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Comment by M's mom on July 28, 2015 at 8:49pm

GalleyMom:  Hope you are planning some extra time in Newport so you can maybe tour some of those "summer cottages" of the late 1800's old rich, like The Breakers or Marble House.  (Which folks like me would call "fabulous mansions" and not summer cottages!  haha) 

Comment by Doreen on July 28, 2015 at 7:32pm

Thanks everyone for your advice.  My son is doing all his PT work prior to reporting and is in great shape.  He goes in spurts on memorizing the stuff.  He is just ready to get there and start that next phase in his life. 

Comment by M's mom on July 27, 2015 at 10:51pm

TxNavyWife:  I agree with the others-- I think the OCS class started on July 26 is 01-16.  Looks like that class is set to graduate (provided some don't "roll" back) on October 16.  The reason for the confusing class numbering is that the Navy begins their new fiscal year on Oct 1.  So the first OCS class to graduate after October 1, 2015 becomes 01-16, and so on, every three weeks.

You will not hear much from your LO (loved one) for three weeks, but do write letters as much as you can.  Letters are the candidates' only connection to the outside world for several weeks until they pass the dreaded RLP inspection at 3-4 weeks, then they are usually allowed email.  You will hear much more from him after he gets email.   

Make sure everyone you give his address to knows to send ONLY letters, in plain white regular or business-sized envelopes.  NO musical cards or decorated envelopes and no "contraband" (which is anything but letters)   Some DI's don't even allow them to be sent loose photographs, but you can photocopy or print photos into the letter itself.  I believe they can also be sent postage stamps and phone cards, because they are allowed to have those, but do not let anybody send him treats of any kind before he becomes a Candi-O at week ten, or he will be punished!

Comment by M's mom on July 27, 2015 at 10:27pm

Doreen: OCS tends to group the candidates into classes with similar designators, for instance my son's OCS class were all either aviators (pilot or NFO) or nuclear officers.  They may be gathering a class of supply officers before they schedule your son.  Things can change quickly.  My son graduated in May 2012, and was told he would not be reporting until maybe December.  Then, his recruiter called and said they had moved him up to June 14th!   So your son should memorize NOW all that Navy knowledge they are expected to know, and work out like crazy to get in excellent shape, and he will be glad he did when he gets to OCS!

Comment by Tiggermanic on July 27, 2015 at 5:49pm

I think it depends on what job they will be doing.  It took them almost a year before he got his date to report but he is a pilot.

Comment by Manette on July 27, 2015 at 5:19pm

My son reported seven months the after he was accepted.  He is Civil Engineering Corps.  

Comment by Doreen on July 27, 2015 at 5:03pm

I have a question for this group of experienced women. My son was accepted in March (supply officer), graduated college in May. We are waiting on his report date. So far he has been told that his letter is waiting to be signed. How long did your loved ones wait between acceptance and report date? Needless to say my son is ready to report ASAP! Thanks!

Comment by TxNavyWife on July 27, 2015 at 3:38pm

Thanks guys! I knew this site would be helpful again! I never thought we'd be doing the whole boot camp thing again, but here we are! If I don't see a fb group sometime this week I may go ahead and start one. 1 day down 81 to go! lol  

Comment by CindyN on July 27, 2015 at 2:17pm

TxNavyWife: I agree with Tiggermanic and use 01-16. You may hear later that his is in Alpha or Bravo company.  Then, start addressing his letter 01-16A or 01-16B. But don't worry, the letters find their way to them.  He won't receive mail the first week but do write.  He will need to get some mail after that first hard week.  As for the Facebook page, there could be one but it is set to "secret" so then, unfortunately you can't find it.  Next week when the OTC page (hopefully) posts pictures and starts an album for 01-16, you can comment on that album asking if there is a Facebook page for that class.  Someone maybe able to give you a pointer or get you invited to the group.  Or you may want to start one yourself.  I bet other Friends and Family are looking for one as well! The last few classes have used the name format "Navy OCS xx-xx Friends & Family" and set their privacy to "closed".  Closed lets people see there is a group, ask to join, but not what the posts are.  Hang in there.  Feel free to ask questions on here, even if you find a Facebook page.

Comment by Tiggermanic on July 27, 2015 at 2:13pm

it is nerve racking, hang in there.  My son really liked getting mail so write as often as you can.  He wont be able to talk to you for the first 3 weeks but can send you letters when he has time.  They are very busy studying and getting ready for inspections so dont worry too much if he doesnt write often.  I know the first 3 weeks are the hardest on them and on their love ones at home so hang in there it does go by pretty fast.

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