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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!

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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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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.

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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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Latest Activity: Dec 14, 2024

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Comment by SheilaD on October 10, 2011 at 5:09pm: Thanks, Kathy. Can't wait for that call!!

Comment by SheilaD on October 10, 2011 at 5:02pm: Thanks, LMC. Does that mean they move before they go for liberty? I did hear that they were very strict about being late after liberty and anything (gifts, etc. ) going back to division barracks.

Comment by LMC -mom of 2 Sailors! on October 10, 2011 at 3:53pm: GL staying after PIR move that day. (so they did the day my son PIR was 6/10) Once tehy move over to the A school side they can have pretty much normal stuff again. ie laptops and cell phones. But NOTHING is allowed to go back to the Division Barracks. If they try and get caught it will ruin it for the whole division.

Comment by SheilaD on October 10, 2011 at 3:45pm: My son stays at GL for A school, so no airport issues, but does anyone know when he officially 'moves over' to his A school accomodations, and what he can have there? He hasn't said anything in his letters yet. I guess maybe after BS, they start to talk about graduation and A school.

Comment by Philly5 (Justin's proud mom) on October 9, 2011 at 6:33pm: Renee thanks for the info.! Great idea

Comment by Renee on October 9, 2011 at 4:04pm: Philly - I had brought him some brownies and we picked up some candy when we were out on Friday. I know others have talked about snacks as well. Remember, since you're giving them this stuff at the airport, it just has to fit in the backpack. The brownies were nearly gone by the time they checked their bags (watching them move their gear was pretty amusing!) - kids can smell brownies a mile away! Since my son's group had been up and out so early, they were pretty hungry by the time we showed up...That was a challenge, since there are limited food options before going through security.

Each airport is different - his group flew out of Midway. After they checked their bags, they went to the USO and hung out for most of the day. They had the option to take the train into the city, but decided not to. Since we had to drive back to Atlanta we stayed with the sailors for about 90 mins - enough time to visit and meet his buddies. They didn't head for the gate/security until after we left, so we didn't need to worry about gate passes.

Comment by Philly5 (Justin's proud mom) on October 9, 2011 at 1:18pm: Renee- food in the backpack? snacks? Glad you had a great time. Can't wait to go 10/21!

Comment by MomAnt on October 8, 2011 at 11:54pm: Thanks so much for the helpful info. Kathy and Renee!

Comment by Renee on October 8, 2011 at 10:03pm: Just got back from Chicago - what a great event!!! It was so awesome, seeing the divisions march into the hall. I hope everyone who can make the trip to PIR does - it's the memory of a lifetime!

Regarding the black backpack - it is very large (expandable) and we were able to get the laptop, shoes, various undergarments, some food and other electronics. They also had their seabags and a garment bag to carry. Hope this helps!!

Comment by MomAnt on October 8, 2011 at 9:20pm: Oh! OK! Thanks Kathy! The laptop seems to be his main concern, worried it won't fit in the back pack. I was unaware they could use an additional bag. This soft pack laptop bag is really good news! Does that count as a 2nd carry-on? I HAVE heard they can check as many bags as they want. Is this true?

You might be the perfect person to ask about HM A-School too! LOL! My SR will be going to San Antonio. Do you know how roommates are assigned? Is it random or do they get to choose? Thanks for your help!