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Comment by diannep on November 22, 2011 at 10:35pm

Craig:  From what I understand, he can still go with military ID and not be in uniform?  That way, he is guaranteed entry but avoids all of the saluting!

Comment by Craig on November 22, 2011 at 10:21pm

Ar - I always show the rules and where I got them when I post things.  You can't argue with the rules (yes, maybe bitch about them)...  Here it the rule on # of guest...

 

Q. How many guests per recruit are allowed to attend Pass-In-Review?

 A. Four seats are guaranteed per recruit; however, children 12 years old and younger do not count against the four-guest maximum. The graduating recruit is responsible for identifying those individuals to be placed on the access list. Please coordinate with your recruit via letters regarding who will be on the access list. No additions, deletions or changes will be made to the access list the week of graduation. The four guests on the access list will be admitted into the ceremonial drill hall first. Additional guests not on the access list will have to wait inside the Visitor Center until after the start of the ceremony at which time they will be allowed into the ceremonial hall if additional seating is available as space permits. No additional seating can be guaranteed.  PLEASE DO NOT CALL FOR ADDITIONAL SEATS.  All visitors must have valid photo identification. This requirement includes children (school ID, Social Security card or copy of birth certificate). Please be aware that security may deny base admission to guests NOT on the access list if they are not accompanied by a guest who is on the access list.

http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/faq_family.asp

 

Per the LtCol, as cool as it maybe, he will go crazy saluting every 5 seconds.  Every sailor deserves a proper salute and must be rendered on as well.  I truly think he will come away with not seeing his grandson having fun because he is too busy saluting 1000 freshly minted sailors.  Remember, they (the sailors) only salute once, he returns as many as given.  Yes, he could ignore it, but what is that teaching our new sailors?

I'd recommend he go as a civilian.  He should enjoy his day with his grandson.

btw: having a ill fitting uniform is another good reason not to go in uniform.  He must have his class "A" uniform in an inspection ready state (ie this means fitting as well).  It just sends the wrong message to these new sailors otherwise.  Just my thoughts... 

Comment by ArNavyMom on November 22, 2011 at 10:13pm

@ RuthL - Though we are renting a car, we may use the shuttle service.  Still undecided!

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on November 22, 2011 at 9:04pm

Sorry I was MIA today, I got called in to sub and then had to tackle the grocery store for all the Thanksgiving fixings :-) I hope everyone is having a great day.

Comment by RuthL on November 22, 2011 at 7:32pm

WOW!  36 days and counting!  Need some advice on driving.  I noticed alot are taking shuttles.  How much extra time should we allow if we are driving?  I noticed ther are 10 division graduationg that day.  I do not want to miss a minute!  Any advice?

 

Comment by ArNavyMom on November 22, 2011 at 3:09pm

Thank you Diannep!

Comment by diannep on November 22, 2011 at 2:01pm

No, ArNavyMom.  He doesn't count as part of the 4.  As long as he has his military ID, he is good.  And remember, extras ARE allowed anyway.  Just not guaranteed to get in (but they will...just may have to wait until others are in).  He won't have to do that with military ID.  He will go in with you all.

Comment by ArNavyMom on November 22, 2011 at 12:43pm

@ veteran's and or Craig - RTC - my recruit is PIR 12/29. I understand that he can only have 4 guests. My dad (recruits grandfather) is a retired Lieutenant Colonel - does he count as one of the 4? If not, does he have to be dressed in uniform? And, what type of id does he need to provide?  I don't know that he has a uniform that fits nor a current military id.  It has been over 20 years and am since his days in desert storm! Thank you, in advance, for answering these questions.

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on November 22, 2011 at 11:03am

momshousedivided, you always have such wonderful messages.  Thank you.

 

Comment by diannep on November 22, 2011 at 9:34am

momshousedivided:  I so agree!  And it helps to be humming Faith Hill's song "BREATHE" and listening to the words...it is amazing how a nice slow deep breath or two can refresh.  I find it funny that in my gym classes, the teachers have to remind the ladies to BREATHE as they are exerting themselves.  But it's so true!  We sometimes hold our breath! 

Good morning everyone!

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