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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
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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."
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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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Mama Scha
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Finally have a ship date!
Started this discussion. Last reply by MrsT0210 Jul 28, 2019. 6 Replies 2 Likes
I has been a crazy few months but my son finally has a ship date in the fall. He also will be a Nuke. So proud I could pop! His recruiter is making sure these future sailors are ready for RTC. …Continue
Here we go!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Phoenixmom May 9, 2019. 4 Replies 0 Likes
My son’s date to leave for boot camp was Sept 9. He got a call yesterday about going sooner. Like in a week! Freaking out here! Need to plan a party, need to get him ready, worried he isn’t…Continue
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- I'm a mom, wife, and teacher. I would do anything for a friend or family. There is a special place in my heart for all animals especially those with a fuzzy face.
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The day is finally here
Posted on October 6, 2019 at 1:42pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 11:45pm on October 30, 2019,
lemonelephant said…
Be sure to make at least change 3.
- At 11:44pm on October 30, 2019,
The Page, 800 and 900 Divisions, within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will be of interest to you since you have a recruit in a performing division. I believe that Division 903 is Ship Staff/Honor Guard.
Write to your recruit and ask when Battle Stations-21 (BST) will be to know when to expect the "I'm a Sailor!" call.
There is info on Ship 02 and more in Ship/Division--How it Works.
- At 12:42am on October 29, 2019,
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 1:42am on October 7, 2019,
Yes, I know that October is the 10th month, but somehow I put 09/09/2019 instead of 10/09/2019 although the rest is correct.
- At 10:37pm on September 17, 2019,
Join DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in October. You will meet others with loved ones leaving 09/09/2019 or that week who may be in the same TG and have PIR together.
Be sure to check out the discussion, Things to Do in the Last Month before Your Future Sailor Leaves for RTC. (If he takes an earlier ship date, then the links for each month are at the bottom of that discussion.)
Arrival and What Happens at RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what will soon be happening 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 the recruit's arrival at RTC in most cases. Let me know when you know what division your recruit is in. I will have more info for you.
- At 6:19pm on July 28, 2019,
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 6:18pm on July 28, 2019,
I see you have joined NUKE moms; you may also want to check out Nuke A School FAQ and Nuke School Charleston. You may want to check out these facebook pages: Naval Support Activity Charleston, SC and Naval Nuclear Power Training Command Facebook page.
The Rating Information Card for NF can be found at https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/enlisted/rating_info_cards/nukepower.pdf. (If you get the security warning, it is safe to go there.) https://www.thebalancecareers.com/navy-enlisted-rating-descriptions-nuclear-field-3345847 has some good info for you.
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.
Your Sailor may have Prototype in Ballston Spa, NY; if so, join Moms/Dads/Families with Nukes in Ballston Spa, NYat that time. Some stay in Charleston.
- At 12:58pm on July 5, 2019,
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) said…
Thanks for the friend request - be sure to join our nuke moms group too. Here's the link:
- At 10:28am on May 9, 2019,
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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