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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
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OPSEC - Navy Operations Security
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Events
**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).
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:
**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.
Format Downloads:
- Graduation Info
- PDF – 2.7 MB
- PNG – 2.3 MB
- JPG – 3.4 MB
- Printable PDF – 2.0 MB
Navy Speak
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Division T-Shirts, Graduation Photos, The Keel, and DVD of PIR
Be sure to ask your recruit before ordering T-shirts because some order them as gifts for family members. Some have ordered a Small and then made pillows.
Your Recruits will have the first opportunity to order apparel imprinted with their unique Divisional Flag design allowing them to capture this valuable memory that will follow them throughout their Navy career. Family and friends can stop by after graduation at building 1326 to purchase additional apparel. The MWR does not accept personal checks as payment; all payments must be made with cash or credit card. Division apparel will be available for purchase on the web store at https://myffr.navyaims.com/wbwsc/nrmwgrlkrec.wsc/wbsplash.html?ccode=TSHRT approximately three business days after a division’s Pass In Review (PIR) date, and will remain available for purchase online for approximately six months from that date. Contact MWR Great Lakes directly at 847-688-5966, if the PIR is from an earlier date.
Navy Graduation Photos, The Keel, and PIR DVD
Graduation photos are taken on week 4/day 4 of BC and are taken in the Dress Blue uniform. The following week the Division photo is taken. The Photo Lab keeps photos for one year in case the Sailor or the family wants to order or reorder photos. Division photos are kept for ten years.
The process now is for the recruits to pay for the photo package, Division photos, Keel, and DVD, either with a debit/credit card or a money order made payable to the NEX when they pick them up a few days before PIR OR loved ones and Sailors can go to the Photo Lab at the NEX and pay for them and pick them up on the day of PIR. If your recruit pays for them when ordering them, s/he may have them mailed to you and you may receive the photos and frames prior to PIR. The NEX does not accept personal checks as payment; all payments must be made with cash or credit card.
The Keel – the “yearbook” for your Sailor’s recruit division, sometimes called the Cruise book – includes photos of your Sailor's recruit division and brother division if there was one within a black and white section at the back. There are colored photos to remind your Sailor of things that happened while at RTC. The Keel is only available for purchase during boot camp, on the day of PIR, and during that weekend. They only print up the exact quantity that is ordered and prepaid so you will not be able to order it after PIR weekend. The Keel is included free with Photo Package A or it can be purchased separately for $29. The Keel is mailed about 12 or 13 weeks after PIR – the recruit indicates the address it is mailed to. You cannot order The Keel over the phone. You must do that in person at the NEX the weekend of PIR if your Sailor did not order one. The Keel is included free with package A if ordered on the day of PIR.
If your recruit did not order the DVD of PIR, then go over to the Photo Lab at the NEX on the day of PIR, and you can still get it. The DVD is mailed about 6 to 8 weeks after PIR – the recruit indicates the address it is mailed to. Some, but not all, have been successful in ordering a DVD up to 2 months after PIR by calling the Photo Lab at the NEX. It is best to call within a week of PIR if you want to order one.
Your recruit cannot just buy a few photos, s/he must order a package to receive any photos at all. However, The Keel and/or DVD of PIR can be ordered without ordering photos. If you find out that your recruit did not order a photo package, you can still order them on the day of PIR by going to the Photo Lab at the NEX. You can order photos up to a year after PIR, but The Keel must be ordered before the end of PIR weekend and the DVD must be ordered within a week of PIR to be guaranteed to get one.
My Sailor took care of ordering his photo package, The Keel, and DVD, and some nice frames as well, while he was at BC and would not let me reimburse him for it. He said that the pictures and frames were his gift to those who have done so much for him. Other Recruits/Sailors have felt the same way; perhaps the RDC suggested this, but I like to think I have a thoughtful son. If you are planning to pay for the photos, just let your recruit know that you are willing to reimburse him/her for this since that is the easiest way to handle it. You will need to know that the DVD and photo package that includes The Keel is $169 and special Navy frames add to the cost. If you find out that there are not enough photos in the package, you can order more by going over to the Photo Lab at the NEX on the day of PIR or by using the order form within the package when you receive it. Reorders can only be ordered if your recruit ordered a package.
If you are picking up photos at the Photo Lab on the day of PIR, expect long lines. Go straight to the back wall after entering the doors. Double check that the photos within the package are those of your Sailor before you leave the area. After getting the photos, you will get in another line that will lead to another room where you can order additional photos, frames, and coins if you wish and pay.
You can contact the Photo Lab at Great Lakes at 847-578-6205, but do not call them until after PIR. While your recruit is at RTC, contact him/her to see if s/he ordered pictures and let him/her know what you would like him/her to order.
Here are the prices as of the 08/10/2018 PIR:
PHOTOGRAPHS
Package A: $140.00
1-11x14, 2-8x10, 2-5x7, 24 wallets, 1-11x14 division photo (includes The Keel at no charge if the recruit orders the package prior to PIR, but must be purchased separately for $29 if the order is made following PIR)
Package B: $120.00
1-8x10, 2-5x7, 16-wallets, 1-11x14 division photo
Division Photo: 11x14: $20.00
Division Custom Flag Photo: 11x14: $15.00
Drill Hall Graduation Division Photo: 8x10: $8.00
Division Photo with Calendar: $10.00
Division "Goof Off" AKA "Ship Wreck" Photo: 5x7: $6.00
Single photo reprints (only available with purchase of Package A or B or if a package was previously ordered)
11x14: $17.00
8x10: $11.00
5x7 (set of 2): $11.00
wallets (set of 8): $11.00
After 12 months the image will no longer be available for reorders.
