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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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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
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Ship 9 Div 287 and 288
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Permalink Reply by Mom of B on
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He told us that he got one hour to call anyone he wanted. He said it was hard, but he was doing fine. He sounded good. It made us feel better hearing from him. We didn't even think to ask what day they were on - sorry.
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Permalink Reply by Barb(Ship9Div288) on
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We got a call today as well. It was great to hear his voice and actually be able to ask questions. (Of course I forgot to ask the important questions!) He's having a hard time with the no talking thing, too. I'm praying that they all make it thru to PIR 9/7. I know they have to be strict, but no talking? Really? I'd get sent home the first day! (Or at least graduate 2 months late.) But I'm happy to know that he's doing okay and has made friends.
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Permalink Reply by ryt2me on
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my son is Ship 9 div 287. His 1 phone call and the 2 letters have been so sad to read. It sounds like they are in trouble and getting IT all the time. He said no one was working as a team, people weren't listening, etc. Makes me so nervous...that they are over 1/2 way to PIR and not doing well as a Div and getting IT. Has anyone gotten any good news from their SR from ship 9 div 287? We haven't heard from our son since last Wednesday.
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Permalink Reply by sharbear36(ship 9 div 288) on
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Oh great! That's my SR's ship. I hope it's not him causing the demerits and now there goes my phonecall. :(
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Permalink Reply by happyfeet(ship 09/Div 288) on
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Sharbear youre not the only one feeling that way. I worry about mine too :(
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We also need to remember at least one of our SRs is probably on watch...
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This just sucks, what are they doing on that ship, that seems awfully high. ugh
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I'm thinking inspection time..
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Permalink Reply by TerriM (Ship 09 / Div 288) on
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Love caring my phone with me everywhere I go (bathroom, shower), waiting on the elusive phone call. Wondering just when it will come?
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There are only 7 members here? Its just likes but not sure if that means members too. Would love to meet more moms in these divisions.
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Got a great letter today!!!!! 2 pages with lots of detail on the daily routine. Sounds very upbeat and counting down the days to graduation. Has made a friend that will be attending "A" school with in San Antonio. My son said that he is feeling a little under the weather, with a sore throat. Hope he is not getting sick. Just so happy to hear from him and he did say that he should be getting to call home very soon. Still carrying my phone every where just waiting to hear his voice.
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Something is clearly going around, my SR is pretty sick too :(
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