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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."
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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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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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Sounds like my W was in bootcamp with your son; graduated on the 10th. Sounds like they had a nice weekend to relax...mental relaxation before the week to come.
Thanks for the tip about not using names...didn't even think about the risk.
My "W" said they had their first DOR yesterday. All of the prep to get into the program, and through basic...just so sad to see them go. I guess the rigorous training just ensures that those who make the cut are thoroughly prepared for what is to come. Fingers are still crossed for all...
Hi Noreen---Did you hear from you son yesterday or today? I'm interested in hearing the perspectives of the other candidates. I did hear from Steve. One candidate in the class twisted his ankle and may not be able to continue (stinks!). He said a few others were struggling. I could tell a difference in his tone from Tuesday to Wednesday...I think it was a pretty rough day. I hope that I get at least a text tonight...
I agree, not talking is difficult. I want to know what is happening every day, and know how Steve is feeling. A text message just doesn't convey the inflection of tone when he writes "I'm okay"; does it mean he's really okay? I'm interesting in knowing how the squad (is that the term?) is doing...keep me posted about what you hear. Let's just hope we can meet at SWCC graduation.
Ty called me at 1:30 this afternoon to let me know they landed and it was "hot as balls" there. I told him that Great Lakes was due to get about 6" of snow tonight and he said he would rather be there. My poor poor baby (I wish there was a sarcasm font)! The adventure is beginning for our young men!
Welcome to Navy For Moms!
You will find this site very helpful and full of members who are eager to answer your questions. Browse around the site and check out the forums, groups, blogs, photos, videos, and even the other member profiles!
If you haven’t already, please make sure that you review our Community Guidelines to learn the “Do’s and Don’ts” of the community. Also, check out this Internet OPSEC Safety Video.
Enjoy your time here! I look forward (along with the community) to reading more about you! :)
-Colleen