new boot camp phone policy - Page 2

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.

02-27-2013, 02:27 AM	#52
Kristen Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 28 Rep Power: 9	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. __________________ "It takes a little courage, and a little self-control. And some grim determination, If you want to reach the goal. It takes a great deal of striving, and a firm and stern-set chin. No matter what the battle, if you really want to win, there's no easy path to glory. There is no road to fame. Life, however we may view it, Is no simple parlor game; But its prizes call for fighting, For endurance and for grit; For a rugged disposition that will not quit." Navy SEAL Masterchief

02-27-2013, 01:23 PM	#54
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,787 Rep Power: 390	Personal attacks are not welcome here, just stating how one feels is different..so I am locking this thread. __________________ Proud Military Mom, Navy Vet Justin(MM2n), and Army Vet SSgt Clayton "*Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude*." Thomas Jefferson

02-27-2013, 12:19 AM	#51
TYWong Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Great Lakes, IL Posts: 50 Rep Power: 12	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, 03:28 AM	#53
TYWong Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Great Lakes, IL Posts: 50 Rep Power: 12	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.