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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

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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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**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED. Vaccinations still required.

**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.

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My Daughter leaves for Boot Camp on 1/23/13,anyone else?

My little girl leaves in 5 days and my heart is so sad right now, I've had a knot in my stomach for about a week and I'm not looking forward to saying goodbye to my first born. I still have 3 boys left at home, but there's nothing like the connection and friendship mothers and daughters share. I will miss her soooo much!

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Comment by lemonelephant on January 17, 2013 at 8:17pm: I see you have joined the group, DEP-Leavin' for Boot Camp in January; there you will connect with others with loved ones who will leave the same day or week and may have PIR together.

Be sure to check out the discussion, Things to Do in the Last Month Before Your Future Sailor Leaves for.... I also suggest you join Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and New Members Stop Here and check out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) and Discussions there.

Once you know your SR’s PIR date and/or division number, watch in Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and/or at http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/groups-listed-by-pir-date and join the group for that once it has been created. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening once she arrives at the RTC, but you will also want to check out the other Pages in all of the groups.

You may also want to check out Women in the Navy, Mom’s of Navy Daughters, and Mom's of Daughters 2.

Your future Sailor may want to join http://www.navydep.com to learn the ins and outs from the DEP point of view. Craig runs that and will steer him/her to some good links on there.

(Group names within this comment are clickable links.)

Comment by Mom of Tyler on January 17, 2013 at 8:43pm: I am also feeling the "unwanted excitement" as my son leaves for GL on March 13th and I am so not ready for it! It is really starting to hit me hard and what's worse is that my other son, who will turn 18 a couple weeks after my oldest leaves for BC, is not holding it together very well. He has been having more "crying spells" as each day passes and gets closer to his departure date...that hurts me more than anything because I know I have to be strong and keep things together for him as well but it is very hard because I have no one I can "break down" or "lose it" to. :o( I most certainly feel your pain. I wish you all the best! Keep your head up and smile and be proud! :o)

Comment by melanie l. on January 17, 2013 at 10:49pm: Hi there - you are in the right place. My daughter left on December 10th - we celebrated Christmas early - and I was so bummmed - that I wanted to take down the tree the day after. The day after Christmas (26th) I got my firs real letter from her - it was simply one of the best thing ever. I have only 3 weeks until I see her again and can't believe how I have changed - about my feelings of her being gone - I miss her like crazy - but I have such a feeling of pride. I was also active duty many moons ago. Write. Every. Day. Get everyone to write. As letter to us are important - they are worth their weight in gold for your recruit. Let your recruit know anytime they call you - that you are so proud and they are doing the right thing. As soon as you find out their ship & division search this site for their group.

Comment by lemonelephant on January 17, 2013 at 10:58pm: PIR groups are posted at http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/groups-listed-by-pir-date and also within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and some other groups once they are created.

Comment by lemonelephant on January 17, 2013 at 11:01pm: melanie l., be sure to check out the groups I mentioned in my first comment above. There will be lots of great info and support for you.