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ALUMNI OF PIR 06/13/2014 TG 31 - 7 Divisions (197-202, and 931)
Information
This group is for those who have loved ones that graduated from boot camp on June 13, 2014. A place to keep in touch with each other as the sailors continue their Navy journey.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 56
Latest Activity: Apr 15, 2015
WELCOME to PIR 06/13/2014! 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
Ship 03 (USS Hopper) Divisions 199 and 200 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Jacob94mom Jun 15, 2014. 135 Replies 5 Likes
Ship 02 (USS Reuben James) Division 931
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by diannep Jun 10, 2014. 38 Replies 4 Likes
Ship 09 (USS John F Kennedy) Divisions 201 and 202 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by Ladyrocker Jun 7, 2014. 65 Replies 9 Likes
PIR 6/13/14 ship 09 div 201
Started by Alexis. Last reply by Dilian Jun 5, 2014. 3 Replies 1 Like
Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Divisions 197 and 198 (Brother Divisions)
Started by ellen0502. Last reply by dentalchick May 31, 2014. 48 Replies 6 Likes
PERTINENT PIR TIPS!
Started by CatMom509. Last reply by CatMom509 May 29, 2014. 7 Replies 2 Likes
^^^^BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^
Started by diannep. Last reply by Beertjes'Mama May 23, 2014. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Trivia Tuesdays - Winner gets PICTURES! :)
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Comment by diannep on June 2, 2014 at 1:46pm
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USNwife/momMary:
This is the info about rate vs rank.
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Comment by ellen0502 on June 2, 2014 at 1:39pm
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Rate=Pay Grade
Rating=Job
Rank is used for commissioned officers.
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Comment by CatMom509 on June 2, 2014 at 12:31pm
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Jacob94Mom,
That is something up to your comfort level about whether to put first or last name. Their rating (job) could be the new higher one!
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Good Morning!
"The Lord Himself goes before you and
will be wih you; He will never leave you
nor forsake you. Do not be afraid,
do not be discouraged."
Deuteronomy 31:8
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Comment by TRESSA on June 2, 2014 at 12:17pm
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I heard we should get the "I am a sailor" call on the 5th!!!
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Comment by MaryNavywife/mom on June 2, 2014 at 10:36am
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Pay grade/rank is the E1, E2 etc part
Their job is their rate I have read several different places where people have said only officers have rank, but this is not true. My husband has been in the Navy for over 21 years and he said he has never heard anyone say only officers have rank.
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Comment by Jacob94mom on June 2, 2014 at 9:54am
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Good morning! I am curious too Marisol how you know he passed- I am biting my nails waiting for his Wednesday letter.
CatMom: are we allowed to put last names on our door decorations then? I put his first, but can easily change it. What about their new rate? He went in as an E-3 (had JRROTC) he wiLL be AECF ET so will he be Seaman or Firman?
Oh my gosh! We are getting close and so much to do!!!
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Marisol:
Here is a link that will be helpful to you as far as the pay rates:
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Congrats, Marisol! That is wonderful!
Hotel door decorating is totally up to you, if you want to do it. Check with your hotel to find out what they allow you to put on the doors. Some have said that their new sailors would not like this kind of attention, others have said that theirs would love it....so keep that in mind!
Good Morning All !
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Marisol,
E-1, E-2, and E-3 are their pay rates.
Congrats on your son passing the PFA~~
The door decorating just shows your pride of your Sailor's Boot Camp graduation. It could just be a poster board with Navy emblems and the ship number, division number, and up to you, maybe your Sailor's last name on it. You attach it to your hotel room door. This is totally optional and is not necessary, plus if you want it as a souvenir, you will have to roll it up (if you don't want to fold it) to take it home with you.
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