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Comment by Nancy(FCWIFE) on March 17, 2011 at 8:13pm

Thank you lala ribbon queen :)

Comment by janlee on March 17, 2011 at 8:13pm

The divisions do battlestations 2 at a time (brother divisions). There are 7 divisions in this group, so BS21 will take place over several days, the first two divisions will go first, so the parents of those recruits will receive their "im a sailor" call before the other divisions. So these parents have an extra day or two of breathing room as far as feeling comfortable about their plans.(and these recruits have an extra day or two to 'kick back').  Its rare that a recruit doesnt pass this final test. Even if they fail the first time, they are able to go thru again with another set of recruits the next day. The RDC's do what they can to help these recruits pass. Remember...these kids have orders by then, so the Navy doesnt want to hold them back. If your SR's division is the last group to perform BS21, and they fail...they will not have the option to join another group (as they will all have been thru by then), and they may have to perform BS21 the night before PIR and not finish until the morning of...so they most likely will not be able to march at PIR, but instead will graduate, but sit in the bleachers.

The recruits that complete BS21 first and pass...will be able to relax and visit "Rickys Heaven". This is a gameroom/restaurant area where they get to hang out. They may even have access to computers and phones, so some of you may hear from them again. They will gorge themselves on Taco Bell and candy...lol My son called me and was eating peach rings while drinking a Red Bull...Its almost over ladies...Yayyyy!!!!

Comment by chelseag11/117 on March 17, 2011 at 7:55pm

Nevermind everyone! I received letters today including the form letter! My SR is doing very well. My mom found that riding the train, even though it takes 22 hours, is more cheaper for the both of us $456 total round trip, than buying airline tickets which would be like $600+ for one person round trip. I also found out that my SR will be leaving for A-School at 2am Saturday morning. Is that the 'Grad-N-Go'? Also, thanks Cruz! I can't wait to meet everyone on 4/1! It's almost time& I'm sooooooooo excited! 

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on March 17, 2011 at 7:34pm

Usually stop writing a week to 10 days before PIR.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on March 17, 2011 at 7:34pm

did anyone get a package from me this week? :-) Inquiring minds want to know lol.

Comment by Nancy(FCWIFE) on March 17, 2011 at 7:18pm

Ochaos- When should we stop writing them?

Everyone wow 14 days :) so exciting I cant wait :)

Comment by cruz6861 Ship11/Div117 on March 17, 2011 at 6:59pm

Chelsea the number is (847) 688-3746. I hope they still have rooms.

Comment by ochaos on March 17, 2011 at 5:55pm

You do not need the form letter at PIR and just need the gate pass, you can print that out from the RTC website.

Your recruits will stop writing to you about 10 days out from PIR.

Comment by janlee on March 17, 2011 at 3:39pm

Everyone should take the form letter with them to PIR. Just in case....

Comment by janlee on March 17, 2011 at 3:25pm

No...you dont need the form letter for PIR, but you do need the info to print the parking pass. Did someone else receive the form letter? There is a website and password on the letter that you need for the pass. If someone else has the info, and if you need a pass, just tell them to print one out for you too. If you do not have a form letter, or lost it, etc...you can write your SR and they will get a pass for you. They are able to mail it to you...:))

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