This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids.
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FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO GET STARTED:
Choose your Username. For the privacy and safety of you and/or your sailor, NO LAST NAMES ARE ALLOWED, even if your last name differs from that of your sailor (please make sure your URL address does not include your last name either). Also, please do not include your email address in your user name. Go to "Settings" above to set your Username. While there, complete your Profile so you can post and share photos and videos of your Sailor and share stories with other moms!
Make sure to read our Community Guidelines and this Navy Operations Security (OPSEC) checklist - loose lips sink ships!
Join groups! Browse for groups for your PIR date, your sailor's occupational specialty, "A" school, assigned ship, homeport city, your own city or state, and a myriad of other interests. Jump in and introduce yourself! Start making friends that can last a lifetime.
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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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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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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- A little about me:
- I am divorced and have three children, two girls and a boy. My youngest is my son who has just joined the navy and will be leaving for boot camp end of January.
- I am here to support my
- Son/Daughter
- Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?
- Waiting to leave for Boot Camp
- When I heard “Navy,” I...
- Needed to learn more about it
- The Navy offers opportunities that...
- I feel my son's recruited has been excellent with him, that really eased any worries about my son joining the navy.
- Our Navy experience so far...
- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
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Don't forget to make the changes below. Go to OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) and make at least changes 1 (ZIP code), 3 (Just My Friends), and 7 (hide groups). There may be other changes you need to make as well, so read and consider each of the changes.
Join PIR 03/20/2015 TG 19 - 9 Divisions (113-118, 807, 808, and 919) to connect with others with loved ones training with your recruit. There later will be a discussion within that group for the brother divisions, but that doesn't mean you have to reply. I also invite you to join Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and to check out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) there. Take care and blessings to you and yours.
Make at least change 3 at the bottom of OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) (clickable link). There may be other changes you need to make as well, so read and consider each of the changes. Another change that I recommend that is mentioned in change 1 is to change the ZIP code to one that is not easily associated with your recruit. (Read 800 and 900 Divisions for additional information to help you decide what changes to make.)
Since you have a recruit at the RTC, you can change "Waiting to leave for Boot Camp" above to "Enlisted."
The Page, 800 and 900 Divisions, will have some important information for you.
26 January is coming soon. Be sure to check out the discussion, Things to Do in the Last Month before Your Future Sailor Leaves for the RTC. I also suggest that you join Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and begin checking out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) and Discussions there. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what will soon be happening and what to expect. Be sure to join your PIR group once you get The Form Letter.
Your future Sailor may want to join http://www.navydep.com to learn the ins and outs from the DEP point of view. Craig runs that and will steer him to some good links on there.
When does your son leave?
OK to bring:
Wrist watch, wedding ring.
Religious medallion (No larger than the size of a dog tag).
Writing material (NO bottled ink).
Pocket dictionary.
Pocket bible.
Small address book.
Hairbrush and comb.
Pre-paid phone cards.
One pair of prescription glasses, reading glasses or contacts (with one week of cleaning solution).
A small amount of cash (i.e. less than $10).
Welcome to NAVYForMoms!
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 and this Survival Guide for NavyForMoms Newbies that was created by one of our members.
Enjoy your time here! I look forward (along with the community) to reading more about you! :)
-Tiffany