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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.
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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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Son is waiting to sign a contract
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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The paperwork is the official part, and it takes time under the best of circumstances. I don't know if the base in TN which was flooded and evacuated handles the enlistment paperwork, but if they are, and I think so, there may be longer delays than usual. I know orders and advancements have been affected. Anyone know for sure?
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Permalink Reply by Terros on
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Thank you, yes the Chief did say that his paperwork was held up by the flooding in TN. So good to hear that from someone else, we were just afraid that it was another excuse.
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There you go! Tell him to get on those General Orders and Navy Creed, he'll have to recite them while under stress at bootcamp.
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This is encouraging, can't thank you enough for your help. He's working on the Navy Creed as we speak. He's running and trying to keep himself occupied until time to go. If you think of anything else he can do now that will help during boot camp, please advise. Thanks again.
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My basic advice: learn as much as you can beforehand. Get in shape. If you get leadership opportunities in DEP, grab them. Write down all phone numbers and addresses and put them in your wallet. You will forget them in the worst moment! Activate the phone card beforehand. Carry your cell phone so you can call from the airport. Arrange for flowers to be delivered to your mom right after you're gone, do it before you leave. You'll make her cry, but she'll love it. Leave a voicemail telling her you love her and thanks for raising you right, she can listen to it when she gets lonely for you.
For boot: Ears open, mouth shut. Pack a sense of humor, it will be useful when things get weird. They will. Expect to be down and blue sometime during the first week or three. Don't be surprised if you catch Ricky Crud, many recruits get it, a form of cold. Do what you're told without slacking. No drama. Learn to sleep when you get the opportunity. Shining shoes is relaxing. Battle stations is awesome, but hard as hell. Welcome Aboard, Recruit!
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