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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

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**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).  

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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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My Son goes to GL Boot camp on 7/9 feeling nervous/anxious

Started this discussion. Last reply by lemonelephant Jul 9, 2014. 20 Replies

My 19 year old son is leaving for GL bootcamp on 7/9 ...Im excited and worried... cant stop crying... I had him at 24 and we have never really been apart. He goes to Nuke school in South Carolina…Continue

 

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Newbie Navy Mom ...Son is going to nuke school...scared to death..but oh so proud
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Waiting to leave for Boot Camp
When I heard “Navy,” I...
Was concerned or afraid
The Navy offers opportunities that...
It is a great opportunity

His Future is Bright....

I am so proud of my 19 year old son for having the courage and confidence to leave home and go after his dreams. I know he will be successful in whatever he does. As a mother I am nervous and scared for him but know he will be in good hands with the Navy. I feel alot of sadness that he is leaving for boot-camp 7/9/2014 and I know the time he is away I will miss him terribly but I have to remember he is becoming a man and creating an amazing future for himself . I hope being part of this forum and discussions can help with all the emotions that are running through me...please feel free to connect with me and we can support each other! 

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At 1:27am on January 13, 2016, lemonelephant said…

It's not a good idea to post a pic of your recruit every time you post. See change 4 at the bottom of OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) (clickable link). To increase PERSEC, don't include ANYONE in your profile picture.

Also make change 3 while you are there so that this page is no longer open to EVERYONE (Anyone) with access to the web. I suggest "Just My Friends" since you have chosen to include pics on your My Page. You can make change 5 and delete the pics to increase PERSEC.

There may be other changes you need to make as well (1 and 2???), so read and consider each of the changes.

Another change that I recommend that is mentioned in change 1 is to change the ZIP Code to one that is not easily associated with your recruit.

Since you have a Sailor, you can change "Waiting to leave for Boot Camp" above to "Enlisted." You can make that change on the same page when you change the ZIP Code.

At 1:23am on January 13, 2016, lemonelephant said…

Join USS DEWEY, DDG105 (it’s not very active, but if you post, others may also), San Diego Moms or Sailors in San Diego, San Diego Moms/SOs, and/or Sailors Stationed in California.

At 11:07am on July 8, 2014, Leslee (Jordan's mom) said…
Thanks for the friend request...
Taking my son shortly to meet with his recruiter to head to downtown Pittsburgh to finish up last min paperwork, I plan on going down this evening to take him to dinner and spend some more time with him. Tomorrow.morning he will be sworn in and heading to Great Lakes. Going to be a emotionally 24 hrs.
At 1:56pm on June 26, 2014, nurse0419 said…
I hear ya.. I have been a wreck.. I feel like my life is so crazy right now
At 3:09pm on June 24, 2014, lemonelephant said…

Since your future Sailor will be in the Nuclear Field, you will want to join NUKE moms and you may also want to check out Nuke School Charleston and Nuke A School FAQ. The Rating Information Card for NF can be found at https://www.cool.navy.mil/enlisted/rating_info_cards/nukepower.pdf. Your Sailor will most likely fly out to "A" School the day after PIR. See PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend to help you know how to plan your weekend when the time comes. Your Sailor may have Prototype in Ballston Spa, NY; if so, join Moms/Dads/Families with Nukes in Ballston Spa, NY at that time.

At 6:19pm on January 25, 2014, Navy for Moms Admin said…

Welcome to NAVYForMoms!

You will find this site very helpful and full of members who are eager to answer your questions. Browse around the site and check out the forums, groups, blogs, photos, videos, and even the other member profiles!

If you haven’t already, please make sure that you review our
Community Guidelines to learn the “Do’s and Don’ts” of the community. Also, check out this Internet OPSEC Safety Video and this Survival
1:05 Guide for NavyForMoms Newbies
that was created by one of our members.

Enjoy your time here! I look forward (along with the community) to reading more about you! :)

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