Comments on: Purpose of the Delayed Entry Program http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/21/purpose-delayed-entry-program Navy Recruiting Blog about the enlistment process and benefits of service. This is NOT an official Navy web site. The opinions expressed are my own, and may not be in-line with Big Navy. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:23:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: babs http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/21/purpose-delayed-entry-program/comment-page-1#comment-20941 babs Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:27:20 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=162#comment-20941 hello NCCM...i'll be leaving for bootcamp in june(MM surface)..can i reenlist when my contract is over because i don't want to wait in the individual ready reserve..ALso,is it true that the navy can deny me of reenlisting even if i met all their requirements....When can i start my reenlistment process while on active duty...thanks hello NCCM…i’ll be leaving for bootcamp in june(MM surface)..can i reenlist when my contract is over because i don’t want to wait in the individual ready reserve..ALso,is it true that the navy can deny me of reenlisting even if i met all their requirements….When can i start my reenlistment process while on active duty…thanks

]]> By: NCCM(ret) http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/21/purpose-delayed-entry-program/comment-page-1#comment-18321 NCCM(ret) Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:57:28 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=162#comment-18321 Melissa, A lot of people ship to boot camp after they graduate high school. Are you talking about being a mid-term graduate? If so, the school will have to produce proof that you have finished all requirements for graduation, and you would also have to be at least 18 years of age (or within 60 days of your 18th birthday). Melissa,

A lot of people ship to boot camp after they graduate high school. Are you talking about being a mid-term graduate? If so, the school will have to produce proof that you have finished all requirements for graduation, and you would also have to be at least 18 years of age (or within 60 days of your 18th birthday).

]]> By: melissa http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/21/purpose-delayed-entry-program/comment-page-1#comment-18318 melissa Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:35:00 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=162#comment-18318 Does anyone know if it is common to be shipped out after you graduate if you are enlisted in the DEP program and just waiting for you deploma from high school? Does anyone know if it is common to be shipped out after you graduate if you are enlisted in the DEP program and just waiting for you deploma from high school?

]]> By: NCCM(ret) http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/21/purpose-delayed-entry-program/comment-page-1#comment-14462 NCCM(ret) Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:07:10 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=162#comment-14462 Austin, You should get a DEP ID after you swear in at teh MEPS, but it will not grant you base privileges (not an official ID card and would be easy to duplicate) - I have heard of some base facilities, like the gym, pool, etc., that will except the card because the recruiter has worked it out. Talk to your recruiter. Austin,

You should get a DEP ID after you swear in at teh MEPS, but it will not grant you base privileges (not an official ID card and would be easy to duplicate) – I have heard of some base facilities, like the gym, pool, etc., that will except the card because the recruiter has worked it out. Talk to your recruiter.

]]> By: Austin http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/21/purpose-delayed-entry-program/comment-page-1#comment-14375 Austin Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:36:13 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=162#comment-14375 Hi NCCM, I was reading the comments here and I was wondering if you might be able to answer a question that I've been getting several different answers about. I live right by a base and was wondering if I would be able to get an ID card that would allow me to get on base and use the gym while I am in the DEP. Hi NCCM,

I was reading the comments here and I was wondering if you might be able to answer a question that I’ve been getting several different answers about. I live right by a base and was wondering if I would be able to get an ID card that would allow me to get on base and use the gym while I am in the DEP.

]]> By: NCCM(ret) http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/21/purpose-delayed-entry-program/comment-page-1#comment-8754 NCCM(ret) Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:35:17 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=162#comment-8754 Terry, He will have to evolve his lifestyle to include healthy eating and physical exercise because he will, of course, have to be within the enlistment standards. The following post was written by a person who was very much in the same boat, pardon the pun, he lost upwards of 65 pounds to join. He is currently in the Navy doing a stellar job. Here is how he did it; http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2010/04/19/a-future-sailors-weight-loss-journey Terry,

He will have to evolve his lifestyle to include healthy eating and physical exercise because he will, of course, have to be within the enlistment standards. The following post was written by a person who was very much in the same boat, pardon the pun, he lost upwards of 65 pounds to join. He is currently in the Navy doing a stellar job. Here is how he did it; http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2010/04/19/a-future-sailors-weight-loss-journey

]]> By: terry http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/21/purpose-delayed-entry-program/comment-page-1#comment-8753 terry Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:07:27 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=162#comment-8753 my son is 23 and wishes to join the Navy. He is 6'2 and around 285, but is currently in very good condition. (x football player). he is not going to meet the weight requirements, and is probably a little over the body fat requirements, but i am sure he would pass the physical requirements in the good or excellent stage. He wants to leave, a.s.a.p.. He currently works for the Mo. Dept. of Corrections, and has little time for workouts. any ideas? my son is 23 and wishes to join the Navy. He is 6’2 and around 285, but is currently in very good condition. (x football player). he is not going to meet the weight requirements, and is probably a little over the body fat requirements, but i am sure he would pass the physical requirements in the good or excellent stage. He wants to leave, a.s.a.p.. He currently works for the Mo. Dept. of Corrections, and has little time for workouts. any ideas?

]]> By: NCCM(ret) http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/21/purpose-delayed-entry-program/comment-page-1#comment-8016 NCCM(ret) Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:54:51 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=162#comment-8016 Maggie, No. The only time travel costs are covered for the dependents is when he is in receipt of permanent change of station (PCS) orders - it will pay for you to move from the old location to the new one, it will also fund the moving of your household goods (furniture and all your other worldly possessions) and your vehicle (if you drive it, you get so many cents per mile). Maggie,

No. The only time travel costs are covered for the dependents is when he is in receipt of permanent change of station (PCS) orders – it will pay for you to move from the old location to the new one, it will also fund the moving of your household goods (furniture and all your other worldly possessions) and your vehicle (if you drive it, you get so many cents per mile).

]]> By: Maggie http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/21/purpose-delayed-entry-program/comment-page-1#comment-8015 Maggie Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:30:30 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=162#comment-8015 Thank you - I guess we will have to take care of getting the POA once he graduates boot camp (while in A School). I'm not sure if this is the right place for it - but being "new to the Navy", I have a question about what the service will cover. Specifically, will they pay for me to fly out to his graduation or pay for any travel expenses I incur while visiting him in A-school (25 weeks long)? Thank you – I guess we will have to take care of getting the POA once he graduates boot camp (while in A School). I’m not sure if this is the right place for it – but being “new to the Navy”, I have a question about what the service will cover. Specifically, will they pay for me to fly out to his graduation or pay for any travel expenses I incur while visiting him in A-school (25 weeks long)?

]]> By: NCCM(ret) http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2008/08/21/purpose-delayed-entry-program/comment-page-1#comment-8011 NCCM(ret) Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:31:44 +0000 http://www.navycs.com/blogs/?p=162#comment-8011 Maggie, I am not a lawyer, but I would not give a blanket power of attorney to any one, including my wife - POAs should be specific to the action that would be required to be taken, like signing a car title, etc. If you are aware of circumstances that might arise when he is in boot camp that would require his signature, then I suggest getting that POA prior to his shipping off, but the expense for it would be yours as you will not be allotted any benefits until he is sworn onto active duty. Maggie,

I am not a lawyer, but I would not give a blanket power of attorney to any one, including my wife – POAs should be specific to the action that would be required to be taken, like signing a car title, etc. If you are aware of circumstances that might arise when he is in boot camp that would require his signature, then I suggest getting that POA prior to his shipping off, but the expense for it would be yours as you will not be allotted any benefits until he is sworn onto active duty.

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