Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

You may receive an "I'm still alive!" call in week 3 or 4 (calendar week, not DOT), but that call can come before or after that depending on when the RDC is able to schedule the phone banks. Don't expect a call, but do have your phone available from 8ish am to 8ish pm Central Time and be pleasantly surprised when you receive a call.  The "I'm still alive!" call or other calls the RDC schedules usually come in the mornings on weekdays except on the day of a PIR because the "I'm a Sailor!" calls, which are typically made 1-7 days, but can come up to 10 days, before PIR, are in the afternoon and evenings, but calls can come anytime during those hours on Saturday.  Calls on the day of a PIR or on Sunday come between 1 and 8 pm. Calls for security reasons or for information are generally made during regular business hours.  Remember "No news is good news!" See Phone Cards and Phone Calls.

Nicknukemom, those in a Push Division don't have to "catch up" since all recruits have 6 weeks of actual training regardless of when they arrive. Those in a Push Division will finish that training and have Battle Stations-21 (BST) only a couple of days before PIR while those in the first divisions in the TG will finish training and have BST about a week before PIR. Those in a Push Division must push to get things done right the first time since there is less time to redo things if they don't pass the first time. There is more on a Push Division in Arrival and What Happens at the RTC and What does ??? mean? (A Guide to Navy Abbreviations and Terminology).

Here are the current PIR groups:

PIR: August 4, 2017 TG 39 - 11 Divisions (235-244 & 939) 4 guests

PIR: August 11, 2017 TG 40 - 8 Divisions (245-250, 818 & 940) 4 guests

PIR: August 18, 2017 TG 41 - 7 Divisions (251-256 & 941) 4 guests

PIR: August 25, 2017 TG 42 - 9 Divisions (257-264 & 942) 4 guests

PIR: September 1, 2017 TG 43 - 13 Divisions (265-276 & 943) 3 guests (This is Labor Day Weekend. If your recruit will be staying in GL for “A” School or training, s/he will also have Liberty on Monday. The holiday weekend will not affect those flying out.)

PIR: September 8, 2017 TG 44  - 14 Divisions (277-286, 819-821 & 944) 3 guests

PIR: September 15, 2017 TG 45 - 11 Divisions (287-296 & 945) 4 guests

PIR: September 22, 2017 TG 46

PIR: September 29, 2017 TG 47

Click on the date of your recruit’s PIR and join the group to connect with others with loved ones training with your recruit.

Anyone know - do the divisions pass BST as a unit or individually?  What I'm asking is if this is an all pass or no one passes situation or individual SR's can pass on their own despite a member of the division not completing whatever it is they do.  And I apologize because I really don't understand what it is they will do at BST so this may be a stupid question.

Short note: I got the "I'm a Sailor!" call around 2:30PM on a Friday afternoon, one week before PIR that was on June 23.  I missed the first call because I was in a noisy mall paying for my lunch.  I almost started sobbing, but then Daughter called right back and we talked for about 15 minutes.  Not only keep your phone with you--but be able to hear it at all times!  ;)

KiddGreen 1978, I love the roller skating part! My friend gave me cellphone holder that I wear around my neck when hiking or working out.  It's not a pouch, but just thin straps that the phone fits into. Nothing to remove the phone from, which can take precious TIME!!  I can lift it up and take a picture, for example. Really comes in handy when waiting for these calls.

PIR groups are started as form letters arrive, or as the next TG is starting. The PIR groups are for those with recruits graduating on the specific date. It is a way to get to know other recruits families. You will all be attending the same PIR. :)

Does anyone know how long of a walk it is from parking to the drill hall?  I have health issues that make it hard for me to walk long distances and I am just wondering if my husband could  drop me off closer to the drill hall.  

"PIR" stands for "Pass in Review", and it's a general military term, not just Navy.  The graduates are reviewed by senior officers, thus the term.  From the drop-off place, it was about a 7-min walk on a sidewalk.  Here's a map of RTC: (http://navyformoms.ning.com/group/pir11142014/forum/topics/maps-of-...), but it's not to scale so not too helpful.  Hopefully, one of the more experienced NavyMoms will know the answer--or, you might call the motel where you're staying.  Many of them have transportation to and from PIR.  I did see family members at PIR who were in wheelchairs, so easier access is possible.

raising3247, drive onto the RTC and then park in the parking garage, which is next to the Visitors Center where you will check in. Have the handicapped placard visible when entering the parking garage and you will be directed to the handicapped parking. There will be Sailors or recruits there who will have wheelchairs if one is needed. You will not be able to stay in the wheelchair while in the Drill Hall, but will transfer to a chair in one of the handicapped seating areas. See the info on that and more in PIR Day and Liberty during PIR Weekend.

