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ALUMNI OF PIR 11/20/2015 TG 02 9 Divisions (011-018, and 902)

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This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 11/20/2015. A place to keep up with each other as their journey continues.

Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 50
Latest Activity: Dec 1, 2016

WELCOME to PIR 11/20/2015! PLEASE See the PAGES section for Informational Posts about BC and PIR. PAGES is underneath the Members Photos. PLEASE scroll down this page here to find the Comment Box to post a reply to the PIR GROUP.

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N4M's Community Guidelines and OPSEC.

~OPSEC OPerational SECurity, is always of the utmost importance.

~N4M’s also has Community Guidelines just like any other social media.

~Please take the time to read the OPSEC and N4M’s Community Guidelines.

~A quick note here, from the N4M’s CG’s:

• Don’t Jeopardize the Safety of Our Sailors: Remember OPSEC (Operational Security) (Don’t Sink Ships With Loose Lips) This site and all content posted on it are viewable to everyone on the Internet. This doesn’t mean you can’t share things about your Sailor – but too many details can put Sailors in harm’s way. The following are examples of red flags and should not be shared within this community either by posting or sending via a Group message:

• Sailors’ last names. This includes your username if you share the same last name as your son or daughter.

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~If your last name is different from your Recruits it is still not recommended for you to use in your username for your own personal security. This is your option. It is also not a good idea to use an email address as your username for personal security reasons.

~First Names and pictures of your Recruit are allowed but remember, everyone can see it and 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. Again, your option

~It is also a good idea to make your settings for your Profile Page "viewable only to your friends"

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Comment by diannep on November 19, 2015 at 2:17pm: I believe he may be able to return to RTC with the phone/laptop since he is on hold....but he will be able to tell you this during Liberty.

Comment by diannep on November 19, 2015 at 2:17pm: Oh, ok ProudMom. He will be marching with his division....and then will be on hold until he leaves for the Ceremonial Guard destination. Glad there are no waivers involved! He will have daytime Liberty with you through the weekend then (back each night). Just like the GL A School sailors.

Comment by Proudmom on November 19, 2015 at 2:06pm: Diannep he is not on hold. He changed programs/jobs. He will be going to DC with the Honor Guard. I remember there was a link which addressed those leaving for A school and those staying at Great Lakes PIR weekend. I only paid attention to the 'leaving for A school details' so now I feel a little lost as to what to expect this weekend; i.e. does he have to be back on Fri at 8p, can we pick him up Sat? Sun?, when can I give him his cell phone/lap top (we are scheduled to return home Sunday evening). Thanks for your help!

Comment by diannep on November 19, 2015 at 1:55pm: Ok, so it sounds like your sailors are on hold waiting for waivers? If so, you should be able to take them for Liberty through the weekend, just like the A School sailors. They also may be allowed to have their cellphones when they return to base since they are on hold....they will know this when you take them for Liberty.

DebraNavymom: I would cancel the hotel in the airport....he should come in with his division because he IS a sailor....so I don't believe that will affect that. But I don't understand what you mean by will he come in with HIS division or with the 900 division? Which one is he in?

I'm not 100 percent positive on this but I will see what info I can find out.

Proudmom: Why is your sailor not flying out until Wed? Is he on hold waiting to go to A school because there is no space there right now....or is he being evaluated for a medical condition, etc that may require a waiver?

Comment by Debra Navy mom on November 19, 2015 at 11:37am: Proud mom, I got the same call and I'm devastated... I didn't get a date that he will leave. I could hardly hear him... We were picking up our car. They were testing him on asthma... Why this late after he's past all his tests.... I have a hotel in by the airports and now I don't know what to do? Will he come in with his division or will he come in with the 900 something that he will go to? He's worried and so am I!!!

Comment by Proudmom on November 19, 2015 at 11:09am: Change of plans and my sailor is not flying out on Saturday. He will be staying at Great Lakes until Wednesday. I was prepared with the information regarding 'meeting your sailor at the airport" now I am lost. Can someone please send me helpful information for this new situation? Thank you!

Comment by diannep on November 19, 2015 at 8:48am: Good Morning!

Comment by Emma on November 19, 2015 at 5:41am: This was such a wonderful group to be apart of the last few weeks. I want to thank all the ladies who kept us updated and informed about this boot camp process. It helped me keep my sanity throughout the process.

Comment by CatMom509 on November 19, 2015 at 5:24am: Those of you with Sailors heading to Pensacola, FL for A school, here's a very fun, active, and informative group for you to join!

http://navyformoms.com/group/sailorsinpensicolaflforaschool