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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).
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**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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April 2013
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Permalink Reply by Caitsmamma on
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Hi, my daughter is 22, and she is heading off to bootcamp on April 17th from Boston. I don't know what her "rate" is, but she will be a Master at Arms.
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Permalink Reply by Mom 03-222 PIR 06/14 and 14-286! on
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My daughter leaves April 16th, 2013. She is in North Carolina and she is leaving from there. I am in Miami Florida so I will not be able to go with her to MEPS and see her when she is sworn in, how ever my son (Air Force) and her best friend (who will be leaving NAVY on June 10th, 2013) are going to be there, and although they can not use WI-FI we figure we could use SKYPE I phone app. is this going to be possible? Thank you in advance for all the help and support.
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Permalink Reply by Nina on
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I just got the last call from my son who just arrived at Great Lakes. I was doing good up until I got that call.. I just lost it. He did the scripted call and said he will call in in about 3 weeks.. OMG... I can't stop crying is this normal?
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Permalink Reply by trags8 on
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I don't know, Nina, but my son leaves next Sunday, and I've cried a river already! I can't imagine how it will be once he's really gone. I will be saying prayers for you to help you through!
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My daughter leaves from Boston on April 17.... soon!
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My son leaves April 21st (to MEPS). I'm nervous that we won't get something done that needs to be done, or something that will make his experience better. lol. Thanks to all of the moms (and dads!) who went before us and share their experiences!!
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Permalink Reply by kander on
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My daughter just boarded the plane for Chicago! Wishing all the other April deppers smooth sailing Hooyah!
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Permalink Reply by Navy_Mom (Ship 9 Div 215) on
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My son left yesterday, from Baltimore, for bootcamp! There were many times today where I caught myself thinking "I wonder what he‘s doing now at this very minute." Anyone else out there whose son or daughter left yesterday?
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Permalink Reply by WeAllGoByGeorgeLongStory on
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Our son did!
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My son flies out April 22nd, too! He'll be AM. He's leaving from Knoxville, TN (we live in Kentucky). So, our boys will be in bc together! How are you doing? I found the "things to do in the last month" helpful, but I didn't see it until 2 weeks ago, so trying to make sure I've done everything - so afraid I'll miss something. lol. Best wishes for your son!
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When our son left last Wednesday (4/10/13) special opps - seal contract. He said he would update us on his mailing address. He asked for several things, one of which was a slim line Bible. I have made that purchase, and written him everyday just holding the letters for now) but I have no idea where to mail it. He did not call the other day, upon arrival (I don't know why and wonder if this is normal) and I know by now he has had his personal belongings removed. Any idea how I can get his package and mail to him?Thanks much,Michelle
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