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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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**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.

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Maxine
  • Booneville, KY
  • United States

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Prep

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chipmunk Oct 10, 2022. 1 Reply

My son w as set back three weeks he. Called today and said the last time his shoes came untied and he missed. By 25 seconds he didn’t know anything about fit he called it prep and he only had one…Continue

Failed 1.5 mile run

Started this discussion. Last reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) Oct 11, 2022. 6 Replies

Hello my son was due to graduate on November the 10 but he failed the 1.5 mile run he was set back three weeks when he called I could hear the it in his voice of concern he could not talk long I did…Continue

 

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B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) replied to Maxine's discussion 'Failed 1.5 mile run'
"JNMnavymomOH - definitely not a failure!  Just a setback as you said.  And the Navy will delivery MANY setbacks over the course of their time serving so good practice to learn to roll with the tide! They can do it!  Stay positive moms…"
Oct 11, 2022
JNMnavymomOH replied to Maxine's discussion 'Failed 1.5 mile run'
"Hi.  I have experienced this with my SR multiple times.  Mine went in 6/30 with PIR 9/9.  At w4 he missed the run, so was set back 4 weeks to 10/7.  Missed it again and set back to 10/14.  He was improving, but the last time…"
Oct 11, 2022
CBMom replied to Maxine's discussion 'Failed 1.5 mile run'
"Maxine- many SRs have trouble with the run. They have to get to a certain pace and this doesn’t happen overnight. He will get help and will gradually get faster- running is more mental than physical but he will get there as long as he stays…"
Oct 10, 2022
lapdja replied to Maxine's discussion 'Failed 1.5 mile run'
"Prayers Maxine!! I'm sure he'll get there!  Sounds like they are working with him to help him reach his goal.  I'll be praying for you and your son!  "
Oct 10, 2022
joe-mom replied to Maxine's discussion 'Failed 1.5 mile run'
"He'll get there, Maxine! Prayers for him (and you!) as he trains and prepares for the next run."
Oct 10, 2022
Maxine posted a discussion

Prep

My son w as set back three weeks he. Called today and said the last time his shoes came untied and he missed. By 25 seconds he didn’t know anything about fit he called it prep and he only had one chance more in 2 weeks what if he fails again will he be sent home ? So confused he was sent to ship 11
Oct 8, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) replied to Maxine's discussion 'Failed 1.5 mile run'
"Hi Maxine - moving him to FIT is ok - it means they are working with him.  They will have someone run with him to pace him and they will continue to work on his time.  It's not the end of the world - just a delay.  Hang in…"
Oct 7, 2022
Maxine posted a discussion

Failed 1.5 mile run

Hello my son was due to graduate on November the 10 but he failed the 1.5 mile run he was set back three weeks when he called I could hear the it in his voice of concern he could not talk long I did not know what to say but you got this what is Fit will be pass ? Very worried .
Oct 7, 2022
belovedbyHim left a comment for Maxine
"Welcome!! Please read my blog to give you an idea of what the first few weeks may look like.. Welcome to the Navy... Everything will be ok!  The First part is some things to do before your SR leaves IF you Can, It’s NOT ESSENTIAL! Up and…"
Sep 1, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) left a comment for Maxine
"Also, please remove your son's full name from your "about you" info.  OPSEC....(safety reasons for your SR). Thank you!"
Aug 31, 2022
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) left a comment for Maxine
"We ask that our members not use a last name or email address in their Username - even if it differs from their Sailor's - so please head to “Settings” on the main page right away to set your new Username (be creative!) and…"
Aug 31, 2022

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A little about me:
Mom of jimmy dale Turner real estate broker auctioneer
I am here to support my
Son/Daughter
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?
At Boot Camp now
When I heard “Navy,” I...
was proud and encouraged it
The Navy offers opportunities that...
Our town can never offer
Our Navy experience so far...
is challenging and exciting., has presented us with many questions., is a work in progress!

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At 8:11am on October 10, 2022, Chipmunk said…

Maxine - I encourage you to join the Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) - Navy For Moms (ning.com)  more people see the information posted down in the comment wall area of that group page than where you have posted in the general discussion.  (When you join, scroll past the information page, past the discussions and then post on the comment wall. 

I have been off the site for a few days due to family travel. I do not have any specific information for you. I see the B'sNukeMom also posted to your Failed 1.5 mile run. Her reply to that applies as well to your Prep discussion. 

At 12:03am on September 1, 2022, belovedbyHim said…

Welcome!! Please read my blog to give you an idea of what the first few weeks may look like.. Welcome to the Navy... Everything will be ok!  The First part is some things to do before your SR leaves IF you Can, It’s NOT ESSENTIAL! Up and to the Left is a link to all the Navy Lingo! It is titled Navy Speak and you can find it here. We are here to get you through the “Great Silence” of the next 4 weeks (ish) and the 10 weeks of BC (ish). You will come to learn that No News Is GOOD News and everything is Needs of the Navy. You life will be Hurry Up and Wait and it’s ok to make plans but they are subject to change until after they have happened so it’s best to embrace the Motto: Semper Gumby!! (Always Flexible!!)

At 5:42pm on August 31, 2022, B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) said…

Also, please remove your son's full name from your "about you" info.  OPSEC....(safety reasons for your SR).

Thank you!

At 5:42pm on August 31, 2022, B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) said…

We ask that our members not use a last name or email address in their Username - even if it differs from their Sailor's - so please head to “Settings” on the main page right away to set your new Username (be creative!) and add a profile image (no last names visible) to 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.  We look forward to getting to know you and your Sailor.  

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