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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
...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.
OPSEC - Navy Operations Security
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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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For friends and family of CTNs - Welcome to all new members!
We tend to be a quiet bunch here but, if you ask a question, someone will try to answer you.
Please limit comments to questions, answers, discussions that are in support of our Sailors. This is not the place for politics or religion.
Thank you!
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Latest Activity: Feb 1, 2021
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I just noticed some recent questions posted in the "Discussions" area of this group. PLEASE NOTE - the only way discussions are visible is to actually visit this group. Those of us who "Follow" a group do not get notifications of Discussion activity.
You are more likely to get a timely response if you post on the Comment Wall.
If you see questions on other groups specifically about CTN, please refer them to this group.
Discussion Forum
Son is leaving for bootcamp in March
Started by Meiko. Last reply by clockard Jan 13, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello! I can see this board is a little slow, so I hope someone will see my little post! My kid is leaving for bootcamp in March. He signed for CTN on October 1, 2018. My question is about the security clearance. When do they begin that process?…Continue
liberty for memorial weekend
Started by ProudNavySonMom Apr 30, 2018. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hello, does anyone know which days the liberty weekend for Memorial Day will start and end? I am planning something and my son is new at Pensacola and doesn't know when he can find out, thanks for any help!Continue
How's and What of CTN A School Florida
Started by PrincessShannon. Last reply by ProudNavySonMom Apr 30, 2018. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello there, my SR will PIR 1/23 and then go on to A school in Florida, my question is how does this work, what do they do and where do they go while waiting to class up? I have heard little about the process and am just curious if he will have to…Continue
To have or not to have a vehicle in Corry?
Started by Navymommy. Last reply by kandi.s Nov 29, 2017. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello momsmy son is leaving for Corry station for CTN trainingi have a dilemma, is it best for the sailor studying for A school and JCAC? (is that correct)for CTN not to have a car or to have a car?his stepdad(a military himself) says its a party…Continue
In holding? For how long?
Started by Navymommy. Last reply by karen Jul 25, 2017. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hello moms,my son has been in holding for security clearancehe has not "badged" up as he saysIm wondering how long this will be....Im hoping he doesnt get depressed or disappointedor lose that high and or enthusiasm right after boot camp having…Continue
car
Started by Wizard. Last reply by Navymommy Jul 13, 2017. 1 Reply 0 Likes
My Son did have a car, it was a good thing ... the base is far from everything and it's much safer for them to drive than walk to the beach and to town. Just remind him that a ticket for speeding or any infraction off base would get him kicked out…Continue
Spouse at A school
Started by garden gal. Last reply by Texasmom Nov 17, 2015. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, It looks like my son has passed his next-to-last hurtle to enlist as a CTN. He will hopefully be signing his DEP contract next week. He has one question I told him I would ask this group.Everything we can find says that the Navy will pay to…Continue
Fort Gordon
Started by 1 Proud Mom. Last reply by karen Oct 30, 2015. 6 Replies 0 Likes
My CTN will graduate school in November and is headed to Fort Gordon. Any info about the base, area ... anything will be appreciated. So far all I know is it is in Georgia. LOLContinue
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Comment by WaterLily on September 25, 2019 at 1:38pm
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STP0203, my son started A school a couple weeks ago, so I am certainly no expert. But the main duty stations I hear of are in Maryland, Georgia, Texas, Hawaii & Virginia.
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Comment by STP0203 on September 18, 2019 at 11:12am
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Hi, my son is in Great Lakes right now and go to Pensacola in the beginning of November. I know I don’t have to be worried about this now BUT I am wondering which station/ base my son possibly will be sent after finishing up A and C schools? I have heard many people go to Fort Meade MD, Fort Gordon GA, or Hawaii. Is there any places he possibly to be sent?
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Comment by clockard on February 24, 2019 at 11:28am
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Hello moms and all, I'm just checking in here to let you know I am reading your posts. My son was at Corry such a long time ago (10 years!) I'm not sure I have any pertinent info for you, so I will just continue reading in case I have something to add.
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Comment by Heather on February 24, 2019 at 8:45am
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Do they get any leave right away? When should I expect his first leave to come see everyone? When can they have visitors or leave base usually? Should I bring him his car? I know its a very difficult program I am hearing about all these schools. A school, c school. Do they stay in Pensacola for all their training? Do they go on ships or stay state side?I live in Central FL. so I plan on driving up asap when he can. I know it all depends and there is no standard, but A round about answer would help.
Sorry all the questions, Thank you for any replies.
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Comment by colophon on February 23, 2019 at 10:43am
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Hi Heather,
I have a CTN, he's been there since early fall and should be finishing late April or early May. What kind of questions?
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Comment by proudmom on February 23, 2019 at 7:25am
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Hi Heather,
My son was at Corry in 2012 and we were able to visit him 4 times. There are different phases when they get there, which also determines when & how much liberty they get.. They can start classes right away or have to wait several weeks, it depends on how the cycle is running. While they are waiting for classes they can do volunteer work, which will look really good for them later. You can communicate a lot at this stage but keep in mind once classes start they will be extremely busy so you may just talk on weekends or every few week. Happy to answer any question you may have, if I can.
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I have so many questions about CTN and how does Pensacola work? I know its different for everyone, but some round about info would help? Anyone still on that has had a CTN and can answer some questions?
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Comment by ProudNavySonMom on September 3, 2018 at 9:33am
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Hello everyone!
My question is, my son should graduate CTN school in November. He is bravo shift. I need to ask off from work with as much notice as possible. Does anyone know what days of the week the ceremony will happen?
i appreciate any info, thanks!
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ProudNavySonMom - Welcome to the group! I see you posted a question about liberty for Memorial Day. Your son will have to let you know what his liberty will be for that weekend. This isn't necessarily guaranteed, or a standard number of days.
It's been many years, but my son's PIR was Memorial Day weekend. We were thrilled to have a very long weekend with him before he flew to Florida and we drove back to Ohio. I hope you get a nice, long visit with your son.
Sorry for the delay in my response. Please see the note above - Getting Answers - PLEASE READ!
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Hello all
my son is in BC and will be going to CTN school in about 2 1/2 weeks. Thanks for letting me join
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