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ALUMNI OF PIR 01/04/2013 TG 8 - 9 Divisions (045-052 and 908)

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This PIR Group is for those members that have loved ones who will be graduating Boot Camp on 01/04/2013. A place to gather information, share concerns and get support as your Recruits start their Navy careers as future Sailors.

Your current Group "veteran members" are:

diannep

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ellen0502

♥FireTeamLeaderWife♥ aka FTLW

Betsy, son on Stennis carrier

Craig

Location: Great Lakes, Illinois
Members: 83
Latest Activity: Jan 2, 2014

WELCOME to PIR 01/04/2013! PLEASE See the PAGES section for Informational Posts about BC and PIR. PAGES is underneath the Members Photos. PLEASE scroll down this page here to find the Comment Box to post a reply to the PIR GROUP.

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~A quick note here, from the N4M’s CG’s:

• Don’t Jeopardize the Safety of Our Sailors: Remember OPSEC (Operational Security) (Don’t Sink Ships With Loose Lips) This site and all content posted on it are viewable to everyone on the Internet. This doesn’t mean you can’t share things about your Sailor – but too many details can put Sailors in harm’s way. The following are examples of red flags and should not be shared within this community either by posting or sending via a Group message:

• Sailors’ last names. This includes your username if you share the same last name as your son or daughter.

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~If your last name is different from your Recruits it is still not recommended for you to use in your username for your own personal security. This is your option. It is also not a good idea to use an email address as your username for personal security reasons.

~First Names and pictures of your Recruit are allowed but remember, everyone can see it and someone can easily match them up with their "mom". So you might want to consider changing your profile picture to not include your Recruit at least for the duration of BC. Again, your option

~It is also a good idea to make your settings for your Profile Page "viewable only to your friends".

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Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on November 17, 2012 at 1:35am: There are 3 types of 900 divisions. There are the Band/Bluejacket Choir/Drill team, otherwise known as Triple Threat (the musicians, singers, and drill team), the Sticks (those who carry the state flags), and the Ship Staff/Honor Guard (the body snatchers, those who guard various things...). Three 900 divisions perform their duties at each PIR, the 900 division(s) from that TG and if needed one to three 900 divisions from the next one or two TG's. Each 900 Division performs in their own PIR and in the PIR for one or two TGs ahead of their own. They may also have performances in the community--that happens mainly for the Triple Threat though.

Triple Threat is comprised of those who are on that weeks' Jr. Rifle Drill team and all those who were chosen for their musical abilities. The Blue Jacket Choir performs the National Anthem, Anchors Aweigh, and anything else they've been tasked with. The band plays at various times throughout the ceremony. The Drum Corps also marches and helps everyone else stay in step and keep time.

There is almost always a 900 Division every PIR. Last year they did not have one for the April 1, 2011 PIR. (Was that an April Fools?!) Sometimes there can be two or even three if RTC skips a week of PIR. One of them will usually reflect the TG number. If there is more than one then they will be Brother Divisions

Comment by DavesMom on November 17, 2012 at 1:31am: Hi All. I love the countdown and the weather info. Craig, thanks for the pics of Ship 12. That rocks! 1proudm, your comment made me laugh because it's so true. Nothing Santa could bring would be better than even a form letter from our guys, right?

Comment by LoriK (Ship 02 Div 908) on November 17, 2012 at 1:12am: The letter arrived today! My son's in Ship 02 Div 908 also, Lauren. Are all Div 900's performing divisions?

Comment by diannep on November 17, 2012 at 12:14am: TickledTink: I remember you! Welcome back!

Comment by diannep on November 17, 2012 at 12:12am: Hi, Ladies (and Craig! :-) ) I'm another N4Moms veteran on here to help you through the bootcamp process, along with the others listed at the top of this page. Welcome! My son was up there back in late 2009/early 2010.

This is a journey....emotionally up and down, but ending in a wonderful ceremony with new sailors! Soooo.....ask any questions that you have. FTLW will be adding info on here, a little at a time so as not to overwhelm anyone.

Welcome to all of the new members!

Comment by michelleco(ship14/div046) on November 16, 2012 at 11:52pm: Loving the count down :D!!!

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on November 16, 2012 at 11:36pm: CO-TwinSalorsMom, yes there are more than one division in a ship. The ship is actually the number of the building where they live.

Comment by CO-TwinSalorsMom on November 16, 2012 at 11:23pm: My son is ship12 div 48" I guess each ship has more than one division?

Comment by 1proudrn on November 16, 2012 at 11:22pm: Does anyone know if this is the PIR date for division 909? I feel like a kid waiting for Santa Claus waiting for the form letter. Anyone else out there with a loved one in ship2 div 909?

Comment by TickledTink on November 16, 2012 at 9:47pm: Here we go again, LOL. My hubby had his PIR 07/08/11 and now my step-brother is there. He left Nov 7th, he is ship 11 Div 050. My Step-Mommie got the form letter today. Feeling quite honored he listed hubs and I as guests :)