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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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Son leaving for BC August 28th
Well it is fast approaching that my first born will be leaving for BC. I am very proud and overjoyed that my son has chosen to join the Navy. I am also feeling the anguish seep in. As it gets closer it is so hard, I think it is the fear of the unknown, my husband served in the Army, and he has been a great help in easing our fears. My son is feeling a little frightened and worried about leaving home for the first time. His dad has been awesome in telling him that all of this is normal. This site has also been very helpful, and informative. I have been able to let my son know things that he didn't even know. I just want to thank all you moms for being so helpful in sharing information.
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Permalink Reply by tinas6 on
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Hi, my son leaves on the 28th as well. I'm so excited for him, and really nervous as well. I'm wondering - When his recruiter takes him to the hotel on Tuesday the 27th, do they leave for boot camp on the 28th? I was told I could go to the Federal building to see him sworn in. Will he call me and tell me the time? On another note, we're having his going away dinner at Hooters (!!!!) on Monday the 26....a few family members have said it's not appropriate, and will not be attending. I want his friends and family to come and have a good time, not for us all to stare at each other across a table and strain for conversation...is this a bad idea?? On Tuesday the 27th we're having family over for sloppy joes (his favorite!) before he leaves for the hotel. I feel like I'm worrying about the craziest things, but I've been reading up on this site since January, and yes a lot of great information.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Yes, the new recruit will leave for the RTC on the same day that he is sworn in at MEPS. The recruiter can give you an idea of what time he willbe sworn in. See Things to Do in the Last Month Before Your Future Sailor Leaves for... for other things to take care of.
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Permalink Reply by racing girl on
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Hi , my son leaves on the 28th too.i want to go to see him sworn.but his recruiter told me they may leave very early.im from Bridgeport Ct.plus hes getting very nervus too leaving the house for the first time.i been incorage him.even the im feeling the same.his cousin are planning a surprised get together sunday.im a little afraid an how he may react.because his been avoiding saying bye.but I know it will be a good time and I good thing for him.please hope we keep in contact.so we can keep sharing feeling and information about ours son.thanks in advanced for the support.
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Permalink Reply by loulouamyc on
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Hi my first born leaves the 27th! His recruiter left in march and has had a new one since. 90% of the information I've gotten has been here thank y'all so much! Sill working hard to keep the panic attack at bay I've been a single mom for 15 years I'm very proud of him but also worried I have a hard time letting go but this has been very helpful in making sure he has everything he needs!
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Permalink Reply by Round2 on
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My second son left today for boot camp. My older son has recently completed his 4 year tour of duty with the Navy and is now back home. I miss my son like crazy. I just got the scripted phone call telling me he was there, Believe me, it does get easier, but it hurts so bad right now, it seems unbearable. Hang in there moms! Already looking forward to PIR. Cannot wait to find out the date.
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