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Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak
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
...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.
OPSEC - Navy Operations Security
Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind. In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships." OPSEC is everyone's responsibility.
DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.
DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."
Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:
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Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.
Please see changes to attending PIR in the PAGES column. The PAGES are located under the member icons on the right side.
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PIR Feb. 11, 2011
Members: 172
Latest Activity: Nov 11, 2015
Discussion Forum
Ribbons - PIR 2-11-11
Started by aprul(ship11,div63). Last reply by J-04/128 Feb 26, 2014. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Hey PIR 2-11-11,I am making ribbons for anyone who wants them. Some of you have requested information from me and I have tried to email or message each of you personally. You can send supplies or some of the ladies are sending money orders. The…Continue
Nuke A School FAQ
Started by NF Mom. Last reply by SailingHi Ship 9 Div 071 Feb 25, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Nuke A School FAQ click the Above LinkContinue
who has a Sailor staying in great lakes for A-school???
Started by Mrs Eubank. Last reply by Mrs Eubank Feb 19, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
my sailor is staying in great lakes for AECF and his rate is ET. anyone out there with that or just in great lakes????????
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Started by diannep. Last reply by vydeoynkhorne Feb 16, 2011. 150 Replies 0 Likes
This is the final test for your recruits. When they pass this, they are sailors and trade in their recruit cap for their sailor cap in a capping ceremony afterwards. The ship they do this on was designed by Disney, so it is very realistic. During…Continue
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Comment by tls on January 3, 2011 at 11:56am
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I've been busy watching PIR videos on YouTube, to get an idea of what kinds of things to video (seems like very few people get the "garage door" opening ... that would be VERY cool, even though division 073 won't be first in .... what I've found is that the parents that do close ups on their kids don't have nearly the cool video of the whole "feel" as the ones that get a wider shot --- just a thought ...
As for pay, my daughter's went in around 12/28 or so as well (we have a joint account so that I can handle things while she's gone) ... and she got more than I was expecting as well ... does anyone have the low-down on what that first paycheck included? Is it December AND January's pay?
As for phone calls, none from my SR in division 073 yet --- but as of Christmas Eve, they were still on training day 1-1, even though she's been there since December 8. Not sure how exactly they will be done by 02/11 ... Arwen? Can you shed any light?
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Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on January 3, 2011 at 11:49am
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They usually have to be back at base by 8pm each night unless they have a scheduled watch which is usually for 2 hours at some point during the weekend. Not all of them will have watch though.
Processing time can varry. It could take a few days or a week or even longer if they are trying to fill up a division.
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Comment by mdubtxmom(Ship 09 Div 069) on January 3, 2011 at 11:27am
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Arwen, Thanks for the info. Do you know how long processing takes? Is it a whole week or just a few days? My son arrived at GL on December 13th. Just trying to get an idea when to expect the 3 week call. Thanks.
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Comment by proud mom of matt ship9 div069 on January 3, 2011 at 11:23am
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i cant get any of the family guide info to open up i tried 2 diff computers,
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Comment by Life is Peachy on January 3, 2011 at 10:57am
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mom of Matt = Go to the RTC website and download the Family Guide, as it explains (most) everything.
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does anyone know at graduation how long there alowed to visit with us at the hotel, i was wondering because on sunday if there alowed to stay late i dont want to check out of my room till monday, just curious
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I wanted to share some picture taking advice. When you get in the ceremony hall take pictures and see what settings on your camera give you the best results. Don't take pics outside the hall they can take away your camera and you don't want that to happen.
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Yes the Meet & Greet at Anastasia's is from 6-9 PM, however we can stay as late as 10-10:30pm.
The Meet and Greet at the Ramada is from 6-8PM.
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Comment by diannep on January 3, 2011 at 9:04am
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Proud USA Mom: I think you meant to say that the MeetNGreet ends around 9 PM,not AM. :-) I want to make sure that people know it is an evening event. The official hours are 6-8 pm, but they are very "Navy" friendly and are good about welcoming all to stay longer.
doulak: That is what we were told about Navy Fed too. I never checked with my son about it, but was told that with accounts at Navy Fed, the deposits are posted a day earlier than with other banks.
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Hello Everyone = The meet and Greet info is posted in a discussion above. I was informed that they usually end them at 9am, however they won't toss us out until 10, 10:30 at the very latest. As for pictures, we have a really good camera and I will be more than happy to share photos with everyone via email. It will be a matter of organizing and gathering email addresses from everyone there. Along with the name tags, I'll bring a guest book for everyone to sign and once I get home I will be happy to scan it and email it and photos to anyone who will want them so we can all keep in touch. I'll even organize the guest book by divisions to make it easier for people. If anyone on here is not planning to attend the meet and greet and/or cannot attend due to travel issues, just PM me and (with your permission) I will add your info to the guest book and include you when sharing information.
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