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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

Welcome to PIR 3/16/2012

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OPSEC, OPerational SECurity, is always of the utmost importance. Please take the timeto read the OPSEC and Community Guidelines. A quick note here: Last Names of Recruits/Sailors are not allowed on this site. If it is different from your Recruits it is still not recommended. First Names and pictures of your Recruit are allowed but remember someone can easily match them up with their "mom". So you might want to consider changing your profile picture.

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Comment by Tsghart on January 28, 2012 at 6:20pm: My SR arrived at RTC on 1/17. I received my box 2 days later but have not received my PIR letter,more importantly his mailing address. I did receive a letter from him today with his ship and division. Is it safe to mail correspondence to that address? H e l p

Comment by Demetris on January 28, 2012 at 6:20pm: Sure thing!! Whenever we travel that's one of the 1st places I check to see if they are available. Because they really book up really fast!!

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on January 28, 2012 at 6:09pm: Demetris - Thanks for the Navy Lodge info! I stayed there and loved it! I'll post my experience later!

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on January 28, 2012 at 6:08pm: Uniforms on liberty update. (This is one...I'll see if I can get more!)

Comment by MSmom27 minutes ago

My son graduated yesterday and he told me he could not wear civvies in the hotel

MSmom... THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

...and CONGRATULATUONS personally from me to you and your son!

Also, MSmom has been staying on to help out us veterans...though I still don't think I am a real vet until I have been on here a year...I wanna still be a Jr. Vet.

Then I have a confirmation! I will be doing my homework later today to have my posts reflect what is in the new Family Guide and will let you all know when it is done.

Comment by Demetris on January 28, 2012 at 6:00pm: I am pretty sure that families are allowed in the Navy Lodge. I recall assisting my recruits with reservations. If families want to stay there it is best they contact them soon. Navy lodges ALWAYS book up very fast because of the proximity to the base and the price. The Great Lakes area is not the "best" (or safest) area to find a great hotel unless you go near the Gurnee Mall area (which is where ALL recruits love to go). Trust me we were stationed there for 3 years...

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on January 28, 2012 at 5:59pm: I will be going over the old FG and the new one for more changes. Also, as far as civies for the Hotel...I am seeing if someone can ask on RTC FB for an answer. Also, like we have stated your recruits get an in-depth briefing on the do's and dont's and will know what is allowed.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on January 28, 2012 at 5:58pm: Ugh...I have a lot of "homework" LOL

Comment by Demetris on January 28, 2012 at 5:50pm: OMG I didn't realize that active duty and retirees are not counted on the recruits access list. RDCs don't usually get involved with the graduation access list briefing so I never paid attention to any of that. Thanks so much for the info FTLW!!

(I haven't received a letter yet)

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on January 28, 2012 at 5:49pm: Number five says the "Main Gate" I am assuming that would be the Illinois Gate? Illinois is the street that the NEX, MWR, Photo Lab NFCU, and then the Chapel Parking lot are on.

We now enter for PIR on OHIO at Gate 8...which is across from the NEX...that was why it was confusing to me as far as where they are suposed to wait for you and that I did not have to do that in May. I parked in the Parking Garage and walked over to the NEX to pick my Sailor up there each day. I am sure we will find out as we know things can change at any time!

We always tell the moms that they may not go past the Chapel...this was in the old Family Guide:

For security and privacy reasons, guests of recruits are

not permitted past the Chapel for any reason.

It now states:

For security and privacy reasons, guests are not permitted past the Chapel parking lot or the parking garage structure for any reason.

There is a Parking Garage that is adjacent to the Visitors Center (USS Yorktown) which then flows into Midway Hall.

I have a post for the Maps of RTC...I will put it up later.

Now, I will be watching the thread on the Notes for your PIR for ANY changes...this is a large TG and there may be some, K?