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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).

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

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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.

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Comment by Navytwo on May 19, 2010 at 11:59am: BJM46, Sorry to here that your son is having trouble with his tests. Make sure he seeks out the instructors for help. Tell him not to get discouraged. Maybe the instructor could suggest another student to mentor him. It is important that he understands the material from the beginning because often times it builds on prior concepts. He may need to learn a new way to study. How were his study habbits in HIgh School? I recommend that everynight he reviews the material from the prior day and what he does not understand he seeks out the Instructor. In these programs you need to study all along to be successful. It is not longer High School. I wish him the best.

Comment by bjm46 on May 19, 2010 at 11:34am: talked to my son for a few minutes last night...he's kinda bummed out cause he hasn't done so good on a couple of his tests...he said he failed the mechanical one?
I'm afraid he's going to get discouraged and I feel bad for him.

Comment by duckysmom on May 18, 2010 at 5:45pm: Talia, best advice at this point: be patient AND flexible. My son waited 10months for a NUKE spot to open up. He finished boot camp at Great Lakes last Friday and arrived in Goose Creek for A school on Saturday. He has no idea when his classes will start. He's just waiting and enjoying his down time. One other piece of advice: enjoy EVERY MINUTE with your son now. Once at GL there's very little communication!

Comment by Brenna Jo(Ship 13 Div 246) on May 18, 2010 at 3:36pm: My boyfriend leaves for boot camp in Great Lakes next Monday. I feel like there is so much that we don't know about when we move to Goose Creek. HELP! Lol!

Comment by dcarrion46 on May 18, 2010 at 2:10pm: Dan's mom - Thanks so much for your insight. My son has a twin sister, and they chat on facebook. Before he started school, I would email him and he would respond, but he didn't call - maybe he's waiting for his cell phone. I think my biggest fear is losing touch, so I appriciate your tips on how to keep connected without being a pest.

Comment by dcarrion46 on May 17, 2010 at 10:22pm: My son arrived in Goose Creek last Sunday, and he is supposed to start his "A" school for MM today. I know he will be busy, but I hope he keeps in touch.

Comment by Gulf Coast Mom on May 17, 2010 at 9:56pm: Mary - please make sure you post after your visit. My son is stationed in Groton. We are planning on going to visit him - probably the week after you to go BS. I am hoping we will be able to spend a couple days in NYC. I went with my son and his choir when he was in high school twice, then once with my sisters. I am really anxious for my husband to go and think it would be fun for my son to be with us. Have you ever been before - ever one needs to go at least once. Good luck.

Comment by BunkerQB on May 17, 2010 at 5:42pm: Mary, fantastic. If my house was nearby I would invite him over for a big ribeye steak.

Comment by TheRightThing on May 17, 2010 at 3:39pm: What airline do the new nukes usually fly when coming from O'Hare (PIR) to Charleston/GC?

Comment by LLovesmysailor on May 17, 2010 at 3:23pm: talia, I'm not sure what you want to know about the Nuke program. It is a great group of very intelligent sailors. They spend approximately 18 months getting qualified before they join the fleet. Then they serve on either an aircraft carrier or one of 3 types of submarines.