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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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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".
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Comment by ellen0502 on April 4, 2013 at 2:13pm
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The only way to travel into Chicago is on the train. No parking hassle or payment, no traffic to deal with etc. The train fares were $3 one way, $6 round trip or $7 for an unlimited weekend pass.
The train schedule is posted, so check what time you need to return and count on at least an hour on the train.
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Comment by diannep on April 4, 2013 at 1:35pm
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Many like to take the train into Chicago after PIR. The station is right next to RTC. They should have about 8-9 hours of liberty, so timing shouldn't be a problem. They get a military discount on the train...and for those there through the weekend, I believe they have a special weekend rate for the train.
But, yes, many do like to see Chicago on PIR Day! Just allow plenty of time to return and you will be fine! Enjoy!
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Comment by Tinkerbell on April 4, 2013 at 1:23pm
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CatMom509 Thank you!
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Comment by CatMom509 on April 4, 2013 at 1:14pm
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Ladies,
I posted up above "Pertinent PIR Tips" from my trip to Great Lakes for my Navy daughter's graduation March 7-9, 2013, a month ago. Wow, I can't believe its bee a month!! Check it out. There might be something there to help you in your planning!
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Here's some reassurance for you all~~
"Peace I leave with you;
My peace I give you.
I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled
and do not be afraid."
John 14:27
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Comment by D'sMomMary on April 4, 2013 at 1:03pm
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Hi Tinkerbell, when my son PIR'd I know a LOT of talk went around about going to Chicago. Most people decided there just wasn't enough time though some did. As it turned out, many of the SR's, when it came down to it, just wanted a good meal out with the people they loved (usually pizza but mine had been craving Thai the whole time, lol!) We went on down with Sailor's fiancee, to check out Chicago after he flew out on Saturday. She's in this PIR group so maybe she's put ideas in their heads :)
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Comment by Ty's mom on April 4, 2013 at 12:48pm
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tinkerbell my SR asked the same thing they must be in cohoots, lol.
Good morning/afternoon everyone!! We are at 14 days so 2 weeks from this date and time and we will be on our way to see our new SAILORS!!! I'm so excited!!!
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Question for our veterans on here. My SR asked about going to Chicago for his Liberty but I am not sure if that would be a good idea as I would hate for him to be late to sign back in. My thought it's Friday and we could get caught in traffic. What is your advice?
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Comment by TJCsMom on April 4, 2013 at 10:16am
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YAYYYYY!!!! LOOK AT THAT COUNTDOWN CLOCK!!!
Good Morning, loved ones of Training Group 23!!!
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Comment by melindy on April 4, 2013 at 9:12am
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Good Morning Everyone!
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