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This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids.

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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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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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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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A permanent place for information about PIR. Forum discussions have been created to serve as file folders for specific details regarding different aspects of PIR. Please post information in the appropriate forum discussion. Thank you!

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Comment by Ms. Ampi USS Germantown on April 3, 2011 at 11:54am: Oh and so important.. there are alot of close hotels by the base. Which in my opinion its best to stay close in the area to enjoy every minute before your Sailor has to return to base at night. THEY CANNOT BE LATE!!! I'm excited for all of you!!!

Comment by Ms. Ampi USS Germantown on April 3, 2011 at 11:46am: Hi, I noticed questions about the shuttle from the Ramada. If you take your own vehicle its best to drive in yourself EARLY!! My daughter graduated in January of this year and we stayed at the Ramada. The gates open at 6;30am and we were in line at 5:30am 10th in line. And within 6am the line was LONGGG. Yes, its pretty early but its worth it cause it gets crowded fast.You get a better selection in your seating by your assigned DIVISION. They serve coffee. The excitement is worth for waiting for. My tip: If you get a new camera for this special moment... PLEASE learn how to use all the functions before the day. Silly, me I was frustrated trying out to figure my new camera out. ENJOY!!!

My proud Sailorette-

Comment by LMC -mom of 2 Sailors! on April 3, 2011 at 10:42am: Ask about cost. Some where charging last year. You could always arrange a cab and have it there for you. Make sure it's knows to only take you. just a thought.

Comment by sherilyn on April 3, 2011 at 9:23am: when i called the ramada to reserve last week, they said the first shuttle left at 6:30. have they changed the schedule?

Comment by Mama C (PS E-Class 1202-1) on April 3, 2011 at 9:17am: Annamichael - When I called the Ramada last weekend, they told me the shuttle wouldn't leave until 7:30 a.m. I guess it doesn't matter too much, because I think we'll be driving anyway. Glad you got an answer from them.

Comment by ebigirl on April 2, 2011 at 7:01pm: I have a suggestion for those of you with infants. I would use a "front pack" rather than a stroller. The baby will be sleeping most of the time (Hopefully) and will feel snug and secure being close to mom. I would think it would work great for nursing also.

My only child is 19 and in bc as I write this. When he was 2 months old I flew with my MIL and used a front pack rather than buy an extra seat for him. It worked very well, and I didn't have to worry about lugging a bulky stroller around.

Comment by LMC -mom of 2 Sailors! on April 2, 2011 at 5:46pm: WE live in Cleveland Ohio area adn we drove our 12 seater van to PIR Had the hubby, one son (other cson had to take his ACT so he had to miss it. ) and the sailors GF with us. We stayed at teh Navy Lodge. ended up meet a Mom Gma and sister who took Amtrak into Chicago and had no car. Since we had a big van we offered to drive them to the PIR but then they would be on their own. They loved that idea. Get the train info from your hotel as to the times for Sat if you want to go into Chicgo. We parked on base and meet our sailor and walked to the train stop. IT's about 10-15 minutes but it was June. Caught the first train out aht we could. DO NOT plan to take the last train back to base. Our out going train broke down TG! it was the am if it had been on the way back sailor would of been late to return. Being Late for curfew is BAD and effects all the division. One girl used the excuse I got confused with military time. WRONG answer she then had duty all day Sat. and olny like 2 hours free. Hey sad for her but she didn't follow the directions given.

Good luck to all of you hope this helped. PM me if you want more info. :D

Comment by annamichael on April 2, 2011 at 5:45pm: Just called the Ramada and the first shuttle leaves at 7am.

Comment by annamichael on April 2, 2011 at 5:31pm: Ohhh, did not know it didn't leave til 7:30. We are for sure driving then. We will get there at 6:30 probably. Thank you so much for the info!

Comment by Mama C (PS E-Class 1202-1) on April 2, 2011 at 4:25pm: My son's PIR is 05/13. We already made reservations at the Ramada Inn. Did it for 2 reasons - 1) The Meet and Greet is there and 2) It has the free breakfast and an indoor pool. We are paying $79/night and it's only 3-4 miles from the base. It does have the shuttle, but the shuttle doesn't leave until 7:30 a.m. and PIR begins at 9 a.m. We're driving to the base, but leaving before 7 a.m.