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*******BATTLESTATIONS******
This is the final test for the recruits, and then they become sailors. It takes place some time during the last 8 days before PIR (Thurs night, none on Fri or Sat nights---Captains Cup on Sat----then can continue Sun-Wed nights). Up to 4 divisions can go at one time, but sometimes less go. They start with the lowest numbered divisions going first and work up...with the 800 and 900 divisions going at random times. This is an overnight drill....on a ship created by Disney so you can imagine how realistic it is. They are tested on all they have learned...and experience everything that can happen to them when deployed on a ship. It is a night of adrenaline and excitement for them. When they finish the next morning, there is a capping ceremony where they trade their recruit caps for their sailor caps...this is their graduation! PIR is Pass in Review...where they can "impress" all of the families with their sailor status and all that they have learned. It is quite a proud moment, not only for THEM but for the families too!
They go with their brother divisions...in this case:
49+50, 51+52, 909 can go at any time, with some of these divisions or alone
The day that they finish BattleStations, they will have things assigned to do so they don't call home right away. They may even have PIR practice before they can make their "I'm a Sailor" call. Some may even have watch and may not be able to call until the next day. Calls can start around 2 pm GL time...so keep the cells close all day. This will truly be the most exciting call that you receive! Please be sure to ask your new sailor if all in his/her division passed and post that on the board for the others.
Ask your recruit when his/her division is scheduled for BattleStations and post the date on here. We can try and get an approximate schedule on here then. It is not an easy feat since there is sometimes discrepancy in the dates, but we can try!
HOOYAH!
******BattleStations Schedule********
Thurs, Jan 13th/14th Div 49, 50
Mon, Jan 17th/18th Div 51, 52, 909
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Permalink Reply by Too Tall's Mom on
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Sisters!!! I received a lovely letter from my son today and he has requested our presence at the PIR! I am in tears and so relieved. Yes, Dad and I will be there! We are sooo happy. God answers prayers! Thank you for your support. I look forward to meeting you all.
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Permalink Reply by tobyswife89 on
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That's wonderful news!
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Permalink Reply by diannep on
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HOOYAH! That is SO wonderful! I know it will be even more special now....Congratulations, Too Tall's Mom!
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Permalink Reply by SusanGMom of 2 on
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Oh that is wonderful news ;) Very happy for y'all
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Permalink Reply by FairLadyTash- Ship 07, Div 050 on
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OMG !! Too Tall's Mom that is SO beautiful!!!! Im so happy for you!! We all can't wait to meet you!!! =)
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Permalink Reply by Cat(Mom of an AO) on
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Bravo Too Tall!!! I kinda felt that distance makes the heart grow fonder. Looking forward to meeting you as well.
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Permalink Reply by nascarnov on
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Too tall's mom - CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is WONDERFUL news!! I am so happy for you! Disregard my note on the PIR group page. I obviously hadn't checked here first. I bet you are crying tears of joy! Thank God!
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Permalink Reply by DONNA/MOM/EM3 NUKE/CLASS 1107-2 on
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My SR said Battlestations for DIV 52, next Tuesday January 11th
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Donna, Tues, the 11th, is for the PIR 1/14 group's BattleStations. So I'm going to leave it up there as Tues, the 18th/19th unless I hear differently.
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You are right! When I talked to him he said 3 inspections, Fire training then Battlestations, next week. I was thinking next week! But inspections were the week we were talking, Fire Training was the next week, then Battlestations. Sorry for the miss information! Talking to him, and receiving letters that have information from a week earlier really gets confusing! Thanks for the information! We'll be waiting for the "I'm a sailor call" very patiently!
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Tuesday the 18th or 19th for Div 51 & 52? Is this right? Can anyone who hears from their recruit confirm... Want to make sure I have extra blue candles burning
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