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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

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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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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.

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OCS Graduate Moms

For those who have graduated from Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI or who are currently attending there.

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OCS in November

Started by J71792. Last reply by barbrag Oct 12, 2023. 4 Replies

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Comment by CindyN on April 17, 2020 at 5:46pm

Ging-83 - My son was at OCS 5 years ago now and things change so I can't offer much advice on the packing list. I can't imagine why whey wouldn't allow moleskin but I am sure stranger things have happened. I believe my son took some but I don't know if he was able to keep it or if it got packed away with items like their cell phones, civilian clothes. So my advice is, if he wants to take some, he should. It won't take up any space in his suitcase and the worst outcome is that it gets packed away until he is done. On the white briefs, that was on the packing list when my son went. I had to run out late the night before he left to buy some because yes, he left it all for the last minute. When he got to RI, he found that he could have brought boxer briefs and he was bummed. That rule may have changed so getting info from someone more recent would be good. White uniform probably does require a least one pair that is white though.

Comment by Ging_83 on April 17, 2020 at 3:42pm

Thanks, offroute.mom!  Do I need to create a conversation?  I don't want to be hijacking someones thread.  I haven't quite figured out how to get to some of the conversations I've seen here.

I have seen several "packing lists" including one from his recruiter, and they all differ a bit.  I don't want him to spend $$ and not be able to have the items he brings.  Are you able to please confirm/deny (and maybe even add to the list) what he will be allowed?

Running shoes; 1 or 2 pair? 

Underwear; any style/color (as long as 1 pair is white)--so are boxer briefs ok?

Socks; I have seen SO many posts that they need Fox River or Thorlos boot socks...but no mention what color(s) and since they are not on any of the packing lists that I've seen, I don't want to spend $15 a pair if they can't have them.  Pretty sure he's set with the plain white crew ones, but do you have any insight on this?  Also, what about dress socks?

Personal care items; How big of shampoo (his group will be in a 2 week quarantine before starting)? Should it be shampoo/body wash combo?  Most packing lists say no "aerosols" but they all mention bringing shaving cream....can this be shaving cream in a can (I kinda label that as an aerosol)?   what other items can they take (athletic tape, moleskin, etc.).

He isn't worried about any of this, which is good...I guess!

Thanks!

Comment by Ging_83 on April 17, 2020 at 1:45pm

Does anyone have a son/daughter headed to class 16-20. (I am an Army mom for 7+ years, I don't know the Navy language yet).  I have questions...don't even know where to start!  Thanks!

Comment by Kim8 on February 26, 2020 at 12:27pm

Hello all, I have a question about the wait time to hear if you've been accepted to OCS.  (I'm new to this so sorry if my jargon is not correct.)  The officer recruiter told my son that his application was confirmed as received (ready to be reviewed) on Feb 7th so it's been a bit more than 2 weeks.  Is there an average wait time until we hear yes or no for OCS or does it depend on the community you are applying to?  He is applying for SWO if that matters.  Also, some background if it matters...my son is still home, dual processing, so if not picked up for OCS, then he will go enlisted.

Comment by Anna on February 13, 2020 at 4:50pm

Allison,

I'm sending you the information in a private message.

Comment by Allison on February 5, 2020 at 4:33pm

Thanks Anna!

Comment by Anna on February 5, 2020 at 4:01pm

Hello Allison!  I can ask my daughter, I haven't heard of anything myself but I will ask her.  I agree about supporting the families.  I cannot imagine their pain and anguish. I think about them every time I see the gate as I drive by.  

Comment by Allison on February 5, 2020 at 10:02am

Anna - I am so glad your daughter made it through the Pensacola shooting safely. That must have been very emotional for you!! I feel badly for the families who lost their sons. Would your daughter know of any way to send our condolences to them? Maybe a Navy office that would forward a card? I am sure they are struggling and could use some support.The months after a death can be very hard.

Comment by M's mom on February 4, 2020 at 10:25pm

Anna,

Asheville IS nice!   Make sure you visit Biltmore while there, if you haven't already.    I have relatives near Charlotte.

When we were in Newport for son's graduation from OCS, we toured the Vanderbilt's "summer cottage" on the bay!  Not at all like what we call cottages here in Indiana, but I suppose compared to Biltmore, it was a shack to them!   Way bigger than our humble house, but they were roughing it in Newport!!!   haha

Comment by Anna on February 4, 2020 at 10:06pm

M's Mom,

It's funny but we have to been to so many places that it is so hard to pick a favorite.  But we do love mountains and big bodies of water.  Hard to find those places without also dealing with lots of cold, snow, stuff like that.  So we are thinking of Asheville, NC.  Also kind of central location for all the kids, although the Navy still moves 2 of them around!!! Doesn't get a lot of snow and we found apartments that will give us a great view of the mountains without being too far away from them!!!!!

 

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