This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids.

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Choose your Username.  For the privacy and safety of you and/or your sailor, NO LAST NAMES ARE ALLOWED, even if your last name differs from that of your sailor (please make sure your URL address does not include your last name either).  Also, please do not include your email address in your user name. Go to "Settings" above to set your Username.  While there, complete your Profile so you can post and share photos and videos of your Sailor and share stories with other moms!

Make sure to read our Community Guidelines and this Navy Operations Security (OPSEC) checklist - loose lips sink ships!

Join groups!  Browse for groups for your PIR date, your sailor's occupational specialty, "A" school, assigned ship, homeport city, your own city or state, and a myriad of other interests. Jump in and introduce yourself!  Start making friends that can last a lifetime.

Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak

All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018. 

Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)

Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC

...and visit Navy.com - America's Navy and Navy.mil also Navy Live - The Official Blog of the Navy to learn more.

OPSEC - Navy Operations Security

Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind.  In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships."  OPSEC is everyone's responsibility. 

DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.  

DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."

Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

OPSEC GUIDELINES

Events

**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed.  Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.

**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.

**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:

In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).  

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:

RTC Graduation

**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED.  Vaccinations still required.

**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.

Please see changes to attending PIR in the PAGES column. The PAGES are located under the member icons on the right side.

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Visite esta página para explorar en su idioma las oportunidades de educación y carreras para sus hijos en el Navy. Navy.com

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Jamie
  • Female
  • Shawnee, OK
  • United States
 

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Milliemax2 replied to Jamie's discussion 'Leaves Auguat 20, 2019' in the group DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in August
"Yes i did and now I cant wait to get a letter from her.  "
Sep 3, 2019
navymom_2011 replied to Jamie's discussion 'Leaves Auguat 20, 2019' in the group DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in August
"Have you received the box? "
Aug 30, 2019
navymom_2011 replied to Jamie's discussion 'Leaves Auguat 20, 2019' in the group DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in August
"Yes me too! Today I received my box did you? "
Aug 30, 2019
Milliemax2 liked Jamie's discussion Leaves Auguat 20, 2019
Aug 24, 2019
Milliemax2 replied to Jamie's discussion 'Leaves Auguat 20, 2019' in the group DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in August
"Hello,  Yes My daughter also got held up and left on the 21. Im doing better than i thought. Miss her sooo much though. This is the first time in 23 years I have no kids home and the house is so empty."
Aug 24, 2019
navymom_2011 replied to Jamie's discussion 'Leaves Auguat 20, 2019' in the group DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in August
"My daughter was to leave on the 20 but they delayed her flight and she left on the 21. How are you holding up? "
Aug 24, 2019
MyNavyRoo liked Jamie's discussion Leaves Auguat 20, 2019
Aug 18, 2019
PattyRN replied to Jamie's discussion 'Leaves Auguat 20, 2019' in the group DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in August
"My son leaves the 26th. He’s so excited. I have to keep that thought in my head when my heart wants to cry."
Aug 18, 2019
Milliemax2 replied to Jamie's discussion 'Leaves Auguat 20, 2019' in the group DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in August
"My daughter also leaves aug 20th"
Aug 18, 2019
Milliemax2 replied to Jamie's discussion 'Leaves Auguat 20, 2019' in the group DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in August
"My daughter also leaves aug 20th  "
Aug 18, 2019
InTheNavyMom replied to Jamie's discussion 'Leaves Auguat 20, 2019' in the group DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in August
"So exciting and scary at the same time.  Our son was a little more nervous as each day went by that last week.  (He left this Tuesday, the 13th) .    It will be a day you never forget I think.  At least that is my thoughts…"
Aug 16, 2019
PattyRN replied to Jamie's discussion 'Leaves Auguat 20, 2019' in the group DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in August
"My son leaves the 26th too. Gosh my heart aches at times!"
Aug 14, 2019
Jamie added a discussion to the group DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in August
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Leaves Auguat 20, 2019

My son leaves August 20, 2019. I'm scared and nervous for him. Hes excited and ready to go.
Aug 8, 2019

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A little about me:
Nurse and Mom
I am here to support my
Son/Daughter
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?
Thinking about joining
When I heard “Navy,” I...
needed to learn more about it, was proud and encouraged it, had concerns or fears
The Navy offers opportunities that...
He wouldn't have at home.
Our Navy experience so far...
has presented us with many questions., is a work in progress!

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At 10:38pm on August 23, 2019, lemonelephant said…

Since you have a recruit at RTC, then you can change "Thinking about joining" above to “Enlisted”or “At Boot Camp now.” Either is appropriate, but if you make the change to “Enlisted” now, then you will not have to change it again. 

You can make that change when you make change 3 below.

Also consider change 5.

At 8:59pm on August 8, 2019, lemonelephant said…

I see you have joined Religious Program Specialist. 

The Rating Information card for RP can be found at https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/enlisted/rating_info_cards/rp.pdf. (If you get the security warning, it is safe to go there.)  https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/LaDR/rp_e1_e9.pdf and https://www.thebalancecareers.com/career-profile-chaplain-assistants-2356466 have more info for you.

"A" School is in Fort Jackson, SC. After that, she will most likely go to Camp Lejeune, NC for additional training. You may also want to check out Camp Lejeune and FMTB-East Moms, Families and Friends at that time.

Your Sailor will most likely fly out to "A" School the day after PIR. Plan to leave late Saturday or on Sunday. See PIR Day and Liberty during PIR Weekend to help you know how to plan your weekend. 

At 8:57pm on August 8, 2019, lemonelephant said…

Welcome to Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones). I look forward to sharing this journey with you. Be sure to check out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) for information on what to expect and to help you prepare for PIR. Start with OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) and Arrival and What Happens at RTC and read 1 or 2 pages a day and then go back to them as you need the info.  

Take care and blessings to you and yours.

At 8:57pm on August 8, 2019, lemonelephant said…

August 20 will be here soon.

Your future Sailor may want to join http://www.navydep.com to learn the ins and outs from the DEpoint of view.  

Be sure to check out the discussion, Things to Do in the Last Month before Your Future Sailor Leaves for RTC 

Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what will happen and what to expect.

Be sure to join your PIR group once you get The Form Letter, which now arrives 9 to 14 business days after your recruit's arrival at RTC. Let me know when you know your recruit's ship and division. I will have more info for you.

At 10:58pm on February 13, 2019, lemonelephant said…

Make at least change 3 at the bottom of OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) (clickable link) and change the Privacy Settings for this page from "Anyone" to "Members." 

There may be other changes you need to make as well, so read and consider each of the changes. 

At 12:31pm on February 13, 2019, B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) said…

Welcome to NAVYforMoms.com!   

Head to “Settings” on the main page right away to add a profile image (no last names visible, please) and complete your Profile. Then - and this is important! - read these Community Guidelines and this Operations Security (OPSEC) Checklist, for the safety and privacy of all our Sailors.

Then jump right in!  Browse around the site and check out the groups and the information in their Discussion Forums.

Join this group for boot camp moms, where you'll also find a group for your Pass in Review (graduation) date; and this one for PIR Reference Information.  

Get a head start during boot camp by joining groups for, and learning about, your Sailor's occupational specialty and "A" School; and later your Sailor's duty station and/or Navy ship and homeport. You can also join groups for your own state, region or home town and interests from getting ready for deployment to care package ideas!

Please say Hi when you join a group, and feel free to ask any and all questions - everyone was new once, and there is no "dumb" question. 

This site was created by the U.S. Navy just for you, and we look forward to getting to know you and your Sailor.  

Welcome to the NAVY family - we're so glad you're here!!

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