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This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids.

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Choose your Username. For the privacy and safety of you and/or your sailor, NO LAST NAMES ARE ALLOWED, even if your last name differs from that of your sailor (please make sure your URL address does not include your last name either). Also, please do not include your email address in your user name. Go to "Settings" above to set your Username. While there, complete your Profile so you can post and share photos and videos of your Sailor and share stories with other moms!

Make sure to read our Community Guidelines and this Navy Operations Security (OPSEC) checklist - loose lips sink ships!

Join groups! Browse for groups for your PIR date, your sailor's occupational specialty, "A" school, assigned ship, homeport city, your own city or state, and a myriad of other interests. Jump in and introduce yourself! Start making friends that can last a lifetime.

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:

OPSEC GUIDELINES

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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).

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:

RTC Graduation

**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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Printable PDF – 2.0 MB

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Navy Speak

Click here to learn common Navy terms and acronyms! (Hint: When you can speak an entire sentence using only acronyms and one verb, you're truly a Navy mom.)

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Navy.com Para Familias

Visite esta página para explorar en su idioma las oportunidades de educación y carreras para sus hijos en el Navy. Navy.com

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A place to come for support and guidance for anyone with a loved one in the nuke program ⚓️.

Weather - Charleston

Members: 2693
Latest Activity: 13 hours ago

Please, if you no longer want to be a part of N4M's consider NOT deleting your profile as everything you have ever posted will disappear when you delete it . You can leave a group but don't permanently delete your profile!

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***NEW MEMBERS***

PLEASE READ ARTICLES IN THE "PAGES" AREA (20)

in the right-hand column, under the members (hit "view all") ----->

BEFORE YOU ASK QUESTIONS !!

These articles are the "reference library" for moms, ready to answer FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 24x7 (twenty-four hours, seven days a week). You may not have to post a question after all!

"There is lots to learn before coming to NNPTC." This link will give you much needed info:

https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/NNPTC/

NNPTC OMBUDSMAN CONTACT INFO:

(843) 296-9426

MILITARY CRISIS HOTLINE INFO:

RED CROSS CONTACT INFO:

In the event of an emergency within the sailor’s family, where you feel the sailor must be notified and considered for Emergency Leave, you must notify the American Red Cross through the national headquarters in Washington, DC (1-877-272-7337) or via their website www.redcross.org.

The time frame for each of the schools is listed under "Your Sailor's Schedule Upon Arrival to GC" to the right ------->

Here's a "Welcome New Members" link from BunkerQB with some good info: Welcome New Members

The NF Rating Information Card can be found at NF Rating Information Card. (If you get the security warning, it is safe to go there.) https://www.thebalancecareers.com/navy-enlisted-rating-descriptions-nuclear-field-3345847 has some good info for you.

IMPORTANT: Read and follow these Operational Security (OPSEC) guidelines. N4M is an open website that can be read by non-members; and not all members are necessarily what they seem. Be smart and keep yourself and all our sailors safe. Keep YOUR safety in mind too. It's human nature to trust and want to share, but don't provide personal information to others. Great and lasting friendships are made on NavyforMoms.com, but use common sense and caution before proceeding. Online chat safety tips

Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak

Here's the story of RED SHIRT FRIDAY: Red Shirt Friday

USPS "If it fits, it ships" - link to order boxes: USPS If it fits, it ships

MAKING POSTS TO THE GROUP - Please be sure you are on page 1 when typing your comments or they may not post!

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Comment by Linda (navynucmom) on October 19, 2010 at 7:47pm: My son is in BC right now, PIR 12/3. Can anyone tell me if they are usually grad and go? Did you get to spend time with your recruit in GL after PIR? Anxious for answers. Thanks!!

Comment by Mark on October 19, 2010 at 7:47pm: I haven't been on in a few days, but wanted to correct something I saw posted over the weekend. I recently stayed at the Ramada Inn on Ashley Phosphate, and it is about half a mile to the Northwoods Mall, which is across Rivers Ave. from the famous Best Buy and Wild Wings Cafe. I would certainly call that within walking range. On another matter, regarding checked baggage fees for sailors going home for the holidays - I believe the policy is they get two free checked bags when they are travelling UNDER ORDERS, which would be to a different duty station, not for a visit home, unfortunately. If they're in uniform, they may well not be questioned about the orders thing and may be OK - but then again, I believe they are discouraged from travelling in uniform for their own protection.

Comment by Michimom (MM Nuke Mom) on October 19, 2010 at 7:29pm: Hmmmm, Aaron's girl, hope that PDA wasn't too excessive in public and didn't get your sailor in trouble. ;)

My son got his military discount when he booked airfare in the last two weeks to come up for my dad's funeral. I'll ask him for some details of his booking and share.

Comment by Connie foaling-lady (Groton) on October 19, 2010 at 5:40pm: So it's ok to send microwave food, like popcorn, campbell's soup, etc? Was planning to send homemade cookies/brownies too in care packages, but this gives me more options. Umm, question though: do all of the rooms come with microwaves or do our guys have a lounge area they can use?

Comment by Emily-aaronsgirl11 on October 19, 2010 at 5:20pm: my3sons- I knew they were announcing it soon, but I couldn't recall the date! I can't wait to find out!! Hopefully it's in March so I can some cheap flights (hopefully) for my spring break! February would be even nicer for an 18th birthday trip. :)

Comment by Emily-aaronsgirl11 on October 19, 2010 at 4:41pm: For US Airways, active military members can check up to three bags. :)
I agree with Marybeth- I prefer to book straight through the airline.. When you deal with sites like Expedia and Travelocity, the ticket itself may be cheaper, but after they tack on their fees, it's about the same price. Some airlines will also offer military discounts on tickets, but you have to call them directly to get prices... Tickets are also more expensive over the phone. From my experience, the cheapest way to find flights is to book early, watch prices, and do it online through the airline.
You can also sign up for notifications so you know when they're offering deals. :)

Comment by Vincent'sMom on October 19, 2010 at 4:32pm: Michimom you know what I meant. LOL I just meant blessed to be close to him.
I was wondering why your sister in law wouldnt be making the trip to see your son? Anyway....make sure if your son makes it to Fayetteville, that you get my address....I would love to cook him a meal. Maybe he could come home with my son for a weekend sometime. ( I would love to have a fellow sailor for a visit)

Comment by Michimom (MM Nuke Mom) on October 19, 2010 at 12:50pm: Vincent's Mom, You are so funny--one of the Blessed Moms. In that case, I guess I am NOT blessed. LOL

By the way, my sister-in-law and her family are in Fayetteville. I know she won't go visit her nephew, but my son may visit her if he gets a chance. We'll see. We won't see him until Christmas.

Comment by musicmom of a Sailor on October 19, 2010 at 11:01am: I think we'll mail my son's cell phone to him but take his laptop with us when we go visit during Thanksgiving. We live a long day's drive away so we're going to spend that weekend in GC.

Comment by mn linda (nuke MM ELT Groton CT) on October 19, 2010 at 10:56am: I shipped my son's laptop, etc priority mail with insurance. It was expensive since it wouldn't fit in a flat rate box, so I used a bigger box and stuffed it full. He got it in 3 or 4 days. You can have an email sent to you to notify you of where the box is.