but I remember getting a letter from RTC with all the info a about 2 weeks in to my sons bootcamp. http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/upcoming_grads.asp

10-01-2015, 03:06 PM	#6
jeannesarah Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 39 Rep Power: 0	Our letter actually came in only a week - in August of this year. I think 10 days is average right now. But that was to a US address, not overseas. Is there someone you can send the letter to in the US that can call your parents to relay the information about your division and graduation date? That may be the quickest route.