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Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak

All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.

Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)

Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC

...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.

OPSEC - Navy Operations Security

Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind. In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships." OPSEC is everyone's responsibility.

DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.

DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."

Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

OPSEC GUIDELINES

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**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed. Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.

**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.

**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:

In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).

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RTC Graduation

**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED. Vaccinations still required.

**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.

Please see changes to attending PIR in the PAGES column. The PAGES are located under the member icons on the right side.

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For Moms with Aviators or anyone interested

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Latest Activity: Feb 3

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Comment by Diane2557 on February 20, 2010 at 1:38pm: It happens everywhere. My son was bumped 2 times already ... delaying him about 6 months. However, once they call on you ... he's been flying almost twice daily every day and is now getting ready to do his carrier quals later in March on his jet - EA-6B Prowler. It happens, but only when the Navy is able and ready.

Comment by Paymaster on February 19, 2010 at 4:58pm: The have posted the article regarding the crash in WV on the navy web site:

NORFOLK (NNS) -- Rescue and recovery efforts are still ongoing following the Feb. 18 crash of a U.S. Navy MH-60S "Knighthawk" helicopter in a remote area of West Virginia, with the majority of the personnel safely extracted from the crash site.

There are injuries reported to the 17 crew and passengers aboard, but none of the injuries are life threatening.

There are no fatalities. The names of the injured are not being released at this time.

The helicopter is assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Support Squadron 26 from Naval Station Norfolk

Comment by AH on February 19, 2010 at 11:34am: Wow, I can't believe the back up. My son went to OCS in Pensacola back in 2005. Right out of OCS, the same day he graduated, he had his orders and checked in. He graduated on Nov 10 and had IFS in February and was in API shortly thereafter and left for CC on Memorial Day 2006. He got pretty bored waiting for IFS. I called him one time and could hear a bit of wind in the background. I asked him what he was doing and he said, "sitting on the beach reading". Me sitting in Colorado in a snow storm commented that I was sorry for him. His reply - "there are just so many times you can sit on the beach, reading and not be bored". Please bore me.

Comment by PattyM on February 18, 2010 at 11:49pm: Lguerin -- BTW, the gal I'm putting you in touch with just bought a house in Milton. Hope everything works out for you two!

Comment by PattyM on February 17, 2010 at 8:25pm: Lquerin - Hi! My daughter is checking out/moving from Pensacola on or around 2/26, to go to Jacksonville. She is leaving a fully-furnished, beachside, 3rd floor condo that is AMAZING! Rent is about $950.00 a month plus utilities. If you are interested I can get you the property mgmt company's info.

We had about a week to get from Rhode Island to Pensacola. Lots of the guys' wives came afterward, after they found a place to live, packed up, etc. I think Tracy had to check in within a week. It took us 3 days to drive down there (with stops along the way to visit friends), so it isn't bad. Message me to my inbox if you want more information and I can call you or something :)

Congrats on your husband's achievements!

Patty

Comment by Paymaster on February 17, 2010 at 4:14pm: Did anyone read the article about the hiker in Washington?

Eventho they recovered the hiker's body, they had to call on the Navy to undertake the mission, because the area authority did not have the experiste to fly the mission under the weather conditions.

So proud of our Aviators!!

Comment by lsP3Orion on February 15, 2010 at 12:36pm: Good thing I asked about SERE - did not realize/know that they all go through this after winging and that's where the boy is headed (he thinks it will be Maine) - so much to learn and remember - thanks everyone!

Comment by PattyM on February 14, 2010 at 5:28pm: Congratulations Chris! And Erin! What an unbelievable experience! OUR DAUGHTERS ROCK THE AVIATION WORLD!

Comment by newfmom on February 13, 2010 at 11:07am: Wow Chris, your work there is wonderful. Bless you AND our Navy!
I just wanted to reach out to some Moms whose children(like mine) are in Primary and curious to see what they are experiencing. My son sent me a youtube on formation flying to show me what they are doing. To all you new Moms ENJOY!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze2GcywoLWQ

Have a great weekend to all!

Comment by Paymaster on February 12, 2010 at 10:49pm: KathyB.....Depending on which version of SERE's they went through (Maine or California) they sometimes have to go through a second school to prepare for different missions.