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Comment by Navy Dads Co-Admin Tom on December 19, 2012 at 6:13pm

Generally, they begin with what is referred to as P days (processing)...filling out form after form...usually about 5 days before training really begins....

Comment by Brian H on December 18, 2012 at 11:52pm

Thanks Paul, and Paul!  Paul Olson, your brother sounds a lot like my boy.  When he reads something, he gets it, but has trouble getting it back out.  He's never been diagnosed with dyslexia, but thats what it seems like to me.  His handwriting is not good, either.  This FAST program may be just what he needs to overcome it.

Comment by Paul Olson on December 18, 2012 at 8:45am

Not with my recruit but with my brother several years ago when he went in.  The first letter home from my brother was literally unintelligible. This came from a kid that had graduated from a public school system a year prior!  The Navy found him to have severe dyslexia and some other learning disability.  God Bless the US Navy because in a very short order of time his letters came home full of experiences and tales; it was like they tapped into a part of his brain screaming to tell his story but some how trapped inside until then!  I don't know you sailor's story but I can tell you from my experience, if it takes 2 weeks or 4 weeks or more, your sailor will benefit far beyond your expectations.    

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on December 17, 2012 at 7:51pm

this is what I've found on the FAST program:

The Fundamental Applied Skills Training (FAST) program is for recruits with limited literacy or verbal skills. FAST focuses on two areas: verbal skills and literacy. These programs are designed to help recruits understand technical manuals and speak English as a second language. About 15 recruits are enrolled in FAST at any time during training, with the average duration in the program for two to four weeks. Of those placed in FAST, 98 percent complete boot camp.

Comment by Brian H on December 17, 2012 at 2:40pm

Got a quick call from my SR this morning.  He needed more references (non-family members).  That was quickly taken care of.  He also said he may be calling again in a couple days, said he might be getting ASMO'd 2 weeks for the FAST program.  I know what ASMO means, but don't know a lot about the FAST program.  Anyone else been through this with their SR?

Comment by David Gjertson on December 14, 2012 at 1:51pm

My "Mom" information came from a single Navy mom who's the daughter of a Navy dad and sister of a Navy brother ... her son and my son are also close friends. Her son is on active duty bravely serving our country ... Go Navy!

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on December 14, 2012 at 1:30pm

Thanks Paul....on such a tragic day your words remind us that all the work and toil are worth it and that our effort to help others is appreciated!!!

Comment by Paul Olson on December 14, 2012 at 1:10pm

One more thing and pehaps most importantly, Thanks to those of you sharing your experiences and knowledge.

Comment by Paul Olson on December 14, 2012 at 1:08pm

I'd like to acknowledge the guys that had the foresight to put this site together.  I'm new to this and don't have an idea for what I don't know!  I have spent many hours searching this site and reading the extensive information compiled to date and I'm astounded at how much more informed I have become in just 48 hours.  Thanks.

Comment by Gary Summers on December 12, 2012 at 3:49pm

Just for an FYI. It's been a while since I have seen this posted and for all of the new members, you can get free phone cards for your SR's so that they can call home. Just go to the www.callsforrecruits.org website and email them. I have done this for mine and he used them yesterday when he called home plus he has given away some to other SR.

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