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Make sure to read our Community Guidelines and this Navy Operations Security (OPSEC) checklist - loose lips sink ships!
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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
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OPSEC - Navy Operations Security
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ALUMNI OF PIR 01/24/2014 TG 11 - 9 Divisions (067-074 and 911)
Information
This Group is for those who have SAILORS that graduated 01/24/2014. A place to keep in touch with each other as your SAILORS continue on their journey in the Navy!
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 95
Latest Activity: Feb 25, 2017
WELCOME to PIR 01/24/2014! 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.
~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"
Discussion Forum
Ship 02 (USS Reuben James) Division 911
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by A's_momma_Erin Oct 27, 2014. 51 Replies 1 Like
Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Division 069 and 070 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Bubweena Apr 11, 2014. 67 Replies 6 Likes
Ship 11 (USS Kearsarge) Divisons 067 and 068 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Joni-Jd's mom Mar 7, 2014. 135 Replies 4 Likes
Ship 03 (USS Hopper) Divisions 071 and 072 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Rd72 Jan 24, 2014. 88 Replies 4 Likes
Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 073 and 074 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by mspaint Jan 23, 2014. 138 Replies 9 Likes
Awaiting
Started by mrsitt29907. Last reply by mrsitt29907 Jan 21, 2014. 2 Replies 1 Like
PERTINENT PIR TIPS!
Started by CatMom509. Last reply by CatMom509 Jan 7, 2014. 5 Replies 1 Like
^^^^ BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by ellen0502 Jan 5, 2014. 6 Replies 2 Likes
Ship staff
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Encouragement questionnaire
Started by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons. Last reply by ellen0502 Jan 4, 2014. 2 Replies 1 Like
Phone calls from SR's in this Div and Ship
Started by Clarks Green Navy Mom. Last reply by ellen0502 Jan 4, 2014. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Going to Meridian Mississippi after boot camp
Started by Strawberry shortcake. Last reply by MariaNJ59 Jan 1, 2014. 5 Replies 0 Likes
USS Arizona - Ship 14 --- The complete story (95 pages)
Started by Craig. Last reply by beesbelle Dec 23, 2013. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by Proud 1 ship 13 Div 070 on December 23, 2013 at 7:44pm
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Just got another call. Div 70. What a nice suprise
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Comment by Lloyd on December 23, 2013 at 7:25pm
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Just talked to my son again. He had a little more time to talk tonight. He said that his division is starting to function as a team and everything is starting to click. It all gets easier for them from here. He is loving boot camp. That is a bit sick, but he grew up hearing navy terms and folding his clothes like I taught him. He probably could have passed a sea bag inspection upon arrival at Great Lakes.
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Dexter93. DIV 069. PIR 24Jan14, Division 069 is getting calls!
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Comment by CatMom509 on December 23, 2013 at 5:21pm
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Hello All~
"Behold, the virgin shall be with child,
and bear a Son, and they shall call
His name Immanuel, which is translated,
'God with us.' "
Matthew 1:23
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Comment by diannep on December 23, 2013 at 9:33am
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Maria: Don't believe that is correct, unless there have been changes recently. My son flew to Meridian (but 4 yrs ago) and he happened to be booked on a 10 a.m. flight. It was delayed 2 to 3 times, and by the time his group actually left, they had missed their connection in ATL. Delta had to put them up in a hotel for the night...yikes, sailors cooped up in Bootcamp for over 2 mos on the loose in ATL! HA! Just kidding, all worked out.
It is possible that your SR meant that they are bussed as a group to the airport in the wee hours of the morning to wait for their flights. They will not have actual flight info until right before PIR. Normally the first flights leave around 6 a.m. but will be happening all day into the later afternoon/early evening. The sailors on those later flights will have to wait in the airport all day.
We suggest that you plan to arrive at the airport (make sure you know if your sailor is leaving from OHare or Midway!) around 4 a.m.---take ID to get the airlines gate pass. The checkin process takes a while for them...lots of sailors there since they are all sent out there in the wee hours of the morning. We suggest that when you return your sailor to RTC Fri night, head back to your hotel to get some sleep, and head out to the airport leaving around 3 a.m.
Good Morning All !
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My son told me that he heard the flight out to Meridian MS after PIR is a red eyeflight...so some time really early in the am...does anyone if this is correct? We are trying to coordinate getting him his laptop and cell etc etc...
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My son got a 100 on his test so he got an extra call to home! Great Xmas present!!
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Comment by 1proudmama on December 23, 2013 at 12:44am
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@ Jamie,
I love your new post it's beautiful......
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Good evening,
I have enjoyed reading your post on what's going on in each of your lives. Here's a run down: today is my 9 year old daughter's birthday so we had a birthday party at Chuck E Cheese and I must say it was very nice. While at Chuck E Cheese my SR called and I was so happy to hear from her. She seems to be doing well, adjusting well, and seems to have the sniffles. She passed her test this past week and I am excited for that accomplishment. I am glad to hear all the good news everyone has been posting but I have to get some rest. I travelled to MS on Friday for a funeral and returned today to attend my daughters party. Be blessed and continue to keep your spirits lifted remember our SR's miss us just as much as we miss them.
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dik'sMom: Calls are very random while at bootcamp. They may tell you they will call again on ___ and the call doesn't come then. They may tell you they can't call again for a long time, and then get to call 5 days later. That is why we tell everyone to keep their phones close at all times....even when in the bathroom or when getting the mail. Calls have been missed in the past during these times...and it is heartbreaking to see that missed call!
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