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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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Events

**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed.  Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.

**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.

**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:

In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).  

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RTC Graduation

**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED.  Vaccinations still required.

**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.

Please see changes to attending PIR in the PAGES column. The PAGES are located under the member icons on the right side.

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"Hi to You!" Would love to hear from all members whose son or daughter, or loved one is in this group!

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My grandson is in ship 7 div 184.

Aww..You must be so proud and excited for him!  My son's name is Josh. (First names are ok)  When I got his first letter, he sounded a little shocked, and said, "Just wanted to make this clear, "this is not easy!!!"  My husband was in the marines and that was tough. We weren't sure what Navy BC would be like compared to that, so my husband forewarned!  But you know how 18 year olds are. They think they are tough and can handle anything!  And most likely can. It's just their bodies catching up to what's in their mind!  So, I'm glad for the challenge. Do you have any more family in the Navy? Or is your grandson the first? 

My oldest son was in the Navy 20 years.  He has given (his nephew) my grandson alot of information.  But things have changed since he was in.  My grandson's name is Michael he is 22.  He is doing good a little home sick.  They are not use to any of this being that they are from a technology world.  The time seems to be going by quicker now is what he says.  Since they are doing more training and marching.  I my daughter(his Aunt) and I will be glad when we get to hear his voice and actual talk to him.  He is very close with his Aunt.  So it's been very hard on her family and her.  Myself as well.  We are from California.  Where are you from?

Did you receive any calls yet?

Wow, bet things have changed. But that is wonderful there was a guide for Micheal. I think Josh was a little home sick too. Def not used to waking up so early, but they should be by now. Something that has been wonderful for me to read is a post I saved on my wall. "What They are doing in BC, Day-by-Day from a Sailor" posted by Fire Team Leader Wife. I wish I had that info before, but it gives me a good idea, and a heads up of what I can write to him, with more knowledge of whats happening. (Since I've only received one letter.  I did, thankfully, last week receive an un-rushed phone call, which was nice. He had a little cough, and I could tell was still in a little shock...Only because we had watched some videos before he left and they made it look completely different, watered down, from what it actually is. Now, that I've found this sight, we both are learning together, it's a great challenge...I just wished we could've really known, before hand. But it is what it is, He will get over it I'm sure! He is tough! I know!  Yes the rigorous PT is so much different, than what's normally out here these days, esp in the video game, tech world we live in. Yes, Josh said the marching was easy for him. Glad to hear that. I really hope you all can hear his voice soon, it will make your day. And will def be praying for your family, Izetta. Oh, We are from FL.  

is 184 brother divisions with 183?

Hi Sharon, yes..I think they all are brother divs, if in the same PIR date. Still so new here and trying to figure it all out too! On research, it says to get to know all from the same PIR GRAD DATE. The group has also formed a FB page discussion too, all from the same PIR can join. Look at the comment link below in the comments! They have great docs and ideas to share with your SR...which i believe they share on N4moms too. We can check in both places! So, how is your SR doing? I've only received 1 letter and two calls. But he is writing others in the family and his friends. So, I can live with that, for now!
Heres the def: Brother (or Sister) Divisions - Divisions sharing the same ship and PIR date.

PIR 3 Weeks from tomorrow! I have had 6 letters and 1 15 min phone call. I think boyfriend gets more letters then me. lol

In my SR's last letter her spirits sounded much better, think she was glad to have passed her PFA test. That had been stressing her out. Her worst fear is being set back and having to be at BC longer. She was super excited that Chief gave them a pop and cookie with dinner. Said sweets never tasted so good! lol

Yay) Clock is ticking more favorably now, I'm sure "bf" is happy, Sharon! 6 letters, sounds great..I heard from grandpa my SR said it was a "sinch...." in his letter, so, sure would be nice to hear that from him too! Well, I pray let her best dream come true! It's nice to be rewarded, I'm sure the small things won't be taken for granted much anymore.

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