SHIP 04 DIV 812 PIR 5/11/2012

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on March 25, 2012 at 6:03pm

800-Series divisions are SEAL, SWCC, Spec Ops, Etc. and yes they get double the PT......

Permalink Reply by NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin on March 25, 2012 at 6:08pm

When my Grandson went through BC, they would get up early and do PT. By the time the rest of the guys and gals woke up they had done push-up, pull-ups, ran, and swam to make sure they were awake and ready for the first meal of the day. He will enjoy it or at least my GS said it was the highlight of their day.

Permalink Reply by rog on March 25, 2012 at 6:59pm

cool. My son was afraid he would get out of shape at RTC! LOL. He wants to be in tip-top shape for BUD/S (looks like late July or Early August?)

Permalink Reply by NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin on March 25, 2012 at 7:06pm

While they get extra PT in Boot they will still get out of shape. Boot and Pre-BUDS are light on PT compared to BUDS.

Permalink Reply by Roger C on March 27, 2012 at 7:54pm

Hi rog! Yes, they do group the spec op candidates in the same division(s). However, I can't confirm if they work them harder. The RDCs would have to answer that question. My son just finished: PIR 3/16/12. The graduation was great! You're in for a real treat on 5/11/12.

Permalink Reply by Mark on March 27, 2012 at 10:03pm

My son is in this same div and is in SWCC program. He too was afraid of getting out of shape. Glad to hear they are getting the special ops guys all together. Our recruiter had told us they quit doing that and that all the navy recruits were now mixed together. I received my form letter yesterday as well.

Permalink Reply by rog on March 27, 2012 at 10:12pm

I'm finding the recruiters don't know as much as I would like them to know... But all good. Would love to meet you when we get there Mark!

Permalink Reply by Mark on March 27, 2012 at 10:45pm

Our recruiter just isn't knowledgeable about Special Warfare. Its just a different animal for them I guess. But we made it this far. I was begiining to wonder as it took sooo long to actually get to MEPS. Do you have any idea how many recruits are in this division or in a normal division? Would be fun to meet.

 

Permalink Reply by rog on March 27, 2012 at 10:54pm

I don't have any idea, but I think the norm is for about 88 SR to be in each division. I don't know about the special ops divisions though. We should find out, as I think it would be like a giant family reunion at GL. LOL. Our kids would all be standing around going, "How do these guys know each other????" :-)

Permalink Reply by Mark on March 27, 2012 at 11:05pm

Yea, that would be funny.

 I have asked my son several questions but he is not the best communicator in the world, so we will see how many answers I get and I will pass them on when I hear from him.

Permalink Reply by rog on March 28, 2012 at 12:31am

Yours too???!!! I can't figure out where my son learned to be such a poor communicator. (LOL) I communicate for a living with large groups of people and individuals. But then I stop and watch how well my dad and I communicate and I realize my son hasn't fallen far from the tree.... :-(

Permalink Reply by Stacy on April 9, 2012 at 7:18pm

My son is SWCC and in this division has anyone received a phone call yet? And do you know if SWCC stay at GL for additional training like seals do or do they ship out to Coronado immediately after graduation?

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