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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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Discussion Forum
SHIP 9, DIVISION 087 - NAVY W/GOLD ANCHORS
Started by Robin - Nuke ET. Last reply by Robin - Nuke ET Mar 30, 2012. 311 Replies 2 Likes
Ship 09 Div 091 (Blue with White Stars)
Started by NavySoccerMom. Last reply by gonavymom Mar 26, 2012. 329 Replies 5 Likes
Ship 12- Division 094
Started by chillmom (12/094). Last reply by ehuds Mar 20, 2012. 43 Replies 2 Likes
HONOR GRADUATES
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by yelomoon Mar 15, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Parking to use the train
Started by chopsmom. Last reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Mar 15, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I have a SAILOR! ****The CALL came!*****
Started by MGowdie (S2 DIV919_PIR 3.16.12). Last reply by Pobre tomat Mar 14, 2012. 14 Replies 6 Likes
SHIP 2 DIV 919
Started by MGowdie (S2 DIV919_PIR 3.16.12). Last reply by MNSailorsMom Mar 14, 2012. 112 Replies 4 Likes
Ship 9, Division 088
Started by vickie-SailorMom. Last reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Mar 14, 2012. 59 Replies 1 Like
Ship 03 Division 096......... PIR 3/16
Started by Robin. Last reply by NavyDoodle Mar 14, 2012. 84 Replies 2 Likes
Places to Eat in Great Lakes
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by minordetails42 Mar 13, 2012. 1 Reply 2 Likes
MAPS OF RTC
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by minordetails42 Mar 13, 2012. 1 Reply 2 Likes
PIR: What to Wear/Bring and Tips; PIR Reference Group/Forum links; GPS for RTC
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by minordetails42 Mar 13, 2012. 1 Reply 7 Likes
Flags and Pennants that your DIV can earn while at BC
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by minordetails42 Mar 13, 2012. 2 Replies 2 Likes
Group 2 Division 918
Started by beteboop1. Last reply by beteboop1 Mar 13, 2012. 50 Replies 1 Like
SHIP 03 DIV 089
Started by AggieMom (SHIP03/DIV089). Last reply by BrisMOM Mar 13, 2012. 67 Replies 3 Likes
CAPTAINS CUP
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by Pobre tomat Mar 9, 2012. 1 Reply 2 Likes
After PIR – Liberty; Sailors Departures from RTC
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW Mar 9, 2012. 0 Replies 3 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by yelomoon on January 28, 2012 at 5:11pm
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im ship 02 div 019
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Comment by GMarra0516 on January 28, 2012 at 4:58pm
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ship 02, Division 919 - looking for parents...
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Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on January 28, 2012 at 4:52pm
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Now, that is still pertaining to physical activity and swimming...not relaxing in the hotel room or taking a nap. So I guess we'll see!
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Okay, this is from the RTC websites "Rules on Liberty". Number 3 is in bold (by me) stating the rule for clothing. This page was actually updated on 11/30/2011.
Liberty is ‘time off’ from the daily routine. Graduating Sailors will be granted liberty to go off-base during the day with their families.
- Graduating Sailors may not smoke, drive, or consume alcoholic beverages while on liberty.
- Graduating Sailors must stay within a 50-mile radius of RTC.
- Graduating Sailors must remain in their complete uniform while on liberty. If they are engaging in physical activity or swimming, they must be in authorized Navy issued workout gear.
- Recruits reporting to A School at Training Support Center Great Lakes will detach from RTC on Friday. All other recruits will depart on Saturday. To get the most accurate information please contact your recruit.
- Families may not enter the base after graduation and will need to meet graduating Sailors for liberty at the main RTC gate.
- Graduating Sailors departing RTC for follow-on training the same day as graduation or in a duty status will be granted limited on-base liberty.
- Graduating Sailors receive an in-depth liberty briefing prior to their graduation day.
Now, Number five I don't get as I was granted entry to RTC every day. I always parked in the parking structure and then I walked over to the NEX to get him. I mean...there is no where for the Sailors to wait by the Gate! I know that it is up to Security to make the final decision based on the conditions at the time. I have not heard of anyone being denied access. But then most only have the one day when it is RTC. I guess the amount that stay there a couple of days or even one is not a big deal and they allow it. IDK...
Great...I'll probably have to ask RTC about that one. Ugh...they probably hate me.
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Well...the swim suit is Navy issued so it is not civilian clothing...so I am guessing that is "in uniform". same thing for workout gear.Let me check the RTC website.
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From the Family Guide concerning acceptable ID.
All guests 18 years and older, must present valid government issued photo identification (driver’s license, state ID card, passport). Guests 17 years or younger who do not possess one the items listed above must present one of the following: school ID card, driver’s permit, copy of their birth certificate or social security card.
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Comment by diannep on January 28, 2012 at 4:06pm
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Yes, velomoon, that is correct. They do not count as part of the 4 guests.
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Interesting about the sailors having uniform on at all times on liberty..even in the private hotel room....does that mean in the shower too? Many are exhausted and sick on PIR day...and just want to go back to the hotel room, take a shower, and a nap. Maybe the new rule was started because sailors would go out of the room and down the hall to the ice machine/vending machines in civies? We have always said that you cannot be out of your room in anything but full uniform. What about swimming in the pool? Again, we have advised that they must have Navy-issued swimsuit on, but do they put on full uniform over it? Confused....but I feel sure that the sailors are being instructed on what they can/cannot do on PIR day.
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so children under 13 may attend graduation without their names on a list.
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Comment by littleturtle92 daniels mom on January 28, 2012 at 3:43pm
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Trying find a SR family from TN. He bunked with my SR in Nashville. I was hoping they got in the same DIV and Ship. From TN worked at a gro store. If you think this is your SR lets talk!
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