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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."
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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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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Kid in the Box
I recieved my "kid in the box" What an emotional moment...It does not help with the emotions when your not feeling to good.
I hope my son is healthy,
Does any one know if the SR's have down time if they catch the Flu? Or do they have to fight through it?
Just a MOM thought running through my head since I am not feeling good. I pray my son stays healthy the entire time.
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Comment by Anti M on January 14, 2014 at 2:19pm
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It is not uncommon for them to catch the crud in boot camp. It isn't usually the flu, just a nasty cold. If they are sick, they can request to go to medical, be given an OTC remedy and a couple days of SIQ (sick in quarters). It is important for them to not to try to power through if they are having issues, especially with breathing, because that can be dangerous if not looked at. The Navy wants them to get through boot camp in one healthy piece!
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Comment by sportsc37 on January 14, 2014 at 2:26pm
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Thanks Anti M, Just being a typical newbie Navy Mom.
Just knowing that will help me sleep at night...Thank You!
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Comment by Lisa L. on January 14, 2014 at 4:06pm
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My son caught the BC Crud, as they call it. And yes, they will take care of him. Don't worry mama! He is in good hands.
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The crud follows them around the Navy. Every time they transfer to someplace new, there are new bugs waiting. A school, his first ship, a new duty station, he may catch a cold. I know I did every time! No worries, it makes sailors tough. Seriously, I think I still have that rugged old immune system from when I was in long ago!
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