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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.
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.
DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.
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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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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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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For families of Mine Men and those in A training for Minesweeper.
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Discussion Forum
Son leaves 6/24/13 for RTC then SD for A School....
Started by Minemom. Last reply by Michelle0120 Aug 2, 2015. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Leaving For Boot Camp on March 1, 2010 . i have a few questions
Started by DCPierce07. Last reply by Minemom Dec 20, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by Nick's mom (Ship03Div087) on March 9, 2011 at 2:56pm
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Hi everyone! Chicago was awesome and we really enjoyed spending time with my son! He got to stay with us the entire weekend and didn't have to be back until Sunday evening, but we had to leave Sunday morning for the airport. At least we got all of Friday and Saturday! We drove onto the base Sunday morning to his building and dropped him off. PIR (3/4/11) was great! The best part was when they opened the door and let them in! It was so emotional!
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Comment by T-Lynn on March 9, 2011 at 2:11pm
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Congrats to the New MN Sailor !!!!!
Collect those hugs and share when you get back from PIR :)
Remember take the camera and plenty of kleenexes !
Congrats Navy Mom
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Comment by YMM (Ship 12 Div 98) on March 9, 2011 at 8:32am
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I have a SAILOR! Starting drive to GL this morning. PIR 3-11-11.
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Any word yet?
I am back from a long weekend - had to go south for funeral. My Aunt passed away
Bone tired now - still doing laundry.
Happy Fat Tuesday.
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Good morning, MN Moms, I am going bonkers waiting for the end of boot camp. My son's division goes through Battlestations on Sunday night, so I hope to receive a call on Monday afternoon. This weekend seems to be passing in slow motion!
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Changed my icon pic :)
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Comment by spencersmom on February 28, 2011 at 3:02pm
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Hi Nicks Mom no problem. He will likely be able to be picked up on Saturday morning around 8 am. Most parents just go over to the base and wait in the parking lot next to the building (can't remember the name) but they can buy things in there and they have a few restaurants. You will be able to do the same on Sunday. Make sure you print off the parking pass for graduation. He will likely just want to hand at the hotel and relax. I brought my son some sweats, boxers, and tshirt for hotel room. He got in the hottub at the hotel and mainly just wanted McDonalds and talk on his phone and facebook etc. It is hard when you have to leave I know I had a lot of tears.
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Thanks Spencer's mom! I was hoping we would get to see him Saturday too. I wish we were leaving late Sunday, but our flight leaves out around 11:30 am Sunday. Just so happy it's almost here and we get to spend some time with him. Thanks again!!! Have a great day!
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GLad you all are talking :)
Hi :)
My son is busy with his ship, but enjoying 60 degre weather in Japan.
Things here are a bit hecktic- hubby's car broke down and still in the shop - have not a clue what is wrong. And had call from Southern IL - aunt is in faling health - not expected to live much longer.
Wish all to be well and happy. hugs
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Hi Nicks Mom,
I think they all get the same and it is right after graduation until either 8 or 9 depending on their ship. My son had to be back by 8 but the real check in was 9 his ship wanted him back by 8 so they had everyone checked in by 9. He had liberty for the whole weekend starting right after graduation through Sunday evening. He was then in a few day hold pattern. He moved to temp housing on the other side of the base where all of the A schools are. He has since moved again and will be there until he leave on March 30th. He is taking basic classes I think they all take before their A school starts. My son said it is math etc. and is computer based and they work at their own pace and test at their own pace. He can take his test for him to get the 2nd liberty but has not done so yet but maybe this week as he has to study for that testing as well. I hope that helps but please let me know if you have any questions. I would be more that happy to talk to you via phone
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