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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:

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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:

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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Visite esta página para explorar en su idioma las oportunidades de educación y carreras para sus hijos en el Navy. Navy.com

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Hearing back from recruit

Started this discussion. Last reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) Jan 23. 1 Reply

Hello! I’m a New navy spouse and my husband left for basic training January 7th 2024 and I was just wondering when should I expect a phone call or a letter from him ? because I feel like I’m going…Continue

 

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Geminiii replied to Ms. Military's discussion 'New navy wife'
"Hey I just seen you reply to my post about hearing back from a recruit, I did get a 30 minute phone call last Saturday and it was on a pay phone so it’s kinda hard to hear them and that was on the 3rd week. I got my husband’s address…"
Feb 1
Ms. Military left a comment for Geminiii
"I'm feeling the same way right now. My husband left on the 24th of Jan. When to expect a letter. I have no info on anything right now."
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B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) replied to Geminiii's discussion 'Hearing back from recruit'
"Hi Iyonna - I see that Chipmunk responded to your question on your page.  Also, please join the boot camp group - I left the link in the welcome message for you.  It's an active group and you will get quicker responses there rather…"
Jan 23
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Hearing back from recruit

Hello! I’m a New navy spouse and my husband left for basic training January 7th 2024 and I was just wondering when should I expect a phone call or a letter from him ? because I feel like I’m going crazy lol I’ve been using Sandboxx to write him letters and they are saying delivered but I haven’t gotten any replies yet.
Jan 23
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) left a comment for Geminiii
"Welcome to NAVYforMoms.com Iyonna!    Head to “Settings” on the main page right away to add a profile image (no last names visible, please) and complete your Profile. Then - and this is important! -…"
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At 10:17pm on February 1, 2024, Ms. Military said…
I'm feeling the same way right now. My husband left on the 24th of Jan. When to expect a letter. I have no info on anything right now.
At 1:09pm on January 23, 2024, Chipmunk said…

I am not sure why there doesn't seem to be any way to reply to your discussion that you posted - Hello! I’m a New navy spouse and my husband left for basic training January 7th 2024 and I was just wondering when should I expect a phone call or a letter from him ? because I feel like I’m going crazy lol I’ve been using Sandboxx to write him letters and they are saying delivered but I haven’t gotten any replies yet.

But here is my response - It is most likely that it will still be another week or so before you receive a physical letter from your spouse. I am assuming that if you are writing letters to him that you received his mailing address through the Sandboxx app instead of receiving a paper (form) letter in the mail. A recruit mailroom petty officer from your husband's division will have to be assigned and trained before they can start dispersing the mail to the SRs (seaman recruits), and that takes a bit as well. We call this time The GREAT SILENCE and for all practical purposes, it is your bootcamp training as well, to prepare you for when he is out on deployment and radio silence. 

This is why you make connections to places like N4Ms and other groups as you continue on your navy journey.  

At 1:01pm on January 23, 2024, Chipmunk said…

 Iyonna - Good morning and welcome to the N4M site. I want to encourage you to come join the BC Mom and Loved ones group on here. Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) - Navy For Moms (ning.com)

From your profile, you indicate that your husband is at BC and that is okay, we have had various family members join this group over the years. There is a lot of information on that group page. It is easier to view this site on a computer, so if you are on your mobile device we usually recommend that you go to desktop mode, to not miss anything. The Comment Wall area on the BC Mom pg is all the way towards the bottom past information and past discussions, but that is the best place to post your questions or share your emotions. 

As for the question you posted regarding hearing from your husband, I am not sure how things are with Sandboxx now (that wasn't an option that I knew of when my son was in 6+ years ago, and they still sent the form letters by mail with their mailing address) but when my son was in, it was about 2-3 weeks before I had his mailing address and I think it was 3 - 4 weeks before I had his first letter. 

This post may be helpful - Letter Writing & Fun Stuff/Questionnaires to send to your Recruit - Navy For Moms (ning.com)

Also, in the middle of the BC Mom group page, under information, is an approximate timeline of when things will likely happen. My son was not allowed to write on any days other than Sunday afternoon. He always said he only had about 10 minutes to write. Their letters were mailed on Monday and mine arrived on Thursday, those on the west coast or farther would usually get them later. 

At 12:08pm on January 23, 2024, B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) said…

Welcome to NAVYforMoms.com Iyonna!   

Head to “Settings” on the main page right away to add a profile image (no last names visible, please) and complete your Profile. Then - and this is important! - read these Community Guidelines and this Operations Security (OPSEC) Checklist, for the safety and privacy of all our Sailors.

Then jump right in!  Browse around the site and check out the groups and the information in their Discussion Forums.

Join this group for boot camp moms, where you'll also find a group for your Pass in Review (graduation) date; and this one for PIR Reference Information.  

Get a head start during boot camp by joining groups for, and learning about, your Sailor's occupational specialty and "A" School; and later your Sailor's duty station and/or Navy ship and homeport. You can also join groups for your own state, region or home town and interests from getting ready for deployment to care package ideas!

Please say Hi when you join a group, and feel free to ask any and all questions - everyone was new once, and there is no "dumb" question.  This site was created by the U.S. Navy just for you, and we look forward to getting to know you and your Sailor.  Welcome to the NAVY family - we're so glad you're here!!

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