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Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak

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

...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.

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.

DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.

DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."

Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

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**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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**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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ALUMNI of PIR 9/1/2011 TG 42 Div 281-290, 818, 819, 942

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Group for those who's Sailors graduated 09/01/2011 - "veryproud" started this group, but please contact "DiverMom" with any issues/concerns regarding this board. CONGRATULATIONS to all the new NAVY family members! Thank you!

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Latest Activity: Aug 9, 2012

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Comment by diannep on August 25, 2011 at 11:43am: CORRECTION: Norfolk is the world's largest naval base...they are moving 64 ships in preparation for Hurricane Irene. Whoa....

Comment by diannep on August 25, 2011 at 11:34am: Thanks for sharing that, giasams. I agree...I'm sure they are the best pros at preparing for this!

So funny about your kids loving their cancelled dentist appts! There IS a positive to hurricanes approaching! :-)

Comment by giasams on August 25, 2011 at 9:59am: the weird thing about living in an area like this is that you don't really know how much to prepare when we get a hurricane watch/warning because things change so quickly. I've found that it's best to prepare for the worst and wish for the best. My kids are just happy that we had to cancel their dental appointments for Saturday! Seriously though, I know in my heart that everything will be okay and everyone is well prepared. We live 10 minutes from the Navy base in Norfolk and have been watching all the preparations being made. Trust me, they are on top of it, they are old pros at it.

Comment by diannep on August 25, 2011 at 8:45am: Lala: The Navy will educate your sailors on hurricane safety...don't worry! They will be pros after this one!

Comment by diannep on August 25, 2011 at 8:44am: Crystal: Thanks for your prayers on that. My sailor is one in the hurricane path and he is "essential personnel" which means he will be on the front lines for the hurricane. In the Norfolk/NewportNews area. He is not scared as we are hurricane veterans down here...but I'm sure all are a bit uneasy. I feel confident that the Navy knows what they are doing! They are moving all of the ships (and there are many at Norfolk...2nd largest naval base after San Diego) out of Norfolk....what a mission but what a neat thing to watch for those up there. Pray that this hurricane is kicked out to sea and only fringe weather is received up there. Thanks, ladies!

Comment by diannep on August 25, 2011 at 8:41am: Yes, kmanmom> They need to be with you at the gate. They most likely will get in. Extras usually do although there is a slight chance they will have to wait until the ones on the lists are seated. For sure, bring them! They will love it! Make sure they have ID!

Comment by kmanmom on August 25, 2011 at 8:35am: diannep - Can you please answer a question for me? We have some grandparents that would like to try to see PIR even though they are not part of the 4 on the list. Do they need to or should they go through security with us at the gate? Can you give me some guidance on this topic?

Comment by Mom2five on August 25, 2011 at 1:29am: I'd like to add a countdown clock like the one pictured on this page to my Facebook, but I'm not sure how or where to get one. Could anyone help me out??? Thank you in advance and God Bless all the upcoming graduates!!

Comment by Crystal(ship11div282)(EM1150) on August 25, 2011 at 1:02am: Praying for all Sailors who are preparing for the hurricane, GOD will be with you all.

Comment by Crystal(ship11div282)(EM1150) on August 25, 2011 at 12:59am: I got my call today! So PROUD of my SAILOR and those in this group, hope to meet and see you all next week. God Bless!