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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.
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."
**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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It's not a good idea to post a pic of your Sailor every time you post. See change 4 at the bottom of OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) (clickable link). Also make change 3 while you are there. There may be other changes you need to make as well, so read and consider each of the changes. Another change that I recommend that is mentioned in change 1 is to change the ZIP code to one that is not easily associated with your Sailor.
Got a text from my son last night. He said he's not selling the bed after all. He said it wasn't a quality mattress & there's broken springs & flat spots where he usually sleeps! Guess it was only good for the year he was there LOL.
At 12:44am on December 31, 2014, lemonelephant said…
We should try to work something out - my son has a bed (only 1 year old) a dresser, a nightstand and they have a 50" TV that they are selling. He graduates from proto on 1/23 and will be leaving right away but if your son is interested maybe we could find a way for mine to get pictures to you and he could maybe leave the stuff somewhere (or with one of his buddies) and your son could get it. He's not looking to charge much - just some gas money I think! The TV is the most valuable item. Let me know if you would be interested.
Welcome andimc14! I see you joined Nuke Moms. You might also want to join "Nuke School Charleston". It's not as active but still has lots of good info. Make sure you look in the "Discussion Forum" of both groups - especially the "Surviving Nuke School" and "Your Sailors Schedule Upon Arrival...." Both can answer lots of questions you may have!
My son Also left Oct 17..got my box of his stuff yesterday but no letter with info yet. I'm very confused about all of this and what to expect. Also confused about the div numbers how do I find that out? Any help would be so appreciated:-)
That is hilarious! You'll have to send him a letter or 2 from the dog :) I already planned on that for my daughter, too.
I haven't been able to check the mail yet. Fingers crossed the form letter is in there today! But I really think Friday is when I will get it. Most people have said a week after the box is received is when you get the letter.
We got shoes, underwear, sports bra in Taylor's box. And her backpack...she must have chosen the largest backpack possible to bring with her...she doesn't understand the high cost of shipping yet, obviously! :) She will when she sees the cost come out of her first paycheck :)
andimc14, my son left 10/10 and we still haven't recvd the form letter. We were guestimating 12/13 for that group so I would guess the 20th at the earliest for yours, form letter will tell you for sure, as I have read on here many times don't make any hotel/flight arrangements until you get that :-) Hope this helped.
Hi andipanda1114! I've sent you a friend request so we can also do private messaging. Just wanted to tell you that our sons talked up a storm yesterday on the way to the hotel. It was great to get to know your son a little. My son just texted that their group is great, he would love for them all to be in the same division. It really feels good to see them on such a positive track! Hang in there -- we'll survive!
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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.
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).
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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Please note: Profits generated in the production of this merchandise are not being awarded to the Navy or any of its suppliers. Any profit made is retained by CafePress.
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It's not a good idea to post a pic of your Sailor every time you post. See change 4 at the bottom of OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) (clickable link). Also make change 3 while you are there. There may be other changes you need to make as well, so read and consider each of the changes. Another change that I recommend that is mentioned in change 1 is to change the ZIP code to one that is not easily associated with your Sailor.
Got a text from my son last night. He said he's not selling the bed after all. He said it wasn't a quality mattress & there's broken springs & flat spots where he usually sleeps! Guess it was only good for the year he was there LOL.
You may also want to join NUKE moms.
It's a queen size bed.
We should try to work something out - my son has a bed (only 1 year old) a dresser, a nightstand and they have a 50" TV that they are selling. He graduates from proto on 1/23 and will be leaving right away but if your son is interested maybe we could find a way for mine to get pictures to you and he could maybe leave the stuff somewhere (or with one of his buddies) and your son could get it. He's not looking to charge much - just some gas money I think! The TV is the most valuable item. Let me know if you would be interested.
Welcome andimc14! I see you joined Nuke Moms. You might also want to join "Nuke School Charleston". It's not as active but still has lots of good info. Make sure you look in the "Discussion Forum" of both groups - especially the "Surviving Nuke School" and "Your Sailors Schedule Upon Arrival...." Both can answer lots of questions you may have!
9 letters for the ribbons will not be a problem at all :) I look forward to making the ribbons for you an your family :) www.uniquememorymakers.com
no call today, did you? I hope so :-)
Hi Andrea, I got the box yesterday (Wednesday). Very stinky!!
I hope your calculations are right! Maybe my sons PIR will be 12/6! A week earlier than I'm expecting?? I will take it!! :-)
That is hilarious! You'll have to send him a letter or 2 from the dog :) I already planned on that for my daughter, too.
I haven't been able to check the mail yet. Fingers crossed the form letter is in there today! But I really think Friday is when I will get it. Most people have said a week after the box is received is when you get the letter.
We got shoes, underwear, sports bra in Taylor's box. And her backpack...she must have chosen the largest backpack possible to bring with her...she doesn't understand the high cost of shipping yet, obviously! :) She will when she sees the cost come out of her first paycheck :)
Where are you located? We are in Oregon.
andimc14, my son left 10/10 and we still haven't recvd the form letter. We were guestimating 12/13 for that group so I would guess the 20th at the earliest for yours, form letter will tell you for sure, as I have read on here many times don't make any hotel/flight arrangements until you get that :-) Hope this helped.
Andrea, great picture of you and Derek! Amazing to think that they're on their way now. Hope you're hanging in there.
INDOC: Indoctrination; instruction related to a school, command, or rate
It's involves more than just a wait time as one mom indicated to you.
The Page, What does ??? mean? (A Guide to Navy Abbreviations and Terminology), will help you with many of the new terms you will come across.
Welcome to Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones). I look forward to sharing this journey with you. Be sure to check out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) for information on what to expect and to help you prepare for PIR. Start with OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) and Arrival and What Happens at the RTC, and read 1 or 2 pages a day and then go back to them as you need the info. Take care and blessings to you and yours.
I see you have joined NUKE moms; you may also want to check out Nuke School Charleston and Nuke A School FAQ. The Rating Information Card for NF can be found at https://www.cool.navy.mil/enlisted/rating_info_cards/nukepower.pdf. Your Sailor will most likely fly out to "A" School the day after PIR. See PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend to help you know how to plan your weekend.
Hi andipanda1114! I've sent you a friend request so we can also do private messaging. Just wanted to tell you that our sons talked up a storm yesterday on the way to the hotel. It was great to get to know your son a little. My son just texted that their group is great, he would love for them all to be in the same division. It really feels good to see them on such a positive track! Hang in there -- we'll survive!