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PIR 05/26/11 TG 28 — 7 Divisions (179–184 & 928)
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Greetings March Ship date Moms! Looks like we have a date to look forward to. If all goes as planned, our recruits will graduate on Thursday, May 26, 2011. I look forward to seeing all of you in Great Lakes on the new Holiday, 5/26/2011
Members: 57
Latest Activity: Dec 2, 2016
Discussion Forum
Ship 11 Div 181 PIR 5/26/11
Started by CRF230dad. Last reply by joankf Ship11 Div 181 May 29, 2011. 43 Replies 0 Likes
Any others out there with SRs in this group?
SHIP 11 DIV 180
Started by OMG hes a Sailor (div180). Last reply by laurelbc 11/180 May 28, 2011. 324 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all! our kids/hubbys are together what have you heard?? No real letter for me yet. Praying for one this week! our phone call should come soon!
****BATTLESTATIONS*****
Started by diannep. Last reply by diannep May 26, 2011. 35 Replies 0 Likes
This is the final test for your SRs. It is an overnight 12 hr drill that tests them on all they have learned and may encounter when deployed on a ship. It takes place on the Disney-created USS…Continue
Ship 11 Div. 182
Started by tripoli11/182. Last reply by pennyn May 25, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Anybody have a daughter in division 182? I was hearing from her regularly but haven't heard anything since Mother's Day. Silence is so hard! She mentioned in her call that there were lots of people…Continue
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Comment by PNM #2 (Proud NaVy Mom-2nd SR) on April 26, 2011 at 6:27pm
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Diannep: Thanks for the heads up. Ever since my son didn't pass one of his PFA tests I've been paranoid that he may not graduate with his division. That would just be too awful. I have heard (and I sincerely hope it's true) that the RDCs will help them out to reach their goal. Of course I'm sure it depends on if the SR acts like he cares...
Do you know what weeks the next 2 PFAs take place? I'd like to know so I can be asking for extra prayers!
Thanks for all of your help. You too 1fireteamwife!!!!! Keep us straight!
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Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on April 26, 2011 at 6:18pm
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I know...isn't the pockets one funny! I have a picture in my head of the Sailor in the Peacoat.
It's always like that isn't it? Honor, Courage, Commitment...and Sailor mouth! Gotta love 'em!
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Comment by diannep on April 26, 2011 at 6:18pm
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BattleStations for this group will probably be starting Wed., May 18th. Since this is a small PIR group, they may not start until Thurs, but with PIR on a Thurs, thinking they may move it up a day. They don't do them on Fri or Sat nights, but would resume Sun or Mon night.
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Thank you very much 1fireteamwife. I sure didn't know any of those rules. I would hate to do something to get my new Sailor in trouble! I also noticed some more rules on that page (although not part of that article). The families need to know these too just to be on the safe side.
- More rules, from the official Navy website
1. Graduating Sailors may not smoke, drive, or consume alcoholic beverages while on liberty.
2. Graduating Sailors must stay within a 50-mile radius of RTC.
3. Graduating Sailors must remain in their complete uniform while on liberty. If they are engaging in physical activity or swimming, they must be in authorized Navy issued workout gear.
4. Liberty expires at 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 8 p.m. on Sunday. No overnight liberty is authorized. Due to security checks and transit time, please allow ample time for graduating Sailors to walk back to their assigned ship prior to the end of liberty.
5. Families may not enter the base after graduation and will need to meet graduating Sailors for liberty at the main RTC gate.
6. Graduating Sailors departing RTC for follow-on training the same day as graduation or in a duty status will be granted limited on-base liberty.
7. Graduating Sailors receive an in-depth liberty briefing prior to their graduation day.
- Okay, and one of the oddest rules ever: sailors may NOT put their hands in their jacket pockets to keep them warm. "It looks unprofessional" the Navy says. Despite the fact that the most famous Navy statue ever depicts the sailor with his hands in his pea-coat pockets.
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Comment by MommaCindy(Ship 11 Div 180) on April 26, 2011 at 6:04pm
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Thank you 1fireteamwife, that is exactly what I was looking for. I don't want to do anything that might get my son in trouble.
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Hey, it linked up! I did it right!
Okay, I know...but I am doing like 5 things at once right now!
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MommaCindy - Here is a link to Proper Public Behavior with your Sailor after PIR... http://www.navyformoms.com/group/decemberbootcampfamily/forum/topic...
Here is one for PIR Reference Information http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pirreferenceinformation
If they don't link up, I'm sorry. Got to do this more to make sure I get it right!
If the PIR Ref doesn't link go to:
>>Main Page
>>Scroll down to Groups - it is on the left side of the page. You will see the group for PIR Reference Information
Hope it helps.
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Luvn - That's great!
Cait - How wonderful! Pre-Congradulations on your future together!
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Comment by Cait a sailors girl! on April 26, 2011 at 5:35pm
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I got a call from my SR today... It was 26 minutes of pure bliss and we talked about our future... We will be getting married when he gets out of Schooling!!!!!! Ahhhh i am so happy right now
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Comment by Luvn_my_Navy_son(ship 11/div184) on April 26, 2011 at 4:50pm
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I got a 16 minute call from my son!!!!! He sounds wonderful :)
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