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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.
OPSEC - Navy Operations Security
Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind. In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships." OPSEC is everyone's responsibility.
DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.
DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."
Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:
Events
**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).
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:
**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.
Format Downloads:
- Graduation Info
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- PNG – 2.3 MB
- JPG – 3.4 MB
- Printable PDF – 2.0 MB
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Great Lakes A School Q&A
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The purpose of this group is to allow family of new sailors assigned to school at Training Support Center Great Lakes a chance to voice questions to a Student Division Commander
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 2331
Latest Activity: Mar 12
Discussion Forum
leave after A/C school-- orders are confusing
Started by MANDY. Last reply by Anti M Aug 16, 2019. 2 Replies 0 Likes
What happens after ASchool?
Started by SailorMom18. Last reply by Phoenixmom Feb 13, 2019. 1 Reply 0 Likes
BECC Info?
Started by adubz33. Last reply by SuBHuni34 Nov 29, 2018. 9 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by Vee, Michael's Proud Grandmother on March 11, 2009 at 8:15pm
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Hoppi...Hmmmmm! I will have to think about that one! We picked up 3 new members today I see. Now don't go confusing this poor ol' brain...I just got used to SDC...lol lol
Whatever will be fine and if I have a real good brain thought, I'll pass it on.
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Hi Theresa...I'm doing great and you? I've been baking those cookies all day that I've promised Michael. Haven't seen Roni and Laurie today on here??? Maybe they are on their way to Florida and forgot to come by and pick me up. lol lol Yes, Will's crew has done a great job on the mural....Michael called me last night and we talked for a long time and it was wonderful. He is still fighting the cold he picked up a couple of weeks or so ago, but it doesn't stop him. He is very happy on the Porter, but would sure like to get on with his ATT. He has "dog duty" starting Friday..we sure got in a few good laughs on the phone and I needed that. I hope Nick does well on Will's ship; I'm sure he will.
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**oooops..durn fingers...I meant "we are NOW up to 69" .... It's that brain/finger thing again
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Good afternoon all...and a big WELCOME to all new members; we are not up to 69 and growing every day...
Will, thank you for the info on ATT....
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Will, sorry I forgot to ask how your boo boo is coming along today?
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Hoppi, thanks so much for the info on ATT; I really appreciate your help~~
AND, good morning all; isn't this a great way to start our day? KUDOS to Will, Hoppi and Chris D for hanging in here with all of us.
Natalie...loved that cup of coffee! Have a great day everyone...........I had a long telephone talk with Michael last night so that was wonderful.........
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Comment by kim ann on March 10, 2009 at 10:47pm
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Will! So thankful that you hung in there, didn't overdue on the scotch/rocks, and could run that mile and a half! Guess you are hard-core! Honestly, we are all glad you are doing that well. Hope you ran by Chris D's window to prove your up to the challenge! Do enjoy your cuddle time- you both deserve it by FAR! We will be OK without the babysitting tonite!
Hoppi, sorry to hear you have such difficulty working that in. You need to pencil- no, scratch that, INK it in -on your calendars at a given day/time for "date nite" !! That way, can't be 'erased'! Ha!
Von, sorry to hear of the heartstrings pulling at yours in such a way. Your son is still a brave soul, and we never yet know how things work out. You hang in there, you too are a strong lady, it is not weakness to lean on others at times, just gives the boost to stand straight later, and are then the rock to help others again. Bless you and your son...
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Hoppi - thank you so very much for your help! I look forward to your reply...Have a great night and did you stay dry last night?
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WILL, HOPPI or anyone who can answer...I know there are no such things as dumb questions, but I may be just the first to ask....I have seen comments from Moms and Dads who state that their recruits have received their "number" for ATT. I don't want to get my grandson in trouble by asking this, but I know his PIR was earlier then at least one of these recruits who have received theirs, but he just stated tonight that he hasn't received his yet and I'm not sure he knows what I am talking about....Can you enlighten me? Thanks so much.........
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Will, you got some talent going for you there on that mural; can't wait to see the other 10...
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