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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
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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.
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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 May 12, 2009 at 10:28pm
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Hi Maggs, it appears that your son and a few more are sick right now. I wish all of them a speedy recovery. I know you are enjoying hearing from him more frequently now. Getting through BC was tough!!!
Everyone, have a great evening!
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Comment by Anti M on May 12, 2009 at 7:29pm
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Thanks Hoppi. I was kinda sure but you know I like certain info. I was just worried on the ET/FC group, with moms planning to fly their kids home. I know they want to see them, but I hate the thought of them potentially getting in trouble. Not like this site is secret or anything!
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Laurie...friend! So good to hear from you and to know your visit has been such a great one!!! I know Friday will be difficult for you, but I am so happy he will be in San Diego. I am hanging in here tough. Thanks for asking!
Hoppi - again thank you for your kind words and I hope you enjoy your school tonight.
Well, it's back to painting the patio furniture.....
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Hi Julie - No, GSM is different than GM. GSM is Gas Turbines System Technician-Mechanical; GM is Gunners Mate. Here is a link where you can find out about it...Hope this helps.....Vee :~}
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjob1/a/gsm.htm
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Good morning everyone and a WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!!! It was 171 when I signed off last night and I woke up to 175. I hope you all enjoy this site like I do. We have a very unique and wonderful group here! And a HUGE THANK YOU for all the kind comments on Kendra's video. Yes, she is a special young lady and is so proud of her brother!
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Thanks, Melanie, that's what I thought.
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Okay, this is being discussed on another group and i thought I could get a solid answer here: What do the regulations at Great lakes say about travel while on liberty? What are the mileage restrictions? Is it 300 miles? More? Less? Is the reg posted online somewhere?
I don't currently have a sailor at Glakes, so I don't have the info for there and I know it varies from base to base, or even individual commands.
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A huge thank you to all the Moms (and Hoppi) who commented on Kendra's video. I thought she did such a great job and am glad you enjoyed it.....Everyone have a good night.
Theresa - I'm so sorry to hear about Nick. Please let me know what he finds out if he sees the medics......Thinking about you!!!
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Hoppi - thanks for the answer on PLR.....I'm one more question smarter now. lol
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Comment by Kathy (Corey's Mom) on May 11, 2009 at 9:47pm
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Vee.. (SNIFF SNIFF) Your little granddaughter has a lot of talent!!! That was so sweet. I'll have my daughter watch it when she gets home.I know she really misses her brother also.
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