Here are the current PIR groups:

PIR: August 4, 2017 TG 39 - 11 Divisions (235-244 & 939) 4 guests

PIR: August 11, 2017 TG 40 - 8 Divisions (245-250, 818 & 940) 4 guests

PIR: August 18, 2017 TG 41 - 7 Divisions (251-256 & 941) 4 guests

PIR: August 25, 2017 TG 42 - 9 Divisions (257-264 & 942) 4 guests

PIR: September 1, 2017 TG 43 - 13 Divisions (265-276 & 943) 3 guests (This is Labor Day Weekend. If your recruit will be staying in GL for “A” School or training, s/he will also have Liberty on Monday. The holiday weekend will not affect those flying out.)

PIR: September 8, 2017 TG 44  - 14 Divisions (277-286, 819-821 & 944) 3 guests

PIR: September 15, 2017 TG 45 - 11 Divisions (287-296 & 945) 4 guests

PIR: September 22, 2017 TG 46

PIR: September 29, 2017 TG 47

Click on the date of your recruit’s PIR and join the group to connect with others with loved ones training with your recruit.

Missing my boy. The first letter from him can't come soon enough.

My son left on 7/13, got his first letter today! What a relief, and emotional. He is doing well! He said he thinks he has figured out this boot camp thing, just keep quiet and listen, lol. That's my boy! He said he thinks he gets a phone call in a week, but he wrote the letter on 7/30, so I am assuming maybe this weekend! Will be great to hear his voice. Hope more of you are getting letters today as well!

librarianmom, yes, recruits are allowed visitors while in the hospital, but not once they return to the RTC.

Hi all!!  We got two letters today!!!! SO happy to hear from him.  

I just missed my daughters call :(. If anyone hears from Division 246 please post.. 

I need to know if DIV 246 PASSED

Tweetybird passed what? Was there a test?

Seahawk, yes, he will most likely be in the Thanksgiving TG and if so, will have PIR on the Wednesday before PIR. Since he is shipping at the beginning of the week, he could end up in a Push Division if he is placed in one of the last divisions from the week before and have PIR on 11/17/2017 instead.

Marchella, Divisions 245/246 went through Battle Stations-21 (BST), their final test at BC, last night and made the "I'm a Sailor!" calls today.

Here are the current PIR groups:

PIR: August 11, 2017 TG 40 - 8 Divisions (245-250, 818 & 940) 4 guests

PIR: August 18, 2017 TG 41 - 7 Divisions (251-256 & 941) 4 guests

PIR: August 25, 2017 TG 42 - 9 Divisions (257-264 & 942) 4 guests

PIR: September 1, 2017 TG 43 - 13 Divisions (265-276 & 943) 3 guests (This is Labor Day Weekend. If your recruit will be staying in GL for “A” School or training, s/he will also have Liberty on Monday. The holiday weekend will not affect those flying out.)

PIR: September 8, 2017 TG 44  - 14 Divisions (277-286, 819-821 & 944) 3 guests

PIR: September 15, 2017 TG 45 - 11 Divisions (287-296 & 945) 4 guests

PIR: September 22, 2017 TG 46

PIR: September 29, 2017 TG 47

Click on the date of your recruit’s PIR and join the group to connect with others with loved ones training with your recruit.

Ok, anyone else getting a little obsessive??? I think my husband is sick of hearing me wondering when the call will come or when the letter will come.... I feel like if I can at least hear his voice in the letter or through the phone; then I will know how to support him in my letters back to him.

Familyof6 - I know that my husband got sick of hearing me obsess about phone calls.  I don't think they get it.  I know my son is going to be fine but I still wanted to hear his voice.  The first letter was like gold and then when we finally got to talk to him it made me feel so much better.  I still keep my phone on me all the time just in case he calls but I am not quite as worried about when that call will come in.  

raising3247 I think I just need to get occupied with something else. I think this upcoming week with us being gone for a few days it will help. I know that no news is great news; I just need to learn better to be patient (not my best virtue).

librarianmom now I am going to be looking at the clock every wednesday (or any day) at 4 pm! LOL!!!

librarianmom and worrying!!

KiddGreen1978, IKR? I don't know if I should be worried about 4 pm or happy each day at 4 pm. 

librarianmom I am so very sorry. I apologize and you are absolutely correct; I should much more greatful for no news is good news. I will keep your son in my thoughts and prayers. Please let us know how is doing and if you need any support. Thoughts with you.