Shipping: $10.00
FRAMES
5x7 Oak Frame: $29.00
Anchors Aweigh Frame: (holds a wallet sized photo): $26.00
14x18 Sailor's Creed: (reported to hold a photo of the Sailor and a Division Photo): $47.00
Recruit Shadow Box: $99.00
VIDEO
Graduation Video DVD available in limited quantities $29.00, shipping included.
3D Crystal Statue: medium rectangular block & mini light base: 6x6x10 cm block: $86.25 includes S&H
Mugs: $14.99
COINS
Division Coin: $20.00 (Limited Quantities)
Ship Coin: $20.00
Division Flag Coin: $23.00 (Limited Quantities)
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGE ON PORTRAIT ORDERS!
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Cash, Money Order payable to NEX, or Credit Cards Only for payments made at the NEX on PIR weekend
Money Order payable to NEX or Credit Cards Only for payments made on reorders after PIR weekend
Allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.
****Navy Exchange reserves the right to change pricing without Notice****
Click here to see the current Photpgraph and Frame Reorder Form.
The Photo Lab keeps individual photos for about a year after PIR and Division photos for about 10 years.
Livestream and Online viewing of PIR.
RTC will stream PIR live at http://navylive.dodlive.mil/ beginning at 8:45 am CST on the day of PIR for those who are unable to attend in person. Once PIR has passed, you may be able to see the video at https://www.dvidshub.net/tags/video/navy-boot-camp-graduation. If there was a problem with the livestream on the day of PIR, then there will not be a video at that site.
Posted by lemonelephant, the mom of a retired Sailor.
Last updated 09/20/2019
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Comment by MIKN4 on August 31, 2017 at 9:41pm
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Thank you lemonelephant! I was able to call the NEX today and got the Photo Lab's phone number. I appreciate your help.
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Comment by lemonelephant on August 31, 2017 at 12:01am
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MIKNA, yes,you must order a full package and then add to it if you want additional photos.
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I see that the pricing is current from the July 9 post. Is the info all correct still or can you pick and choose what you want to order? Do you have to get a whole package and then add to your order?
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DragonMom, yes, the prices are the same.
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Comment by DragonMom on July 9, 2017 at 9:15pm
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Does anyone know if the pricing much different than above? I need to know what to let my SR order since if I don't tell him to he won't.
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Enlisted1024, the "shipwreck" photo is the recruits being silly.
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Comment by plantlady on October 23, 2015 at 5:37pm
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Thank you lemonelephant,
So the two extra frames are for wallet sized photos. Good to know. As always you are a great help.
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There aren't many examples because of PERSEC. My son purchased the "Anchors Aweigh" frames for us. That holds a wallet photo and has a small copy of the sheet music for "Anchors Aweigh" opposite of the photo and there is a gold anchor embossed over the sheet music. I have been told the "Sailor's Creed" frame includes the Sailor's Creed and places for a pic of the Sailor (wallet sized I would think given the total size of the frame) and the 11x14 Division photo.
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Good Morning anyone, I read this information over and then phoned the Navy Exchange Photo lab asking a few additional questions. They emailed me an "initial Order Form for Photo Packages & Frames", which listed 5 different Division Photos
- Division Photo
- Division Custom Flag Photo
- Drill Hall Graduation Division Photo
- Commemorative Division Photo
- Division "shipwreck" Photo.
Can anyone direct me to examples of what these look like to better help me choose?
Also the order form showed a column for "*Proof#(1.jpg or 2.jpg)" Any ideas on exactly what I would be ordering if I selected this column?
Lastly the order form listed "Sailors Creed frame, Anchors Aweigh Frame and Division Picture Frame"; can anyone direct me to sample pictures of what these frames look like. And I assume the "Division Picture Frame" fits the 11x14 pic and not the 8x10 Division pic??? Although clarification would help from anyone who has already found out the answer.
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Marixi, you are very welcome.
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Comment by Marixi on April 4, 2015 at 7:23pm
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Thank you Lemon. I'll give them a call on Monday.
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Marixi, call the Photo Lab and they will give you the info you need. He would have had his photos taken on 4-4.
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My SR's original PIR date was April 3. He's in FIT now and less than a minute left on his run to pass his PFA. Can I order his graduation photo now even though he hasn't gone through PIR or BS?
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Sonia, That is great to know that they do that now.
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lemonelephant, I call yesterday to Nex Photo Lab and they told me they going to send The Keel with no extra cost, because i ordered the same weekend of PIR after that week the will charge for it. I order package A and the DVD. I already recieve the pictures.The Keel takes more time
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Sonia, you can order The Keel with photos on the day of PIR, but if ordered on that day The Keel is not free. Have your recruit order the picture package, The Keel, and the DVD. If you then want to pay for them you can.
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Can Anyone Answer if i order the photos ( package A) the same day of PIR i will get The Keel to
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TJ Proudnukemom, perhaps your recruit is having the pics sent to you. Many do that. I've not heard of loved ones getting an order form without the recruit ordering pics.
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Comment by TJ Proudnavymom on March 23, 2015 at 3:36pm
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Regarding the pictures. My SR mentioned on our last call they'd taken the pictures. I don't think he ordered any but he mentioned that they asked for our address. Maybe they'll send us an order form? Anyone recently been sent an order form? I suppose we'll just get them from the NEX if needed.
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ConcerneMom, you are very welcome. There are seasoned members all over the site who will be here to help you and you are now able to help those who come behind you as well!
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