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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.
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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.
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Hi Kylie, You ribbons were shipped on Thursday. I expected you to get them by yesterday so you should have them on Monday. Thanks so much for your order and please let em know when they arrive. :-) Lora
Hi...:) His division had full liberty (thank God). W e were able to see him Fri. (after PIR), all day saturday and sunday. Now friday after PIR... he was supposed to return to the base at 9:00pm, but he had to stand watch and needed to be back at the base by 7:00. They all need to stand watch once during liberty weekend (my son volunteered for that time so he could get it over with..) Also, on Sun, he called at the crack of dawn and said liberty had been moved up an hour and we had to hurry up and come and get him. But that also meant he had to be back an hour earlier. Everything changes at any given minute. He didnt have to fly out of BC until wed. We could have stayed but we had other family with us and they needed to get back for school. Also, if we stayed it wasnt guaranteed we would see him as he had jobs to do on the base. Feel free to ask me any questions. I moderate two PIR groups on this site and try to answer all questions pertaining to PIR...before during and after...ttyl--JAN
Hi---i talked to my son today and i remembered to ask him about your question...lol
He said that yes, they 'kind of' get a choice between FT, ET, and STS (or whatever it is)
He told me that they get to write down there pics in order of preference, then depending on what is available and in higher demand in the Navy right now, is what they assign them to. I think it also depends on how well they perform in their schooling. I remember his recruiter telling him that he may start out training for FT, but if he seems to struggle at all (i guess its really hard) then they will train him for ET (which is also hard, but a little better i guess)...so i hope your husband get what he originally wanted...good luck---JAN
Hi...im not sure ...lol I can tell you that my son went in thinking he was going for FT, but hes only been there for two weeks and the last time we spoke to him...he said he was going to be an ET. I know that each of these rates is just a little more in depth than the others and require a little bit more schooling. I didnt get a chance to go into any detail with him about the rate change, but i will be sure to ask him about it when he calls...which im hoping is today..:))
Oh my haha! Yeah, I live in FL, so DEFINITELY not driving. Ugh...there's no way I would be able to sit still for that long. Besides, I love flying, so it's really perfect :) I'm super excited! Only 18 more days <3
Yeah, that's what I'm trying to tell myself. I know he's busy, I'm just worried ugh!
I'm glad they are having more "fun" up there haha :) I'm so excited about their pictures omg! I can't wait to see how freaking gorgeous he is in his uniform!
Yeah I'm definitely enjoying the steady letters, but I didn't get one today which he should have mailed on Tuesday and another woman who's husband is in the same division got a letter today, so I'm a little worried. Trying not to be, but you know how that goes...Did you get a letter today?
He's doing really well though. His division got two flags, he's passed all of his inspections perfectly, passed all his tests, passed his physical fitness assessments and he's been nominated along with one other SR to be the division's honor graduate! So yes, he is definitely doing well!
I just can't wait for this whole thing to be over with. I can't wait to talk to him and hold him and love him like crazy! :) 19 days! <3
Ok - so I was just looking at your "info" and noticed that you are from NY - I too am from NY did your husband leave from Albany to go to Boot Camp on Jan 10 - if so I bet they got to know each other on the trip to GL. That is kinda neet for that is the case -
Hi Josh'swife, you are right I think it is nice to talk to others with SR's that are together. Kinda make me feel closer to my son. I just started checking out this site a couple days ago, it has some really great information on it.
Not a problem at all. I finished your ribbons last night and they are being shipped today. You should have them by Tuesday. Thanks again and have a great weekend.
Hey! You may want to delete you comment about your SR writing each night because the RDCs read this site! If they see that..with his picture in your icon...there could be trouble for him! So I would just click on the "x" in the post square and get rid of it. You don't want to bring your SR any trouble. With your SR's pik in the icon, be careful what you post because they have probably connected your comments with him!
At 12:03am on February 15, 2011, Bri.SubWife said…
yay!! PIR will be here before you know it!! :)
At 11:24pm on February 12, 2011, Bri.SubWife said…
hey girl! its been a couple days, hope the letters are still coming strong!
I heard that they do sometimes, but I'm sure it has to be a legit reason, so I'm not getting my hopes up, but he's set on it Lol. Either way, being out of nursing school til Jul gives me some time to visit him in school and write everyday like I should. School took all of my time up and I found it hard to write often:(
I'm actually doing pretty good with this. I got 6 letters the other day! He said he was trying to take a 2 week leave after boot camp, no idea if it'll happen or not, but he asked me to marry him when he is home! I hope he can come home for a few days:) But I'm not gonna get my hopes up. I had a bad day yesterday as I failed out of Nursing School, by 1 point!! But they passed people they caught cheating a few weeks ago?! Grr. How are you doing, I haven't talked to you in a while!
At 11:16pm on February 11, 2011, SubWife2010 said…
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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.
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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:
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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.
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.
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Hi---i talked to my son today and i remembered to ask him about your question...lol
He said that yes, they 'kind of' get a choice between FT, ET, and STS (or whatever it is)
He told me that they get to write down there pics in order of preference, then depending on what is available and in higher demand in the Navy right now, is what they assign them to. I think it also depends on how well they perform in their schooling. I remember his recruiter telling him that he may start out training for FT, but if he seems to struggle at all (i guess its really hard) then they will train him for ET (which is also hard, but a little better i guess)...so i hope your husband get what he originally wanted...good luck---JAN
Yeah, that's what I'm trying to tell myself. I know he's busy, I'm just worried ugh!
I'm glad they are having more "fun" up there haha :) I'm so excited about their pictures omg! I can't wait to see how freaking gorgeous he is in his uniform!
I'm flying out Thursday the 10th. You?
Yeah I'm definitely enjoying the steady letters, but I didn't get one today which he should have mailed on Tuesday and another woman who's husband is in the same division got a letter today, so I'm a little worried. Trying not to be, but you know how that goes...Did you get a letter today?
He's doing really well though. His division got two flags, he's passed all of his inspections perfectly, passed all his tests, passed his physical fitness assessments and he's been nominated along with one other SR to be the division's honor graduate! So yes, he is definitely doing well!
I just can't wait for this whole thing to be over with. I can't wait to talk to him and hold him and love him like crazy! :) 19 days! <3
Ok - so I was just looking at your "info" and noticed that you are from NY - I too am from NY did your husband leave from Albany to go to Boot Camp on Jan 10 - if so I bet they got to know each other on the trip to GL. That is kinda neet for that is the case -