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

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Latest Activity: 22 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

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Comment by MamaCindy (MMW TM) on January 9, 2012 at 11:50pm: Regarding attending A School graduation: We were able to go as we're just 4 hours from GC and it was a wonderful experience. Exactly as others have described it - casual, informal, VERY personal and laid back. The officers were so accommodating in letting us take all the pictures we wanted, recreating the handshakes, etc. You could walk right up and take pictures as they were going across the stage. A drastic difference from PIR where such restrictions existed. That said, I understand graduation from Power School is a MUCH bigger deal in our Sailors' lives and is a much grander ceremony. A School may be around 60 graduating where Power School is ..... 300 or 600? I can't remember! We have chosen b/c of distance and our schedules allowing us to celebrate each of his graduations to be there if possible and I'm so thankful we were able to be. A School was a challenge for our Sailor, I know Power School is a greater challenge, but we wanted to acknowledge the accomplishment. The family side of the room had about as many on it as the graduates so we cheered enthusiastically for all the Sailors. It was an honor to cheer them on as well, knowing that not everyone can make the trip. I know that our son appreciated our coming, but I can see that it might not mean as much to some. Whatever your decision, I know you will be just as thrilled and proud for your Sailor's accomplishment.
Dor - I have been silent on N4M, but have been so burdened for you, your son, and the families who are forever changed. It seems so distant until we hear about it from someone we "know". Prayers for so many.... Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him.(Psalm 62:5) I pray you find rest tonight ....

Comment by Connie foaling-lady (Groton) on January 9, 2012 at 8:26pm: Anna, no no no ... power school IS grueling, but only in the amount of material thrown at them in the short amount of time. From what my son says (he's now on grad hold, finished power school 10/7), at this point in the program the Navy has already invested in these nukes-to-be, and WANT them to succeed. Instructors make it clear that nukes are "special" and treat them with respect. The attrition rate falls off now; the study habits are established and the work ethic is instilled, so ... don't worry too much. Your sailor will do just fine.

Comment by tina41 on January 9, 2012 at 8:04pm: hello all!!

my son is taking his comps for A school on the 17th of this month and graduating on the 20th. i am praying he does good!! will you all please pray for his class to do well on their comps.

Comment by Anna V on January 9, 2012 at 7:45pm: Our son is nearing the end of A-School (Feb. 17) - says he'd rather us wait to come up for Power school grad, too... I have heard that once Power school starts that it's grueling. I do not get the "old-school" mentality of instructors who spend more time trying to make you miserable, instead of encouraging excellence. Several Navy Moms have warned that it is what to expect. For today's Navy, I think that is sad. We can and should do better. Especially for our Navy sons and daughters who WANT to succeed. OK - off my soap box, for now.

Comment by mn linda (nuke MM ELT Groton CT) on January 9, 2012 at 3:05pm: A school for EM (Electricians Mate) is 24 weeks long and Power School is another 24 weeks. There is a t-track hold in between of a month or more. after Power School, they are on grad hold until they start prototype which is another 24 week period. check out the What to Expect upon your Sailors arrive at Goose Creek in discussions above or something like that.

Comment by mn linda (nuke MM ELT Groton CT) on January 9, 2012 at 2:08pm: Prototype doesn't really have a ceremony from what I understand -- Power School graduation was very nice - definitely go to that one if possible.

Comment by DramaboysMom on January 9, 2012 at 1:55pm: We did not go to A school graduation, per son's request. He said the entire "ceremony" was about 10 minutes. He wanted us at Power School Graduation, and after all he has been through I would agree. Power School is "the one". Hope to see some of you on 2/3/12

Comment by suebal MM3 USS California SSN781 on January 9, 2012 at 1:51pm: Dor--I want you to know i'm still praying for you and your son...I just don't really have anything to add to what these wonderful women are already saying...just envision he's fine...I'll keep praying

Comment by suebal MM3 USS California SSN781 on January 9, 2012 at 1:51pm: My son is in class 1209B with a scheduled grad date of 3/16...would he be taking the comps on the 23rd? I forgot to ask him this past weekend if he knew dates for tests, etc. My understanding is that A-school grad is "just a graduation ceremony" whereas power school is a big deal...is that correct? I would imagine that prototype probably blows 'em all outta the water (no pun intended) :)

Comment by mn linda (nuke MM ELT Groton CT) on January 9, 2012 at 1:17pm: the last few weeks of Power School are full of tests -- finals for the specific classes and then comps -- which covers everything they did during Power School. lots of studying and stress during those last few weeks.