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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
...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
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Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:
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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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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 place for past, present and future mom's of NROTC students to exchange information and support. Family, friends, and others can gather general information about Navy ROTC and officer programs. Everyone is welcome !!
Members: 149
Latest Activity: May 21, 2022
Discussion Forum
How to pick NROTC units for scholarship app?
Started by rudyinok. Last reply by Suzie Nov 20, 2018. 31 Replies 1 Like
Hello :) I am very new to this forum, but my son has been wanting to be a Navy officer for several years now. He is now a junior at a special math and science high school. He will graduate from this high school in May 2014. so, this coming…Continue
PRK for Aviation
Started by willysmom. Last reply by 2017Commission Aug 18, 2017. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hi my son is a sophomore at USC and is planning on applying for flight school (I'm sure that is not the correct term for it) but he will need prk or lasik. He has been told that either is fine and that we just find a doctor to do it and get it…Continue
Looking to join navy, need help
Started by Hopefulnavyrecruit. Last reply by 2017Commission Aug 18, 2017. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello everybody. Thanks for reading this, I'll try to keep it short.I am 17 years old, and I did not receive a normal, steady, education because of moving around so much all the time as a kid. I finally learned fractions last year, and am now on…Continue
Son not selected for NROTC scholarship
Started by luckymomx4. Last reply by Suzie Aug 2, 2017. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Our youngest son, Mark wasn't selected to receive the Navy ROTC Scholarship. He applied to 5 colleges and so far has received letters of acceptance to 3 so far. No clue as to why. We really thought he was going to get it. He applied in August 2015…Continue
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Comment by J/J Mom on May 13, 2013 at 6:01pm
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thanks helenp -- i was hesitant to do that!! Glad to hear it's so easy!!
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Comment by helenp on May 13, 2013 at 5:14pm
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I washed just washed it in the washing machine last summer.
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Anyone ever try to clean their MIDN's white cover? Any hints or tips?? I know how to take it apart & put it back together, but i'm not sure the best way to approach washing the covering itself.
Thanks for any hints or tips you can share!!
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ViperGirl, I remember when your son decided to change to Marine Option. I bet he'll be happy to be at OCS this summer, fun or no fun. It's another step toward his goal. These "kids" are so impressive.
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Congratulations to your son kmaidho. My son just received his orders for his 1C Summer Cruise. He received the sole flight cruise available to his Unit. He's very excited. He'll be in Norfolk, but the helicopter squadron he'll be with will go out on a carrier for 10 days while he's with them.
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Comment by kmaidaho on May 8, 2013 at 4:23pm
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Yay! Just/finally heard that DS will be going on the SEAL cruise this summer! Now we are just waiting to hear when...
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Comment by Jake's Mom on April 29, 2013 at 8:15am
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So, I am wondering if anyone is in the same position as m y son. He is completing his sophomore year and anxiously awaiting the announcement of the 2 year scholarships. The commander strongly inferred that he would receive a scholarship, although classes ended on Friday and there has not been an announcement.
Let me know if anyone has any tips, ideas, suggestions? And then, what are the options of Advanced Standing since I fear he is not receiving the scholarship.
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Alaskan Mom -- it is a lot of fun. This'll be our 3rd or 4th year going. We're looking forward to it. WAY too far to travel for you, but it sure would have been nice to meet you!!
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Anyone else going to Notre Dame for the ROTC Flying Irish Basketball Tournament? We'll be getting in on Friday sometime & staying the weekend. Looking forward to a great weekend.
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Comment by Arwen on March 8, 2013 at 7:36pm
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It was explained that the university counts her credit toward class standing, but not for acceptance. Also, apparently she doesn't have to transfer the credits. She can enter the university without a single one of her credits if she wants to. Or just take 29 of them.
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