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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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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
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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Nov. 6
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Permalink Reply by jenny116(ship14div46) on
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yes, my son, is leaving on the 6th. the ship date says the 6th. but he i leaving this morning to meps, we want to see him swear in. do you know if this is today, or will be on the 6th in am?
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Permalink Reply by hairlady on
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Hi Jenny, my son is leaving for Bootcamp tommorrow too. Just dropped him off at recruiter and then they are off to hotel and then they will arrive at meps in a.m. They will swear in depending upon the time they are leaving. Then off to the airport to pick up other future sailors... I just went thru it Sept. 25 with my oldest son.I hope you are holding up pretty good. hope the info helps. And God Bless you and Hubby...
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So Thankful I was able to drive my son to San Diego, then we checked him into hotel, spent the day with him than met him at Meps in the am, swear in was at 10:00. then he had luch, we were able to stay with with him until they loaded up for the airport.
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Permalink Reply by DavesMom on
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Yes, my son also left today, Nov. 6. I'm carrying a phone around the house with me waiting for his "I'm here safe and sound," call.
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My son just called. He's at Boot Camp safe and sound. We talked a whopping 53 seconds! lol
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Hi Davesmom what Meps did your son go to? Maybe i saw you today. We dropped my son off too.
My son just called too. Did good all day until that call. Tears won't stop falling. Hope you are good.
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Hi timekarich. We were at Minneapolis MEPS. Is that where you were? I feel kinda bad because my tears just won't come. I think I'm still numb. I bet they will catch up with me when I least expect them. Imagine the next phone call! Hang in there.
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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Hi all. Welcome to Navy For Moms. Here are some links to various discussions and groups that will help you survive the next 8 weeks.
Are you a brand new members and wondering where do I begin?
Click on these links: Survival Guide for N4M Moms Newbies
Things to Do the Last Month Before Recruit Goes to RTC
Does your recruit need extra help & information?
Click on this link: NAVYdep.com
This is a site created just for the recruits.
After you get your FORM LETTER and your are looking for N4M members with the same Pass In Review date?
Click on this link: GROUPS: Listed By PIR Date
Looking for N4M members with the same rating?
Click on this link: GROUPS: Listed By Navy Job (Ratings)
Ratings, A School Locations and Links to Groups
If your sailor has been assigned a boat and your looking for other N4M members for the same Navy vessel (ship/boat)?
Click on this link: GROUPS Listed By Name of US Naval Ships
Do you find this site confusing? and don't know where to go?
Click on this link: Please Take Some Time & Learn To Use This Site
All the above links are on this site. Go to the MAIN tab on the menu bar. They are featured discussions. Be sure to check your personal page (click MY PAGE tab) and your status box (on upper right INBOX, ALERTS, FRIENDS, SETTINGS).
Regards, BunkerQB.
P.S. My son finished his 5 year commitment to the Navy and is now a civilian. I survived because of the support I found on this site and I have met some amazing women and men. Fair winds and following seas.
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Permalink Reply by alleyoop90 (Ship 14/Div 45) on
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Yep. My boyfriend let nov. 6th for boot camp as well.
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Permalink Reply by Rickysgirl23 on
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My boyfriend also left in the morning on Nov 6. so proud of him and miss him like crazy. Can you guys post when you get your form letter? It would be neat to see who might be together for the next 8 weeks. Hope all of you are doing well. I keep having my ups and downs, but pushing through!
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yes i will def. post when i get his form letter. Well his parents will be receiving it but i told them to contact me once they get it..I hope its very soon!
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Ok, I will let you know as well. The wait is killer!!!!
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