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ALUMNI of PIR 11/09/2012 TG 52 — 12 Divisions (363–372, 823 & 952)

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This PIR Group is for those members that have loved ones who will be graduating Boot Camp on 11/09/2012. A place to gather information, share concerns and get support as your Recruits start their Navy careers as future Sailors.

Your current Group "veteran members" are:

diannep

LaLa Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons

ellen0502

♥FireTeamLeaderWife♥ aka FTLW

Betsy, son on Stennis carrier

Craig

sjtina

Cor

Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 122
Latest Activity: Aug 8, 2016

WELCOME TO PIR 11/09/2012!

OPSEC OPerational SECurity, is always of the utmost importance. Please take the timeto read the OPSEC and Community Guidelines. A quick note here: Last Names of Sailors/Recruits are not allowed on this site. If it is in your username you will need to change your username. If yours is different from your Recruits it is still not recommended. First Names and pictures of your Recruit are allowed but remember 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. It is also a good idea to make your settings for your Profile Page "viewable only to your friends".

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You need to be a member of ALUMNI of PIR 11/09/2012 TG 52 — 12 Divisions (363–372, 823 & 952) to add comments!

Comment by Sundown on October 25, 2012 at 1:58pm: Ok maybe not shorts but a skirt with snow pants

Comment by Sundown on October 25, 2012 at 1:57pm: GL weather is like a yo yo. I am gonna need to layer from shorts to a snowsuit. Lol! I love the fact that now I can think about what to wear. It means we have 2 weeks left.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on October 25, 2012 at 10:36am: UPDATE on EXTRA GUESTS for PIR

While Extra guests were never a guarantee...RTC had information in place that allowed for the possibility of additional guests entering PIR. Because of this information we have always seen extra guests make it into PIR when there was seating available.

Sadly, yes, this has now changed.

I have made a Forum Discussion for the N 4M's site that shows the old info and the new info. Here is the direct link showing the chanegs:

EXTRA GUESTS - Will NO LONGER BE ALLOWED into the GRADUATION (PIR) ...

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on October 25, 2012 at 10:29am: karens - Thank you for your input on that. We cannot stress that enough and your opinion is most welcome.

Comment by Sundown on October 25, 2012 at 10:04am: Well said Karen, I completely agree with you!

Comment by karens (alumni ship 13-Div 366) on October 25, 2012 at 9:48am: Loved One's of SR's, wanted to voice an opinion that may not be popular but am compelled to say. There are facebook sites not associated with N4M's but deal with boot camp, that are posting names of SR's. Facebook and the internet are global and available to anyone. Our SR's are safe at BC for now, but will be in the fleet at some point, their security, their shipmates security and this countries security is at risk. I was raised with "loose lips sink ships" which was due to my dad's service in the Navy prior to WW II and after. I know I don't want my SR's name out there floating in cyberspace, nor his deployments or arrivals and hope others will honor the same. We are all proud and want to scream from the rooftops our SR's accomplishments but please not on the internet. Just my thoughts.

Comment by diannep on October 25, 2012 at 8:40am: MONKEYSMOM: Look above and to the right under the "PAGES" section. Under the members photo box. You will see a topic about the flags they can earn in bootcamp. Just click on it.

Comment by diannep on October 25, 2012 at 8:38am: *they* not *the*

Comment by diannep on October 25, 2012 at 8:38am: JennyM'sMom: Yes, we saw that also and thought it to be very confusing. I hope people continue with plans to take their extras...just in case. The worst that can happen is that they can't get in, but will get time with their sailor after PIR. But hoping that they can get in....

Soupercook: You will be sitting in division sections. Is this person in the same division? You don't HAVE to sit in your division, but it is recommended since your sailor will be right in front of you. Maybe you could save some seats for each other and make sure you have cell numbers to stay in touch, and just meet in the PIR Hall.

Yes, dress warmly. Layers is a great idea!

KwajMom: Actually the 10/26 group (7 divisions) was told they cannot have extras---they knew they weren't guaranteed to get in, but the PAO told them the won't get in. Many in that group called the Public Affairs Office and were told no. We don't understand that as that group only has 7 divisions. So...something is going on right now up there....we are trying to determine if this is policy for all future groups...or just large groups...but why would they tell ladies in a PIR group of just 7 divisions that they can have no extras???? Hoping for more "concrete" info from them soon. They have already posted that the Nov 30th group will have 15 divisions (largest number of divisions ever) and there will be no extras allowed. This was posted on RTC FB.

Good Morning All!

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on October 25, 2012 at 8:06am: Good morning everyone, I will be away most of the day but I will check back in this afternoon, I hope everyone has a wonderful day :-)

I thought the same thing Jenny, That is why I think they will still let extras in when they have room. I will continue to think that until they make a decision and post it.