ALUMNI OF PIR 11/06/2015 TG 52 - 10 Divisions (369-376, 820 and 952)

swimgeeksmom,

For sure, prayer works!  Lifting up all the SRs at RTC~~

Lisa,

You could go ahead and book your hotel at least, then change the reservation if PIR turns out to be a different date.

Years ago, there used to be a Family Day the day before PIR.  The sailors were allowed to be there with the families, but that was discontinued.  Now, the MeetandGreet is a substitute (but not Navy-sponsored)....and there will be no sailors there.  No one will see their sailors before PIR Day. 

Actually, in divorce situations, I was told by someone at RTC that a SR can request a 2nd form letter for the other parent, but most won't as they don't want to draw attention to themselves. 

Carla:  Here is the brochure that was included with the form letter for your info:

http://www.mwrgl.com/gen_info/rtc_graduation/rtcbrochure.htm

Carla:  Here is a link to a copy of the form letter (with personal info blacked out):

http://navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms/page/the-form-letter

Lisa - so happy for you to get a call!  It's a game changer to actually hear their voice :) 

So do we know how many divisions we have yet?  From looking at the PIR date before us, it ends on 368.  My son is in 369, so he looks to be in the 1st division. 

mimi, I'm so glad you got your letter! And it's great to know of someone else's SR that's in my son's ship 14 and div 375!  I kept watching for our mail carrier today, hoping to receive our form letter, but no luck.  Maybe tomorrow.

Here is the information for your PIR from RTC website (Your Group title reflects it now as well:

TG 52 - 10 Divisions (369-376, 820 and 952) Graduate Friday, November 6, 2015. Each recruit will be permitted 4 guests.

Please check out the hotels you are interested in on www.TripAdvisor.com....for reviews.  Most will be from Navy families.  Don't want anyone to have surprises! 

Good Morning Everyone!  Does anyone have questions on Bootcamp, PIR, A School, etc?  We are here to help so please post if you want info!

I have some questions diannep, do we have to wait for our SR to let us know when they fly out for A school or is there a way to find out in advance?  Another question is what is Liberty for them like on the weekend of PIR?  Thanks in advance.

SMW:  If they fly out, it most likely will be he next day, bussed late PIR night.  If you can stay until Sunday, try to as sometimes they don't fly out until Sunday.  But mostly on Sat.   You can visit with them at the airport, but they can leave as early as 6 a.m. so you would need to be there in the wee hrs.  Some won't leave that early.  They will have their flight info right before PIR.

Liberty is from after PIR until about 8-9 pm that night.

Those with sailors staying in GL for A School will move over there right after PIR is over....they will call you later in the afternoon to pick them up.  They then have daytime Liberty through the weekend, returning to base each night.

Counting down the days until the 11/6 PIR! Reservations made at the Navy Lodge! Where do I sign up for the Sarge's Meet and Greet?

Thanks to everyone for your input on this site.  I don't post often, but I try to read daily. It is truly a great wealth of information and helps make this process so much easier.

Here's the link, MountainMom:

http://www.mynavytaxi.com/events.html

Thank you diannep!

I officially started counting down the Fridays until PIR.  Technically, not counting 11/6, there are only 6 Fridays between us and the most wonderful hug in the world!    6 Fridays doesn't sound nearly as bad as 7, 8 or 9 weeks !

Hopefully their 1st chance to write home was this past Sunday so I wouldn't be surprised if some of start seeing mail this week (Wed, Thurs or Fri).  This weekend is their 3rd weekend there also, so who knows?  Maybe a surprise phone call for some :)

diannep, my son will be staying in GL for A school, before he left he said it was for 10 weeks, I was wondering since he will be there thru the holidays, will he get a chance to come home or just off for lets say thanksgiving and Christmas? If he can't come home, Can we go there to at least have Christmas dinner? Also what kinds of personal items can they have in A school?

disappointed no call. my daughter is on ship 11 div 374. Saw some people got one. Hoping a return letter comes soon. I miss her lots

My SR is staying at A school after PIR. Can she take her phone and regular clothes back to the school? and if so how many? suitcase?

Hello there~~

     "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty

      hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast

      all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you."

                                                               I Peter 5:6-7

Tierney'smom:  Yes, the GL A School sailors can return from Liberty to A School base with their personal belongings.  They move over there shortly after PIR is over as a group.  They will know how much they can take depending on their storage space.

TheRocksmom:   Yes, they go on Stand Down during the Christmas holidays and they can put in for Leave to come home for a few days usually.  They have to request this and it most be approved, of course.

As far as going there for Thanksgiving....your sailor will have to phase up to leave the base....so you will have to wait and see how long that will take....2-3 weeks usually....you will know more once your sailor reports to A School base and goes through INDOC.

They can have most personal items once at A School....phone, laptop, civilian clothes (they must phase up before they can wear them).  You can take some of these items up for PIR for your sailors (trade at the airport for those flying out)....and ship the rest once they are there.  They need to see their storage area to see what will fit. 

TheRocksMom:  My son's A School was also short...he didn't want alot of "stuff" there because of that.  He figured he would get what he wanted when he came home on Leave after A School before reporting to duty station.  So I would ask your SR what items to bring to PIR and let him pick/choose what he wants....

bpickship:  They do not remove everyone's wisdom teeth.  Some will be taken, others may be watched for a while.  Others may be told they are fine.  They will take any that they feel could be a problem when deployed.  It is a very common procedure at Bootcamp and they get a couple of days in SIQ (sick in quarters). 

Please let me know if I have made an error in the Ship# for your recruits division.

MOMTORGR,

Those 2 days in SIQ resting after wisdom teeth removal are blissful days of rest for the SRs, who have been go, go, go up to then!  Those days are factored into their total training time, so none fall behind.  And yep, having those removed for free in the Navy is no money out of his pocket -- usually anesthesia is not covered by regular dental insurance!

Carla,

I know that you don't necessarily want to be in the same hotel as your ex, but to make it easier for your SR to go between your room and the other room, maybe that would be something to consider?

Will your SR be attending A school in Great Lakes?  That would make a difference if he had the whole weekend there instead of just Friday, then meet him at the airport on Saturday~~