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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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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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Parents of A School Sailors in Pensacola
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Let's chat about our "A" School sailors.
Members: 610
Latest Activity: Oct 18, 2021
Discussion Forum
Things at A school
Started by 1 Proud Mom. Last reply by Leah Oct 5, 2018. 6 Replies 1 Like
Can we go on base to visit our sailor?
Started by Sherri Mom 73. Last reply by Leah Oct 5, 2018. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Transportation While at A School
Started by MomL. Last reply by MomL Mar 21, 2017. 2 Replies 1 Like
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Comment by Angie (ship02 Div905 PIR 12/21) on January 7, 2013 at 10:21am
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Kat, when they first arrive its phase 1, they wear uniforms all the time and don't have liberty, phase 2 i believe they have liberty with a 10pm curfew, phase 3 they can leave overnight on weekends. I believe you phase up every couple of weeks, its also based on their conduct, like anything else it can be taken away or suspended. Hope that helps :) and if anyone has better info please jump in.
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Comment by Kat Ship4, Div806 on January 7, 2013 at 8:08am
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I have a question, My son will PIR 2/8/13. He will be in Pensacola for AIRR (Aviation Rescue Swimmer). We plan to go visit on 3/29-4/7/13 for spring break. We are planning to stay at the Blue Angel Campground which is just off base. I have heard that they are not allowed any liberties off base for a while after they arrive. Can anyone who is "seasoned" tell me if this is true? If it is our plans may change and we may pay the extra to stay on base at the other campground. I would just like to know as it is double the cost for the place to stay.
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Hi everyone, my son arrived in Pensacola on the 30th for CTT school. Hasn't started yet, i guess they are a little backed up. Said he may not start for a month or so :(
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Comment by jomama on December 31, 2012 at 11:15am
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My son has been in A school since October- they have more free time and can go off base. They are allowed a lap top and a phone so you can communicate with them more- however they are very very busy with physical training, school and studying so we actually hear from our sailor less than in boot camp! He was allowed liberty and is now home with us for 6 days- I am one happy Navy Mom!
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Comment by Sonya on December 30, 2012 at 5:39pm
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Congrats to my new sailor!!.He graduated on Friday 12/28...made to Pensacola, Florida on yesterday..
Will someone please tell me what to expect and how is it there?
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Comment by destinee on December 28, 2012 at 2:48am
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Hello everyone my SR is PIR 02-01-13 I would like to know how much liberty they had after they graduated so I can book my flight..should we stay till Sunday or leave that Saturday can someone let me know from there experience
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Comment by Vallie62 on December 25, 2012 at 9:50pm
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My son's PIR was 12/21/12...he will be going to A school in Pensacola...he was able to stay with us until tomorrow. He will be headed to the base tomorrow, any inside information would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi all. My son arrived at A school Oct 7, CTT glad to find this site. Is the amount of time they wait to "class up" different for each job?
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Comment by proudmom on October 7, 2012 at 12:02pm
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midagirl yes after the first couple of weeks they will start getting liberty. We have went to see our son and he was able to stay with us in our hotel for the whole weekend. there is also another group on here that has more activity http://www.navyformoms.com/group/sailorsinpensicolaflforaschool?xg_...
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Comment by midagirl on October 7, 2012 at 11:09am
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Hello. My son arrives at Pensacola today, and I was just wondering if anyone knows if he will get any liberty while he is there? We were thinking about flying out to see him, but not sure if that would even be possible.
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