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ALUMNI OF PIR 03/14/2014 TG 18 - 11 Divisions (103-110, 808, 809, 918)
Information
This group is for those who have loved ones that graduated from boot camp on March 14, 2014. A place to keep in touch with each other as the sailors continue their Navy journey.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 89
Latest Activity: May 9, 2014
WELCOME to PIR 03/14/2014! 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 04 (USS Arleigh Burke) Divisions 808 and 809 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by mtnestr Mar 19, 2014. 135 Replies 4 Likes
Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 103 and 104 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Laurablue Mar 15, 2014. 307 Replies 5 Likes
Ship 09 (USS John F Kennedy) Divisions 107 and 108 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Hoagie Mar 12, 2014. 192 Replies 5 Likes
Ship 03/Division 106
Started by mamanance. Last reply by mamanance Mar 11, 2014. 2 Replies 0 Likes
PERTINENT PIR TIPS!
Started by CatMom509. Last reply by CatMom509 Mar 10, 2014. 12 Replies 2 Likes
Ship 02 (USS Reuben James) Division 918
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Mikey'sWife Mar 10, 2014. 51 Replies 3 Likes
Ship 03 (USS Hopper) Divisions105 and 106 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by FavoredLife Mar 6, 2014. 23 Replies 3 Likes
Ship 11 (USS Kearsarge) Divisons 109 and 110 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by ArmHawkmamma Feb 26, 2014. 34 Replies 4 Likes
^^^^ BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by ellen0502 Jan 27, 2014. 1 Reply 1 Like
Ship: 03 Div: 105
Started by Renee. Last reply by ellen0502 Jan 27, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by Britmum on January 24, 2014 at 4:58pm
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The form Letter arrived today!!!!Yay!! So happy. I hope he is doing ok and not too homesick..Jill you mentioned your SR is struggling with being homesick, how do you know this?
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Comment by Jill on January 24, 2014 at 3:17pm
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Thank you so much, he is mostly struggling with being homesick, but that is good to know they do it. I just pray he can make it through.
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Comment by diannep on January 24, 2014 at 3:05pm
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Posted today by a female sailor who PIRed today. You may want to pass on her words to your SRs who are just starting out!
""""So today I just graduated boot camp and wanted to pass on a few tricks and tips to the new recruits and future sailors in the U.S. Navy. The most important rules are NEVER argue with your RDC's even if your right. Follow your last order first. Basically just be quiet and listen. You may think that your RDC's are not doing something right but believe me when I say as a recently graduated sailor they know way more than you realize. I had some of the best RDC's here and I will always look up to their knowledge and insight. If you want a divisional job I would recommend either head crew or laundry crew. Those jobs may not be your favorite thing to do but believe me it's worth it. You get taken care if by your RDCs if you do a good job. Basically listen and stay out of trouble. The hardest part about boot camp is staying awake when it's time to be awake.""""
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This is not Craig's, but a good youtube of RTC. You will get a nice overview of where your SRs are.
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Correct that most of the training is indoors now. Craig (another N4Moms veteran) had a power point of the updated RTC. Let me see if I can find it.
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I agree with EyeoftheTiger, Jill. These first few weeks are very tough on most of the SRs....physically, mentally, emotionally. But after they have been at Bootcamp for about 5-6 weeks (about Training Week 4), things get much better for them. Just keep sending lots of letters of encouragement!
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Comment by EyeoftheTiger on January 24, 2014 at 1:59pm
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Jill, thinking of you and praying for your SR. I understand that "if a recruit is struggling with certain aspects of training, a fellow shipmate with more proficiency is assigned as a mentor and will help him/her overcome his/her deficiencies."
I haven't heard from my son yet and hope, no matter what, there is a strong desire in BC to help SRs succeed if it is meant to be.
I hope that whatever happens, it will be the best for him.
Source: http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/staff/rdc_typical_day.asp
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Please pray for my SR today, he is really struggling. Please pray the Lord will give him strength. Thank you!!
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Comment by Carrie (sh 14 Div 104 PIR 3/14) on January 24, 2014 at 1:31pm
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Cherie I am from the Deep South but our last duty station was Brunswick ME. My SR is a big snowboarder so he may love it. I just check it to feel like I know what is going on. Sad I know but it helps me get through the day! :)
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Comment by CatMom509 on January 24, 2014 at 11:58am
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Friends,
Check out "Arrival and What Happens at RTC" up in the Pages section under the members' pics. There are video links there that show exactly what they are doing. They have a huge indoor gym for Physical Training!! Lots of other stuff there too~~
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