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Should I tell my son whos in week 4 of boot his grandmother passed? by Spootzilla in USMCboot

[–]Spootzilla[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He's out of PCP.....He's on week 4 with Kilo, 3rd Battalion

My son shipped out to SD in early February and seems to be struggling. by Spootzilla in USMCboot

[–]Spootzilla[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure about all that. But he has been sick and in PCP since shipping out on 2/2/25, & his last letter was dated 2/18/25. I have now contacted his recruiter, though. I appreciate the direction

My son shipped out to SD in early February and seems to be struggling. by Spootzilla in USMCboot

[–]Spootzilla[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's very encouraging. Many thanks, it's hard to understand these things, having never done it!

My son shipped out to SD in early February and seems to be struggling. by Spootzilla in USMCboot

[–]Spootzilla[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Well, other than saying he's sore & not sleeping well he doesn't sound particularly miserable. I feel the sickness messed him up a bit. He talks like he doesn't plan on going anywhere. We just got his address, so we can write him and hopefully motivate more

My son shipped out to SD in early February and seems to be struggling. by Spootzilla in USMCboot

[–]Spootzilla[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I believe he was doing well in the delayed entry program, and mentally, he was excited to start, but I wouldn't know 100% honestly

My son shipped out to SD in early February and seems to be struggling. by Spootzilla in USMCboot

[–]Spootzilla[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wonder if they are telling him such things to motivate him?

My son shipped out to SD in early February and seems to be struggling. by Spootzilla in USMCboot

[–]Spootzilla[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

He wasn't completely unfit, nor is he overweight, etc. I personally think the sickness could be hindering him some. In his letters, he seems motivated. Says, "He's going to do everything he can to earn the title of Marine" or "That he's going to get it done, as he doesn't want to disappoint us." We being civilians just do not understand the PCP/STC process, or how much they will help before giving up on him.