Hi!! It's nice to meet you! Yes, I am absolutely attending the PIR. I mailed the paperwork back to my son 2 days ago! Will you be there as well?

Happy Wednesday!

Be sure to join your PIR group.  Here are the links:

PIR OCTOBER 22

PIR SEPTEMBER 2022

PIR AUGUST 2022

Reminder that all the September and October PIR's so far are only allowing 3 guests due to their size.

Here's the Guest Security Access Form for 3 guests:

Guest Security Access Form - 3 Guests

       REMINDER FROM NAVY RTC

      COVID Message Board

* * * The Latest Guidance as of August 15th, 2022 - Revised Pass-in-Review Policy * * *

Effective immediately, everyone must wear masks indoors at Naval Station Great Lakes (NAVSTAGLKS).
NAVSTAGLKS has been directed to return to HPCON Charlie. Presently, Lake County, Illinois, has a high level of COVID cases. All guests attending the graduation ceremony are required to wear a mask while indoors, for ticket pickup at the Welcome Center, and while indoors at Recruit Training Command.

The number of guests allowed has increased to four, unless there are 11 or more divisions when the maximum number of guests is three. If you have already submitted your guest security access form listing two individuals, please have additional guest information ready to provide to your recruit when they call. All guests must have a ticket including active duty personnel and veterans. (Children 2 & under do not count toward the guest limit.) COVID-19 immunizations are still required for guest attendance. Guests 12 or older need to provide proof of immunization (14 days post final dose,) in the form of a COVID-19 vaccination record card, to attend. If you are unable to provide proof of vaccination, you will not be issued tickets and will not be able to attend graduation. REMINDER: Policies regarding the graduation ceremony can change at any time due to changes in our health protection status and policy. Please continue to follow RTC social media accounts for updates and check www.bootcamp.navy.mil for the most up-to-date information. For specific questions and inquiries, contact the RTC Public Affairs Office.

Laura - Welcome Mom! BNMH to you! I can't wait for you to get that "I'm a Sailor!" phone call. Yes, you will squeal, yes, you will cry. It's so much fun!

Laura- Yes! We will be there together to celebrate;)

Be sure to join your PIR group.  Here are the links:

PIR OCTOBER 22

PIR SEPTEMBER 2022

PIR AUGUST 2022

USPS Informed Delivery - Sign up and receive an email from the US Postal Service showing what mail you will be getting each day (if available in your area).  

Informed Delivery®

Here's a video posted online (6/13/22) that shows the 10 weeks of boot camp:

What US Navy Recruits Go Through

And if you are interested in seeing what happens during the "Confidence Chamber" aka gas chamber here is a video link:

Boot Camp Gas Chamber

Happy (almost) PIR Day to all our Moms going !!!  We are so excited and happy for you!!!

Hi everyone! I have so many posts to catch up on but I needed to ask...my SR is the RCPO for his division (939). He wrote me today telling me that he is the RC for his PIR-front and center, making announcements. I am just so proud of him. 

But what does RC stand for? 

nursekim - he is the Recruit Chief Petty Officer

He is the primary recruit assistant to the RDC's (Recruit Division Command) and is responsible for maintaining good order, discipline and security within the division at all times.

Good for him!

nursekim - Wow - congrats to your son! That's exciting. My son's division has already gone through 2 RCPO's - hoping this current one goes as he's stirring up trouble with everyone. Not an easy job for any recruit! Hope your son excels! 

Q'sMomma  Woooot Woooot!!!! Congrats!!! That's sooo exciting. And a whole hour - how sweet is that!!! 2 weeks will be over before you know it! So excited for you! 

I got mail today - both from my SR and from his GF. Both are doing really well. My son missed making a call home when his division did b/c he was in SIQ - though he didn't tell me what he was actually sick with. Said he would miss the firefighting test on Monday and would have to make it up later. Other than that all is going well for him.  His GF, who was struggling with being homesick and not liking manyh of the girls in her division, has had a nice turn around. She's made some friends (and is learning to tolerate those that like to cause drama) and is overall doing well. She said she struggles sometimes mentally with all of it - but the physical part she's doing graet at and is passing all her tests so far. Was nice to get two letters in the mail today.  

Nursekim - congratulations to your SR!!!

Q'sMomma - WooHOO - We have a Sailor in the House!! 

Now that you have a sailor, please feel free to come join us in the Beyond BC group. 

tammybikerunfaithlove - I am glad that you received some letters. Even if there are ups and downs, it is still good to know what all is actually happening with them.  

WHOOP, WHOOP, WHOOP!! New Sailor in the house!! Q's Momma's young man made it through!

nursekim -- Congrats on the RCPO for your SR!!! That's Awesome!!

Q'sMomma-- HOO YAH!!! We have a Sailor!!! Congratulations on making it through!!  Are you going to GL for PIR?

tammybikerunfaithlove  -- Letters are great!! I'm glad they are doing well and I'm sorry you missed a phone call home.  Being SIQ is no fun and missing out on a phone call is even more so!  Yep, sometimes all they can do is stay out of the drama and keep their heads down  and get through it!

Hello Boot Camp Mom's, geez been very quiet on here. I apologize that I don't remember all your names but I am thinking of all of you on this Red Friday. How are you all doing? I know the seasoned Moms have done such a great job with information on what to expect but just want you to know we are here for any questions that might come up. Like so many others we keep our notices on so we can see if any in BC need help with anything. We are also here if you just need some encouragement through the tough emotional rollercoaster you are experiencing. Love to share in your tremendous JOY when you get those letters and phone calls too.

Just thinking of you all and holding you up for strength and courage through the beginning of your journey!

