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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.
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**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.
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DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in April
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This group is for N4M members that have a loved one leaving for bootcamp in April...I will leave the year open so that even future Deppers leaving in the month of April of any year can join...Lets share stories, information, concerns, and questions
Website: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/deppersinbutnotyet
Members: 470
Latest Activity: Jul 21, 2022
Hello everyone and welcome to the Navy!!! This Group was started for the loved one of DEPPERS leaving in the month of April (although everyone is welcome).......What year you say? Well ......any year!
If you have April ship out issues/questions etc., need specific information, (or have some to share) or just want to talk to someone that is where you are, with a Recruit leaving for and arriving in BC in April, ...then this is the place to be. :-)
Remember, don't "miss 'em while you're with them!" :) Make the most of every precious moment together before they leave. This will be a big transition for both of you! We'll be here for you every step of the way...
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Things to do in the last month before your future sailor leaves (Click on the link.)
Once your recruit has arrived at RTC, the next stop here is to join the group Boot Camp for Moms (and loved ones) Hangout and ask questions in this group until your form letter arrives.
***New news just out today (9/25/19) from the US Navy Recruit Training Command FaceBook page:
Attention families and friends of RTC: Previously, upon arrival to boot camp, recruits would box up their civilian belongings and ship it to their choice of destination. Our new procedure now has those boxes being stored locally and will be returned to the recruits the day before graduation. The new procedure went into effect this week beginning with Div. 409 in Training Group 52.
Approx two to three weeks after your recruit arrives you will receive the "Form Letter". The form letter will include their Ship# , DIV #, their mailing address, PIR date, and the Security Access Form. The Security Access form needs to be completed and sent back to your recruit ASAP. Keep this letter in a safe place, it has the information you will need.
The date that is on the form letter is the official date for your Recruit's Training Groups PIR (graduation), Things can always change for an individual Recruit (due to illness, injury, failure to pass a final test etc.)! So, we always recommend that you plan, if possible, to purchase Refundable or Exchangeable plane tickets.
After you have received the form letter, join the group for your recruits PIR. There you can ask questions about PIR, training, hotels etc.Those groups will be posted in the Boot Camp for Mom's group.
Thanks for joining us. We hope you will realize you are not alone, and will soon make new friends, plus feel supported and encouraged! :)
**It is very important that your future Sailor be physically fit prior to shipping to the RTC (these are new standards beginning 1/1/2018) and that he be able to pass an initial run test. See Navy Sets New Physical Fitness Standard to Start Boot Camp. "The initial run standard is evaluated on the 1.5 mile run of the first Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) at boot camp. The initial run standard for male recruits will be 16 minutes 10 seconds and 18 minutes seven seconds for female recruits."
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Comment by Mar ProudSailorMom on April 7, 2010 at 9:18am
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Good morning - today is easier than yesterday and I'm hopeful that tomorrow will be even better. Got "the call" last night and felt like I'd left out so many things I wished I'd "thrown in" before he said goodbye - but it's nothing I hadn't said before. I am proud of him, I love him and I believe in him.
I have a bit more peace today too - I think knowing that he's THERE and it's all officially started makes it better for me. I am worried that he'll be safe - but I guess that's where my faith has to come in. Prayer is the only connection I have right now, and I have to believe it's also the strongest.
ALL THE BEST to everyone else going through it this week!
Marilyn
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Comment by Jakesmom on April 6, 2010 at 3:27pm
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Hi All, Well day two without Jake. Dropping him off at the recruiting office on Sunday was the hardest thing I ever had to do thus far in my life. Many tears were shed then and into the night as my husband, youngest son and I came to the reality Jake was no longer here. Yesterday at the swearing in was amazingly calming for me. Seeing him stand tall and proud was one of the proudest monents ever. My youngest son is strugling to have his brother gone as is my husband. Both surprised me with the tears they shed. We are going to really have a lot of adjusting to do with Jake gone. But with our love for him and each other we will survive.........right?.....
The first and last phone call home was just as everyone says. Way too short and leaves an empty place in your heart when it's over. I called his cell phone twice today just to hear his voice. I've written two letters waiting for his address so I can mail them. His recruiter told me to call him at the end of the week for his address because he can look it up in their computer.And believe me I'll be calling first thing Friday morning.
Hope all of you are doing well and as I said before you are all in my prayers......
