NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)

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Comment by Jeff H. on November 13, 2011 at 9:00am

I just got back from the SQT graduation for my son, who graduated with Class 286.  We went to a parents' dinner the night before graduation, and I got to meet my son's teammates, and the NSW Commander.  The graduation itself was awe-inspiring, with the graduation speech given by Rear Admiral "Irish" Flynn (Ret.), who was a member of both the UDT and SEAL Team ONE, and went on to serve as Commander of NSIC.  Obviously though, the best part of the day was watching them pin the Trident on my son's uniform!  I only hope that each of you gets the same chance to visit Coronado and be present when your son gets his Trident as well!

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin on November 13, 2011 at 7:37am

Guys, I will be leaving early in the morning for a 6 hour drive to Lubbock, TX. I will be working they next week. The hotel has internet so I will be checking on the Group durning the evenings. If you know anyone in the Lubbock area let me know, I am looking for some Navy Moms or Dads to have coffee with. I will be returning to DFW late on Friday, it will be a long drive since I will not be able to know how the guys are doing and if you have gotten you phone call.

Stay Strong.

HooYah Class 292!!!!!!!!!

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin on November 13, 2011 at 7:27am

Guys, the process is in the early stage of starting. The guys are probably getting close to donning their Dress Uniforms and it won’t be long till they are secured. They will be in a room, tent or some other enclosure with no view of the outside. After changing into suitable clothing they’ll be free to relax, sleep, etc. while they wait inside the enclosure. When the sun sets tonight if you are driving down the Strand you’d notice the beach side of the street (where NSWC is located) is strangely dark. Only a few street lights are on and all windows will be blacked out if a light is on inside. It is an odd thing to see. When Breakout begins their door will be opened and several instructors will enter with machine guns firing (blanks of course), yelling instruction, yelling to hear their own voice and controlled confusion begins. As they leave their room they will be greeted with barrels that will be exploding to simulate battle and several instructors with water hoses making sure they are wet. The water they will be using will be cold but that’s not new to your guys. The machine gunfire, yelling and explosions will last for about 20 minutes to make sure everyone is wide awake. Once on the Grinder their fun begins. My GS Class had guys ringing the Bell and DORing within the first hour to hour and a half. This is normal. There will be Medics and Brown Shirts to ensure the guys are safe and injuries are taken care of quickly. Food won’t be plentiful but it won’t be total deprivation. No steaks, prime rib, tea or coffee but MREs will taste like the finest restaurant in town.

Now it is out of OUR hands, what happens will happen for a reason. Pray and keep good thoughts heading their way. That’s the only thing WE control this week. Their outcome will be decided by a much higher power than ours.

I ask each of you to stay strong and be positive if you hear from your guy before Friday, DOR is not the only reason you might receive a call. It could be illness or injury, but always remember everything happens for a reason. Sometimes we wonder “why?” but those answers will come with time and new accomplishments!

Good Luck Class 292.

HOO YAH !!!!!!!!!

Comment by Dan on November 8, 2011 at 9:43am

Amen to Grandpa comment about things happening for a reason.  My son was dropped from 289 Tuesday afternoon of hellweek.  After a couple of weeks of us all questioning God he was assigned to a ship in Little Creek.  After four days of driving home he arrived very sick.  Turned out he had a ruptured appendix.  God got him home just in time.  He's now doing his time on the ship and trying to get in shape for another try at BUD/S.  We have all grown in our faith from the experience. 

Comment by RyeJim on November 7, 2011 at 10:24pm

Nice message grandpa.  It helps to know there are people as supportive as you who have been here before.

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin on November 7, 2011 at 9:22pm

A week and a long day. I’m hoping each of you are currently in the process of preparing mentally and physically this week for coping with the start of that very long day. Catch up on your sleep and wrap your mind around what is about to happen. Although it was 18+ Classes ago it is still fresh in our memory and we have referred back to it several times as training continued through the next Phases and SQT.

Guys, this is one of the major Milestones. I though I might give you some of my thoughts on what will be happening. This will be the 292st time young men have encountered this week of challenge and I am sure each of the guys and their Loved Ones experienced the same feelings you’ll face. For whatever reason some of the guys won’t make it through this week. I know some who didn’t make it through the first few hours. The good side is that I’ve never heard of any Loved One who didn’t survive the week. Everyone will move forward, some will be taking another path in the Navy, some may be rolled back, and some will finish; but each of you will be there at the end to cheer them into the next phase of Navy life. There are some things I will not post on a public site but have no problem talking about in private, so please feel free to PM me if you have questions or just want to talk. Each of you should be very proud of what your guy has accomplished to date, and regardless of how this week turns out, he has done what very few have even tried. My Family and I feel that each guy in class is a winner even if they do not make it to the end. I wouldn’t have attempted that path 47 years ago regardless of my fitness or background. This is something that many dream of but very few accomplish. As we went through “Hell Week” I kept telling myself “No news is good news.” Then I’d remember “The Only Easy Day was Yesterday”. Those two thoughts are a rollercoaster of emotions and you will experience every single one. When this is over and you are talking with your guy listen for, and if you are there, watch the way he tells about his experience. He will be proud, smiling, and tell you that it wasn’t that hard. As the weeks good by and you hear about what is going on ask your guy if the week was as hard as HW. My GS has told me he would rather go through HW again than some of the weeks that are ahead of them. Guys, please remember that everything happens for a reason. Be Proud of your guy and encourage him regardless of this week’s outcome. Be his support and listen. Always tell him how proud you are of his life accomplishments and to look toward the future. It too brings reward and pride. (If he decides to drop accept that decision. He will have time to make a decision on his next step. LISTEN and SUPPORT. Life isn’t ending.)

Keep your feelings and everything you learn next week with you at all times. It will not be the last time you’ll have this experience. Remember, this is the middle of Phase I. You must still face Phase II, Phase III, and SQT before you reach the goal. (And yes, there are those who drop or are rolled through all of the additional training.) We are a Family, a very big Family and we should stay in touch with each other. I know I want to know how your guys are doing, the good times and the not so good. I may have been there or it might help me in the future.

The time is near, soon the Starting Gun will be fired. The timing will be a surprise to those starting their journey. For those who live in or are visiting Coronado they will be surprised but they will know not to call 911 it’s just the Navy. While the guys are prepared and expecting this they will loose their breath and sense of direction from the noise. Everyone hold on tight we are in for a bumpy ride.
HooYah Class 292, be strong, be safe give them ****.

“HOO YAH 292!!!!!!!”

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin on November 7, 2011 at 8:55pm

 They can be dropped or rolled back all the way through. Usually rolled for performance but mostly due to injury. Phase I combo of drop and roll then as they go on it is mostly roll. There are a few more weeks after HW then to the Pool. Most I have talked with would rather do HW again instead of Pool Comp in Phase II. 

Comment by montanadad2 on November 7, 2011 at 8:44pm

Do all the guys that secure Hellweek get to move to the next phase.  Or can you go thru that and still be dropped on Monday?

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin on November 5, 2011 at 11:31am

montanadad2, after BUDS they start SQT Training. At the end of SQT they Graduate and received their Trident and have about a week to report to their Teams. I have a Blog regarding SQT Graduation and them recieving their Trident you might enjoy reading.

Comment by montanadad2 on November 5, 2011 at 10:05am

So when its Trident time its back to the big island?

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