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Sr, I'm glad you had a good trip to see Jr! Keep me posted how he's doing in preBUD/S. My youngest (Class 287) will complete his first week of BUD/S tomorrow (I had a short text from him on Tues -- he said everything was going well).

 

 

 

 

After starting BUDS if he leaves for any reason then he will go to see a detailer and see what is available in the Navy and will get reassigned. Sometimes the choices are limited and the full range of rates are not available. I have heard that many end up designated. Many rates are full and the pick are not always what he may want to do.

Sr,

Seems that JR is going in to be a SEAL? Just remember, it's not for everyone. To become a SEAL is probably the most difficult job in the Navy. There's something like an 80% drop out rate once they get started. They begin the extra training right there in Boot Camp. Lots of guys find out right there if they have what it takes. It's ok if JR wants to change. Just encourage him to talk to the right people above him to get a good rate. If he was good enough to qualify for SEALS, then he should be able to get a good rate. Keep us posted.

No problem Sr. Today makes 41 days without hearing my son's voice. This is truly tough but there is no way around it!

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Welcome to NavyDads.com Scott! I'm sure you'll find NavyDads as useful, educational and informative as I have. Please explore the site and make some new friends. Read the discussions and add your comments. Browse through the postings in the various groups or start a new one. I certainly have! If you have any comments, questions or concerns about your sailor and what he is going through...be sure to post them! In my experience someone here can answer your questions or concerns or can point you in the direction to find out. I'm blessed to have two sailors in the family - my son Eric (AM3) is stationed on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat (MC3) recently completed her enlistment on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Scott this is a great place to brag as well! So join in, get active, and be sure to let us know how your son is doing! Please remember that we talk about the Navy here and we must keep the security and safety of our sailors and the fleet in mind. On the right or starboard side of every NavyDads page is an area we call About This Site. Please take a minute and read through the Operations Security (OPSEC) link for some guidelines as to what we should and should not talk about in a public forum.

As a parent of a sailor currently at Great Lakes you'll have many questions about what your son is going through. In the Navy Bootcamp group is a discussion called A MUST READ for all New Navy Parents. Read through this post as it will do a lot to give you some understanding about what your sailor is learning and why. And be sure to check out the videos available in the Bootcamp Group as well.

As PIR draws closer, be sure to spend some time going through the PIR-Tips, Hints and Helps group- we’ve tried to assemble some tips and suggestions to make your sailor's PIR more enjoyable. Best Regards- Paul