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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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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 Chipmunk on May 20, 2020 at 9:02pm: WearsLargeHats - Thanks again for the reminder that no matter where our sailor is at, if we are seeking any sort of emergency leave that we need to go through Red Cross.

Marianne - I am glad that you were able to reach out to your son and he was able to talk to you. My condolences to both of you.

Comment by Marianne on May 20, 2020 at 7:55pm: Thank you all so much for your advice. I simply had to step away from the computer and do something else for a while.

My Sailor is in GC.

This is what I did: I called the Ombudsman. She relayed the message to another person who would, in turn, get in touch with my son. He called me within the hour (not on his own phone). We talked for a short bit because he wanted/needed to get back to class.

Once done with class he called me again. We discussed things further. He is taking this well. He reached out to his uncle. There won't be services due to Covid. He will send something to the family on behalf of both of us. This is so different from the man who I sent off to BC. My son normally wouldn't know how to send something for a death in the family.

If there was going to be a funeral, I would have to make arrangements through Red Cross, I was told.

Comment by WearsLargeHats on May 20, 2020 at 2:41pm: Marianne -- you know the circumstances better than anyone. I have mentally ill relatives, so I can relate. My stepson has struggled with being estranged from his schmuck of a father. What you are feeling and what your son must be feeling is very complicated. There are no rules for grieving, and he should not be ashamed or afraid of his reactions. Encourage him to seek counselling if he needs to, even just for a neutral party to listen, as there are plenty of resources available.

Comment by WearsLargeHats on May 20, 2020 at 2:28pm: I believe that a request for emergency/compassionate leave on the death of a close relative requires a formal notification through the Red Cross. So even if your sailor knows, you may still need the Red Cross.

In general, if your sailor is on shore or in a training command where there is a set schedule, you can contact them directly, but I would be sensitive to duty times, especially in the fleet. Best to call when you know they are going off duty. If your sailor is at sea or deployed especially on a submarine, then you should only go through the Red Cross process so that they can decide how to do the notification w/o impacting operations. When my son's grandmother passed away while he was on deployment, both the Red Cross and his command handled the notification as promptly as possible and with great sensitivity.

Comment by SubMom on May 20, 2020 at 2:25pm: Chipmunk- what wonderful news!! Thank you for sharing

Comment by SubMom on May 20, 2020 at 2:24pm: Marianne - I am so sorry to hear about your ex. I know you can reach out direct to your sailor (if he’s in a spot with his phone) as well as the ombudsman. I agree with Chipmunk about letting your son know. Even if they weren’t close it’s still something he might want to know. Hugs to you and your sailor

Comment by Northwoodsmom on May 20, 2020 at 2:20pm: Marianne, if I recall on that form from NNPTC they had where you can get a hold of the Chaplain. That might be better choice because they know how to deal with these situations with compassion. Just saying that might be a option. I am sorry for your loss, no matter what the situation might be now, you loved him. My prayers go out to both your son and you.

Comment by Chipmunk on May 20, 2020 at 2:10pm: Personally, I would let my son know. And if he is at NNPTC, the Ombudsman may or may not respond as readily as they might if he was on a ship, not sure. This is always tough and something we occasionally remind others about conversations to have before your loved one goes to BC or A school - but it is easy to forget or push aside. Hugs and prayers for you Marianne - I have to leave soon and get some grocery shopping done, but I will check back later.

Comment by Chipmunk on May 20, 2020 at 2:06pm: FYI - the chat does not seem to be working! But it could be me.

Comment by Chipmunk on May 20, 2020 at 2:04pm: If your son is at GC right now, then he should be available in a few hours - maybe. I would probably send him a text and let him know that you need to speak to him about something that is important - family, however you want to word it. He should be able to call you before he heads to the Galley or back to study.

If he is at BC then you will need to contact the Red Cross, I believe.