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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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WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE HOLIDAYS?
HELLO EVERYONE. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT OUR RECRUITS DO DURING THE HOLIDAYS? I HATE TO THINK THAT IT'S TREATED JUST LIKE ANY OTHER DAY.
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Permalink Reply by D'sMomMary on
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I've been scouring the internet looking for information about that. The things I've read are very conflicting, but it looks like the kids who are very near graduation are eligible to be "adopted" by local families to enjoy the day. The rest of them just get the first half of the day a little different; they get more time to eat breakfast, are allowed to talk during it, have nicer food than usual, and are allowed to go to the chapel. The second half of the day is right back to usual. Anyone know for sure of anything different?
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Permalink Reply by honorflightRNship12div090 on
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How do you know if they are eligible for adopt a sailor? I will drive to GL that day if he is allowed to see me. He went in on 12/10, but I do not know his DIV or PIR yet. Got the box - no letter or note yet
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Permalink Reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on
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The two most senior TG's are eligible for Adopt-A-Sailor. This year it is:
TG 7 - 8 Divisions (039-044, 906 and 907) Graduate Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
TG 8 - 9 Divisions (045-052 and 908) Graduate Friday, Jan. 4, 2013.
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Permalink Reply by britefuture on
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Thanks everyone. That stinks but I do understand. The last thing they need is to be homesick during training.
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Permalink Reply by navymom330 on
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My daughter just left on the 13th of Dec and she told me her name could be put on a list to come home for Christmas day she would just have to be back by 10pm Now i'm still waiting for confirmation to see if its true from the recruiter she had. If it's true I will be @ GL with the quikness...
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Since you live within 50 miles of the RTC, she could go home during Liberty after PIR, but not for Christmas because she will not have been at the RTC long enough. Her PIR is most likely on 02/08/2013.
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So the new ones will not be allowed to leave base at all? I am just trying to clarify. And when they attend church services, are those on base or off?
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No, they do not leave the RTC until Liberty following PIR. They attend worship services at the chapel at the RTC.
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Ah ok...Thanks!
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You are very welcome.
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My ex said that the recruiter told him that they might get a few hours off base - that is what I keep trying to find out and I have a call into the Public Affaires office to find out for sure. I feel that if I can make it that day and dont it would be harder on my son - even if it is just going there to give him a smile.
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As previously stated, only those in the 12/28/2012 and 01/04/2013 TG's are eligible for the Adopt-a-Sailor program. All others at the RTC will have holiday routine. Recruits have “holiday routine” on Sundays and official holidays. On those days, they have “free time” from about 7 am to 1 pm to attend worship services, take long showers, shave (for females), write letters, catch up on studying, do ironing or other tasks, and get to know their shipmates and help each other with the things they are learning among other things. Your recruit will also enjoy a nice meal.
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