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ALUMNI OF PIR 3/16/2012 TG 18 — 14 Divisions (087–096, 807–808 & 918–919)

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This site is for families and friends of Sailor Recruits with PIR March 16, 2012. This is a great way to share information, concerns and to connect as we continue the journey through bootcamp to PIR and beyond.

Website: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir03162012
Location: Great Lakes, Illinois
Members: 124
Latest Activity: May 18, 2013

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Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on February 27, 2012 at 1:07pm: There is also a discussion up above that explains departures from RTC and Liberty.

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir03162012/forum/topics/after-pir...

It has the exerpt from the RTC Family guide and what we have experienced...also what happened with my sons Liberty.

This page:

http://www.facebook.com/TrainingSupportCenterGreatLakes?sk=notes#!/...

...is TSC's Notes page. On it you will find lots of helpful notes that pertain to your Sailors time while he/she is in training at TSC.

There is an Abridged Phased Liberty policy post.

Comment by diannep on February 27, 2012 at 11:44am: Someone who is on RTC FB may ask the mail question on there too. Like Lala said, when our sailors were there, they got mail 5-6 days a week.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on February 27, 2012 at 10:00am: I really don't understand that A, they are not allowed to withhold mail so I don't think they would do that. I have heard a couple others say they only have mail call a couple times a week, which I had also not heard of before. It was 5 or maybe even 6 days a week for my Sailor. But even if they had mail call only twice a week that would rally just mean they would have a lot more letters on those days. It makes no sense to me. For all of you who have a list of questions to ask when your SR gets to call be sure and ask them how often they have mail call and then let us know what they say and what DIV they are in. Thanks

Comment by diannep on February 27, 2012 at 8:27am: I agree with Lala. We have never heard of the GL A School students not getting liberty over the weekend. So keep the faith!

Comment by A` on February 27, 2012 at 1:31am: Ok Im a little peeved right now! I know, I know I shouldnt be and should remain postitive but....As I am reading my son's letters (yes, I am thrilled to have letters!) he dated he was writing on the 19th. Ok, I get that! But he is talking about recieving my letter # 4.....why is he so far behind on mail? No wonder he thinks I never write him! Letter # 4! Really! He fusses at me every time to write more and thats why. He thinks I hardly write! He seems to be getting my letters very slowly and I get his pretty regular! Ohhhhh, this Navy life is going to take some getting used too! :(

Comment by mom2kandq on February 26, 2012 at 11:01pm: Lala, that is another sign of our children growing up. They are GLAD their mothers are right. lol

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on February 26, 2012 at 10:18pm: The RDC's often tell them they won't get any time on Sat or Sun and hopefully they are wrong as they have been in the past. they also tell the recruits leaving for other bases on Sat that no one can meet them at the airport and they are not allowed to have their phones but once they get to that airport or the other base in GLakes someone else is in control and the Sailors are very glad their moms were right :-)

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on February 26, 2012 at 10:04pm: Thank you all for your prayers and loving support...it keeps me uplifted!

I promise I will be back on more tomorrow...chillin' with the Fam tonight.

Comment by A` on February 26, 2012 at 6:55pm: Well, I hope this is not the case as I plan to stay through Monday 3/19! If not well, I guess I will get a vacation from my family back in Texas.....and then just wonder what my SR is up too!

Comment by ChipsAhoy (ship 3 div 89) on February 26, 2012 at 4:32pm: Vickie: I can't help you much, but husband is staying in Great Lakes for Undes Seaman school and he kept telling me not to even come see him graduate because he wasn't going to see me at all. They must be telling them that for some reason. I am going anyway of course... But I hate it that he is so discouraged about it.