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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

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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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Missing him badly....

My son left Friday for basic training and I received my "I am here!" phone call a few hours later.  I wanted to ask him a million questions, but he said he needed to go and even though I understood, I felt like I was letting him go all over again.  I have been crying on and off since I left MEPS on Friday.  Does this get easier???  I am sure I will feel better when I receive his first letter and again when I get to hear his voice again when he calls in 3 or so weeks, as he told me over the phone he would.  But I cannot stop thinking...I wonder what he is doing now?  Is he eating..sleeping.  Is he being yelled out?  Is he scared?  I know...I am being a mom, but I want to know what everyone else went through and does anyone have any tips to help me cope a little better?  Did I say I really miss him????

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Comment by Navy mom of 2 on April 20, 2013 at 9:56am

lemonelephant, the recruiter said he was in division 222.  I am still waiting on the form letter before sending any letters.  How long does this take???

Comment by Navy mom of 2 on April 20, 2013 at 9:57am

sorry lemonelephant...I see you had already answered my question.  Thanks again!!!!

Comment by lemonelephant on April 20, 2013 at 5:31pm

Your SR is most likely in the 06/07/2013 TG, which would mean that there are at least 12 divisions in that TG. I see that you've joined that group, but you can't make plans until you get that form letter to confirm it. You are very welcome.

Comment by Navy mom of 2 on April 23, 2013 at 12:43pm

Thank you "Debbie's husband"  You made me feel a whole lot better...you really did.  My dad is a retired Navy (WWII) vet as well and my son is the first of his children and grandchildren to follow in his footsteps and he could not be prouder.  My son too just skimmed by high school with his charm and smile and I am hoping that he will buckle down and realize that this is no joke.  

Yes, there is a dad in the picture and I will give him your information about joining Navy Dad's.

I am still anticipating his form letter, however the Chief from the recruiting office gave me his address.  I read on here not to send mail until the form letter comes.  I have LOTS of mail to send and cannot wait to receive mail from him as well. I cannot wait until his PIR, I am sure I will not see the young kid that left here 11 days ago, a fine young man. Sad he can only get 3 or 4 tickets.  We have are a family of 6!  I am going to look into the Navy Lodge!

I am so happy that you took the time to ease this mom's mind.  I guess we all go through this stage as parents when we have to let go.  

Comment by lemonelephant on April 23, 2013 at 5:10pm

Debbie's Hubby, It's OK for you to have your own profile on here. We accept all loved ones, not just moms. I know you know about http://www.navydads.com/; there is also Dads on Moms.....com on this site.

Comment by lemonelephant on April 23, 2013 at 5:14pm

Ronnies mom, Division 222 is in the 06/14/2013 TG, so you can leave PIR 06/07/2013 TG 30 - 11 Divisions (213-220, 812, 813 and 930) and join PIR 06/14/2013 TG 31 (clickable link), to connect with others with loved ones training with your SR.  Know that Divisions 221 and 222 are brother divisions and train together and will have Battle Stations-21 together, so look for others with loved ones in either division.  There will later be a discussion within that group for the two divisions.

Comment by Navy mom of 2 on April 23, 2013 at 6:58pm

Thanks again Debbie's hubby and also thanks again to you lemonelephant...you both are wonderful!!!!

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