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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.
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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).
**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 isno 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.
Click here to learn common Navy terms and acronyms! (Hint: When you can speak an entire sentence using only acronyms and one verb, you're truly a Navy mom.)
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My son is Ship 12 Div 039 PIR 1/14, I saw you are from Colonia NJ do you know where that is as compared to Toms River or the Jersey Shore? We live in Toms River.
I wrote to the letter on the form letter.
Name
Ship # Div #
Recruit Training Command
3515 Sailor Drive
Great Lakes, IL 60088-3515
is that address I got to mail to him. His mother sent out a letter which he said he received. Thankfully she told him I've been writing everyday so he does know I am writing but said he has not received any letters from me yet. Don't worry though..that is very normal. By now I'm sure they have most of their mail we've sent!
Congrats on booking at the Ramada! I'm there also!
Is there anyone else he could have sent it to? I mean if the recruiter told you he was in this division then you definitely are going to be at PIR 1/14. Let me know when you find out! Best of luck to you!=] 53 days
Hi ABmom, I know telling you to stop worrying is like telling you to stop breathing but it is so true that no news is good news. Everyone is different and he might be just fine. Just keep those letters coming because it does mean so much to our recruits. Having flat feet is not a disability and if he is able to do what he needs to do in boot camp he will be ok. You should be hearing from him soon and hopefully you will have one less thing to worry about. Hugs. Kathy
That's really strange. I would imagine that the division got to send out their form letters the same day =/.. Where abouts to you live? I'm in NY and got mine Tuesday. Is there anyone else he would have sent it to? Also, have you confirmed the address again with the recruiter? Maybe he had to go through extra processing? not sure. Either way we know he is doing just fine. If anything terrible happened they would have him notify you the day it happens. I know it's a LOT tougher than it sounds but hang in there stay strong. We all miss our recruits but they are safe and on their journey to become US Navy Sailors! and yes.. 54 days
Glad you are going to be there too!! I will see you at the meet n greet the night before then?! The real letters won't start coming until the 3rd week most likely so look around 11/19-12/3. By the way... 56 days!! =]
I got the form letter which has room for a few lines on the bottom of the last page. It was still nice to even see his handwriting but made me miss him a lot more. I will send the hotel information in a message and will also make a couple suggestions on the traveling to and from PIR.
did u write back to the packege address ? im not sure if thats the right one?? did u get the address from the recruiter? he has access to it! and if hes not a grad n go he should get the day with you ;() best of luck !!
hbello Fello AB mom:) my son is a ABH and left on the *th out of los angeles! so they may be togeather and have the same PIR date... did u get your "box" yesterday/ fedx? well keep in touch and if you go on my page there is another friends whos son left on that day as well ! hey isn't your son going to pensicola for A school to ?
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This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids.
FIRST TIME HERE?
FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO GET STARTED:
Choose your Username. For the privacy and safety of you and/or your sailor, NO LAST NAMES ARE ALLOWED, even if your last name differs from that of your sailor (please make sure your URL address does not include your last name either). Also, please do not include your email address in your user name. Go to "Settings" above to set your Username. While there, complete your Profile so you can post and share photos and videos of your Sailor and share stories with other moms!
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.
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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).
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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My son is Ship 12 Div 039 PIR 1/14, I saw you are from Colonia NJ do you know where that is as compared to Toms River or the Jersey Shore? We live in Toms River.
Name
Ship # Div #
Recruit Training Command
3515 Sailor Drive
Great Lakes, IL 60088-3515
is that address I got to mail to him. His mother sent out a letter which he said he received. Thankfully she told him I've been writing everyday so he does know I am writing but said he has not received any letters from me yet. Don't worry though..that is very normal. By now I'm sure they have most of their mail we've sent!
Congrats on booking at the Ramada! I'm there also!
You will find this site very helpful and full of members who are eager to answer your questions. Browse around the site and check out the forums, groups, blogs, photos, videos, and even the other member profiles!
If you haven’t already, please make sure that you review our Community Guidelines to learn the “Do’s and Don’ts” of the community.
Also, check out this OPSEC Internet Safety Video
Enjoy your time here and we look forward (along with the community) to reading more about you! :)
-Colleen