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Comment by Arwen on October 10, 2011 at 2:20am

One thing no one ever thinks to pass on to the new recruits -please pass this one on to yours.

Boot camp isn't about creating a perfect sailor. It's about building teams, and molding team players. The Navy is a force made up of specialists, each speciality has an important role but cannot make a difference without many, many other specialists doing jobs that complement that task.

When a recruit as difficulty in boot camp, the RDC will come down hard on, not the recruit, but his/her rackmate, and his/her division.

This isn't to punish the recruit who is having problems, but to try to get it though the heads of the other recruits that each individual recruit results mean nothing. It is the effort of the group that counts.

So when that "perfect" recruit gets his/her bed perfect, and his/her rackmate is still struggling with hospital corners, or something just isn't quite right with his/her folding job, they should NOT sit back and snicker. Unless they have been specifically instructed to not help another, they should help their rackmate, their divisionmate, their shipmate by either showing them how to do it, or simply pitching in to assist.

Because in the end, that's what the RDCs want to see - a recruit who, once s/he has done his/her job right, turns to help another get it right.

Someday, learning that habit may just save the ship, and save their lives.

Comment by Pentwater98 on October 9, 2011 at 8:40pm

Hoping to get my SR's address from the recruiter on Tuesday... If not should get the form letter on Thrusday or Friday...

Comment by Arwen on October 8, 2011 at 9:47pm

Recruits scheduled to PIR on Thanksgiving week will PIR on the Wednesday, Nov. 23, and will have daily liberty through Sunday. Some years they have allowed them to stay out the whole weekend, other years they have required them to return at night, like a regular PIR weekend. I don't know when or how they make that decision.

 

Senior recruits in their 6th or 7th week of training on Thanksgiving week have the *possibility* of going to a Thanksgiving dinner hosted by a Great Lakes-area family, or are taken in large groups to one of several service organization dinners in the area. They often give the recruits a chance to call home during the meal.

Comment by Gcjp on October 8, 2011 at 8:07pm

Holly P my daughter also leaves Oct 26th. I am curious to know how that will all work with the holiday right there.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on October 7, 2011 at 9:14pm

momof5 - Your form letter will have your PIR date, recruits correct address, the confidential password that you will need to drive onto base (never give that out publicly) and other info on it. It is a introductory lettler for families from the Navy and has fill-in-the-blank- areas for your SR (Seaman Recruit). A brochure listing hotels and places to eat/things to do will be included in the envelope.

BC can be anywhere from 7.5 to 9 weeks. Depends on how the ship/div are formed and how many they will have in a Tg (Training Group). Your recruiter may have your recruit’s ship/division as early as 72 hours after arriving at BC.

Depending on where you live the "box" with your sons personal items and the form letter can arrive in: 3-7 days for the box and 7-11 days for the form letter.

Right now from what I can determine new TG's are starting on Wednesdays...so it is likely that you will be in the PIR 11/23. Maybe not...

Here's the catch...once the determined TG fills...any recruits left over will be placed into the next TG. That's how come some arriving the same day have different PIR days. There are a few other reasons too.

(This also works in the reverse order when a group still needs a few more recruits and they wait for the next days arrivals.)

Soooo...it can be a bit random!

Do you mean wisdom teeth removal? This usually does not affect their PIR date. A few days SIQ (Sick in Quarters) with pain meds and rest and then up and at 'em!

If you like you can join the 11/23 group and just start to get to know ladies and start getting info...if it ends up not being your PIR date you can just switch to the correct one.

Here is the direct link:

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir11232011

Comment by momof5~(1CorpMen1Undesignated) on October 7, 2011 at 8:02pm

I am really confused about the PIR date in relation to the date they left. My son left on October 4th, arrived in the evening (at great lakes).

I know he will have dental work that needs to be done.

How do you figure out the PIR date? I was thinking it would be Dec 2?

Any ideas?

Dawn in MI

Comment by AmyS on October 7, 2011 at 3:32pm

@Arwen - I had to laugh out loud at your Child 1.0 to 4.0!  My son just arrived at boot this past Tuesday, 10/04/11, and my husband & I have already talked about his possible leave at Christmas and picture it exactly as you described!  We are not even sure if he will have started his A School before he comes home, which I don't think will help the situation; I'd like him to have a little more Navy under his belt before he hangs out with all his friends again.  Oh well, can only wait & see :)

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on October 7, 2011 at 3:22pm

Here are the current PIR groups:           

            PIR: Nov 23, 2011            TG 02  (This is a Wednesday PIR)

            PIR: Nov 18, 2011            TG 01 - 7 Divisions (001–006 & 901)

            PIR: Nov 10, 2011            TG 52 - 8 Divisions (367-372, 823 & 952) note it's Thursday

            PIR: Nov 4, 2011              TG 51 - 8 Divisions (361-366, 822 & 951)

            PIR: October 28, 2011     TG 50 - 7 Divisions (355-360 & 950)

            PIR: October 21, 2011     TG 49 - 7 Divisions (349-354, 949)

            PIR: October 14, 2011     TG 48 - 11 Divisions (341–348, 820–821 & 948)

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on October 7, 2011 at 3:12pm

Hello!

We will be looking for the mom/wife/GF etc. who will be interested in creating the 12/02/2011 PIR group.

Probably someone who's recruit is arriving at RTC between 10/06 – 10/11 to be on the safe side. So ladies, if it is something you think you'd be interested in...Friend me and send me a message.

Please remember that when I post dates of when your SR may PIR...it is not exact. I am basing it on the earliest reports and making an "educated" guess on the cutoff date for a TG. BC can be anywhere from 7.5 to 9 weeks. Your recruiter may have your recruit’s ship/division as early as 72 hours after arriving at BC.

However, we like to try to get the PIR groups going so if you DO know the date (got your form letter already, some of you get it real early...lucky dogs!) I really hope you consider starting the next one!

Thank You!

We will hold off until Tuesday Wednesday of next week unless we get an actual confirmation of your recruits PIR date earlier than that. Some can get there form letters early or call their recruiter to get a ship/div # for their recruit. That can help determine the PIR date as RTC usually posts the last newly formed TG on Mondays. Next week is a holiday though. You may friend and PM me in the meantime to ask questions and get details before you commit.

Just planting seeds ladies!

Comment by Pentwater98 on October 7, 2011 at 2:21pm

Just got a text from my youngest son our kid in a box just came... Told him not to open it I wanted to be there when it is opened... Wish I could leave work now...

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