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All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.

Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)

Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC

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Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind. In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships." OPSEC is everyone's responsibility.

DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.

DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."

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**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed. Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.

**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.

**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:

In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).

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**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED. Vaccinations still required.

**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.

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ALUMNI OF PIR 04/10/2015 TG 22- 10 Divisions (137-144, 809 and 922)

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This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 04/10/2015. A place to keep up with each other as their journey continues.

Location: Great Lakes, Illinois
Members: 55
Latest Activity: May 19, 2015

WELCOME to PIR 04/10/2015! 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.

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~OPSEC OPerational SECurity, is always of the utmost importance.

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~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"

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Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on February 21, 2015 at 4:08pm: The Form Letter:

First, PUT IT IN A SAFE PLACE. Do not throw it away!

It has important information on it that you will need for PIR.

1. Your SR's address. It will look like this:

           SR, Last Name, First Name, Middle initial
           Ship ##, Divison ###
           Recruit Training Command
           #### Something Drive or Avenue
           Great Lakes ILL 60088-####


           "Recruit Training Command" can be left off of the address, unless your Recruit writes you and advises you to add it back. Also, if they write a ship name (all of the Ships (barracks) at RTC are named after real Naval vessels.) that does not need to be on the address either…unless your SR writes to you and says it does!

2. PIR (as in pier) date. Pass-in-Review. This is the ceremony that you attend on the last day of BC for your new Sailors.

3. Confidential password for entry with your vehicle into RTC. This is in ALL CAPS and you will need it near the end of BC to be able to access and print up your pass that allows you to enter and park your vehicle onto RTC. The link is made available 11 days before PIR. You do not need it if you are entering on foot (though you do need government ID for entry into PIR); say if a hotel shuttle, taxi drops you off or if you park outside of base. However, if you plan on driving your Recruit back onto RTC after Liberty you will need the VGP.

Do not give out this password to anyone. It is a breach of security.

4. Access List. You will see that your SR has listed up to three to four names on the Access List. These are the loved ones that they wish to invite to PIR. These Folks are guaranteed access to Midway Hall with proper ID. Your Recruit will finalize this list later near the end of BC...that is why you might see names like Nana, Granpy, Sis, Bro, or even the dogs! Communicate with your SR as to the proper legal name for the list.

5. A note from your SR. There used to be few short lines on the very last page for your SR to write a comment...time permitting. Some squeeze it somewhere if they can. Everyone is different. My SR wrote:

"SAY HI TO THE DOGS FOR ME!"...In his new Navy block Upper case lettering.

In fact, your whole form letter will be in new Navy block uppercase lettering and the zero's will have a line through them. 0 Zero; O letter.

Just so you’re not surprised and wonder about it!

There will also be a brochure for hotels and services in the area.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on February 21, 2015 at 4:08pm: The Box:

...of smelly clothes! LOL

If your SR (Seaman Recruit) took their cellphone with them it will be returned in the box...look in the pants pockets and the shoes if you don't see it outright. Often times it will be taken apart and stuffed into the toes of the shoes.

If you're wondering why one or both pants legs are rolled up...it's because they get their feet measured and they have no time to roll them back down (they're gonna take 'em off anyways!)

The box will arrive by Fed Ex about 5-7 days after your SR arrives at RTC (Recruit Training Command).

Some don't send a box home...they just wear the clothes on their back (donate or throw them away), and bring only the necessary items that they can keep. In which case they would mail their cell phone home in a manila envelope.

Comment by diannep on February 21, 2015 at 3:27pm: Paige: You are in the right place! Your new sailor will be allowed to visit you Fri, Sat, and Sun (see my post below), but cannot spend the nights with you.

Comment by diannep on February 21, 2015 at 3:25pm: For those with sailors staying in GL for A School, plan on heading home late Sunday night or even Monday if possible. Your sailor will have LIBERTY with you PIR day, after moving over to A School (usually released about mid-afternoon), Saturday and Sunday also. Your sailor will have to return to that base each night though, usually around 8-9 pm. He/she will learn about this once the move to A School is made.

Comment by diannep on February 21, 2015 at 3:22pm: The illnesses that seem to affect so many of the SRs when they arrive are usually from a combo of things: Lots of SRs in close proximity, and too many vaccinations at one time when they first arrive that temporarily lower their resistance.....not to mention lots of stress in the beginning! They get through these illnesses, are watched closely, and will move on!

Comment by diannep on February 21, 2015 at 3:20pm: For those considering whether they should rent a car or take Sarge's shuttle (actually taxis but a set rate from airports to hotels)....it is more cost effective to rent a car. He offers a decent rate, but still expensive. For those traveling alone or just not confident driving in the area, Sarge is a great resource! But wanted to let you know that it is usually cheaper to rent a car. There are deals out there! We rented a car for my son's PIR back in 2010, but took the PIR day shuttles to PIR (it was $3/pp each way). We enjoyed having a car there and sightseeing!

I also would like to suggest that you all checkout Southwest Airlines for flights. They fly into Milwaukee WI (45 min drive to GL, no traffic, cheaper car rental) and also Chicago-Midway (hour+ to GL depending on traffic). They have no change fee if your SR is delayed in training....and 2 bags check for free. They also may still offer a car rental discount coupon if you book your flights with them. They did that before.

I am one of the N4Moms veterans on here helping! My son is now out of the Navy (PIRed in early 2010), but I stay on this site.....5 yrs now! Love helping here.

After reading the PAGES section to the right/top of this page, please post any questions you may still have! Your N4Moms team will be glad to help!

Comment by diannep on February 21, 2015 at 3:13pm: suddenlyPam: Sarge has not posted the MeetandGreet info for this group or the one the week before yet, but he will shortly. In the meantime, click on the link below to read about it. This link is for another PIR group so don't RSVP on this one. Wait for your group (it will eventually appear in the EVENTS section, to the left and bottom of this page).

http://navyformoms.com/events/sarges-meet-and-greet-thursday-03-26-...

Comment by Melanie on February 21, 2015 at 2:36pm: My brother is one with a cold. Bless his heart. Glad to know he's in a division with some great guys!

Comment by navyMom1 on February 21, 2015 at 1:59pm: Received a call this morning....Our SR is loving it so far now that PT has started. Most recruits have a cold but they are being taken care of. Our son is Ship 13 Div 138...he left Feb 10th