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Make sure to read our Community Guidelines and this Navy Operations Security (OPSEC) checklist - loose lips sink ships!
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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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OPSEC - Navy Operations Security
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."
Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:
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ALUMNI OF PIR 04/19/2013 TG 23 7 Divisions (151-156, 923)
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This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 04/19 /2013. A place to keep up with each other as their journey continues.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 62
Latest Activity: Nov 17, 2013
WELCOME to PIR 04/19/2013!
~OPSEC OPerational SECurity, is always of the utmost importance.
~N4M’s also has Community Guidelines just like any other social media.
~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".
Comment Wall
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Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on April 14, 2013 at 11:45am
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Something everyone needs to be aware of. You will need current photo ID not only to get into PIR but also if you plan to fly. Check your ID and make sure it isn't about to expire. There was a mom for this past weeks PIR who didn't know her license had expired and she got to the airport and could not fly with her ID. She had to leave the airport and go to DMV, renew her license and take the paper copy along with her old ID back to the airport and it cost her quite a bit of money to change her flights to later that day. It was a huge mess so don't take that chance.
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Comment by Tinkerbell on April 14, 2013 at 11:28am
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Good Morning Ladies,
What a happy Sunday! We get to see our SR's on Friday! I have a question for you. My hubby and I have been talking about a graduation present for our SR but are not sure what we should get him. We did get him the challenge coin, but we were wondering is there something specific we should be getting him and if families do get their SR's graduation presents. Thank you!
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Comment by Josh'smom on April 14, 2013 at 11:02am
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Martie - you shouldn't have an issue. I fly 3 weeks each month and have see some crazy things go through security.....a sewing machine recently. I plan on taking ooey gooey bars.
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Comment by Martie on April 14, 2013 at 10:52am
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I am still unsure about traveling with brownies-cracklins-if I have a carry on bag-are these permitted?
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Josh'sMom-Me either-I don't even own a heavy coat!
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Ladies - weather forecast shows snow flurries Friday evening in GL. For you southern ladies like me, we better pack our big coats. I don't do well when the weather drops below 60, lol. Have a great day everyone.
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Comment by Kered082 on April 14, 2013 at 10:22am
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Prayers for all of the SR's who will be running tomorrow and for those who may have to run again Wednesday. The Lord will be with them as they run their race. Everyone, have a blessed a wonderful day.
Looking forward to meeting some of you on Thursday/Friday.
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Comment by AndrewB/Mom on April 14, 2013 at 9:36am
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Good Morning everyone! Please keep praying for the the boys runs on mon am-
Diannep- You said to call wed afternoon if he does not pass Tuesday-what about my travel plans leaving thurs am-I can change the plane at the very last minute-what about if he does the battlestations thurs nite? I should still fly out no matter what?
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Comment by diannep on April 14, 2013 at 8:18am
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Yah, Bangie! That's wonderful. Praying for all of the SRs gives huge peace, doesn't it? Prayers for those trying to make their run times!
Good Morning All!
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Comment by markswifey on April 14, 2013 at 7:48am
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Good morning and have a blessed Sunday everyone! :)
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