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Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak
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
...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.
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Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:
Events
**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).
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:
**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.
Please see changes to attending PIR in the PAGES column. The PAGES are located under the member icons on the right side.
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ALUMNI OF PIR 01/16/2015 TG 10 - 7 Divisions (061-066, and 910)
Information
This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 01/16/2015. A place to keep up with each other as their journey continues.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 49
Latest Activity: Jan 25, 2016
WELCOME to PIR 01/16/2015! 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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Discussion Forum
Ship 02 (USS Reuben James) Division 910
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by Martha Jan 25, 2016. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 03 (USS Hopper) Divisions 063 and 064 (Brother Divisions)
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by NavysisterDIV064 Jan 14, 2015. 16 Replies 1 Like
Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 061 and 062 (Brother Divisions)
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by robin918 Jan 13, 2015. 55 Replies 3 Likes
Division 062- battlestation
Started by navy2014. Last reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Jan 10, 2015. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Meeting your NEW Sailor at the Airport/USO info
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Jan 8, 2015. 9 Replies 1 Like
Flight Info Card
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Jan 7, 2015. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Division 065 and 066 (Brother Divisions)
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by RV_Mom and Dad Dec 15, 2014. 2 Replies 2 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by Alicia on January 12, 2015 at 11:09pm
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I read in the FB group that many calls are coming in tonight with bad news on the last PFAs. I'm saying prayers that the affected SRs stay strong and positive.
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This is going to come out wrong, but how scary is the drive from the Great Lakes area to O'Hare and/or Midway? I'm very nervous about this.
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Comment by diannep on January 12, 2015 at 9:21pm
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Drivers license is fine for ID. You can take birth certificates and/or social security cards for backup. Photo student ID is also acceptable.
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Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on January 12, 2015 at 8:52pm
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I can't remember if I posted this yet and I am too lazy to go look back so I am sorry if I am repeating myself...but here goes!
BLEACHERS:
Are cold! I brought a shawl to either sit on or wrap myself in.
Don't set anything down on the bench that is thin like a camera, cell phone, keys, etc. The floors of the bleachers are solid except underneath the seats there are openings just wide enough and about a foot (?) long for modern day devices to fall through...it is like a black hole...you won't get it back.
PHOTOS:
Take a few practice shots before the ceremony. They can come out dark. I think it's all the grey paint LOL.
You may start photography when you enter the Visitors enter (USS YORKTOWN) and in Midway Ceremonial Drill hall...only. Photography is not allowed anywhere else onboard RTC. You risk having your camera confiscated and the pictures deleted. Also, your Sailor could get in trouble. They are your sponsor while you are onboard RTC.
SMOKING is also not permitted onboard RTC.
SNACKS
There are concession stands at either end of the PIR hall that sell soft drinks COFFEE water and some snacks. You may bring some snacks into the Hall with you if needed for little ones and those that may need it for medical reason. They used to sell "Dixie cup" (Mens style)Sailor hats for the kiddies for $5. I hope they still do.
POSTERS, BALLOONS, FLOWERS and LUGGAGE
Are not permitted in the Drill hall. Posters obstruct others view. Plus, this is a Formal ceremony and they do not suit the event. You may keep these items in your car and present them to your Sailor following PIR but remember that they may not bring those items back onboard RTC when they return from Liberty.
WHEELCHAIRS
Use of wheelchairs and manually-powered mobility aids are authorized onboard RTC. Wheelchair accommodations are provided on the Drill deck and a companion seat is made available for someone to sit with them. RTC does have wheel chairs on a first-come first-serve basis. Also, if you need handicapped parking be sure to show your placard to Security in the Gate Shack and they will direct you to handicapped parking.
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Alicia - I dunno...that's looking pretty darn good :-D!
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Can I ask for input on my packing list? Up until this point, I've been to scared to actually plan for PIR. Besides the usual, I have on my list: snacks for the room, division ribbons, ids for everyone, gate pass, directions from hotel to PIR (need to print out directions from hotel to both airports), binoculars, comfy clothes for SR (& accompanying sailor? ) to wear in hotel room, Tide pen and lint roller (if needed for his uniform), Christmas presents, laptop in sleeve-cell phone-boxers-bank card to hand over to SR at airport, cameras, activities to occupy young daughter while waiting for start of PIR, lap blankets for PIR, change for toll booths. What am I missing?
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Comment by robin918 on January 12, 2015 at 7:43pm
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Staying at the Courtyard Marriott because my son is staying GL for A School - just received a letter dated 1/6, it has been weeks. No real information except to bring underwear !
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Hello All!
Got a short call on Saturday from my SR Shp 03 Div 063. We are staying at Residence Inn Waukegan. So excited! He said all attending PIR need 2 forms of ID. I'm a bit confused as all the info I can find says 1 govt issued ID is what is required for PIR admission. Does anyone know if a 2nd ID is reqd? If so, what is acceptable? I have 2 high school age students attending - they have Driver's License, but not passports. Appreciate input from anyone with insight. Thanks!
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The time is going so SLOW, and the silence in this group is making it even more difficult! Does anyone have any news (not just on BS21)? For those going to PIR, where are you staying? We ate staying at Marriott Spring Hill.
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Comment by CatMom509 on January 12, 2015 at 4:38pm
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Hello Friends!
"Every good and perfect gift is from above,
coming down from the Father of heavenly
lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."
James 1:17
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