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PIR Experience
Hello All,
My boyfriend had PIR on 4/22 and I figured I'd give everyone a rundown of how it went. I would put it in the PIR Reference section but this group is much more active!
We flew out to Chicago (O'Hare) on Thursday, by the time we got the rental car and to the hotel it was about 10:30 pm. We spent the next two hours exploring other door decorations, putting up our own, and getting all of our clothes ironed for the next morning. If you fly out Thursday afternoon, expect a late night. We were up at 4:30 am the next morning, got ready a little bit, and then went down to the lobby (we stayed at Navy Lodge) where they had early breakfast at 5:30 for those headed out to PIR. We left the hotel around 7 am, we decided to drive, not take a shuttle. There were signs on the road that tell you where to turn for PIR and where to park, as well as some sailors directing the traffic. Security did not take long for us at all, granted we had a TG of 5 divisions and we were in the staff reserved seating section, so don't expect security to go quickly if you have a large TG. We waited for a little over an hour I believe, there were snack carts and a place that sold challenge coins for $15 or $18 dollars a piece depending on style. I highly recommend watching other PIRs, whether it be on Youtube or the live stream, it will help with the anxiety! We all had watched many prior to going, so we knew the general chain of events instead of having to guess "How many more songs are they going to sing?" or "How much longer is this going to take?" You'll know when it gets close to Liberty call, they'll start announcing what to do after the service is over, and you'll feel your stomach start to drop. Get ready to run. My friends and family watching the livestream back at home said they could see me dart across the drill hall floor when liberty was called! I suggest telling your sailor to stay where they are, because chances are between the 3 or 4 people you have there, one of you will spot them. I was able to spot my sailor, and everyone else found me easier than they did him. They have to exchange their coats, because the one they are given back is not their own, and they can chat and hug for a few minutes before the drill hall closes. After that we walked back to the chapel, that's as far as visitors can go, and waited for our sailor to go sign out and get his liberty card. After that we went to the NEX where our sailor picked up some challenge coins he placed on hold, and we bought some souvenirs. Then we all went back to the hotel so our sailor could relax. His voice was almost completely gone, he had a slight cold. We picked a place to eat, then went out and got him a phone. That was enough to have him tired again so we went back to the hotel until we had to take him back for the night. His liberty expired at 8, do not let them be late!! If you are early you can spend time in the parking lot, but you do not want to make them late!! They will still get in trouble!! We decided not to sleep that night, and left at 1 am for Midway airport where our sailor was flying out. We got there at 2 am and saw a huge crowd of sailors, it will be obvious where they are! The USO rep will tell you and your sailor what to do and how to obtain gate passes. Don't get your hopes up, sometimes you may not be able to get one if the airline is busy. We gave all of our id's to our sailor and were able to get gate passes. We hung around the airport until we had to go sit at the gate. It's emotional having to watch your sailor leave again so soon, but just know they are in good hands. They are very well respected on the flight. He is now at Goose Creek, SC for Nuke school. He had liberty the rest of the weekend, and is in indoc for a while, though he still has briefs he has to go to. He is in love with the base and was able to go there with some of his shipmates from his division. After bootcamp they have a lot more freedom, enjoy it!
My sailor ended up giving me his cold, so I apologize if I skipped over any events. Feel free to ask any questions or what not.
Look forward to PIR, it is magical!
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Permalink Reply by Pesty123 on
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Hello Navy moms! Has anyone received their phone call today from your SR whose PIR is 5/6?
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Pesty123, Calls should be coming in now through this evening (2 pm to 8 pm Central Time). Since your Sailor is in DIV 174, you should be getting that special call today. Divisions 171-174 are expected to make calls today..
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I got my phone call!! He sounds sooo good and I cannot wait to get my arms around my Sailor!!!
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Permalink Reply by thinNavyblueline on
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Sorry for the late reply, I'm glad you got a call!
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Permalink Reply by DonnaCatLover on
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Thanks, ThinNavyBlueline - very helpful! My recruit will not be staying in Great Lakes so how much time can I expect with him? And what are these door decorations that people are talking about? Is that an expected custom for PIR?
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You will have from the time he gets his liberty card after PIR ends until a little before 8pm because 8 is when they have to be back. If you choose to be with them at the airport you could be with them from about 2 am until their flight leaves, whenever they aren't loading bags or getting instructions or what not. Where is your sailor going for A school? I can see if I can remember which groups left when. As for door decorations, it is not expected, it's just a fun way to prepare and shows your sailor how proud you are, also a great surprise for when they get back to the hotel!
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He will be going to A school in Groton. Can I bring a suitcase with clothes in it for him and give it to him at the airport? I would also like to bring his laptop and phone.
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They will already have 3 bags, so you may want to limit how much you bring to them if at all possible. They won't be able to wear civilian clothes until they phase up anyways so you can always mail those at a later date
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Thanks ThinNavyBlueline - very helpful! Since my recruit is not staying in Great Lakes, how much time can I expect with him? Also, what are door decorations that people mention? Is it an expected custom at PIR?
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You do not have to decorate the door to your hotel room, but some do.
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