BMT For Those With Dependants

SR.AO · 07-07-2009, 08:11 PM

I know we already have a list of things to BRING to BMT, but now I think we need to make a list of things that need to be covered by us Recruits who have dependants, and things for the dependants to get accomplished while we are away at BMT. As always, make sure you bring your dependants Birth Certificates, Marriage License, etc. Do we need to bring the dependants Social Security Cards also?

Hmm I dont know how to start this, hence the reason I'm making this post lol

1. Set Up Bank Account and make sure its a JOINT Account
2. Get a POA For your Spouse In Case You Die With the Navy PT (lol)
3. Have Spouse Go To Nearest Base To Get Their Military ID....When Should they do this, and what paperwork do they need to aquire one?
4. Have Spouse Pack The House Once You Are Done With BMT And Have Started A School.
5. How Far In Advance Does A Spouse Need To Reserve A Room At The Navy Lodge?
6. How Do They Reserve A Room At The Navy Lodge?
7. Bring Dependant Birth Certs, and Marriage License. Are SS Cards Needed As Well?
8. Bring Blank Checks (2) With VOID Written Across Them, AS WELL as an ATM/DEBIT Card. (To Ensure Proper Pay Establishment)

I Know There Is More Needed On This So Help Me Out lol

Remember This is NOT exactly a list of "what to bring". This is a list of what needs to be done before, and during BMT for recruits with dependants. I just added the "bring marriage license, birth certs, etc, since thats something special us married with children recruits need.

NavyMom2007 · 07-07-2009, 09:20 PM

Chris, you can reserve a room at the Navy Lodge one month in advance of your PIR.

Here's the link to the Navy Lodge in GL:

https://www.nexnet.nexweb.org/pls/ne...ind_lodge_form

Well, for some reason that won't link? Try the main page and click on Find a Lodge:

https://www.navy-lodge.com/index.html

butterbean · 07-07-2009, 09:26 PM

I thought BMT was Air Force, and you where going to Boot Camp for the Navy? Oh hell, just had to pick on you bro!

asailorswife · 07-07-2009, 09:39 PM

Don't have your spouse pack the house until you know when you are moving.There's no point until then. We didn't move until nearly 18 months after Tim enlisted. I don't know how long your a-school is, but she won't be able to even talk about moving until you have paper orders. Not to mention that if you get a base like San Diego, you won't even be able to be put onto the housing list until you are physically here. You could also end up with a c-school (Tim ended up with 2).. There are so many variables that it's not even worth it to pack just yet. Not to mention, unless you do a DITTY move, the movers will pack everything for her!

About 2 weeks or so into boot, she'll get a letter with info about dependent ID. She'll have to take care of all of that, but there's a number or a website or something so you can find out the nearest military base that can do IDs like that. By then, she should be enrolled into DEERS by you. Once enrolled in DEERS, both will have Tricare Standard. If they want to be put onto prime, they'll need to do that themselves.

Now, personally, we haven't particularly cared for Navy Lodges. You can find other lodging that's much better for around the same place nearby. Just do your research.. But then, we normally use priceline for hotels, and end up staying in places like the Hyatt, Hilton, etc, so we got a little spoiled. We hate to stay at NL.. Plus, by that point, Tim said he just wanted to get away from the military for a couple hours.. lol

SR.AO · 07-07-2009, 10:25 PM

Lol Butterbean I thought BMT stood for Basic Military Training. Didnt know it went for one service or the other lol.

As far as Navy Lodge, how bad is it? lol. Yeah I meant to say pack after we get orders. We're not planning on getting base housing since the wait list EVERYWHERE seems to be years so we'll just look for off base. As far as reserving a room at the NL isnt it hard to plan a month in advance sine I'll only be in GL for 4 weeks by then? I could for any number of reasons get set back in BC and my PIR date will change

Oh well, Navy Life I guess haha. As far as the Military ID, I guess that'll be self explanitory as long as she gets the paperwork from GL telling her what to do and when to do it lol.

sweetmtn · 07-08-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SR.AO

Lol Butterbean I thought BMT stood for Basic Military Training. Didnt know it went for one service or the other lol.

I guess the CORRECT term would be heading off to RCT...Recruit Training Command!

