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RTC FB LINK REGARDING THE LARGE SIZE OF THE TG AND TIPS FOR PIR
RTC FB has released a statement that there will be 14 Divisions (But NOT the details of the TG...no division numbers) Graduating on 03/16/2012. The reason is is that this is LARGE and they are giving recommendations for driving, extra guests (above the four guaranteed), etc. I will make a Dicussion for it up above.
Now, that being said, some people are panicking(some from other PIR's ?!?!?!)...don't. I read the body of RTC's post...we give you the very same info here on your PIR group. Everything they have said we tell each PIR group as far as the general info...get there early, driving directions and tips. The PIR hall can easily handle the guaranteed 4 guests per Sailor for 14 to 16 Divisions...it is going to be the extra guests that are going to be an issue.
So, your Recruit has sent home a form letter with the guests that they want to attend PIR. They will reconfirm this with RTC about two weeks before PIR...to update it and make sure that they ahve the correct legal name (it must match the persons Gov ID.) IF you have some say in this ...great...but this is an emotional time and while I know how it feels...try not to be when you speak with your recruit about this. I am trying to say this as respectfully and compassionately as possible for you...the written word just does not convey it as well some times AND it is advice before you ask for it.
Does this mean you shouldn't bring extra guests. Well...no...it does mean that they might not make it into the drill hall. They will have to wait in the Visitors Center until the ceremony is over. Some don't mind this as they just want to be there anyways...some will and decide not to go.
One thing I kept as a mantra when my son went through (though I had my days!) was, "Be prepared, be flexible, be strong (courageous)." The Be strong is the Navy's unofficial motto of Semper Fortis. I had translated the other two into latin and we had a Sailor on our PIR group and he suggested adding the Semper Fortis. His GF was going through BC and he even camse to the M&G!
Please read it, they will aslo update it if they have more information to share.
I do not FB, BUT, I do check the RTC FB page regularly for info.
Here is the link here and I will post the Discussion up top shortly.
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Permalink Reply by GMarra0516 on
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Thank you so much for the information. Does this mean that my husband can attend but might not be able to be in with me since my ex-husband is on the list. ? Can my husbnad still come through the gate with my daughters and myself?
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Permalink Reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on
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He can come through. He will have to wait in the visitors center until 8:45, that is when they want all who have entered seated by...then they will start allowing extras in. Those that do not make it in will have to wait in the VC.
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