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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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Choose your Username. For the privacy and safety of you and/or your sailor, NO LAST NAMES ARE ALLOWED, even if your last name differs from that of your sailor (please make sure your URL address does not include your last name either). Also, please do not include your email address in your user name. Go to "Settings" above to set your Username. While there, complete your Profile so you can post and share photos and videos of your Sailor and share stories with other moms!

Make sure to read our Community Guidelines and this Navy Operations Security (OPSEC) checklist - loose lips sink ships!

Join groups! Browse for groups for your PIR date, your sailor's occupational specialty, "A" school, assigned ship, homeport city, your own city or state, and a myriad of other interests. Jump in and introduce yourself! Start making friends that can last a lifetime.

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:

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 Reference Information

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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 Phoenixmom on October 25, 2018 at 2:24pm: Myjazzy I would rent a Car, you have more of the freedom to go where you want. its really not that bad driving, and many ways to bypass the tolls.

Comment by Myjazzy on October 25, 2018 at 1:49pm: One more question sounds like using Sarge versus a rental car is the way to go?

Comment by Myjazzy on October 25, 2018 at 1:47pm: Just found this site and all the wonderful information. My son is set for PIR on November 9. I had originally scheduled to fly to Chicago on Thursday, but after reading so much information is it better to come a day earlier. Also just realized since he is staying GL for A school he may have Monday the 12th off? Should I change my airline tickets to stay through Monday. Was leaving Sunday? Thanks.

Comment by Phoenixmom on May 22, 2018 at 2:28pm: Here is info on Hotels.

The brochure that is included with The Form Letter from MWRGL about hotels and other things is at RTC Friends and Family Brochure July 2017 rev.pdf. It should have some suggestions with contact information.

The Page, Saving Money PIR Weekend, has information on hotels, transportation to GL, and more.

The Navy Gateway Inns & Suites is located on the main base, about 1.5 miles from RTC. Only those with military IDs can access the base to stay there.  http://dodlodging.net or 1-877-NavyBed (1-877-628-9233).

The Navy Lodge is located 1.9 miles off base from RTC and guests of graduation are allowed to stay there.  https://reservations.staydod.com/hotelSearch.do?action=View&pro... or 847-689-1485.

There are also hotels in Vernon Hills, Gurnee, and Waukegan.  Hotel Indigo-Vernon Hills .  Here are other places that people have mentioned I do not recommend or endorse any particular one): Ramada Inn Waukegan (some like the place and others do NOT), Hampton Inn in Libertyville, Residence Inn Waukegan, Red Carpet Inn in North Chicago, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham at Wadsworth Waukegan,  La Quinta Inn & Suites in Gurnee... That should give you some places to try.

The discussion, Recommended Places to Stay, within PIR Reference Information may give you some ideas. Check http://www.tripadvisor.com/ to see what others have said about any hotel you are considering.

Comment by Phoenixmom on May 21, 2018 at 5:26pm: PIR: May 25, 2018 TG 29 - 13 Divisions (219-226, 229-232, and 929)

PIR: June 1, 2018 TG 30 - 10 Divisions (233-238, 813-815, and 930)

PIR: June 8, 2018 TG 31 - 7 Divisions (239-244 and 931)

PIR: June 15, 2018 TG 32 - 11 Divisions (245-248, 251-252, 255-258, 932)

PIR: June 22, 2018 TG 33 - 8 Divisions (259-264, 816 and 933)

PIR: June 29, 2018 TG 34 - 9 Divisions (265-272 and 934)

PIR: July 6, 2018 TG 35 - 5 Divisions (273 - 276, and 935)

PIR: July 13, 2018 TG 36 - 7 Divisions (277-282 and 936) (Keep checking and join when it is up.)

Comment by Phoenixmom on May 16, 2018 at 10:30am: PIR: May 18, 2018 TG 28 - 11 Divisions (209-218 and 928)

PIR: May 25, 2018 TG 29 - 13 Divisions (219-226, 229-232, and 929)

PIR: June 1, 2018 TG 30 - 10 Divisions (233-238, 813-815, and 930)

PIR: June 8, 2018 TG 31 - 7 Divisions (239-244 and 931)

PIR: June 15, 2018 TG 32 - 11 Divisions (245-248, 251-252, 255-258, 932)

PIR: June 22, 2018 TG 33 - 8 Divisions (259 - 264, 816, and 933

PIR: June 29, 2018 TG 34 - 9 Divisions (265-272, and 934)

PIR: July 6, 2018 TG 35 - 5 Divisions (273 - 276, and 935

Comment by Phoenixmom on May 14, 2018 at 10:36am: This PIR is not up and running as of yet, please join when it is ready.

July 06,2018

TG-35

273, 274, 275, 276, 935

Comment by Phoenixmom on May 14, 2018 at 10:35am: PIR: May 18, 2018 TG 28 - 11 Divisions (209-218 and 928)

PIR: May 25, 2018 TG 29 - 13 Divisions (219-226, 229-232, and 929)

PIR: June 1, 2018 TG 30 - 10 Divisions (233-238, 813-815, and 930)

PIR: June 8, 2018 TG 31 - 7 Divisions (239-244 and 931)

PIR: June 15, 2018 TG 32 - 11 Divisions (245-248, 251-252, 255-258, 932)

PIR: June 22, 2018 TG 33 - 8 Divisions (259-264, 816 and 933)  (Keep checking and join when it is up.)

PIR: June 29, 2018 TG 34 - 9 Divisions (265-272 and 934) (Keep checking and join when it is up.)

Comment by Phoenixmom on May 10, 2018 at 12:10pm: Hi Sailor Mom NG, please come join us at Boot camp Moms, there is much info for you there, are you looking for PIR dates? please reach out to me and I can help as best as I can. Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

Comment by Sailor Mom NG on May 10, 2018 at 11:41am: Hi everyone. I'm just trying to get somewhat informed at what to expect at this point. Thanks