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ALUMNI OF PIR 01/17/2014 TG 10 - 9 Divisions (061-066, 805, 806 and 910)

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This Group is for those who have SAILORS that graduated 01/17/2013. A place to keep in touch with each other as your SAILORS continue on their journey in the Navy!

Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 107
Latest Activity: Dec 10, 2014

WELCOME to PIR 01/17/2014! 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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~OPSEC OPerational SECurity, is always of the utmost importance.

~N4M’s also has Community Guidelines just like any other social media.

~Please take the time to read the OPSEC and N4M’s Community Guidelines.

~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.

Some Suggestions:

~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 momof1navyguy on December 4, 2013 at 11:33pm: My SR's recruiter was great too.... She actually looked in the system and was able to see his info. Good luck to those that are still waiting on their SR's info!!

Comment by Codysmom on December 4, 2013 at 11:24pm: Mother of 2 I got the same number from my recruiter, the 7116 is the building number at least we know they are in the same building! Can't wait to hear if they are together.

Comment by bikerbabe55 on December 4, 2013 at 11:20pm: Hi Codysmom! I was wondering if you could talk to someone else in the recruiters office? My daughters recruiter was great and I was able to call the day after she left and get the ship and division! There were 3 people in that office and one was a Chief - at least thats how my SR addressed him, maybe there's someone a bit farther up the chain - if you get my drift...

Comment by Nadia on December 4, 2013 at 11:14pm: Has anyone booked hotel rooms or flights for PIR yet? I was wondering if it was too soon?

Comment by bikerbabe55 on December 4, 2013 at 11:10pm: Susaninmd I am in the same position as you. I got the box the Monday after she left then the letter came on Thursday of the same week. I never got a call on Thanksgiving but then it sounds like our group was not allowed calls. Maybe a letter this week is my hope..and as our motto says - No News Is Good News -

At least we know they are safe and supervised, so even tho we miss them terribly - its all going to be OK!

Comment by bikerbabe55 on December 4, 2013 at 11:02pm: HI my SR is in Div 910 she has no musical talent so I assume she would be ships staff? I was wondering if that's what she's probably doing or if there's yet another division I've not read about. Any information would be really nice. OH and Lala she is also contracted as an HM can you shed any light there? Please? I'm glad you're feeling better and back to guiding us crazed Mom's!!!

Comment by susaninmd on December 4, 2013 at 10:49pm: I have not gotten a phone call from my SR. just a form letter and the box. I know that he is alright.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on December 4, 2013 at 10:12pm: Do you have someone in the performing/901 division? Performing divisions info:
There are actually three different performing divisions that rotate. One is a working group called ships staff and they work behind the scenes with VIP's and as greeters, side boys and body snatchers. Side boys for a Receiving line for the VIP's to enter through at the start of the ceremony. Body snatchers walk up and down the isles of sailors and make eye contact and even speak to the sailors to make sure they are not about to pass out. They often lock their knees because they have to stand in one spot for such a long time. If they lock their knees it can cut off the blood flow and cause them to faint. Of course the sailor behind them does their best to catch them Another part of the performing divisions is the flag corps and they carry and perform with the 50 state flags during the ceremony. The third part is known as The Triple Threat. The Triple Threat is made up of the band, drill team and choir and they all perform throughout the ceremony. It is so amazing how they can pull this all off in such a short time and still accomplish all that is to be done during boot camp. They are either chosen for this division or they can volunteer for it. If they have band, flagcorps, drill team, choir, or marching experience they can volunteer. They can also be handpicked or volunteer if they have high ASVAB scores. They don't expect them to need as much time to study which gives a lot more time for practice Once they are in the performing DIV they may be able to try out to be a part of the Triple Threat and be in the band, choir, or drill team. I hope this helps you all understand what your recruits are doing.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on December 4, 2013 at 9:45pm: YAY I am back. I was beginning to think this site would be lost forever :( I would go crazy if that happened. For 3 or 4 days now every time I tried to go to this site my computer would say WHOA ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO GO THERE? Duh yes I am sure lol, but it wouldn't let me. I am sure it is the pop up problem I have been having that is just getting worse. I've had it worked on but it only helps for a few days :( I think right after Christmas I will be buying a new laptop. I just can't take this any more.

Comment by QuiltingMom on December 4, 2013 at 8:09pm: I guess I need to contact his recruiter to see if I can get an address. I still don't know what ship/division or his address. Opening the box of his belongings made for an emotional day. It seems like he has been gone forever!!!