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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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**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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- Graduation Info
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A group for mutual support while our sailors are working their way through BUDS.
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Latest Activity: Mar 15, 2017
Discussion Forum
Tissue holder, anyone?
Started by Icantrunfromheretothemailbox. Last reply by Icantrunfromheretothemailbox Jun 20, 2011. 15 Replies 0 Likes
I LOVE reading everyone's stories about graduation! At this point in "our" training, my eyes tear up just even thinking about the possibility of graduation! (Please, Lord!) I also love my embroidery…Continue
Polo (shirt), anyone?
Started by Icantrunfromheretothemailbox. Last reply by Rachel (SO Mom) May 6, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Along the same line as the tissue holder, I made this for myself and then thought perhaps another Mom might like one! Sometimes I sew for the Dominican Nuns so I have a whole bunch of shirts ready to…Continue
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Comment by CherylB on February 26, 2011 at 11:04pm
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I am not sure when different things are.I was going to make reservations in 2 weeks....should I wait longer? I know there are never any forsures If anyone can fill me in on things it would be appreciated. I could ask D but it would probably be easier to get info from you here! LOL Thanks
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Talked to my son. He had a good week.....so far so good. I feel terrible for those that have been rolled. No one is out of the woods yet. I pray for them all!!!
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Comment by go-navy4 on February 20, 2011 at 1:45pm
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We found that Southwest is a great airline to use because they are the only airline that doesn't charge for "change of flight fee" and allows 2 bags per person at no charge. If you have to change plans, you only have to pay the difference of the flight, which ALL the airlines charge. Just a thought!
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Comment by ProudFamily on February 20, 2011 at 1:22pm
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Same here!
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IIf it helps any, I was asked by my son to wait until Niland was over. Some made plans right before that after the cqc block. We had 7 rolled during cqc, but none rolled in Niland. Next is Skydiving...then SERE
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Comment by Icantrunfromheretothemailbox on February 20, 2011 at 1:01pm
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I heard 6/10 from our son, but also many cautions against making plans too early... 5 guys were rolled this last training session and 2 8 3 has a way to go yet. But, as parents of these young men, we're used to living life on the edge, right? Keep the prayers going!!
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6/10 is what I got. A Friday.
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I talked to a Master Chief that has a nice 2b/2b condo but I felt the eating area and that was a little small if I wanted to have any of the guys over.
I found one right on the beach. Got them to come down on the on the price just a bit. I LOVE the place and they said I could wait 2 weeks to put my deposit down. I always think positive and know D will make it .....but heck once you pay this you don't get it back...on this place. Good luck to you all. I have looked at literally at hundreds of places on tons of sites!!!
How many rollbacks have there been? Guess it has been a while since I read back and don't remember. I hate to hear that....guess things can happen up to the last minute.
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WE are waiting a few weeks, and after hearing how hard this week was.......
Hate to hear about the rollbacks. I think I was just niave that all was safer in SQT. Please pray for the rollbacks. My husband wants a hotel and I want a house which is another reason we are waiting, can't agree. We are booking with points so we are going ahead with that since we have flexibility on switching. I think I talked to the same retired military man, And he was accomadating. However, my son rode by the house and said I wouldnt feel like i was on a vacation there and would need a car and couldnt walk to any restaurants etc. (please forgive spelling, typing on small comp) so we aew still looking. Please keep me posted on suffestions! CherylB I will let you knowwhen we do find something.
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So have you found a place ProudFamily? I think I have but I am thinking of waiting 2 more weeks before I book. I only need a 2b/2b place. I want to be on or by the beach so I can just relax and enjoy the ocean and watch all the people. It will be so fun to actually meet some of you all there!!
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