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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.

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Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

OPSEC GUIDELINES

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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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**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

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July 2011 Blog Posts (151)

3 days!

My boyfriend John left for boot camp about 3 days ago. It was the hardest thing to do, saying good bye to him. I'll never get the image of him walking away from me and back into his hotel out of my head. I gave him a letter to take with him to read on the plane and he called me one last time when he landed. I could not stop crying! I was prepared for all of the goodbyes and everything I just couldn't help but…

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Added by Johnsgirl411 on July 21, 2011 at 6:00pm — 15 Comments

SHES IN BOOT CAMP!!

left 7/13/2011.............GOOD LUCK JEN!!

Added by JensMom on July 21, 2011 at 4:35pm — 1 Comment

19 days until boot camp...

I'm not sure how we got here, but my son leaves

for boot camp in 19 days.

It seems like yesterday that we were counting months

and now it is just over 2 weeks! .

I am staying busy, trying not to obsess, but it is tough-

and he's still here!

My son is getting ready. Yesterday he went through

a…

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Added by SonandSea on July 20, 2011 at 6:10pm — 4 Comments

Going Away Party

We are having a Pool Party for my Daughter's going away party. We will be serving hotdogs, chips, watermelon, sodas, water and of course cake. The cake is going to be so cute.. It will have a mermaid wearing a sailor's hate sitting on the top layer. Any and all party ideas will be deeply appreciated. I am looking forward to this party with all our family and friends but also sad at the same time. The time is drawing near for my youngest to leave ~ my nest will be empty.. But I am so… Continue

Added by AutumnsMom (02/947) on July 20, 2011 at 4:05pm — 5 Comments

LETTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I JUST GOT THREE LETTER FROM MY SAILOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow i cant tell you how happy that made me!!! He said he's doing good and really enjoying himself (which we figured he would!!) so that made us all feel so much better!

Added by eeyoremama5 (Ship 11/ Div 274) on July 20, 2011 at 1:59pm — 4 Comments

My First Born is Gone

My baby left on Wednesday my first born is now a long way from home and I miss him terribly. I got a two minute call and my son did not sound like himself. He sounded mono-tone and no life in his voice I was ready to get in my car and drive 3 days to go and pick up my baby. How dare you upset my son and I know you are not being nice and caring for him the way I would care for him. But after realizing that he was woken up at 4:30am to go to the airport and wait to board a flight and fly…

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Added by Animal Cookie on July 20, 2011 at 12:38am — 11 Comments

July 19th, 2011

GOT MY FIRST PHONE CALL TODAY!! I can do nothing but smile!!! He sounds so different! Hearing his voice just made my day <3 I love and miss him soooooo much!!!!! Can't wait for PIR August 19th! One month to go!! :) Go DIV 940!!!!

Added by RobertsGirl3609 [Ship02 DIV940] on July 19, 2011 at 11:11pm — 2 Comments

Can't Get Enough

It seems like I can't get enough of the Navy. I downloaded all possible apps to my iPad, checked out a few videos and even found Courage, Honor, Commitment: Navy Boot Camp book! The only book we couldn't checkout today was the Naval History in photos. I love to read but also appreciate some good photography.

Tomorrow is our appointment with ENT. I am still trying to figure out what that means other than he is "the recruiter." I am guessing it is a technician of some kind because I…

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Added by Gregory'sMomma on July 19, 2011 at 9:54pm — No Comments

I miss him!

Today has been this most difficult day of my life....It's such a mixture of emotions! I'm PROUD, Happy that He's happy, and soooo sad for myself! I sent him off yesterday, knowing very well that I've had a year to prepare but NOTHING could prepare me for this overwhelming, inconsolable sadness. I love him more than life it's self and it feels like just yesterday that he…

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Added by Boys R Us(ship07/div303) on July 19, 2011 at 9:23pm — 3 Comments

Facebookers Amazing page to "Like"

http://www.facebook.com/NavyRecruitTrainingCommand

This is an amazing site! If you don't have a Facebook I recommend getting one!

