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ALUMNI OF PIR 05/30/2014 TG 29 - 7 Divisions (183-188 and 929)
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This group is for those who have loved ones that graduated from boot camp on May 30, 2014. A place to keep in touch with each other as the sailors continue their Navy journey.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 61
Latest Activity: Jun 4, 2014
WELCOME to PIR 05/30/2014! 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.
~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"
Discussion Forum
NAVY LODGE GATHERING
Started by CB'sMom DIV 186 PIR 5/30. Last reply by CB'sMom DIV 186 PIR 5/30 May 29, 2014. 14 Replies 1 Like
Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Division 183 and 184 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by J-Man's Mom May 28, 2014. 84 Replies 2 Likes
Weather
Started by yoggi b. Last reply by cindyb May 26, 2014. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 02 (USS Reuben James) Division 929
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Tammy May 25, 2014. 22 Replies 4 Likes
^^^^BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by NanM May 19, 2014. 9 Replies 1 Like
Dress Code
Started by MamaBear. Last reply by Mugs1029 May 18, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Ship 04 (USS Arleigh Burke) Divisions 187 and 188 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by drjeep May 16, 2014. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 185 and 186 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Tracey_ship14div186 May 11, 2014. 9 Replies 5 Likes
PERTINENT PIR TIPS!
Started by CatMom509. Last reply by CatMom509 May 1, 2014. 5 Replies 4 Likes
Newbie Mom to Navy Son
Started by yoggi b. Last reply by ellen0502 Apr 29, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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Comment by mariekg on May 13, 2014 at 10:50pm
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I just dowloaded an app called "automatic call recorder" this way my cell will automatically record the i'm a sailor call when I pick up... I will then get one of those digital photo frames that holds a voice message. I will load all the photos we take at PIR into the frame and it will play the "I'm a Sailor" script too!!!
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bee 124 : I did the challenge coin too but here is a site for other items if you need some ideas : http://www.bradfordexchange.com/category/8146_navy.html?ipp=36&...
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What would be some other ideas, something sentimental and personal for a boyfriend? He already got the coin....HELP lol
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Comment by cindyb on May 13, 2014 at 7:52pm
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Oh I didn't see the Core coin. I like that one. I am going to get that one too. I have had the division coin for awhile. Is it better to get their rating coin after A school?
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Comment by ellen0502 on May 13, 2014 at 5:36pm
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Leslie, Push divisions are just that, push to get done. They will get the same training, but there is less time to do it. They most likely will not follow what the others are doing day by day. What others do on week 5 day 2, a PUSH might have done week 4 day 5, or they might not do it until week 5 day 4.
My son entered BC thinking his grad date was 4/27, ended up in the 4/20 TG, and then was on p hold for 11 calendar days. They were on hold while waiting for 60 (yes not a typo 60) females to arrive to fill the last two divisions in the TG. His BS date was week 6 day 2.
Those recruits in a push division may not even notice the difference other than the "hurried" training. I spent the first four weeks of BC so confused as nothing was matching up to what they were supposed to be doing. Once we all figured out they were push it made sense.
Don't stress over the time to get it all done, it will work out. Push divisions are not uncommon in a TG, and the RDCs know exactly how to get it all done.
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Comment by LeslieC on May 13, 2014 at 4:15pm
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Thanks Diane, I will watch for Ellen to post. I just hope I get the I'm a sailor call before we hit the road to drive up there
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Comment by diannep on May 13, 2014 at 4:13pm
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Leslie: ellen can answer this more thoroughly since her son was in a "push" division....but no worries....they get it all done. I think ellen will tell you that the training week/day count is all crazy in push divisions, so it is hard to follow. Just know that you will have a sailor by PIR!
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Hi. My son is in Ship 4 Div 188 with PIR 5/30. I have a question that I thought maybe someone could answer or direct me to some info. When he sent the form letter he told me he is in a "push" division. Can you give me any insight into a "push div" Tomorrow is 5-1 day for him and it just doesn't seem like there is enough time to finish out bootcamp and have PIR on 5/30 Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Comment by CatMom509 on May 13, 2014 at 3:43pm
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For those of you looking for a special gift for your SR-soon-to-be-Sailor, I got a couple of these Challenge Coins for my Sailor daughter when she graduated PIR last year, please check out www.pirgifts.com. Challenge Coins are a military tradition. Craig, who is one of the veterans on Navy for Moms, designed the ones that are connected to the ships at RTC. The name of your SR's ship is right next to the ship number in the Discussion Forum. When you click on one of the coins, you will be taken to a page where there is a video about Challenge Coins. This would be a special gift especially connected to their Boot Camp days! Another really sharp coin is the Core Value one--it has cut outs and a diamond cut beveled edge. These coins are no longer given out by the Navy to the Sailors, so it is up to friends and famiily. My Sailor daughter thought her USS Hopper (Ship 03) coin was "cool."
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