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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 ⚓️.

Weather - Charleston

Members: 2692
Latest Activity: 11 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 Chipmunk on April 22, 2019 at 6:07pm: And yes, Hammer - be prepared for less communication - it will prepare you for Prototype when you may never know what their work schedule is.

Comment by Chipmunk on April 22, 2019 at 6:06pm: The Hammer - I think that is wonderful that you are able to get a beach house and spend your sailors leave time out there with him. I hear things are changing around some at NNPTC as to when the sailors are getting their apartments - so those of you later in the pipeline will need to be able to share your experiences as well.

B'sMom - so as normal dates have changed with my sailor's orders. But from what he shared earlier today, he doesn't really have any more time to figure everything out with his new work schedule. He should still have his month transport time off and so we are hopeful that means he can actually go with the family to visit his oldest sister and BIL before they head oversees.

I think I added some info to Prototype Graduation, & sight seeing discussion as well, yesterday.

Comment by SubMom on April 22, 2019 at 4:24pm: B’sNukeMoM - not at all! Anytime we find a new place to eat or visit I like to share.

The Hammer - our sailor just graduated Power School. It was almost complete silence for us the last two months before graduation due to constant exams and prepping for comp. Not sure it will be that way for your sailor but just be ready.

Chipmunk - our sailor dragged his feet when we left too. I think he wanted us to stay longer but wouldn’t come out and say it. I have teared up each time but haven’t balled like a baby. I know that will happen the day he goes to fleet.

NMH to everyone on this sight. Thank you so much for your support and insight!

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on April 22, 2019 at 12:59pm: SubMom - I hope you don't mind - I added your restaurant recommendations up above to the Sightseeing in Charleston discussion ;-D

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on April 22, 2019 at 12:18pm: Happy Earth Day!

Comment by The Hammer on April 22, 2019 at 11:48am: Chipmunk - My sailor is in PS... with planned grad date of 6/7. We talk about once a week and it seems that lately they are all stressing as the material is getting more intense. He's looking at houses and apartments with a bunch of his friends and just buckling down. We have planned a nice trip out for graduation and rented a beach house on Folly beach... can't wait! Your post just struck home with me as I try not to think about how much I miss him (still brings tears to my eyes every time). The main thing that this site has taught me is that everyone goes thru the same and to be as supportive as we can... and I am very grateful!

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on April 22, 2019 at 11:39am: Happy Monday!

Chipmunk - sounds like you had a wonderful time with your son! Now he's ready for the fleet ;-D Is he getting 30 days leave?

I love all the restaurant suggestions - I swear my hubby and I are going to have to plan another trip to Charleston so we can visit some more of these places.

SuzyQ - when is your son's PIR?

Comment by Chipmunk on April 22, 2019 at 9:49am: The Hammer - Thank you!! Up to this point, I have had my emotional guard up - "he is just in school" - and I could treat it as if my kids were just off to college. Now, it gets real!!

How is your sailor? - I have lost track of where he is at in the entire process.

Comment by The Hammer on April 22, 2019 at 6:40am: Chipmunk... I can totally relate to having a hard time saying goodbye. Hang in there mama!!!

Comment by Chipmunk on April 21, 2019 at 9:00pm: Going through the Smokey Mtns. in the dark was not my plan when we decided to take the northern scenic route home!! But it was good to attend Easter service with our sailor and eat lunch. He just didn't have the same sense of urgency for us to get on the road as we did, so packing some of his items to bring home took a little longer. And saying good bye might be easier in one way, but it seems like it is getting harder for this mom.