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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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Mom's of Recruits that arrived to BC on 2/23/16
I am reaching out to see if there are other Moms on here that said goodbye to their son/daughter this past Tuesday.
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Permalink Reply by ProudALMom on
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I would think they would be. That is only one day apart. Let's stay in touch! I hope we don't have to wait weeks before we get the letter giving us their division info and their address. How have you been holding up? It has been hard on me. Last night I finished washing his dirty clothes, of course that led to some tears.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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By counting 9 Fridays, PIR will most likely be 04/22/2016 for those who arrived this week. It could be 04/15/2016 for some of those who shipped on Monday or Tuesday if they were placed in one of the last divisions in last week's TG and are in a Push Division. Most of those who shipped on Wednesday and Thursday will have PIR on 04/22/2016. It is possible for some who arrive on the same date to have PIR a week apart so even if someone with a loved one who shipped on the same day reports receiving the PIR date, your recruit may or may not have PIR on the same date. Wait on The Form Letter to know the PIR date for sure.
The Form Letter arrives an average of ten days after arrival. Some will have it 7 days after arrival (a few earlier than that, but not many) and most will have it by 14 days after arrival.
Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening and what to expect.
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You'll just have to wait and see.
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Permalink Reply by NavyMom531 on
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My son left wednesday 2/24/16. I got my final call, I have not recieved the box or a letter yet. I know its a little early. Im running to th mail box everyday. I hope these 8 weks go by fast.
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My daughter also arrived on 2/23. Hope to keep in touch with you all. Anyone receive box or address info yet?
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5whosmom, it's a bit early yet.
The Form Letter arrives an average of ten days after the recruit's arrival at the RTC. Some will have it 7 days after arrival (a few earlier than that, but not many) and most will have it by 14 days after arrival. It will tell you your recruit's address and PIR date and other important information. Keep it in a safe place.
Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening and what to expect.
I left info for you on your My Page.
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My son left Monday 2/22. I received the box yesterday with a note to his girlfriend and I. He wrote it at the airport and she and I both read it together and teared up. This has been tougher on her than it has me. Still waiting patiently for the PIR letter...
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Permalink Reply by NuclearMOMGoose Creek on
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My son left on 2/23,also.
Just received his Box today.
Hopefully the Letter will be this week
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My boyfriend left on the 22nd and I got his box Friday so now I'm waiting on the forms letter and a letter hopefully this week
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Received His Box today.
FEDEX, and had to sign for it.
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Looking forward to meet and chat with new Navy Mom's and Family
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