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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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DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."

Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

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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).  

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**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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SEAL/SWCC

Support and infromation for Spec Ops Divisions. If you have a son with a SEAL contract you may have questions and I will try to answer for you or direct you in the right direction. Buckle up, its a bumpy ride.

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Permalink Reply by Paula on January 20, 2012 at 6:21pm

Thanks Tee-1sailor's mom.  I appreciate any information. I know the SWCC guys are a much smaller group, so it takes a few BCs to get a class. So, if I bring him his phone (as he requested), he should be able to have it after PIR, since he will not be an SR any longer? That will make a difference for everyone.

Permalink Reply by sjtina on January 21, 2012 at 1:57am

Paula, and what a difference that will make. Its wonderful.

Permalink Reply by Tee-1sailor's mom on January 23, 2012 at 10:34am

You're welcome Paula.  I thought I had posted this but then I didn't see it.  They don't get to keep their phones or anything until BC officially ends, which isn't until a couple of days into the next week after PIR.  It's a bummer, but when you leave that weekend they can't keep anything you've brought for them.  Some folks rent a storage for them or just mail their stuff once they get settled into a new barrks.  Hey, PIR is getting close!!

Permalink Reply by Paula on January 20, 2012 at 6:18pm

Thanks, sjtina. Yes, I was hoping to get an idea of a timeline (not necessarily an exact time accounting) of what's next. Probably getting ahead of myself, but it's less scary for me if I have an idea of what to expect.

Permalink Reply by AZKmom on January 26, 2012 at 8:58am

Good morning all of you!  Your time is getting shorter and shorter now :)  Just a reminder....my son is currently in preBUD/S at GL and was part of Class 2 9 4.  It is looking more and more like he won't be heading out SD with his original class due to an injury.  So he may be joining the class your sons/husbands/boyfriends will eventually become; most likely 2 9 5.  There are SEAL candidates graduating on the 3rd and then your guys!!  So I'm assuming they will eventually become the next Class preparing to go to SD.  If that is indeed the case; I will get a private group going for us.  If you haven't already, you might want to check out the group here on N4M for preBUD/S moms. There are links on that group for all the Classes as they are formed.  There are usually some veteran moms on them as well to help answer questions and to give encouragement.  

I hope these next 2 weeks "fly by"  for all of you!

Take Care

Permalink Reply by ericalynn1084 on February 2, 2012 at 4:20pm

Hi everyone, I am new to this site so I hope I'm not doing this wrong lol. My fiance's PIR is schedules for 2/10/12 (7 days away!!) and he is Division 805. I was just looking for any pointers for my trip next week, maybe some ideas of what to expect then and in the future.

I got a letter today from him and he said it will probably be his last which is so great to hear! I am traveling solo and pretty nervous as silly as that sounds, I am flying into Milwaukee and driving a rental car to the Residence Inn Waukegan. I would love to maybe meet up with some of you, doing this alone is kind of tricky!

Thank you :-)

Permalink Reply by sjtina on February 2, 2012 at 7:38pm

Nice place erica, that is where I stayed at my son's PIR. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Permalink Reply by JK's FAMILY on February 2, 2012 at 8:11pm

Hi ericalynn,

So glad you found us.  My son is in 805.  We are going to the Ramada Inn.  Planning on riding the Ramada Inn shuttle the day of PIR. We plan to attend the Ramada Inn M&G.  I've actually considered going to Sarge's M&G.  The 805 famlies have chosen to wear Sky Blue (NC Tar Heels color) scaves the day of PIR.  We have told our SR's to look for Sky Blue in the stands.  

I've been looking at Metra routes and things to do in Chicago......tricky and scary for me.

Hopefully, we will be getting GREAT calls 2nite =D & I look forward to meeting

Permalink Reply by Paula on February 2, 2012 at 8:25pm

Hi Ericalynn,

Welcome to the site.  The folks here are such a help, now and in the future.  I'm sure there will be ladies here glad to guide you through your new life with your soon to be sailor.

 

JK- I received my son's "last letter" to me today and he confirmed what was mentioned earlier- their Division will have BS-21 Monday, so we'll get our "Sailor" calls next week.  He said tomorrow was their last big test and they are going through Firefighting still this week. 

 

Permalink Reply by sjtina on February 2, 2012 at 8:48pm

JK be careful with the train, especially if they have to be back at a certain time. The train could be full and you may have to wait for the next one, or technical problems. I think it is a great way to get to Chicago, but allow plenty of time. They have to be back in their bldg by 8? not just the base. The line of cars for dropping off can be slow, my son and others were getting out at the curb and walking so they wouldnt be late. If one person is late it cause problems for liberty for the rest of them. We drove to Chicago and traffic was horrible. I had one nervous sailor in the back seat. lol 

Permalink Reply by bryandi on February 2, 2012 at 9:03pm

Hi Erica.  There is a great facebook page also for families of 2/10 graduates.  It is a closed group but you will be able to join.  http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/311622992201384/339014816128868/?...

Lots of great info about PIR and life beyond for those of us in 805! 

Please let me know if you have any problems finding it or getting in.

We are wearing sky blue scarves and black ribbons with gold lettering for PIR.  This is totally optional of course ;).

Welcome!

 

 

Permalink Reply by Roxiegirl on February 5, 2012 at 12:48am

ericalynn, post on the main wall and ask who is staying at the Residence Inn Waukegan...you won't be the only  one!  They are great there!!  Sigh up at the desk when you check in  for the very first shuttle on PIR morning.  It is free.

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