07-07-2009, 08:11 PM	#1
SR.AO Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Thornton, CO Posts: 212 Rep Power: 29	BMT For Those With Dependants I know we already have a list of things to BRING to BMT, but now I think we need to make a list of things that need to be covered by us Recruits who have dependants, and things for the dependants to get accomplished while we are away at BMT. As always, make sure you bring your dependants Birth Certificates, Marriage License, etc. Do we need to bring the dependants Social Security Cards also? Hmm I dont know how to start this, hence the reason I'm making this post lol 1. Set Up Bank Account and make sure its a JOINT Account 2. Get a POA For your Spouse In Case You Die With the Navy PT (lol) 3. Have Spouse Go To Nearest Base To Get Their Military ID....When Should they do this, and what paperwork do they need to aquire one? 4. Have Spouse Pack The House Once You Are Done With BMT And Have Started A School. 5. How Far In Advance Does A Spouse Need To Reserve A Room At The Navy Lodge? 6. How Do They Reserve A Room At The Navy Lodge? 7. Bring Dependant Birth Certs, and Marriage License. Are SS Cards Needed As Well? 8. Bring Blank Checks (2) With VOID Written Across Them, AS WELL as an ATM/DEBIT Card. (To Ensure Proper Pay Establishment) I Know There Is More Needed On This So Help Me Out lol Remember This is NOT exactly a list of "what to bring". This is a list of what needs to be done before, and during BMT for recruits with dependants. I just added the "bring marriage license, birth certs, etc, since thats something special us married with children recruits need. __________________ I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S! "To Those Of You Unwilling To Stand Behind Our Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, and Marines, I Cordially Invite You To Stand In Front Of Them..."

07-07-2009, 09:20 PM	#2
NavyMom2007 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: mid-Missouri Posts: 1,006 Rep Power: 108	Chris, you can reserve a room at the Navy Lodge one month in advance of your PIR. Here's the link to the Navy Lodge in GL: https://www.nexnet.nexweb.org/pls/ne...ind_lodge_form Well, for some reason that won't link? Try the main page and click on Find a Lodge: https://www.navy-lodge.com/index.html __________________ Sandy-Always on Active Duty as a Proud Navy Mom PIR 03-30-07 http://www.photoshow.com/watch/zX8Zq9Cv

07-07-2009, 09:26 PM	#3
butterbean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 426 Rep Power: 50	I thought BMT was Air Force, and you where going to Boot Camp for the Navy? Oh hell, just had to pick on you bro! __________________ My life moto now: FIDO "F*** it, Drive On"

07-07-2009, 09:39 PM	#4
asailorswife Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Posts: 1,121 Rep Power: 120	Don't have your spouse pack the house until you know when you are moving.There's no point until then. We didn't move until nearly 18 months after Tim enlisted. I don't know how long your a-school is, but she won't be able to even talk about moving until you have paper orders. Not to mention that if you get a base like San Diego, you won't even be able to be put onto the housing list until you are physically here. You could also end up with a c-school (Tim ended up with 2).. There are so many variables that it's not even worth it to pack just yet. Not to mention, unless you do a DITTY move, the movers will pack everything for her! About 2 weeks or so into boot, she'll get a letter with info about dependent ID. She'll have to take care of all of that, but there's a number or a website or something so you can find out the nearest military base that can do IDs like that. By then, she should be enrolled into DEERS by you. Once enrolled in DEERS, both will have Tricare Standard. If they want to be put onto prime, they'll need to do that themselves. Now, personally, we haven't particularly cared for Navy Lodges. You can find other lodging that's much better for around the same place nearby. Just do your research.. But then, we normally use priceline for hotels, and end up staying in places like the Hyatt, Hilton, etc, so we got a little spoiled. We hate to stay at NL.. Plus, by that point, Tim said he just wanted to get away from the military for a couple hours.. lol __________________ Sarah

07-07-2009, 10:25 PM	#5
SR.AO Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Thornton, CO Posts: 212 Rep Power: 29	Lol Butterbean I thought BMT stood for Basic Military Training. Didnt know it went for one service or the other lol. As far as Navy Lodge, how bad is it? lol. Yeah I meant to say pack after we get orders. We're not planning on getting base housing since the wait list EVERYWHERE seems to be years so we'll just look for off base. As far as reserving a room at the NL isnt it hard to plan a month in advance sine I'll only be in GL for 4 weeks by then? I could for any number of reasons get set back in BC and my PIR date will change Oh well, Navy Life I guess haha. As far as the Military ID, I guess that'll be self explanitory as long as she gets the paperwork from GL telling her what to do and when to do it lol. __________________ I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S! "To Those Of You Unwilling To Stand Behind Our Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, and Marines, I Cordially Invite You To Stand In Front Of Them..."