Your Sailor's First Name (Please Do Not Post SEAL Names)
Scott
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Served in the Viet Nam war 66 - 68 US Army
Drafted right out of high school. My son, Scott, upon the urging of his Mom joined up for a 5 year commitment. I told him "everything" that I went through in Basic; but nothing registered. Now he is shitting in his pants. His second week ends tomorrow. Nobody can help him. Please make him stick this out.
Prior Military Experience
Vietnam Veteran
What Brought You To This Site:
My son is recently enlisted (before PIR)
What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:
I did and still do think it will make a man out of him. He has done nothing to prepare for this.
What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor
Dad
Please Share: How Did You Find Us?
He wrote his mother and she posted his mailing address on Facebook. She said he desperately needs some letters from home. She said during our brief conversation about this site.
David he will succeed! The first 48 hours in bootcamp is hell. Their world as they know it have been turned upside down. We've been through this experience not too long ago and but it will get better as they begin to adjust and start to understand their purpose, to learn the culture and to do what it takes to be a US Sailor. Hang in there and have faith. Write to him letters of encouragement and support daily if possible...
My son had similar sleeping habits prior to boot camp. RTC will no doubt fix that and he will learn the ways and to do what needs to be done to the best of his abilities. The one huge difference is that it's not just about himself anymore but about working as a division team...
NavyDads Admin (Paul)
it's our pleasure to help David and you'll find the rest of NavyDads just as open and welcoming!!!
Nov 18, 2011
NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary
David he will succeed! The first 48 hours in bootcamp is hell. Their world as they know it have been turned upside down. We've been through this experience not too long ago and but it will get better as they begin to adjust and start to understand their purpose, to learn the culture and to do what it takes to be a US Sailor. Hang in there and have faith. Write to him letters of encouragement and support daily if possible...
Nov 19, 2011
NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary
My son had similar sleeping habits prior to boot camp. RTC will no doubt fix that and he will learn the ways and to do what needs to be done to the best of his abilities. The one huge difference is that it's not just about himself anymore but about working as a division team...
Nov 19, 2011