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Being in the military myself, we've gone on several missions that were only supposed to be for so long, but then while your out there, the higher ups make changes. Changes in the military happen so much it's frustrating as hell. I really wouldn't worry though. If anything were to happen to him, the red cross would be notified immediately and then from there they call the next of kin, whether he's wounded, some sort of accident or death. It happens within 24 hours. So no, I wouldn't worry. Just so you know, I'm sure he feels really bad himself since he gave you a timeline, but is not able to get a hold of you. Don't worry about these idiots giving you crap about the days you wrote down, I got what you were saying. Don't worry though, as soon as he gets back from the field, I'm sure the first thing he'll do is call you and apologize for not calling on time even though it's not his fault. |
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Hoorah
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I wouldn't worry about it. What any CO calls 7 days is easily more. Could be a month. I was in basic when my CO recruited me for sniper school and we were supposed to go on a little 5 day training. Turned out to be 26 days instead. No explanation was needed because soldiers don't ask questions. I was in the marines though. I am not sure how hard the army is on there guys, but I still wouldn't worry too much. |
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h h
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I think she means that he went on a training exercise for 7 days and was suppossed to be back from it 3 days ago.
If they were deploying you would know. If he had gotten killed they would have told you by now.
Dont worry hes not dead ok. Something came up, and he has to deal with it and he cant get to a phone at the moment thats all. |
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Matt
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7-3=4 |
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lukkyB22
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there is something called lock-down, where no one is allowed to go home or make calls if a sensitive item is missing. gotta stay until it is found. patience. you and your man are not in charge of your lives if he is in the military. |
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Team Chief
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Stop worrying. If he had been in an accident in the field, his parents would have been notified within 24 hours.
Besides, he said the exercise would last 7 days and it's only been 3 days....he's still out in the field!
Be patient. He'll be home when he's done. |
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Alex
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If he was to be gone 7 days and its only been 3 day. Stop the worrying. If something happens the Army will contact his Mother. Hate to see you when he is deployed for a year |
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kittenbrower
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If he was dead or hurt you would know. People in the military have a list of emergency contacts. If something happened people on that list would be contacted. |
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ph_yo
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Do I think he's dead? No.
Do I think you need a life? Yes. |
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Kevin A
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He told you 7 days and it's only been 3 days? Give it time. they can't wind up a military exercise of 7 days in just a few. There's a reason for it being 7 days.
It's an exercise and it's highly unlikely he's been harmed in any way. At the very most he could break a leg or something but death is very very unlikely. |
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quelisto
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It's only been 3 days, and the training mission lasts 7. It's good that you are concerned, but you'll just have to wait 4 more days. |
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Cloth on Bum, Breastmilk in Tum!
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Honey the most important thing to remember is always "no news is good news." If something were to happen to him, his mom (or whoever he put down on his paperwork) would be notified immediately. They inform families of casualties within 24 hours - if something had happened to him, you'd already know.
When they use live ammunition, they are very careful. These guys know what they are doing and they don't actually fire live rounds at each other, they shoot at targets. Accidents do happen, but it is incredibly rare to hear of people being killed during live fire exercises. My husband's unit does them all the time and I never worry about it. Worry about deployments, but don't worry about training exercises. There's enough to stress about already, you don't need to put anymore on yourself.
If he is deployed or still in training, he has other people telling him when he can use the phone. Or maybe they just decided to stay in the field a little longer. There are a million reasons that he wouldn't be able to call, and none of them involve him being hurt. I'm sure there is a perfectly logical reason that he cannot call, and he will call you as soon as he can. Until then, try not to worry too much. He'll get to a phone when he can.
EDIT: The other people above me are right. No offense, but if you get this freaked out about him being in the field for a few days, you may want to consider whether you are ready to be in a relationship with a soldier. The first time my husband deployed, he was gone for 15 months and there were times I didn't hear from him at all for 5-6 weeks. Just something to think about. |
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American Hero
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OK, I am not in the military, but I know math, so maybe I can help.
3 days is LESS THAN 7 days. So when he said "I will call you in seven days", you should not expect a call THREE DAYS LATER! |
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Alex :)
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He wont be dead, his mother would know by now if he was, plus the media would've picked up on it.
Live fire exercises happen all the time with no one getting hurt, so you've got nothing to worry about. The Army isn't always exact with timings so him being late calling you could well be down to the Army messing him about.
