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**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 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.

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ALUMNI OF PIR 12/04/2015 TG 04- 11 Divisions (027-034, 802-803 and 904)

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This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 12/04/2015. A place to keep up with each other as their journey continues.

Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 76
Latest Activity: Dec 1, 2016

WELCOME to PIR 12/04/2015! 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.

Some Suggestions:

~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 Mybigson on November 4, 2015 at 8:40am: Hi everyone, Good Morning!
So today makes it exactly 30 days before my son's PIR! I can't wait to see him, counting the days down! We got his one and only letter last week, needless to say, we were jumping for joy and it was the highlight of our day, pure excitement! I've been struggling with my son being away, he's the eldest of 2, but his letters ( he had several in one envelope) just gave us a lot of comfort, his little brother and I, have been missing him tremendously!
I've been a typical mom, I've had my moments, my last one was pretty bad and I literally cried myself to sleep (that was before my one letter), I had also missed that one phone call home and it just devastated me! Since receiving his letter, I have a more clear understanding of how he is doing and what kind of spirit he's in- He's super busy and part of a 900 division and only has 4 weeks to learn his training, the other 4 weeks are for performance practices- he might even get to perform at his own graduation (I would so love that!) He was happy though to receive mail from us so even though they can't write as often, they do love to read and see all your letters and pictures! I'm so glad to have found this site as it has helped me with a lot of questions, I did have a few questions still, unsure about a few things... For example, I'm curious if everyone has received the box with the child's belongings? I've received only his form for graduation/thanksgiving adoption/one letter home, just curious.. Shouldn't his belongings have arrived back to me? Also, as far as graduation, I know there are only 4 official guests per recruit- we have a few more family members that would like to come see him at PIR, what is the limit to members that can view the graduation in the chapel? Does anyone know, how big is the chapel, is it standing room/sitting room? Is there a procedure for those guests when entering the Naval Base, do they get to come in with us and then go tinted chapel! How far is the chapel from the ceremony hall? I'm so sorry for all these questions, I figured if anyone can me, you guys can! I've asked my recruit via letters but still waiting on a response and who knows how long that might be... Looking forward to meeting some NAVY families at the meet and greet and the graduation... Thanking you all in advance!

Comment by diannep on November 3, 2015 at 11:07pm: You will like Holiday Inn Express. CatMom stayed there and said it was very nice.

Comment by TXSnowWhite on November 3, 2015 at 10:26pm: Hubby booked us at Holiday inn express, a lot of the other hotels he looked into in the area had really bad reviews. But I'm not going to be too picky at this point. When it rains it pours around here, I was laid off today. So I'm trying to come to terms with that and I'm missing my daughter today more then ever.

Comment by diannep on November 3, 2015 at 8:36pm: Basha: They can have no care pkgs in Bootcamp so really all you should be sending is letters. Some send cards too....but other than that, please do not send anything else.

Comment by Basha on November 3, 2015 at 7:17pm: Ty for the info, i got it now. Except for letters does anyone know what else can i send my SR in boot camp?

Comment by diannep on November 3, 2015 at 5:09pm: TXSnowWhite: Keep calling Navy Lodge back....they get cancellations. In the meantime. you can book at Springhill Suites, Courtyard, Holiday Inn Express or Residence Inn....all good hotels....call direct and ask what their Navy Graduation rate is. If you really want Navy Lodge and they have a cancellation, then you can book there and cancel at the other hotel. Usually no penalty if you cancel either 24 hrs before arrival or day of.

Comment by ellen0502 on November 3, 2015 at 3:12pm: Basha, There is an explanation of the Recruit Petty Officer postitions in the "PAGES" column on the right side of this main page. The "PAGES" are directly under the member icons.

Comment by TXSnowWhite on November 3, 2015 at 2:55pm: Hotel suggestions? We tried to change our reservation and Navy Lodge and they are booked for the Dec 4th PIR weekend

Comment by diannep on November 3, 2015 at 11:29am: Welcome, Basha! Glad you found the gorup.

Here is a link to explain the Recruit leadership positions. My son happened to be a YN in the Navy as his job and enjoyed it, but here is what the YN does while at Bootcamp:

http://navyformoms.com/group/pir12042015/page/recruit-petty-officer...