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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

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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OmahaRudy's Blog (7)

A letter and a call

First a letter and then a call. It's great to get information.



He sounded good in both. That doesn't mean it's a walk in the park, though. I learned a lot!



- it took nearly two weeks for their division to get to full strength, so he was in P-days until June 11.

- they could write on Sunday, June 17 for the first time

- he's starboard watch section leader

- he passed his swimming test and first physical assessment

- there is lots of studying and watch… Continue

Added by OmahaRudy on June 23, 2012 at 7:14am — No Comments

May 29 - June 15

Time is passing.



18 days since my son was sworn in and headed to Great Lakes. He'd waited since October. He was SO excited. He was like a race horse at the starting line pawing the ground ready to get going.



Now that he is in the midst of his training I wonder, is it only me who is so excited and hopeful about what he will discover about Navy life? Is still sharing the excitement.



What is he doing now? Has he made friends?



Can't wait for the first… Continue

Added by OmahaRudy on June 15, 2012 at 8:19am — 7 Comments

The Letter Came Today :)

It was great to see his terrific block printing! He filled in the form letter blanks so well :) I looked all around for a little "hi mom" or something, but nope. Nothing. 

He's a man of few words and apparently that hasn't changed. The letter is FILLED with information, though, so it's great to have.

Today I looked through the PowerPoint about Battle Stations. Wow, what a fantastic training facility. They are preparing sailors well!

In case you…

Continue

Added by OmahaRudy on June 9, 2012 at 8:30pm — 5 Comments

Division 937

Anyone out there had someone in the 900 division? I'm curious what all they do in addition to "normal" basic training.

Added by OmahaRudy on June 5, 2012 at 10:00pm — 5 Comments

The BOX

The box just arrived. You know, the box that contains the items that were his last connection with civilian life.



Having read a number of others' posts, I didn't expect to see a letter inside. It's strange to see his shoes, shirt, pants, belt and phone! Yup, civilian life is gone.



Pondering: When they make their first phone call announcing their safe arrival at Great Lakes they are following a script, right? They must be to ensure the basic information is shared in the… Continue

Added by OmahaRudy on June 1, 2012 at 3:43pm — No Comments

Courage and Confidence -- and a question

"With God behind you and His arms beneath you, you can face whatever lies ahead of you." —Ward



I read that this morning, thought of David, and was reminded that God also prepares the path before us.



The days we and our Navy men and women face will have ups and downs but we should have courage and be confident that we can make it through. And, none of us is in this alone, right?



Does anyone know if the Navy posts pictures taken during basic training? I think the… Continue

Added by OmahaRudy on May 30, 2012 at 8:02am — 1 Comment

Day 1

My son was sworn in today -- it was a proud moment. His best friend, sister, dad and I were there to support him. David was so ready for this day to come -- he enlisted in October.



I've been surprised by the calm I've felt. Only had brief sentimental moments, so far. I wonder if it's because I'm so convinced he's doing the right thing.



Just a few minutes ago we received the first phone call announcing he made it safely to Great Lakes. Could be the last for at least three… Continue

Added by OmahaRudy on May 29, 2012 at 11:52pm — 6 Comments

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