PIR Reference Information

janet, no, there are no programs to assist family members in going to PIR. Saving Money PIR Weekend within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) may give you some ideas. I invite you to join that group as well and to check out the other Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) as well. Join the group, PIR 07/12/2013 TG 35 – 9 Divisions (257-264, and 935), to connect with others with loved ones training with your SR.

NOTE TO ALL MOMS GOING TO PIR, I JUST LEFT FROM SEEING MY SON GRADUATE! Binoculars were key to seeing him and the advise about sitting next to your division number rather than in your division was also good advise. You will only see them at an angle as they are lined up straight and if your son/daughter is not in front you will not be able to see them. I stayed at Sleep In and used JB Taxi Service as that service is recommended by the hotel. Sleep Inn (847-578-9900) had very comfortable sleeping arrangements and the bed was great. The staff are also very friendly and it is located less than 10 minutes from base. Also, since I did not have my own transportation, it was nice to have a 24 hour diner across the street. There is also a convenient store and Subway in walking distance. The TV in the room had limited channels. was the only thing. Juan from the taxi service was GREAT! He helped put me at ease as my flight was delayed but he adjusted and was there to pick me up without any problems. His number is 847-980-4537. He goes beyond what is necessary to give you information about PIR and the base and so I highly recommend his service.  He also will provide shuttle service from Sleep Inn to the graduation. Also, Sarge from meet and greet is a military vet BUT he is a taxi service. I did not attend Sarge's meet and greet but please know this is a taxi service and I do not think that is very clear on these post as I wrongly assumed he was affiliated with the Navy, but I did find his information very helpful as well on this site. 

Navy Mom 1991, there are many posts on this site (including his own page, OldSarge) that disclose that Sarge is an Army vet and has a taxi service. He will also provide tips on PIR and information about the area to Sailors and their loved ones even if they do not use his services and his Meet and Greet is not just an advertisement for his services. Everyone is welcome and the informatiion and food have gotten great reviews from many--and of course the chance to meet with others you've gotten to know on N4M is great.

Marylou, they aren't tickets, they are names on the Access List and no, your SR can only put down 4 names (3 if it is a large TG). You will need to discuss with your future Sailor the names of the 3 or 4 people that she wants to attend and make sure she knows to order the DVD so that others can watch PIR later. Be sure to check out the discussion, Things to Do in the Last Month Before Your Future Sailor Leaves for the RTC.

My son is allowed 4 guests for his PIR. He listed his fiancee, his aunt, his dad, and me. His uncle is retired from the Navy and would like to attend. Does my son need to remove one of his listed guests so his uncle can attend or are retired Navy personnel allowed to attend without being on a list?

Which hotel would be good to book in Chicago? Inexpensive...but, not in a bad neighborhood (don't know the area) - and also as close as possible to Midway Airport. Or O'Hare? But, I think Midway may be more likely for them to fly out of to Pensacola. ??? Thanks!

Yes, you can print more than one gate pass so that not everyone on the Access List has to arrive together, but be sure that the others in your party are planning to arrive round 7:30 or earlier because they will probably still be in line for a while. Those arriving at the gate at 8:30 risk not being admitted to the Drill Hall.

donnamae, only those on the Access List are able to attend PIR. If he wants his uncle to attend, he will have to remove someone and list his uncle when the time comes to turn in the names for the Access List about 10 days before PIR. Since the RTC will be streaming PIR live at http://www.livestream.com/usnavyrtc, those not able to attend will still be able to see it as it is happening. (See http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/upcoming_grads.asp.) I invite you to also check out the info in PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and to join the group while you are there and/or to check out the other Pages (found under the pictures of the members) as well.

Thanks for the information lemonelephant.

donnamae, you are very welcome.

Marylou, that's not a silly question at all. Saving Money PIR Weekend within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) may help you some. Parents don't get any military discounts with the exception that some hotels in the area do offer a discount.

Can anyone tell me why I don't see the latest posts on here? I get them in my email acct but not on this page. Hummmm

I deleted a few of my posts related to Phil on here and Colleen deleted Phil's post, so that is probably what is missing for you.

d2b2707, most PIR's are on Friday. The exception is when a federal holiday falls at the end of the week and causes it to be moved up. That happened for the 07/03/2013 PIR and PIR Thanksgiving week is always on Wednesday. Count 9 Fridays from the date of arrival to get the most likely PIR date, 09/13/2013, but then know that it could be the week before (more likely for one arriving on a Monday or Tuesday than for one arriving in the middle to the end of the week as yours will) or the week after if storms cause extra recruits to be shipped to the RTC that week. You will only know the PIR date for certain when you receive the form letter. See Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) for more on that. Since she will fly out to Pensacola for "A" School, you will want to arrive the Thursday before PIR and plan to leve late Saturday or on Sunday, but again you have to wait until you get the form letter to know when that will be.

lemonelephant you have all the info and fast. just a extra thanks for your help . Hoping I can do the same for others My son PIR was 5/31 I love reading everyones posts. I so remember my thoughts and feelings. The Journey continues !!