Chill! |
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AzOasis8
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Many times the mission will go over-time, and it's nothing to worry about. Had he been injured or fatally wounded his parents would have been notified right away. There are many reasons for not coming home on time.... if a weapon is lost, they go into "Lock-down" and they can't leave until the weapon (or any other missing item) is found and accounted for. Get used to it ... it never changes, and you can't rely on what they say as a time line. There were times my husband was supposed to be gone 4 weeks and ended up being gone 6 months. |
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RonB
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NO he is not dead if he were his mother would have received a visit from the military chaplain already. Exercises of that type are not uncommon and if you are to remain involved with him you probably ought to get used to the idea that he will be out of touch for prolonged periods of time either for exercises or deployment to combat zones which are pretty much guaranteed at this time given the tempo of operations. |
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robert m
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Maybe wait 4 days? He told you it would be 7 before he called you. |
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Bookworm4124
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Oh my God... You need to chill out! What do you not get about "I will call you in 7 days"? How did you expect him to call you? Through telepathy? He is not allowed to take his mobile. It might be even more days than that before he calls you. They are expected to check in weapons, field day their barracks, and anything else their CO comes up with. And I hate to break it to you but that it is not only "important exercises" that use live ammo. Almost all of them do. You will never survive dating a service member if you freak out this easily. |
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dhudson29
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I promise that you would know if he was dead! Live fire exercises happen all of the time. When I was in Iraq in March 2003 I had no contact with my family for 3 months, but if I had died they would have been notified! |
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BadKarma
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If he was dead the DoA would've notified his next of kin ASAP. My platoon went on an op that was suppose to last 5-90 days... it lasted 56 days!!! |
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Mutchkin
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I know you are concerned and it is natural to be; however, his mother would of known before you based on who he has signed beneficiary. etc.
It is a training mission and most likely, it is fine.
Sometimes they limit communication to family/friends/relationships so their troops can stay focused on their job. It is the military, have to be understanding of that.
It has only been 3 out of the 7 days. Allow him to do his job and you become focused on something to help time pass by. You will hear from him.
I didn't hear from my husband for 2 months while he was in Iraq last time. After that, I didn't hear from him for another 3 weeks. He was able to call for a week straight, then they moved to another location where I might get an email or phone call 1 time or 2 times a month.
Communication has to be altered one way or another, if any is available to be given. |
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chelly01
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i'm not sure if you mean 3 days after the seven, or only 3 out of seven days. In any case, they usually go to the range very often, at least once every three months, so this is comon. when the weather is bad, they get delayed until they have done what they went out there to do in th first place. If tis doesn't put you at ease, then there is a chain of command which you can follow to find out how they are doing. Seeing as how you aren't married to him, they might not give you information. but his mom could call if she wants to. |
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k9mpgsd
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Don't worry if he was dead or seriously injured his parents would have been contacted. They can extend any field exercise without any explanation. I know I have had field exercises last 3-7 days longer.
He will call when he can, without you being a spouse you need to keep up with his parents. |
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Ian P
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As many other contributors have said, exercises get extended all the time.
It is unlikely he is dead or injured, someone would have been in touch with you.
Im sure he will call when he can, remember depending on where the exercise was he might be delayed in coming home. If you are real worried it might be worth phonin the base is he is currently at and see if there is anyone you can speak to. |
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John L
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Field Exercises get extended all the time |
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vdv_desantnik
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depends where his exercise is if its in an isolated area there may be transport or communication difficulties. If he was dead or injured his parents would have heard by now so I dont think youve anything to worry about by now!! |
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Riklionheart
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CHILL OUT!!! the military can always throw in new variables that the servicemen have to negotiate. oh and that thing Ni said don't worry about it most men and women in the military are honorable i highly doubt he would do anything to lose your trust. |
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kleighs mommy
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training sometimes goes longer than expected. get used to it. or dont date service men. he will call when he can its a fact of military life plans change with no notice |
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Mark B
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he's not dead, and do NOT call his CO or squadron, they have a job to do, let them do it. Everyone is right- you'd know if he were dead. also, if a situation did arise when a soldier in training just because it was live ammo, part of me is glad he didn't let his squad down when it was real. chill |
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moyepeamonn
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I would bet he is not dead. If he was, his mother would have been informed and you yourself would have been informed by his mother. Relax, the exercize may have lasted a little bit longer. |
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