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PIR 1/28/2011. Divisions 53-58, 910

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For everyone with a Recruit that has a PIR 1/28/2011 date! For Divisions 53-58, 910

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Comment by JDMK-NavyMom on December 8, 2010 at 2:41pm: Hi smithsixstring, my son is PIR 1/28/11 ship02div910. He arrived at RTC on November 23rd. He is also a NUKE, and in one of his letters he said that he should be at Goose Creek on or around February 2nd. We live in SC and look forward to having him close to home for A school. If this info is correct that means that he (my SR) will not be a G&G. Perhaps our sons will be together at A school. Congrats on your note, hope to meet you at PIR. ;-) We have made hotel reservations, can't help the airline tickets I think we may be driving.

Comment by Lynne on December 8, 2010 at 2:22pm: Welcome adam's mom and sixstring. I am one of the seasoned moms here and drop by frequently along with Jessica, Dianne, and Lala to answer questions!! If you look up above you will see a discussion forum...click view all in the bottom right hand corner and you will find some discussions about PIR that may be helpful

There are also some questionaires that you can send your recruits about their life at bootcamp. they are short and sweet and to the point. Most of the recruits like them. I might wait a little longer to make airline reservations but you can make your hotel reservations anytime. I am suggesting that people check prices via Orbitz because they offer flight insurance so you can cancel or change your flights for almost any reason.

Your recruit will tell you who is grad and go in the next couple of weeks. what is your recruits rate? That might give me some insight about their status.

This group is just getting started so you are oining at a great time...we will be posting many things (especially Jessica, she has all kinds of vital information). Since we are adding to the group I am going to bless y'all with my commandments again...I know how much you enjoy them....lol!

Now before you read these let me say I have written these to be the MOST cautious they can be. In regard to the things about letters not all of them will affect your recruits but until you know it is safer to follow them. Some RDCs don't allow pictures, you have to make them a part of the letter. Some RDCs don't like colored envelopes. So because we don't know who your recruit will get as an RDC I have tried to give you the most cautious rules to help you help your recruit get through boot camp unscathed...lol!!

Remmber though Lynne's commandments:

1) Thou shalt not send any musical, glittery, over-sixed or any kind of cards that draw attention to the recruit. That which draws attention may result in PT or IT. Your recruit may refer to this as a beating. A beating is not actually a physical beating it simply means being given the task of performing long term exercise or chores as a punishment or as the RDCs say a "learning tool".

2) Thou shalt not send care packages of any kind or type. The RDCs may enjoy them, however the recruits will not enjoy doing PT while the RDCs enjoy the contents in front of them...lol.

3) Thou shalt not send any depressing or sad information to the recruit during boot camp. If you are sad...Tell us. If you are lonely, tell us. If you are worried, tell us. Please keep your cards and letters, uplifting and encouraging. It may be tempting to talk about a bad day at work, problems at home, or how much you miss your recruit and how lonely you are....don't do it. Come here to navy for moms instead. Let your recruit how you are strong and surviving and that they have nothing to be concerned about except doing what they need to do.

4) Thou shalt never take the RDCs name in vain...because you never know who is lurking and reading the site. This is a public site and yes, the RDCs do get on here and read and if your recruit vents to you, and you call the RDC ugly names here...the recruits may pay the price. We love our RDCs and we know they are only doing the BEST for our recruits...lol!! Just last week in our of PIR groups one of the recruits wrote home and said the RDC informed her that they had enjoyed her prom pictures, graduation pictures etc. on Navy For Moms. Need I say more??

5) Thou shalt not use your recruits picture, or name in your screen name or picture. There are many reasons for this including that the RDCs may read this site and the recruits want to fly under the radar and would in all liklihood prefer the RDCs dont know their names. In addition, your recruit probably doesn't want to hear...."your momma was worried about you"...lol...doesn't really go with the strong tough military image. It is also good practice for later on when your recruits are sailors and they may have jobs that require secuirty and confidentiality. See #4!!

6) Always remember you can ask any question you want here and you will find moms who probably are wondering the same thing and/or feel much the same way. Jessica, Dianne, and I will be around to answer those questions. No question is too silly, no question has been answered too many times, and no we don't mind answering them.

Comment by Cindy Ship11,DIV54 on December 8, 2010 at 2:01pm: Ship 11 DIV 54, still no letter today. Maybe tomorrow! She said they could write last Sunday. Anyone get letters from this DIV.

Comment by AlishaNicole SHP11DIV54 on December 8, 2010 at 1:50pm: smithsixstring- Hello! My daughter is in that ship and division, as well as Cindy and Joan. We should be getting letters from our kids this week! My daughter said in the form letter that they could write on Sunday (Which was last Sunday)!! Check your mailbox! :)

Comment by Kathy Ship 11 Div 057 on December 8, 2010 at 1:48pm: Lynne! you are the best! you have a way to keep the humor going! much appreciated!

Comment by Kathy Ship 11 Div 057 on December 8, 2010 at 1:48pm: welcome SMITHSIXSTRING! glad to have you with us! You can make hotel reservations and rental car reservations w/out much concern (no penalty to change) and they don't charge your card until you get there or check out! the flight tickets, make sure you can cancel or change w/out penatly. Travel insurance is best. As a few of the mom's found out. ANYTHING CAN CHANGE! lol we'll roll w/ the changes and support each other. If you need anything ask. We are learning from the best...THE experienced N4Ms :-) you won't find out until about week 4 or 5 if your son is a grad and go. I think we have a pretty big group of Nukes in here, so some of them will be together awhile longer than just for boot camp.

Comment by Kathy Ship 11 Div 057 on December 8, 2010 at 1:32pm: Submarinemom..SOUNDS GREAT! Thank you! woohoo Tricia..letters are a great thing and wonderful for all of us to hear that someone is receiving! Cant wait to run home to the mailbox today..hoping something in there for me ;-)

Comment by BROCKSMOM on December 8, 2010 at 1:30pm: Hi, My son's PIR is 1/28/2011. Ship 11 Div 058. We will be arriving from Henderson, Nv. Can't wait to see my son.

Comment by smithsixstring on December 8, 2010 at 1:26pm: Hi ladies. I'm new to this site. My son's PIR is 01/28/2011. Ship 11 Div 054. Anyone else? I received "the box" and the short note he was able to write. Should I be making reservations now, or wait a little longer? I have never flown.Helpful tips please. Also, when will we find out about who is grad n go? My son is in the Navy Nuke program and will be going to Goose Creek. Thanks all and God Bless!