You are both very welcome.  I'm glad to help.

I am a Grandma of a SR in Div 933. His graduation date is 6/28 and I am unable to go. Can someone please explain how to watch the live stream? Do other family have to be members of N4M? Can the ceremony be watch ed at a later time. How do I tell them to find the program? Sorry I'm not very computer literate. Thanks for helping.

TXGrandma5+2, go to http://www.livestream.com/usnavyrtc on the day of PIR and it will be streaming live beginning at 8:45 am CST. They will also have it saved on there for later if people were unable to watch live or if you want to stop it to check out a particular Sailor more closely. That is an RTC site and is not associated with N4M and is in the public domain for anyone to watch.

TXGrandma5+2, you will want to check the video from Friday's PIR at http://www.livestream.com/usnavyrtc and you may see your SR since Division 933 performed in that PIR. You may also catch a glimpse of him in the photos of the 06/14/2013 PIR posted at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151620825619651.1073741.... See 800 and 900 Divisions for more on the 900 divisions. I believe that Division 933 is a Triple Threat division.

yes my son is ship 09 div 245 with a PIR 6\28

Anyone on Ship 2 Division 941? xoxo My daughter left yesterday!

where did the red dated PIR lists go?

My son has PIR on 7/3 and he keeps telling me that he is the honor recruit for his division (he just verified that on the phone today).  I see on the website that there is a special ceremony prior to PIR for honor recruits and award winners and that I should have received a letter telling us about the ceremony, but I have not.  Does anyone know how to get information?

Pam, the RTC will post the names of the Honor Recruits on Monday at http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/honor_grads.asp. If you find his name there on Monday and you have not received a letter, then email the PAO at rtc.pao@navy.mil.and ask for additional information. See Honor Recruits, Award Winners and Flags for more information.

When are PIR groups listed. Mine is PIR: June 23, 2013? Maybe I'm just anxious ..

evetnaz, the group for the 08/23/2013 TG will be created when someone gets the form letter. You have indicated that you received the info from the recruiter; so when you get the form letter let us know and ellen or FTLW will get the group going.

Got the letter!! PIR date 8/23/13. Anyone else??

ManCubMama, the 08/23/2013 PIR group should be up later today; keep checking PIR 08/23/2013 TG 41 and join once it is up.

How do you know what PIR date if you've not received the letter/box yet?

terriopt, some people get the info from the recruiter. We strongly advise not to send letters before getting the form letter, except when it has been at least 2 weeks since the recruit arrived at the RTC and then be sure to double-check the address against those at http://bootcamp.navy.mil/contact_recruit.asp.

Just got back from a fabulous weekend with my SR.  PIR was unbelievable!!!  Just for information to all new parents and parents wanting information about PIR or bootcamp.... look for Sarge's information and read his Pertinent Information about PIR, and go to his Meet and Greet the day before you SR graduates.  Everything Sarge told us was right on... and very, very, very helpful information.  We knew so much more than some of the other parents.  Thanks Sarge.

See PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend and there is info from Sarge in a info at the top.

jnatelb6, what is your Sailor's rating (job/specialty) going to be? There are groups on here for most of the ratings and/or "A" Schools. You may also want to check out Women in the Navy, Mom’s of Navy Daughters, and Mom's of Daughters 2.

Any ideas on graduation gift at PIR?

MaureenK, the Page, Gift Ideas for PIR, within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will have some ideas for you. I invite you to join that group while you are there and to check out the other Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) as well. Since you future Sailor will be shipping in August, join the group, DEP-Leavin for bootcamp in August. Be sure to check out the discussion, Things to Do in the Last Month Before Your Future Sailor Leaves for the RTC.

Ship 14 Div 318, PIR 23-AUG-2013 Is your recruit in the same Ship?

rja, join the group, PIR 08/23/2013 TG 41, to connect with others with loved ones training with your SR.  Know that Divisions 317 and 318 are brother divisions and train together and will have Battle Stations-21 together, so look for others with loved ones in either division.  There will later be a discussion within that group for the two divisions.

Do you get to visit with your SR at the Sarge's meet and greet?

amom3, no, the M&G's are for loved ones of the new Sailors to meet each other. The first time you will see your new Sailor is at PIR.

FYI just saw on the navy grad site that TG 41 and 42 are permitted 4 guests each!!!

Does anyone know whether the sailors get liberty on Friday after the PIR?

Abel/Mom what was the rate you paid at the sleep in?

Yes depending on where there A school is patwigton they will be able to hang after PIR on Friday for a short while

Pat, yes, Sailors have Liberty on Friday, the amount of time depends on where they go for "A" School or training. See PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones). I invite you to join that group while you are there and to check out the other pages (found under the pictures of the Members) as well. Also, check the comments on your My Page.