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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.

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ALUMNI OF PIR 04/24/2015 TG 24 - 9 Divisions (153-160, and 924)

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This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 04/24/2015. A place to keep up with each other as their journey continues.

Location: Great Lakes, Illinois
Members: 62
Latest Activity: Aug 6, 2015

WELCOME to PIR 04/24/2015!ROUP.

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N4M's Community GuidelinesandOPSEC.

~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 LaDonna on March 10, 2015 at 11:15pm: I got my form letter today ship 12 div 160

Comment by NavyWife95 on March 10, 2015 at 10:16pm: When do our srs find out where they will be stationed at permanently after A school?

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on March 10, 2015 at 10:07pm: Hi everyone, I know so many of you are getting your form letters now. Super exciting to finally have that cherished piece of paper in your hands. I have been helping here n this site since my daughter had PIR in July 2010. I am happy to help in any way I can. If you are on your facebook group I am also an admin there and I have the same profile pic so you can find me easily. Feel free to send me a friend request. I am happy to help in any way I can. Welcome Aboard!!!

Comment by CatMom509 on March 10, 2015 at 5:57pm: Hi ellen0502!!

Comment by CatMom509 on March 10, 2015 at 5:57pm: Lourdes,

The Holiday Inn Express in Libertyville is just a little further away from RTC. The Holiday Day Inn Express in Waukegan/Gurnee is very close to the Meet & Greet that takes place the night before PIR. Very fun, informational, family/kid friendly with free food. It's at the Sundance Saloon, which is closed to the public for this Navy family only event~~ RSVP in the Events section on the lower left of this page, so Sarge can plan for the food~~

The Waukegan/Gurnee one is 10 mins away from RTC.

Comment by CatMom509 on March 10, 2015 at 5:37pm: Greetings!

     "The Lord repay your work, and a full reward

       be given you by the Lord God of Israel,

       under whose wings you have come for refuge."

                                                         Ruth 2:12

Comment by ashley on March 10, 2015 at 2:58pm: Got the letter and the box! Ship 12 Div 159. I've already been writing letters so I sent them out first thing this morning. I haven't received a phone call yet other than I'm here. I can't wait til I get one. Maybe this weekend I'm hoping! We booked candle wood suites a sap. I've heard it was a nice place. I love reading everyone's comments. It makes me feel better. I pray everyday for everyone to be successful and to stay healthy and happy!

Comment by diannep on March 10, 2015 at 8:56am: Hey there, ellen! Glad to see you back on here! :-)

Comment by diannep on March 10, 2015 at 8:56am: Sarge's shuttle service and the local area one (both taxi services operating as shuttles that morning) service many of the hotels in the area for PIR morning. I believe they are still charging $3/pp each way to to go PIR. If your sailor rides with you from PIR (only those flying out, those staying in GL for A School move over there shortly after PIR is over and you pick them up later in the afternoon over there)....normally they ride for free.

Comment by diannep on March 10, 2015 at 8:53am: Lourdes: See my post below about checking out hotels on TripAdvisor.com for reviews. Most of these reviews come from Navy families.