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ALUMNI OF PIR 06/05/2015 TG 30 - 9 Divisions (197-204, and 930)
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This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 06/05/2015. A place to keep up with each other as their journey continues.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 50
Latest Activity: Jun 9, 2015
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~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
Ship 03 (USS Hopper) Divisions 203 - 204 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Buzzbeck Jun 9, 2015. 35 Replies 1 Like
Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 201 - 202 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by jobeysmom Jun 4, 2015. 124 Replies 1 Like
Ship 04 (USS Arleigh Burke) Division197 - 198
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by josiejules Jun 3, 2015. 142 Replies 5 Likes
battle stations 21
Started by Marianne. Last reply by ellen0502 May 31, 2015. 4 Replies 1 Like
PERTINENT PIR TIPS!
Started by CatMom509. Last reply by CatMom509 May 29, 2015. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 02 (USS Reuben James) Division 930
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Chelley Apr 23, 2015. 1 Reply 1 Like
Ship 11 (USS Kearsarge) Divisons 199 - 200 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by jaime2maggie Apr 23, 2015. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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Comment by diannep on May 17, 2015 at 1:02pm
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Good Afternoon!
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Comment by CatMom509 on May 17, 2015 at 2:56am
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Thanks for update on what's going on in your SR's world, mikesmom!
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Comment by mikesmom on May 16, 2015 at 11:21pm
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Got a call from my SR today, right after chow. They did small arms training, alot of marching, inspections and tests. The division is doing real well but he said they do ALOT of IT because they talk alot. But he says it's still fun. Hardly getting any sleep. Also said that Div. 203 was calling home today as well. I hope everyone got a call today!! He really is enjoying getting letters. Keep writing moms, they love it!! So good to hear his voice too. Take care and have a good weekend everyone. Keep our recruits in prayer. They will be getting another peanut butter shot this week and on the same day they will go in the gas chamber. Wow. I can't imagine how hard that will be!! Just love our SR courage and determination and commitment.
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sharonclips: Some of the divisions started Training Week 5 yesterday, some will start Mon or Tues. There are 6 training weeks, then BattleStations, then they are sailors. There is a link on the PAGES section (to the right and up on this page, below MEMBERS box)....to show you what they are doing during these weeks.
Yes, they will be practicing for Graduation!
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Sharonclips: Lately BattleStations have been starting on Thurs night, week before PIR. None on Fri or Sat nights....ever....and lately... not Sun nights either....They resume on Mon nights and usually are done after Tues night's group, unless it is a large PIR group when they have to go longer We cannot post specific division BattleStations dates on here or on FB, but we can private message them if you get one from your SR. You can just post here that you have a BattleStations date for Div ___ and let others message you for it.
Good Morning!
tangled skeins: That probably will be fine, but contact RTC Public Affairs and run that by them. You can reach them on the CONTACT tab on the RTC website, or you probably have their email address in your form letter. Easier to email them than to get through by phone.
For those worried about driving issues getting on base for PIR....there are other options: Opt to take Sarge's shuttle (or use the local area shuttles....sign up for that one at the hotel front desk...same price as Sarge's, I believe....$3/pp each way). Or, you can drive and park off-base at the train station(paid parking but not much) which is right past RTC. About a 1/4-1/2 mile walk back to the gate, sidewalks.
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I have a question regarding graduation day. I have my driver's license and proof of insurance for my vehicle. However, I simply have the Renewal Receipt of Registration for my vehicle. Will that fulfill the requirement of vehicle registration? (We do not want to arrive at The Great Lakes Naval Training Center and NOT be allowed inside for PIR because we do not have the proper documentation.) Thanks in advance for your help with this!
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Sharonclips,
Yep, it also depends on how many divisions are in a PIR group too. It can be as little as 6 and as many as 13!!
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Comment by Sharonclips on May 16, 2015 at 12:15am
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Never mind I got my answer! Battle Stations begin 1 week before graduation on either a wednesday or thursday.right?
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Ok, so our guys left April 7th and PIR is June 5. So what week are they in now? What are they doing? When will they do Battle Stations! Do they practice graduation? How does all this work.
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Happy Friday!!
"We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy.
And the other nations said, 'What amazing things
the Lord has done for them.' "
Psalm 126:2
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