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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
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For moms (and dads), wives (and husbands) and girlfriends (and boyfriends) who survived PIR February 19, 2010 - Including Ship 14 Div 095-100, Ship 7 Div 101-102 and Ship 6 Div 913
Members: 86
Latest Activity: Dec 2, 2016
PIR 19 Feb 2010
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Comment by Arwen on January 11, 2010 at 2:16am
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Mary, if you and your son want to stop by our Wii Tournament, that would be great.
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Kelcie, start expecting a call later this week. They supposedly get a call at the end of their 3rd week, which is this week. So it's soon now!
He's probably going to call hubby, because he's leery about "bothering" me at work. I just hope I'm home when he calls!
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Hubby and I made a decision today. Since we are traveling on a tight budget, we're going to bring our Wii, games and all of our dance pads and controllers and have Chris invite recruits who have nowhere else to go for a Wii tournament at our hotel. Meanwhile, since I will have a full kitchen in my room, I will make my famous home-cooked spaghetti one day and from-scratch mac and cheese (nothing like they've been eating at boot camp!) another day.
If anyone knows of an "orphaned" recruit looking for a little bit of home for PIR weekend, let me know and we'll be happy to include them.
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Comment by SandyAz on January 10, 2010 at 11:53pm
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I am so glad that I found this site and especially this group. My daughter is in bc right now. She left 12/15. Its so good to hear that others have the same thoughts and feelings that I do. I haven't gotten a call yet so Arwen, your comment has helped. I have gotten some letters but can't wait to talk to her. I look forward to getting to know you all.
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I've been reading that most 3rd week recruits have been calling at the end of the week, and mail doesn't go out until tomorrow morning, so I think we can all relax and lay back a bit until Wednesday.
Earlier today hubby's phone started ringing in the other room and he gave a great N4M impression, almost leaping the couch to get to it. He's learning!
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Comment by JoyLoveLaughter on January 10, 2010 at 9:11pm
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Thank you for creating this group! I went from completely in the dark to in the know. I can't thank you enough!
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Here we go, tomorrow is Week 3 Day 1 for our sailors!
Here's what they will be doing, according to military.about.com
Week 3. During the third week, there's less classroom learning, and more hands-on learning. Your classroom work will consist of training about naval history, laws of armed conflict, money management, shipboard communications, navy ships and aircraft, and basic seamanship. You'll cap these with your second written test.
After that, put on your gloves, and dust off your knot-making techniques, as you'll get to practice basic line-handling skills (after all, we can't have new recruits tying a slip-knot and allowing that aircraft carrier to drift away from the dock. This would upset the Captain, and would undoubtedly irritate your chief). You'll also get direct experience and practice in first aid techniques.
Of course, during week three, the yelling, drill, and physical training will continue.
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Comment by JnRene on January 9, 2010 at 9:41pm
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Beverly- I am concerned about the holding of letters as well! I've written my son every day for 23 days...what is going on up there???
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Holiday routine is pretty much the same as Sunday routine, having the morning off to relax, go to church or just sit around and study or read/write letters. The afternoon is generally spend either in study group or doing some kind of less intense training.
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Comment by Beverly on January 9, 2010 at 7:36pm
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Jasmine, I think sometimes they can write after lights out because the "red lights" are always on.....my son mentioned that one time. It also depends on the RDC.
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