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ALUMNI OF PIR 12/29/2011 TG 06 — 10 Divisions (021–028, 904 & 906)

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This site is for families and friends of Salilor Recruits with PIR THURSDAY, December 29, 2011. This is a great way to share information, concerns and to connect as we continue the journey through bootcamp to PIR and beyond.

Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 92
Latest Activity: Jan 8, 2014

Welcome families and friends of Salilor Recruits with PIR THURSDAY, December 29, 2011.

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Comment by Phil's_mom on November 23, 2011 at 1:35pm: Is PIR indoor or outdoor

Comment by diannep on November 23, 2011 at 1:17pm: Craig: Believe me...I know that there is sometimes conflicting info given out on RTC FB by different individuals. But this has been checked by phone calls to the PAO (yes, same ones answering on FB, I know) also in the past. They consistently say that with military ID, they get in and do not have to be listed as part of the 4 guests. So .....I dunno....although we had larger PIR groups over the summer, they are not quite as large now...so maybe RTC doesn't feel it is such an issue anymore of space. In fact, today's PIR group graduating only has 4 divisions!

Comment by natalie'smom on November 23, 2011 at 11:56am: Hope everyone has a great thanksgiving. Remember to keep our SR's in our prayers as always. I am posting now because I know I will not be back on probably until Friday. God Bless

Comment by Craig on November 23, 2011 at 10:58am: diannep - Here is my thought. I cannot see how the RTC people can say this. With the military, we following the rules to the letter. Let's say the building is fire code rated for 1000 people. They count the people going in and it's 1001. Who gets kicked out? The person with their name on the list, or some military guy who happens to be in uniform that was not on the list? Someone can't go. My thought is the the recruit (now sailor) wanted the person in their family to go. Thus they should have priority. This military member, although in uniform, has made sacrifices their whole life being in the military. This is just one more. I know if this would happen to me, I would gladly give up my space for them.

Now will it ever come down to this? No. However, I've seen about 5 times when not all the people can get into the graduation. That's 5 times in over 5 years. Meaning they don't get to see the graduation at all. Pretty good odds of them getting in.

Remember on facebook it's just one person views from RTC. When it comes down to fire code regulations, no one will put their butt on the line and say "Yea, we can squeeze one more in. If they do, they're history....

Just my thoughts....

Comment by ArNavyMom on November 23, 2011 at 10:18am: you veterans and Craig are fabulous! you answered my questions and I appreciate it. My dad will come as a civilian! My son's GF will be added to another recruits guest list. (thank you, you know who you are!!!!)

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on November 23, 2011 at 10:03am: I hope everyone has a great day. I bet this site will be a little quiet. I know I will be cooking most of the day. Making Pecan Pralines, fudge, and Pumpkin Pie that is as soon as I finish up some ribbon orders and get them in the mail :-D

FYI, if you go to the post office to mail your letters to your Sailor you may want to check their holiday hours. Our local post office closes at 2pm today.

Have a great day Navy Family!!!

Comment by diannep on November 23, 2011 at 8:21am: Craig; One lady asked on RTC FB a couple of weeks ago. She said the post said that as long as they have military ID, they get in. She said there was no mention of having to be in uniform. So I dont know.

But regardless...as you said...the extras get in. The worst that could happen is that they may have to wait in the Visitors Center until all are seated, but even that doesn't usually happen.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on November 23, 2011 at 12:51am: Been MIA too sorry...just life!

Sooooo.....

Emoticon time!...hmmm...let's see...

uhhh...Rudolph...you're early...get lost!

Comment by Craig on November 22, 2011 at 11:10pm: diannep - Back in 2007, I wanted my son to leave me off the list since I'm retired and knew I could get in. However, when I got there, I was not allowed anymore benefit compared to a normal civilian about getting in. So, unless they changed the rules, I don't think this guy would have any privilege if he's not in uniform. In uniform is a totally different story. But lets face it, there is not too many times they don't allow all the people in. The ones that can get in just reserves a seat for the ones that have to wait.

I'd love to see the official rule on this... and not hearsay....

Comment by diannep on November 22, 2011 at 10:36pm: Ruth: If you are driving to PIR, you should be in the line no later than 6 a.m. from what I have been told. We took the shuttle when up there. Wonderful since it bypasses the car line! :-)