PIR Reference Information

Jana, have you found these groups: Ships - Naval Base San Diego & Coronado (North Island) and Sailors Stationed in California?

lemonelepahant  not those spec. ones i will look I do belong  to my son's ship.

Much appreciated. This group as well as others have certainly got me thru some emotional times.Always come often there is great comfort and Live by these words that have helped me

FAITH HOPE AND LOVE

Jana, it's good that you belong to the group for his ship; it will probably be the most helpful. The other groups sometimes have interesting info especially about the area.

Tracy123, the recruiter is probably correct that your SR is in that division and that PIR is 08/29/2014, but the new PIR groups are not created until someone receives The Form Letter because recruiters sometimes get things wrong and also we don't want to encourage people to get the address from the recruiter when the RTC has asked that loved ones wait on The Form Letter before sending any mail to the RTC.

Hi all, I need some help. My son in Graduation on July 18th in Chicago. I will need to have an entrance badge to get in, but this didn't come with the letter. How do I get this? Also the address of the graduation is not in the letter. Is it the same address that I have been using to write him? Would appreciate any advice!  

Hello Heather T, my son graduated 5/30 and he is in A school now.  When you got the letter it should have a password to print out the gatepass for vehicles to get on base. Bring your car ins and DL for them to see. Look up the address for Great Lakes Training Command. 3355 Illinois St Great Lakes, IL 60088. Go to this website has lots of info for you. Click on families gives you directions and info and the website to click for the gate pass. Hope this helps           .www.bootcamp..navy.mil

Peter's Mom, it's up to you. You may miss staying in traffic by taking the shuttle, but then you have to walk farther. See PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend.

My SR says he will be going to Pensacola for A School.  Does anybody know how much liberty he might have after PIR?  I'm trying to figure out if he'll leave that same night, or Saturday, or something else.  Thanks in advance!

KF Ship 12 DIV 276, He will most likely fly out on Saturday. It could be in the wee hours or anytime up to Saturday evening. See PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend to help you know how to plan your weekend. I've left additional info on your My Page.

Anyone have suggestions for a graduation gift for my son?

pinkcanary, check out Gift Ideas for PIR.

Trying to figure out car rental for PIR weekend.  It's on Labor Day Weekend and it seems like the prices are outrageous! Trying to figure out if it would be better to just use Sarge all weekend or use a rental car for less days.  We are flying into Midway and I was hoping to use ACE rental cars, but they don't seem to have an agent there.  So...would it be best to just use Sarge on arrival and departure day and then use a rental for Thursday, Fri and Sat?

Sierrascrapper, renting a car will give you more freedom--just my thoughts and may save you in the long run. See Saving Money PIR Weekend. Some of Sarge's rates can be accessed from his page, OldSarge.

AnnMarie9300, that info will be in the form letter. Your recruit will most likely have PIR on 10/31/2104, but you will have to wait on the form letter to know for sure.

Check your My Page.

Ohiomom, wait on the form letter before sending letters.

Got an awesome phone call yesterday Ship 13, Div 352.  Spoke for 20 minutes.  He sounds so much better than the last phone call.  I am finally feeling better that he is better and less homesick!!

That is great news! Check your My Page.

MommaBB, Yes, you usually need your Sailor with you to go to the NEX on the main base. If you have your own military ID, then you can go on your own. If you stop by the Visitors Center and get a pass, you will be able to go to the NEX on your own. I think those staying at the Navy Gateway Inn and Suites and possibly the Navy Lodge can also get a pass to allow them to go to the NEX. No, the Division T-Shirts are not for sale at any NEX. Some are available on the day of PIR while you wait if you look around and you can stop by building 1326 after PIR and get them.

Thanks lemonelephant.

Ok so next question. On another page someone mentioned our SR needing a deviation chit to b able to visit us at the navy lodge. Don't remember hearing about that before. Is that true? And how does he get one now? Only week to go and last letter goes out tomorrow. 

Never mind. I think I just found the answer in the saving money at PIR pages. Don't need a chit if not staying in GL for A school. But sailors do need to be with guests when they r in halls etc. Sound about right? I'm obsessing over nothing. Ugh. Just wanna see my boy! 

