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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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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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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????????
*******BattleStations********
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 December 31, 2010 at 9:23am
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sailorsgirl4ever: I agree with diannep ... be careful. My recruit sent explicit instructions NOT to send any musical or voice cards once she got there ---
himmiemom: I think the final deal is that ribbons are up to you. lalaribbonqueen and aprul are both making ribbons and have discussions posted. For scarves, we've decided to go with bright yellow for all N4M. Then, if you want to intertwine your division color into it with either a strip of material or another scarf, that's up to you. But every N4M will have a yellow one. I know that Lexsmom and Mikki are going to be working on some examples this week and will post in the SCARVES FOR PIR 2/11/11 discussion above.
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Comment by diannep on December 31, 2010 at 8:51am
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ame: HAAA! HAPPY DANCE is performed for mail AND phone calls received! Maybe with just slight variations! :-)
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sailorsgirl4ever: It is all up to his particular RDC's. We normally suggest that you NOT send cards, especially ones that play music or record voices, because they can get harrassed for those. But again, up to the RDC's. Some say it is worth the harrassment to hear their loved ones' voices...so it is up to you! I saw in one group where they are sending large manilla envelopes with stationery and envelopes/stamps for their recruits...and the recruits told family that was fine. So again...up to the RDC's on what they allow and don't. Our rule of thumb is not to draw attention to the mail you send your recruit.
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Comment by Postal1 (Ship 11 DIV 065) on December 31, 2010 at 5:08am
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usually 3-4 days.
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Comment by Cin (SHIP 11 DIV 064) on December 31, 2010 at 3:49am
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Thanks for the info! I just searched up the closest Navy Support Center in my area!
I received another letter today! Yay! And he did mention that he got my letters on Dec 23rd.
Btw, does anyone know how long mail will take coming from CA to Chicago?
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Comment by BBWinthemoon on December 31, 2010 at 1:46am
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She is very special!
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Comment by himmiemom on December 31, 2010 at 1:46am
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Okay, off the subject right now.... Has anything been finalized with the whole scarf thing and ribbon thing????
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My daughter will probably think that all of us N4M have a crying issue. (hahaha). It truly made her sad to see me cry and I feel bad that she feels that way. She is a very sensitive kid and truly cares about people. My daughter is a very sweet girl.
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Comment by ame7 on December 31, 2010 at 1:43am
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himmiemom.....I second that vote...your daughter is designated tissue box holder. I wish you could bring your cat along too. LOVE the expression on his/her feline face.
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Comment by Lexsmom on December 31, 2010 at 1:15am
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BB- I agree the himmies daughter should have a box of tissues at the carry! She will be ever so popular at the meet and greet!! hugs to you!
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