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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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Let my daugter go.

I want to know, how do I let my daughter go. She leaves Monday the Feb 7 for boot camp, I can't breath.. I'm so proud of her, yet I don't want her to go.. Any advise how to get through putting her on the plane, and getting through the first day??

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Comment by AJVNavyMom on January 31, 2011 at 9:46pm: Congratulations! It will be one of the toughest things you will ever have to do as a mom. It is never easy to say goodbye. Keep in mind this is about her. Try to stay stong in front of her. Save your tears for when she is gone. She needs your strength now more than ever. Love up her last few days and love her enough to let her go. She will be well. Our son left 4 weeks ago and I have cried ever since. The pride takes some of that pain away though. All the best to your daughter....and of course you...

Comment by navymomPSL on January 31, 2011 at 10:35pm: Wow, how to let go...I don't quite know what to say to that one. My son left for bootcamp on Jan 3 and it still is still difficult to see his room empty and not have him around everyday! When I finally got the first phone call, I have to say that I did feel a bit better. I am sad that he's not here, but super proud of the choices that he has made!

When I gave him that final hug good-bye, I have to admit that I cried for about an hour straight and on and off throughout the day and the next few. I thought about it like mourning his childhood. It does get a little easier, but for me it's only been 4 weeks so far. Good luck, just keep in mind that when you see your daughter again, she will be a proud US Navy Soldier!

Comment by Cat(Mom of an AO) on February 1, 2011 at 10:18am: Ladies, It is extremely hard to let them go, however it will be the greatest experience for your recruit as well as for you and your family. They will begin their future and when PIR arrives you will see the tremendous transformation of your US Navy Sailor. A moment you will never forget! So hang tight. The first part is the hardest. Just remember that N4M's is the best place to be to ask questions, share concerns or thoughts. We are all in this together and you will be just fine!!! My son graduated on the 21st and is currently in P'Cola. He is loving his decision to join and truely turning into a fine MAN... A Sailor MAN ! So pat yourselves on the backs because it is quite obvious that you have done your part... HOOYAH

Comment by navymomPSL on February 1, 2011 at 5:53pm: Oops I meant to say proud US Navy Sailor!!

Comment by Ashes momma on February 1, 2011 at 6:10pm: Thanks!!

Comment by Ashes momma on February 1, 2011 at 6:17pm: Thanks for all the kind words... I am counting down the days.. I just need to breath, pray, and I will be just fine, with tears falling like rain...

Comment by Ashes momma on February 2, 2011 at 4:39pm: Thanks, I love that song..

Comment by julie067 on February 2, 2011 at 11:31pm: I felt the same way, I would start crying when I thought of her, worried that she was cold. You don't get a letter for about 2 weeks and when you do all of your fears will wash away. Write her letters several times a week, even if it is about the weather. They are going thru a lot of changes themselves and they are tired. We have graduation coming up soon and I can't wait! And this website has been the most helpful, because you are meeting mom's going thru the same thing or mom's that have been thru it and it will help prepare you! Good Luck.

Comment by Jaimers on February 3, 2011 at 7:49pm: Hello Peggy ...im feeling for you.....my daughter leaves on 2/16 roller coaster of emotions.....i know what you mean.

letting go is by far the hardest thing to do....so proud of our Future Sailors

God Bless

Jaime