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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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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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- Graduation Info
- PDF – 2.7 MB
- PNG – 2.3 MB
- JPG – 3.4 MB
- Printable PDF – 2.0 MB
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BUDS 283
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A group for mutual support while our sailors are working their way through BUDS.
Members: 17
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 Icantrunfromheretothemailbox on July 21, 2011 at 3:14pm
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Well, Cheryl, if this heat keeps up, we'll all simply melt away a few sizes! : )
I'm seriously thinking of trading my sewing machine for an air conditioner! whew!
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Comment by CherylB on July 21, 2011 at 3:07pm
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H20 you can come see me....we have a heat index of 116!!! Come fall I will not even remember July since I am inside all the time!!! UGH!
Sorry Icanrun. I wouldn't mind having one just to have but I don't wear polos and I don't know how long it will be until I can fit into a L. I am getting there but not yet!
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Hi Everyone,
Does anyone want a "Navy Mom/Gold Trident/Class 2 8 3" polo shirt? I have 3 in my sewing room, all size "L". 2 Navy blue and 1 white. See above reference to Polo Shirt to see a photo. I'm cleaning out my sewing room to make a space for my daughter-in-law while she stays with us during her hubby's (our 2 8 3 son) next training round. I know it's beyond roasting hot everywhere, but it won't always be so sweltering! (will it?)
We've also got a son defending our freedom in the place that kind of rhymes with "tuna fish can". With every drop of sweat that falls from me, I'm sure he sweats 100 when all geared up and working. So, I'm not complaining!
God bless and keep our boys!
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Comment by Grandma on July 17, 2011 at 4:47pm
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I'm thanking everyone for their thoughts and prayers. GP is a bit busy right now. All of you are incredible. Our thoughts and prayers always include your guys.
I was asked about signing the Guest Book. It would probably be best to use the obituary from the newspaper. It doesn't require an email. I'd suggest you use your screen name. He'll know who you are. The family chose not to include the names of our three military members. There's really no way to associate them because they all have different last names. Only four Granddaughters.... :-)
Here is the link:
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I sure hope he is feeling better soon! Prayers going out!
Have a great day everyone!! Can you believe it is already July!!! Time sure does go by fast.
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H20 I sent you a friend request with the info. Let me know if you don't get it. I also sent the lady an email to let her know I gave you her info. She is super nice!
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H20mom I also stayed on the beach in Mission Beach. I would be happy to give you the number of the lady that manages it. She has several places.
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Welcome aboard 283hby! Some of us are still partying!
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Comment by 283hillbilly on June 27, 2011 at 11:02am
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Hello BUDS283 group. New here. A little late to the party, but glad to be here.
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hey everyone! When I asked the photographer about the class photo DVD, he told me that they will make 4 copies and distribute them to the guys. It is up to the guys to make copies for the families or whoever might be interested. So...the BIG question is: WHO has a copy that can be copied? I haven't heard of anyone.
Also, I'm hoping that the photos taken at pinning and afterward the whole class will be made available to families, but I haven't heard anything on that either. If I learn something I'll surely let you know, and please do the same for me!
Thanks!!
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