Good Friday Morning!!!!  HAPPY PIR DAY for those graduating today!!!  I hope all of you are doing well. 

I saw a post about that arrival call…. We used to call it the hostage proof of life call. Such a hard call to get…. Expect that first personal letter you receive to be a little rough as well. They do get better. You have all raised very tough and determined kids. 

I hope today is a great day for all of you. One Friday closer to PIR

So sorry Ladies, just noticed my notices were shut off on this group so I wasn't getting the notices. If you find you soundly went silent you might want to check under this box and make sure it says Follow! 

Just popping in to say "Happy Friday"!  Another PIR today - so exciting for those who get to see their saliors!  I laugh at how much money we are going to spend just to see our SR on 9/23 for a day before he ships off to A school. Crazy - but I don't even care. I will treasure every little second of it! 

Enjoy your weekend! We are off to go camping - though will be soooo strange without our son there. :(  Welcome to the 'new normal'.  And  my girls graduate high school this coming year - I don't know how I got to this phase of life soooo quickly. It's so bizarre.  

PIR happening now:

Live PIR 8/19/22

Northwoodsmom -- It's very easy to do!  If you are getting the emails and look at the hypertext one link is to go to that comment and the other is to stop getting the emails.  If you accidentally click on the wrong one...*** Poof *** there go the email notifications!!  There is also the "Stop Following" link below the comment box.  You can always get back by logging into your account on here and going to your groups and selecting the Follow option below the chat box.

tammybikerunfaithlove -- Right... Like weren't we just finding out we were pregnant a week ago!! I gotta stop blinking!!

I have my sailor!!!

tgcunny - BZ to your new Sailor!  Enjoy ;-D

I tried to look but I didn't see anything.  Can someone tell me what a "sponsored division" is?  My son says he is in one and asked me to find out what it means.  Any help would be wonderful.

Tgcunny-- Enjoy every second!!! Congratulations!!!

New PIR photos are up on the FB page. https://www.facebook.com/NavyRecruitTrainingCommand/
Maybe you'll spot your sailor in some.

Q’s Momma -- Let the countdown begin!!

A Ship or command can sponsor a boot camp division. The Ship or command can come watch the boot camp division do different events. ie battle stations, pizza night, PIR, etc.

There is no extra requirement of the recruits - in fact, it's an honor.

Divisions have even been sponsored by various sports teams in the past, Chicago Cubs, White Sox, St Louis Cardinals.

Thanks B'sNukeMom - I just saw the post and found the answer on NavyDads.com!  

Tgcunny - WooHoo - enjoy your time with your sailor!

Thank you!!

Tgcunny, you look so proud and happy congratulations!

Welcome Kirby20 -- Please come say Hi and introduce yourself.

Nursekim - BZ to your son! My sailor wants to do that too!

So I'm trying to guess about the time frame for the "I'm a Sailor" call, I have read anywhere from 2PM to 8PM.  Is that what your experiences have been?  Also, is it a quick type of call or will they be able to talk for a while?  Are they given time to call more than one person?

Amy- my call came at 1:05 pm EST. Got to talk for about 30 minutes :) 

Amy - I believe the calls come in sometime after 2 pm central time on the day after - My sailor was able to talk for about 30 minutes or more, but keep in mind they have been up for a long time and they may not be thinking very straight. Also, we were driving to GL, so my son's call came in earlier in the afternoon when I was to be finished packing so we were on the road in a timely manner on Wednesday. 

My recommendation, pack the day of BS so you have something to focus on getting ready, while you know your SR is working hard to become a sailor!!

jog6 - Welcome to the BC Mom and Loved one group!!! This is where we do our daily chatter. Be sure to stop by and say hi to everyone. Let us all know what stage you are in with the BC process. 

jog6 - Hiya new Navy mom! All this may seem corny to you,  but we're all here to listen, suggest, and encourage you. If you're  worried, we'll try to make you rest assured.  If you're fearful, we'll try to soothe your fears with examples of how we've been there and come out okay on the other side.  If you just feel like unloading, we'll  listen without judgment. There's a wealth of different experiences among all these moms, and somebody has gone thru something like you will go thru. So, don't  hesitate to reach out, or just read our posts, or just say 'hi!'

Hello ladies!

tcgunny- Woot! Woot!! Congratulations!! So happy for you and your Sailor!! Can’t wait to be in same spot. 

We’ve gotten 2 calls and several letters since I was last on here I think. They just completed Marlinspike and are finally starting to get it together. Omg he sounds so grown up now. I swear his voice is different more confident;)

Welcome Tiggerkat to the group, we are glad you are here, be sure to come say Hi!

CBMom - that is wonderful that your SRs division seems to be coming together now. 

Ummi - Thank you, you summed up our group here beautifully. 

tgcunny, Q's Momma, and Chipmunk, thank you!  I only got 5 minutes of the last phone call due to work so I was trying to decide what time to take off early on the day.   

Be sure to join your PIR group.  Here are the links:

PIR OCTOBER 22

PIR SEPTEMBER 2022

PIR AUGUST 2022

Welcome Fawnface to the BC Mom and loved ones group! This is where we do our daily chatter and encourage you to come say hi and share where you are at in your new Navy journey. 

Welcome jog6, Tiggerkat & Fawnface -- You have found the best place to be to get all the info on Being a Navy Boot Camp Mom!! (And loved one) Share your Highs and Lows, your fears and triumphs and your worries, concerns or information you learn that you think may be helpful to others!

CBMom-- Wait till you See them, if you think he sounds different!! They are still your kid but the change that happens in such a short time!!! It's just incredible!!