The operators of this Navy Recruit Training Command page take daily/random/Graduation pics of the divisions out in Great Lakes!

Plus they have a trivia Tuesday and if you're the first to answer correctly they post pictures of the division your…

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Added by Andriaaa21 on July 19, 2011 at 9:14pm — No Comments

My new "Sailor"

Added by Boys R Us(ship07/div303) on July 19, 2011 at 9:11pm — 2 Comments

Is there a group started for ship 12 div 286 9/1????

just wondering if there's a group started already! Can't wait to see my son! So proud of him!

Added by Proud AV Mom on July 19, 2011 at 9:03pm — 1 Comment

First Call

I just got a call from my son Ship 10 Div 268 this was the best 25 minutes since he has been gone. Cant wait for another on I miss him so much. Hope everyone on this division got calls today or will get them soon. He sounds good. He will be carrying the flag. He said that he past his swim test. I am so proud of him and all of this Division. Hope to see all at Graduation.

Added by janice FC mom on July 19, 2011 at 5:28pm — No Comments

Contacting your recruit (really helpful from the navy.mil site)

CONTACTING YOUR RECRUIT

Because of the structured nature of recruit training, your

recruit will not be able to contact you regularly. Here are a

few things that might help ease the anxiety of being out of

contact:

This information is standard and gets sent as part of a very routine package the S.R. sends at about week 2 of their boot camp…

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Added by JustinsProudMom on July 19, 2011 at 3:37pm — 3 Comments

...and he's gone...

Well....It's been a while since I've signed on, as you can see. I've had almost a year to prepare for Jesse's big departure and yesterday came and went! My heart aches so bad that its even difficult to be writing this! It has been more heart wrenching and difficult than I ever could have imagined! I just can't stop crying! why why why does it hurt so much????

Added by Boys R Us(ship07/div303) on July 19, 2011 at 3:14pm — 7 Comments

wow...what a difference a few days make...that and Prozac....haha

I have now come to realize that things will get better with time...just hadn't planned on sooo many changes in my life this year. I know that logan has made the right decision to join, and I know that he will be ok...I understand that he has a "big family" waiting for him once he leaves...I will make it through this next year...becuz i have to...I am just going to have to work really hard to find things to keep my mind occupied!! Logan's DEP program (i really don't know the right… Continue

Added by Ann on July 18, 2011 at 10:34pm — 1 Comment

Son off to RTC today

Just got through watching my son get on the van to Amarillo (in Lubbock, TX). From there he will get on a plane tomorrow headed to RTC. I knew this would be tough but ...WOW! I know he is going to a great place and that he has a good future planned out but it is so hard letting go and allowing him to spread his wings and fly solo! If anyone else has kids going into RTC now, it would be great to get to know you as well as anyone else who may have advice. My son should be going to…

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Added by tygerh on July 18, 2011 at 10:09pm — 6 Comments

I got the box today

I am happy I got the box and the letter! It made my day and also made me wanna cry I miss my son but I know he is doing the right thing with his life it seems like times is just getting harder!

Added by DanetteR on July 18, 2011 at 7:56pm — 8 Comments

Ship 09 Div 291

Anyone else with an SR on Ship 09 Div 291? My son left for Great Lakes on 7/12, we received his package of belongings today 7/18. I hear that form letters are next.

Added by rcmsmom 09/291 on July 18, 2011 at 7:08pm — 15 Comments

Worries

We had a little chat the other night. I think I made some points but my biggest impact was when I stated, "I have always protected you and now -you will help protect everyone!" He smiled from ear to ear. Most everyone I talk to thinks going into the Navy will help Greg grow; I am almost sure of it - it will also help me grow, too! We are going to the library to check out a few books today and he he also made his first call to the recruiter. One of many he has to do every Monday. I know he is… Continue

Added by Gregory'sMomma on July 18, 2011 at 3:26pm — 2 Comments