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I want to say Happy 20th Birthday to my SR son SHIP 13 DIV 022.. First birthday we are not together. Guess I will have a slice of red velvet cake for him..

When is PIR for my recruit? He arrive at RTC on October 14th

emirosebuds44

Below is a link where you can watch last weeks 11/07 PIR

http://navylive.dodlive.mil/2014/11/07/navy-recruit-graduation-nov-...

Hope this helps! :o)

BlessedNavyMom, thank you very much! If they do archive them then, I can just watch him perform after classes :)

My daughter left Nov. 5th and I heard her PIR is on Dec 31st., that's a federal holiday.  Does anyone have any information about this.  Thanks

My daughter and I both thought we say something going on at the RTC Thursday, Dec 4, but now we cannot find anything. Could someone enlighten us if we should be there Thursday? We both are taking off work to come up and an 8 hour drive is a lot if nothing is going on.  THANKS.

The info concerning the address and date of PIR as well as other important information will be in The Form Letter. The first time you will see your new Sailor is in the Drill Hall on the day of PIR. There are 3 Meet and Greets the night before PIR (click on the Events tab above and move the calendar to the day before PIR), but those are for family and friends and the new Sailors are not present. See PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend.

You need to arrive at the RTC around 6:30 am on the day of PIR--there will probably already be traffic. Go up on Thursday so you will be rested and will not be late for PIR. If you arrive early enough on Thursday, do go to at least one of the three Meet and Greets. Sarge's gets really good ratings.

Thanks.

Found this blog site and thought it was cool...regarding what to bring to PIR...  

http://domesticgeekgirl.com/events/things-to-bring-to-navy-graduati...

and on the same blog, cool info on centerpieces for Sarge's Meet n Greet... 

http://domesticgeekgirl.com/crafts-diy/centerpieces-and-place-cards...

Everyone, take time to read http://navylive.dodlive.mil/2015/03/23/4-things-to-know-about-opsec.... You may have some changes to make to your N4M profile, so also read OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile).

Looking for suggestions for places to stay for my sons PIR.   Thanks in advance⚓

The RTC's Family Guide at http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/pdfs/FamilyGuide_v18Jun2013.pdf still indicates that outside photography is prohibited.

Does anyone have recommendations for a place to purchase a door banner for PIR?

luckymom, there are several places on the web, but you can make one for as much or less.

Having a really bad day. It's hard to see that some moms were so blessed to hear from their recruits. Just the need to know that they are okay is driving this mother slowly insane...

bertosky, your recruit is fine. If there was a problem you would have heard and that is not a call you want to receive. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC will tell you what is happening and what to expect.

Mom of NavyBaby, She hasn't submitted the names yet--that is 3 to 10 days before PIR. Write her ASAP and give her the names of up to four people who will be attending. When she next calls, even if it is the "I'm a Sailor!" call, double check that she got the names. She can make changes to the names on the Access List up to 24 hours before PIR.

MamBear, that info is in Division T-Shirts, Graduation Photos, The Keel, and DVD of PIR.

MamBear, you are very welcome.

Hello Mamrodgers!   my son just graduated this past Friday!!!   It was absolutely FANTASTIC!!!   Navy Lodge is the place to be, it is only about 5 minutes (if that, maybe more like 3) from the PIR entrance and Sarge runs a shuttle!  I recommend as soon as you know the PIR date you call them, they book up very quickly!   Also the Meet & Greet that sarge does the Thursday before PIR I highly recommend, he gives you all the information you will need.  I didn't get signed up on his shuttle, but he told me to be in the lobby at 6:20 (when he was pulling out to leave) and I could follow him!!   Well, there was a car line already, a long one, he passed the car line went up the hill, turned around, rolled his window down and told me to still follow him closely that he was making a left turn into the base.  I did and we bypassed all that line, went right in, and we were seated at 7am!!!   The drill hall starts to fill up very quickly and if you want to sit in front of your SR's division you will need to get there at least before 7:30am!   Hope this helps and good luck to you and your SR!!!!

Questions about naval lodge. Does each room have a fridge and microwave? Also what does they have breakfast Togo mean? Thanks.