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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.
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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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PIR date 10/08/10
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Boot camp graduation - October 8th, 2010
Members: 118
Latest Activity: Aug 19, 2015
For our Sailors - the Father's Blessing
Numbers 6:24-26 from the NIV
May the LORD bless you and keep you;
The LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
The LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.
I especially like it from the Message translation
God bless you and keep you,
God smile on you and gift you,
God look you full in the face
and make you prosper.
May these words ring true for each and everyone of you!
331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339,340, 822 & 947
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Discussion Forum
Ship 6 Div 947
Started by Honnalora. Last reply by terwldn Oct 28, 2010. 261 Replies 0 Likes
Just got my recruits address and found out he is in Ship 6 DIV 947. Anyone else have a loved one in this division?Continue
Ship 10 Div 340
Started by ilze. Last reply by catcow13 Oct 7, 2010. 165 Replies 0 Likes
Any one else in this Ship 10 Division 340? I hope to meet you soon.
Ship 10 Div 331
Started by Judy Proud Mom. Last reply by liongirl3502(ship10Div331) Oct 3, 2010. 131 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone with a child in this div?
SHIP 10, DIVISION 333 (Moved this from Leaving from BootCamp in August)
Started by proudtobehismom-Ship 10/Div 333. Last reply by kellig Oct 6, 2010. 126 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Ladies and Gents (too) !Just moving this discussion over from the Leaving from Boot Camp in August Page since it makes more sense to have it hear now!Please join so we can all stay together and…Continue
Ship 10 Div 336
Started by Arianna24419. Last reply by mom2nickship10 Oct 6, 2010. 83 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all!! My husband is on Ship 10 Div 336! If anyone else has a loved one here as well, I would love to hear from you!!
Meet & Greet
Started by OhioNavyMama. Last reply by Jana B Oct 6, 2010. 64 Replies 0 Likes
Hello ladies! There has been some chatter about our Meet & Greet. The Ramada puts it on regardless if we choose to attend or not, from what I understand. There have also been many mixed reviews…Continue
Prayer Needs
Started by Honnalora. Last reply by Jen - Ship10mom(Div340) Sep 10, 2010. 36 Replies 0 Likes
Thought we might try this! As I read through the posts on the main page and I am finding plenty of things to be praying for. We are a big group, with lots of things going on in our lives, and we…Continue
Hotel for PIR
Started by Honnalora. Last reply by mom2nw Sep 14, 2010. 29 Replies 0 Likes
Hotels? Here is a list that of hotels that I have seen mentioned. I know there is more, let's add them and get connected! As I see posts of additional hotels, I can add them to this info section…Continue
ship 10 div 334
Started by judi262. Last reply by DisneyNutNavyMom Sep 24, 2010. 27 Replies 0 Likes
I see lots of other 330 divisions, but not this one.... anyone else with my son's group?Continue
Battlestation 21 and PIR info
Started by Honnalora. Last reply by Sailor'sGirl NukeWife Nov 7, 2010. 24 Replies 0 Likes
The big day is fast approaching - time to get some info on the final weeks of BC, Battlestation 21 and PIR!Here is what I know about BS21 (from Jessica B - we love her!)1. They ALWAYS go in…Continue
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Comment by MaribethP on August 24, 2010 at 5:04pm
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tnpromised - so I take it you did find out from him when he was going to do the Battlestation 21? You are not that far away from his PIR! That is awesome! I can't wait until I am awaiting that call!!
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Comment by tnpromised Div 285 PIR 08/27/10 on August 24, 2010 at 4:54pm
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Hi Ladies-
My name is Jane and I am patiently waiting to receive the "I'm a sailor" call from my SR today.
If I can answer any of your questions please ask away and I will do my best!
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Comment by Honnalora on August 24, 2010 at 4:33pm
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cameowlot - I agree on on fronts! So glad that more and more PIR 10/08's are finding their way here. I can't imagine walking through this without my N4M friends!
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Comment by SOBE,PIR 6/4/10 IT Mom, Italy on August 24, 2010 at 4:33pm
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BS-21 doesn't happen until the last 2-7 days before bc is over.
Guess what? You guys are no longer the babies of the PIR groups! We have a brand new one, PIR 10/15/10. Each week gets easier and moving up the ladder always helps us out (at least mentally)!
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Comment by SoulStar Ship10 Div336 on August 24, 2010 at 4:18pm
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Sobe, thanks for sharing the vid! I can't wait to hear the stories about it from my husband.
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Kim ~ Thanks for the encouraging words and you are so right. When I get to feeling very lonely and missing my son a lot I always come here and find that I am not the only one feeling this way! We have been writing to him constantly and encouraging him - sometimes that is hard when I myself need encouraging too! This group is awesome!! I know PIR for 10/8 recruits will be here before we know it!! Thanks again!
Sobe - Thanks for the awesome video of Battlestations 21!! I can't wait to hear about this from my son!
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Comment by Kim~Ship 9 Div 301~PIR 9/10 on August 24, 2010 at 3:11pm
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I hope you guys don't mind me jumping onto your group for a minute to give you some encouraging words....a month ago I was exactly where you are now. It seemed like PIR was forever away, but guess what...it really isn't. I have made the best friends in the world in my group, laughed with these ladies, cried with these ladies, and now am getting ready to do some major celebrating with these ladies in two very short weeks. We can see the end in sight and so can our recruits! I know some days seem harder than others, but it will all come together...trust me, please.
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Below is an awesome video of Battle Stations 21 (BS-21) exercise. Everything they learn in bc prepares them for this final exercise. It's 12 hrs long, they start at 8pm and it ends at 8am - and they are not sailors until they pass it. Turn your sound ON, grap tissue, and then make note of the ball caps they were in the beginning, then the caps at the end! Enjoy.
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MaribethP - not always, but sometimes. My son wrote early on that he would get to call us during xx week, but didn't know a specific day or even the time of day. They only get 3 calls, but the division can earn more (depends on RDC and how they are working together as a team). Those 3 calls are the "I'm here", the 3rd or 4th week call, and the I'm a sailor call (after Battlestations 21 exercise). Not the answer you were hoping for, but I don't want to get anyone's hopes up!
Teamwork is the name of the game ladies. Your recruits need to receive uplifting, motivational letters to help them realize that although they graduate on their own merits, they will never make it unless they support the guys/gals in their division. Think of it this way: The recruit standing next to your recruit is ultimately responsible for saving the life of your loved one - and visa versa! They are learning how to respond to emergencies - that is what Battlestations 21 exercise is all about! My son says that the shipmates he had in bc will be his shipmates for life. When they write their division number on their lid (sailor hat), that number stays there and defines them. My son noticed that one guy was not doing well on his running time and was not going to pass his final PFA. Brandon did not like this guy, but he didn't want to see anyone fail, so he volunteered to run next to this kid as a pacer - the guy not only passed, but ran it faster than even my son thought he would. They never spoke again, but would give each other this "look" whenever they passed each other at chow. This is teamwork, this is how they make it through boot camp. They don't have to like everyone, but they do love them as shipmates.
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Sobe - do the recruits have any indication that they will be allowed to call? I guess what I am trying to ask is did you have any advance warning via letter that said "hey we may be able to call home on such and such date?" I guess at this point I am not expecting a call so IF I got one it would be a nice surprise!!
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