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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

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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.

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Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

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RTC Graduation

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

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Comment by Jean H (ship 12 Div 091) on January 22, 2011 at 2:28pm: Thanks for the info. I live in WI and the weather has been brutal. My son is use to the cold, but even for him -25 is a little too cold.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on January 22, 2011 at 2:23pm: Jean- not very much. Sometimes they may have to shovel snow but not often. Most if not all of their training is done indoors. They are outside to go to different buildings, the NEX, etc but they are kept bundled up with a heavy wool coat and a ski mask. I am sure some of them wish they had more time outdoors, especially in warmer weather.

Comment by Jean H (ship 12 Div 091) on January 22, 2011 at 2:12pm: Does anyone know how much time the recruits have to spend outside?

Comment by Carol(ship12 Div.091) on January 22, 2011 at 12:28pm: Hapsmom , Since you have the ship and Div of your son you can call the Public Affairs Office 1-847-688-2405 and they can give you the information you need. I got the password from them when there was a mistake on our PIR date. It is worth a try. Good Luck

Comment by Mollie (Ship 12 DIV 095) on January 22, 2011 at 11:33am: Alisonsailormom,

He didn't say anything specific about the division. He said the beautiful snow was the only great thing there but it is gradually getting better. He sounded like he was in good spiritis. Even added a note to tell my husband to wash his truck. lol

Comment by kylesmom on January 22, 2011 at 11:28am: Sue M, AlisonSailorMom and Mollie,

Got my son's form letter yesterday... FINALLY! It was so great to hear from him even if it was only a few lines. He said he was doing fine and that there is "some crazy stuff up here - haha". Good to know he hasn't lost his sense of humor. Hope you are all doing well. Maybe we'll get some real letters soon.

Comment by YMM (Ship 12 Div 98) on January 22, 2011 at 11:17am: HapsMom, This experience we are all going through is so challenging at times. I am sorry that your son's gf is making it more difficult for you. Hang in there!

Comment by HapsMom on January 22, 2011 at 10:47am: Thanks!

Comment by diannep on January 22, 2011 at 10:45am: I hear ya, HapsMom...hoping for that for you too. And SOON!

Comment by HapsMom on January 22, 2011 at 10:43am: The GF is not my biggest fan. If I don't hear something by Monday, I probably will call her. She's not interested in sharing. So I have avoided contacting her to avoid getting myself upset. Just hoping he will get a letter from me that might inspire him to encourage her to make the contact. Any word is better than nothing at all.