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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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OPSEC - Navy Operations Security
Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind. In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships." OPSEC is everyone's responsibility.
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DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."
Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:
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DEP-Leavin' for Boot Camp in January
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This group is for N4M members that have a loved one leaving for Boot Camp in January. I will leave the year open so that any future DEPpers leaving in the month of January of any year can join.Lets share stories, information, concerns, and questions!
Website: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/deppersinbutnotyet
Members: 630
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 January (although everyone is welcome).......What year you say? Well ......any year!
If you have January 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 January, ...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 Fitness Standards"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 37 seconds for female recruits."
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Comment by CodysMom on January 19, 2011 at 9:58pm
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I wish I could have been with my son today at MEPS but he was told that family could not be there so I did not drive down to see it. We have been texting back and forth all day between my classes. The last text I got was at 5:30 tonight and the bus had arrived at GL and he would be turning it off. I know he probably called my ex but I did get a chance to talk with him while he was at the USO on the phone.
I am already having issues about the PIR since I have read he is only allowed 4 people and we have 6 that will be attending. Does anyone know if they can bring more?? I have already worked out the transportation issue of one vehicle allowed.
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Comment by TWeed on January 19, 2011 at 9:49pm
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The ceremony at MEPS today was very nice. I was able to stay focused (I recorded it so I had to stay steady). We spent the day with him at MEPS, then travelled across the city and sat with him at the airport for a few hours. It was the hardest thing to drive away from the airportand not having him with us. I've tracked his flight and he landed in Chicago about 1 1/2 hours ago. I know that the "I'm here" call is going to his girlfriend and then she'll be letting me and my ex know. He didn't want to mess with shipping anything back, so he wore old clothes that can be donated (or tossed out). So we won't be waiting for the box to arrive.
We are looking forward to receiving the letters. I've got my first 2 already to go. His recruiter told me that he'd be calling in the next 3 days or so with the mailing address.
K-town I'm right there with you! This will be the longest 8 weeks of our lives! I feel empty, lost, broken, etc. without having him around. Just know that we have all raised fine young men and women. Look at how strong there are - they got it from someone!
Try to get some sleep everyone! Thoughts and prayers out to you!
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Comment by Angie (Dan's Mom) on January 19, 2011 at 9:02pm
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My SR just called told me the same thing they all said but at least we are one step closer to PIR!
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Comment by glassdog on January 19, 2011 at 6:41pm
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My sr is at GL as I write this. The swearing in was very nice and all at MEPS were wonderful. He was so nervous, and admitted to being scared at not knowing everything that would happen. I got the call at midnight telling me to expect the box and to not expect any calls for 3 weeks. So my wait has begun.
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Junebug, thanks I'll sleep with my phone tonite! I made the mistake also of washing some clothes and found a sweater of his. I smelled it and started crying Im sure it will be the same when the box arrives..Maybe luckily for me he's lived not in our house but in one of our rental units for 1.5 years Luckily I dont have to go over there until this weekend
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Comment by Junebug (Ship 2 Div 918) on January 19, 2011 at 6:23pm
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Angie--
My son's call came in at 1am (Chicago time) last night (or this morning). Today seems stranger to me knowing he is gone. IT seems strange to see his car parked outside and his light not on in his room.
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Back from MEPS Dan just called and he's at the USO waiting for the busses He says there are about 350 others arriving today. He told me there were no problems with the flight and that he used his voucher for chinese food
I surprised myself today by not crying at the swearing in I was very strong My husband on the other hand was a babbling idiot. I think it finally sunk in with him that this was all real He and Dan hugged each other and there was a lot of pride there Dan's roommate at MEPS last nite was also going to GL and then on to Pensacola so I know they bonded. There was another boy there who had no family HIs parents were in Arizona but Dan took his picture after the ceremony for him
Anyone have any idea how late we could get the call tonite? Do they not let them call after a certain time? I'll sleep with the phone by my head but if there is a certain time when they can't call I'ld sleep better
I had the past week off and back to work tomorrow Im so exhausted feel like I need a vacation from my vacation
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Comment by oregonmom on January 19, 2011 at 4:57pm
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Beth, I not what you mean by "Not sure I'm not sure whether or not I'm here. The last few days I have been talking myself into this is so for the best. I haven't cried for him, but I don't know why! Is this happening to our family or am I having an out of body experience. This is all so foreign! XO to you and all the other moms missing our sons and daughter's.
My son is waiting in airport to fly to Chicago, says there are 3 females and 3 males waiting to go too. I thought that was interesting,
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K Town, thanks so much for words of advice. I am not going into her room rightnow, I will wait for a few days. She is texting me pretty regularly so I know whwere she is and what she is doing. I try to keep the word upebeat and turn to Go d for guidance on this YOu be care and have a blessed day.
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Well, came home after seeing my daughter take her oath. We spent a few minutes with her until she had to get ready for her next briefing. She just texted me and said she was at the airport and the one in charge of their group. Their flight will land at Chicago at 2120 tonight. So, I should hear from her between the flights. I cried like a baby the first half of the day before going over there, but when I got there I was able to control it until we hugged to say good bye. She kept hers in and told me "mom, chin up, I will be fine" Well, that just made me really lose it when i got to the car; She has left a box for me in her room but I am told that I cannot open that box until tonight. I couldn't help but to sneak a peek, it was all of her soccer stuff and her bear. I just cried even more. Does the pain ever stop? I will not be going in there for a while!!!!
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