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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.

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:

OPSEC GUIDELINES

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RTC Graduation

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

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 8/27/2010 Proud Navy Moms/Wives !!!

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Getting ready for PIR 8/27, pull up a chair, stay connected and make lasting memories

Members: 44
Latest Activity: Feb 9, 2014

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Battle Stations
Aug 23 Div 941
Aug 24 Div 285, 286, 287, 288

"I'm a Sailor " calls start around 2:30 or 3 pm EST the next day.

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Comment by SOBE,PIR 6/4/10 IT Mom, Italy on August 10, 2010 at 2:11pm: Yesterday I posted to a few groups about "body snatchers", these are the recruits who help monitor the sailors during the 1 1/2hr ceremony. Standing that long in formation can cause legs to go numb, so they are there to catch them in case the new sailor passes out (happens more often than you think). Our recruits are exhausted by PIR day!

Well folks, I goofed up. The "body snatchers" are not from the 800 divisions, they are the "non-performing" recruits of the 900 division. The non-performing 900 recruits also provide behind-the-scenes staff such as door openers on the quarterdeck; helping with refreshments at the post-reception for the Honor Grads/Award Winners; and rail guards in the bleachers (they're the ones instructed to keep guests from against the railing during the ceremony).

I had received wrong info and shared it without checking first (okay, I'm old, please forgive me!). Thank goodness for this awesome lady at RTC who nicely corrected me.

Comment by KristinaR(Divison 285) on August 10, 2010 at 1:50pm: Thanks i appreciate it.
i know they dont want me to go. He knows that too. They promised him they were goin to and course it was all talk. I am trying. Truly am. I want to go so so bad. Just so much bad happened these month and a half. Ooh well no more negative. How is everybody?

Comment by shannong1268 (CVN 77) on August 10, 2010 at 1:45pm: In regards to "gifts" just so you know...I had an EBAY moment, bought tons of rings and stuff for Christmas...this is a Christmas gift she's getting early!!! Just happened to luck out...seriously..I doubt these kids are expecting anything but a long hot shower, and tv! Dont stress over gifts...and Kristina....do whats best for your family..money is tight for all of us and Im sure Hubby wants you at PIR, but he also wants the bills paid...If you cant make it, we will make sure you get pics and video of him, I'll make sure of it...I promise! I was a newlywed forever ago, I get it....but debt is a bad habit to get into, no matter the occasion...ok, Im done preaching...but Im serious about pics and video!

Comment by KristinaR(Divison 285) on August 10, 2010 at 1:42pm: Really want to go but they dont care as long as they got him to themselves. I am begging the rest of my family to lend me the funds. Just want to cry. If i do somehow get there i am demanding him to get rid of it. We can't move with the car.

Comment by KristinaR(Divison 285) on August 10, 2010 at 1:38pm: Thank you no my his dental doesn't start for me until next month. There might be a big chance i can't go to Chicago. I paid for our insurance last week so that was 200 and then we found out now the state the car is from have special requirement so had to pay. 200 yesterday to change insurance and now i called the new insurance they said my next payment is in two weeks and i found out i still owe for the other insurance for next month too. So i am screwed.

Comment by m'smom on August 10, 2010 at 12:54pm: Mine was talking about a new laptop too. His was overheating and had other problems. He also wants/needs a new phone. I may bit the bullet and replace my very old cell phone. It may be one of the last ones still working that doesn't do pictures!! Then we could get his on one of those great specials they have, like a BOGO or something similar.

Comment by tnpromised Div 285 PIR 08/27/10 on August 10, 2010 at 12:42pm: Flight is booked! Woohoo! Staying at the Navy Lodge as well. 16 days and counting!

Comment by djloch (Zac's Mom) on August 10, 2010 at 11:55am: CaliMom-- I was thinking about an Ipad too...those are pretty cool!...thats why Im thinking I'll just wait let him decide what be best for him and tell him well here is my limit I will go in half with you for Christmas.

Comment by Sylvia*Cali-mom on August 10, 2010 at 11:54am: Trishar...if he passed the Physical and all he is waiting for is the "Dental" part?...then I'm guessing he is probably IN. Just a hunch....when my boy's recruiter found out that he was on the Varsity water polo team he tried to steer him into Seals. It seems like the Navy really needs Nukes and Seals. Hard to find candidates for these areas.

Comment by djloch (Zac's Mom) on August 10, 2010 at 11:50am: shannon-- that sounds perfect..thanks so much for the tip! And hey..if you combine the shoppers, the cooks, and the planners..man we are an unstoppable group!