"Boy Mom-- Welcome. There is a ton of information in the files for you to read and we are happy to answer your questions as best we can. Make sure you follow the thread on the Main Boot Camp Moms page too. No question is too…"
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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
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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:
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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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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 left on May 30 too. We missed the quick call! He called earlier in the evening from the airport and said that he was told to call and let us know he was there and safe because he may or may not get a chance to call later. We waited up for a…"
"Good morning, I admire his strength and courage just to want to be part of this, however, "one door closes another opens" and you never know what is around the corner for him. Whatever it is, he will make a choice and have…"
"Hi, I am so glad to hear we all have the same feelings. The beginning seems to be the hardest part. I learned to let go, so I thought, when my son went to college. I was lucky to have him home for a year or so and had to re-visit those…"
"Thank you so much... I will let you know when I get the letter and we can talk about whether to go to Great Lakes area 1 or 2 days prior to PIR. Not sure if I can fly in and have enough time to get tickets and settle in hotel only 1 day…"
"Peekachu-- Welcome to BCMoms. You are wise to wait for the form letter. Yes there is a ton of info and it can be overwhelming!! For now you should get yourself familiar with the first 4 videos since that will get you through the first…"
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"Hi. My son left on the 30th, too. Hope you will post when you get your form letter. Agree there is lots of good info on this site. It really helps. Take care!"
"Hi I am mentally planning for the July 26th however, I am sure we should wait for the form letter and hope for the best to be on time. It seems that stuff can happen of course and delay things, I am hoping if all goes well I will see you at…"
"Thank you I think that sounds reasonable but I'm not sure about work schedules yet may have to fly very early the day before we intend to fly and then rent a car it seems easiest. Still thinking it out. I did not receive form letter yet so best…"
"Congrats to your son. Though down the road I recommend going in two days ahead of PIR as to get acclimated on the area. "
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My son left on May 30th. I got The Quick Call I knew it was coming, thank goodness very weird 2:30 in the morning. I called his recruiter for his address I realize it may not be reliable because changes happen, so I am waiting for the form letter. I have been watching You Tube and PIR ceremonies and comments. The logistics of flying in and getting tickets and hotel are for a minute overwhelming. I think the more you read the more you will find out from other people and their experiences...…See More
"Hi, my son left on the 30th. I spoke to him before he left for plane to Boot Camp and knew about the short call, thank goodness it was so weird, I kind of giggled knowing. I am looking forward to first correspondence!"
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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…"
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- I love to garden, watch birds, design interiors and real estate. Right now learning the lingo and NAVY acronyms lol. My only child, my Son is leaving for Boot Camp 5/30.
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- When I heard “Navy,” I...
- needed to learn more about it, had concerns or fears
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 11:34pm on October 15, 2019,
lemonelephant said…
Since you have a Sailor, you can change "At Boot Camp now" above to “Enlisted.”
If you get an error message, then look at the area/s in the error message and unclick all of the choices in the area/s and make choices closer to the question/s. Some choices may have changed since you joined.
- At 9:50am on June 10, 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 9:50am on June 10, 2019,
If you would like information on your recruit’s rating (job/occupational specialty) or field, then let me know the rating or field. There are groups for most specialties and/or "A" Schools and knowing that will help you to better plan for PIR weekend.
Take care and blessings to you and yours.
- At 4:39pm on May 27, 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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