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some general FIT info (with updates and cautions at the end... don't think the visit part is still true)
my son failed his last run just before battlestations, and we got the dredded "don't come I will not be in PIR" call. Before I canceled our flights I did a lot of research on this and other sites and found out...
1. if you fail the run, you are moved to FIT and will re-try every other day until you pass
2. when you pass, you will be sent to the very next battlestations, even if it is that night.
3. You will have some liberty after battlestations before you are shipped off to A school. Time varies depending on the school
4. the trainers at FIT will work hard to help your child achieve!
6. if they are able to pass the run the next day (if it is offered) they go to PIR right after battlestations, they sit in the balcony at the left end of the hall, not in front of the division...but we sat with the division and our son found us there afterwards. (b/c the schedule allowed for him to try again the night before)
we decided not to cancel the flights and to try to see him. our prayer was just that. HOWEVER he passed his test on the next run, went to battlestations that night and was at his PIR in the stands (they wouldnt let him march since he had now been up over 24 hours. battlestations ended 7 am.) He got to see all his division buddies, and had the whole day with us! It was great!!! There were 17 other kids who passed with Taylor. Most parents had canceled their flights :(
It is a personal choice for each family once you get the call. Cancel if you need to. no guilt. However, if you can attend anyway, your child MIGHT be there, based on how quickly he passes and when battlestations are scheduled
hope this info helps!
(9/10/12)- I think this post created too many phone calls to the command. I deleted some of the contact info. please do not call the base. My info about visits may no longer be true, but still know your kids are in good hands, and there is blessing for them in finding the resolve and courage to accomplish this goal for themselves. I didn't delete the entire post b/c I think there is a lot of encouragement in the comments and replys, but please do not hold hope you will get to see our child. Based on replies, the command is being very strict about visitors now...
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Permalink Reply by Hunter518 on
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Unfortunately, yes this is true. If he doesn't pass the PFA and have Battlestations in time to attend his PIR he will not have a PIR ceremony once he passes.
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Permalink Reply by Fernanda1994 on
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but what if he passes it before the next PIR date? he still wouldnt get to go to that one? because i know there is one next friday
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Permalink Reply by Nicole_Storm on
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Is anyone still replying to this discussion?
If so, my SR failed his swim. I got the scripted call Friday night. He's supposed to have PIR 1/22....
Do they get to swim everyday? even on the weekends?
Also, how often do they get the chance to test?
He said he has up until Wednesday to pass....I'm just really lost and not sure what to do...
Any advice or comments are helpful!
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Permalink Reply by Sis16sis on
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Once they pass do they go to an actual PIR or just leave for a school
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