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Comment by lori on April 6, 2010 at 3:03pm
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I hear your heart mkneve- we just got back- watched him get sworn in and wait, and wait and wait- till finally for the last time [ till June I guess] watched him board the bus. My boy will be a man standing tall[ I pray- till PIR I'm holding my breath!] when we see him next. What changes will be wrought in these next 8 weeks? Now i'm waiting for the phone sometime later today. I told him no matter what time it is i want a call. His plane is leaving at 3:00 and I guess he'll be in GL by 6:00[?]. So it seems like the motto 'hurry up and wait' is so true. He waited around all afternoon yesterday [why do they have to have them a day before] and then got up at 4:00 and waited around till they left at 1:30 today. he did sign some papers of course and the swearing in ceremony but other than that.... time dragged on. Oh I miss him. He texted me [ having his phone with him was a last minute decision but a good one] as the bus pulled out.
So how are all the other moms who's sons just left doing out there?
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Welllll...Dropped him off last night for the "last time" as my kid...next time I see him he'll be a man (or at least that is how I am trying to think of it!) Not that he won't be my baby always and forever - but that this whole adventure is a great step for him towards being the man he is meant to be. I was bummed that our recruiter didn't tell us until late yesterday that we COULD have come down to see him sworn in and taken photos, etc - and there was no way I could take another day off of work without setting it up in advance. OUCH! So, last night was tough for me in a few ways.
I've only cried a few times today, so I feel like that's progress! Just seeing his stuff still sitting in the living room or on the staircase just about did me in this morning. He is such a terrific person and it's been an honor, blessing and privileged to have been his mom. I was blessed to have raised him for the better part of 19 years (his birthday is later this month - he'll be at basic training for it. :( ..bummer) He has been the son that many parents dream of having, and I was blessed to have had him be mine. I have so much pride and confidence in my heart for him. I know he will succeed and do great things in everything that GOD has in His will for him. He will give his all and do his best, and that's everything I could ever ask of him or any of my kids. I'm just going to miss him and his thoughtful ways SO MUCH! But it's now time to share him!! :) **I am TRYING to keep my chin up! However, as I just told someone - I am also allowing myself a day to be sad. I need it.
I want to let you all know how wonderful it is to me that I have this place to put my heart out there and share how I'm feeling without having to "fake" it! I am generally a very happy, upbeat person - but right now, I am sad and my heart hurts. THANK YOU ALL FOR SHARING YOUR HEARTS IN THIS JOURNEY TOO! Blessings today as you let your baby's go too. I will be praying for peace for each of you today too.
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Comment by Blanca (Ship 07 Div 202) on April 6, 2010 at 1:21am
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I'm taking my 1st son to the recruiter station in Santa Clarita, CA tomorrow 4/6 at 12pm, then will see him again for dinner at LAX for our last dinner together before he leaves on the 7th, he is the second in the family to go Navy, I have been crying off and on for the past 2 day, thinking that for a while I won’t be able to see him or call him just to hear his voice, we both know he needs this but my heart feels so empty, I am so proud of him for taking this decision. I miss him so much already, thanks for putting all you stories here it helps a lot to know I’m not along and it’s a great idea the calling card I will do that tomorrow morning.
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Comment by Jill-FLA-Proud Mom of a Sailor on April 5, 2010 at 5:29pm
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Dropped Chris off at a few hours ago and now we leaving to go to Miami for dinner. At first I didn't think we would be going but then, he changed his mind. At least for tonight. I have been crying off and on for the last 2 hours but now knowing I get to see him again, things are a little brighter, just for a little bit longer.
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we got back from dropping Paul off- didn't seem so bad- of course i was able to say "see you tomorrow" when he gets sworn in at the MEPS in Baltimore.
Now tomorrow will be a whole different story. I asked his requiter about the others arriving the same day and he said chances are they would be in the same division. So all you 'April 6th' moms- maybe 'see' you in that division.
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Comment by tracylw on April 5, 2010 at 4:12pm
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My son left on 4/1, and I got the call. I was prepared for it because one of my co-workers gave me the heads up. He is the first in the family to go Navy, we have several Army and Airforces. I am really proud of him.
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Good luck to all our kids that are shipping out this week, the weeks to come and those who have already gone before. Stand proud and tall...for we are. You will be in our every thought and prayer as you begin this new journey of your lifes. You are the backbone of this great country and we are forever greatful to you and the entire military family. We applaud you and the challenging commitment you have chosen to undertake. WE ARE PROUD OF YOU ALL!
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My son Jordan is leaving for MEPS this morning (going down to Richmond, VA) and then off tomorrow morning to Basic Training (4/6).
We are planning to drive down tonight to have dinner with him and then say our "good-byes". I could not be more proud of him and excited for this adventure as it's what he has wanted for SO LONG - but I keep crying anyway! He's such a HUGE part of my heart and I'm going to miss him so much. I think I needed to know I was going to have a "last chance" to say goodbye so that I could keep it together at work today!
I know this is the path that GOD meant for him to be on, and I will be praying for him and the others in his group every single day.
Blessings ALL!
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