This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids.
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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!
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.
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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What is S.P.? I'm new to this Navy stuff and I don't know any of the abbreviations or acronyms yet. The "Define" box to the right doesn't tell me either.
Submarines were my son's first choice of duty, but he was told sub officer spots were full, so he got his second choice, which was flight school. Does your son like sub duty? I was told that you don't hear from them very often, because they stay submerged so long. That has got to be hard. I heard they do "Tiger Cruises" on the subs sometimes, when the family can actually go on the sub. Have you done that? That would be so cool!
Thanks, Pat. I didn't know there was a Hoosier moms group here! I'm from northern IN, about halfway between Indy and Chicago. My son will start OCS in Newport on June 17th. I think I'm more worried about it than he is. I should never have watched all those awful videos on YouTube about what goes on at OCS! Ignorance is bliss. Then, I could have told myself he was just at "summer camp," and only found out how awful it was later! :)
You say your son is a Navy Nuke. Does that mean he is on a nuclear submarine?
Thanks, i am working alot to keep busy and not worry i know she is fine just not used to not talking to her at all. we are very close and it makes a long day now. lol
I think it's a great idea. I was hoping that one of the "veteran" moms would step up and take on being an admin. As creator and admin of the San Fran group (and New Members Stop Here), I added PAGES to the group's site. Kaye of the Sub Moms group has done just that at my suggestion. Check out the three groups. The PAGES serves as reference pages for important facts/factoids that are often asked over and over again.
Unfortunately, my son comes home on March 15. His commitment to the Navy has actually ended as of Feb 29. A year ago, I would have taken the job on but I am getting ready to transition to a supportive role and active only in my San Fran group. I will continue to monitor the Survival Guide and keep current the list of PIR groups, list Ratings group, list of Ships groups.
How about you? I know you have the knowledge and have always provided well written responses to questions.
Pat, Please look at the information on the guide I put together for newcomers. If you have any suggestions, I would be happy to incorporate them. The following is the welcoming message I post on newcomers' pages when I can't sleep at night.Thanks, Pat. My son's service ends next months. Hard to believe it has been 5 years.
We have a Survival Guide for Navy For Moms Newbie (clickable link). You find everything here. Videos, pdf files of boot camp processing days, links to all the important groups plus tips on how to use this site. Best part is it'll be here on your very own page as a reference. Click MY PAGE on above menubar to access your page anytime - you should do it at least once a day to see if you have any postings on your comment wall (like this one). Good luck.
Thank you for the Welcome. My son has been at bootcamp for almost a week now. It's been pretty tough. Just not knowing how he's feeling and what he's going through. I am very proud of him and excited for him. We are just really close and it's so hard not to be able to talk to him. I'm sure every mom feels this way. Thanks again.
They took 2nd in personal inspection, color guard A got 2nd and color guard B took 3rd..........I believe they may have placed in the some of the drill portions as well however; I just don't remember. All in all a good day! Yes they stayed until the end, although my husband and I did not.
You were busy, helping out the Kiddo's. No worries, we'll have plenty of time to chat, even if by web page. Thank you for taking time to meet my husband and I. :-)
Pat, seems my husband and I will be able to attend the drill meet tomorrow. I hope to meet you while there. I'll send you a message with my cell number.
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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.
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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Thanks for the welcome Pat. I look forward to learning the Navy lingo and how to best support my son on his new career.
What is S.P.? I'm new to this Navy stuff and I don't know any of the abbreviations or acronyms yet. The "Define" box to the right doesn't tell me either.
Submarines were my son's first choice of duty, but he was told sub officer spots were full, so he got his second choice, which was flight school. Does your son like sub duty? I was told that you don't hear from them very often, because they stay submerged so long. That has got to be hard. I heard they do "Tiger Cruises" on the subs sometimes, when the family can actually go on the sub. Have you done that? That would be so cool!
Thanks, Pat. I didn't know there was a Hoosier moms group here! I'm from northern IN, about halfway between Indy and Chicago. My son will start OCS in Newport on June 17th. I think I'm more worried about it than he is. I should never have watched all those awful videos on YouTube about what goes on at OCS! Ignorance is bliss. Then, I could have told myself he was just at "summer camp," and only found out how awful it was later! :)
You say your son is a Navy Nuke. Does that mean he is on a nuclear submarine?
Thanks, i am working alot to keep busy and not worry i know she is fine just not used to not talking to her at all. we are very close and it makes a long day now. lol
Thanks but not able to go to that one i am highly Allergic to fish all fish and shell fish so i will try to make the next one.
Thank you, i am so proud and can not wait to hear from my sailor to be..
Thank you. I actually found Navy for Dads right after i signed up for this site. Thanks again.
Thank you for the welcome! This site has already been a tremendous help and I am sure I will be spending a lot of time here in the near future. ;)
I think it's a great idea. I was hoping that one of the "veteran" moms would step up and take on being an admin. As creator and admin of the San Fran group (and New Members Stop Here), I added PAGES to the group's site. Kaye of the Sub Moms group has done just that at my suggestion. Check out the three groups. The PAGES serves as reference pages for important facts/factoids that are often asked over and over again.
Unfortunately, my son comes home on March 15. His commitment to the Navy has actually ended as of Feb 29. A year ago, I would have taken the job on but I am getting ready to transition to a supportive role and active only in my San Fran group. I will continue to monitor the Survival Guide and keep current the list of PIR groups, list Ratings group, list of Ships groups.
How about you? I know you have the knowledge and have always provided well written responses to questions.
Thank you , how do I find the IN group? I also know my son is in Division 923 how would I look for a group for his division?
I am enlisted and I leave in 8 days for bc (!!!!!!! holy crap thats soooooooo sooon!)... Thanks for the link, I will definitely check it out :]
Pat, Please look at the information on the guide I put together for newcomers. If you have any suggestions, I would be happy to incorporate them. The following is the welcoming message I post on newcomers' pages when I can't sleep at night. Thanks, Pat. My son's service ends next months. Hard to believe it has been 5 years.
We have a Survival Guide for Navy For Moms Newbie (clickable link). You find everything here. Videos, pdf files of boot camp processing days, links to all the important groups plus tips on how to use this site. Best part is it'll be here on your very own page as a reference. Click MY PAGE on above menubar to access your page anytime - you should do it at least once a day to see if you have any postings on your comment wall (like this one). Good luck.
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Hi Pat, so sorry it took so long for me to reply! How do I join the Indiana group?
Thank you for the Welcome. My son has been at bootcamp for almost a week now. It's been pretty tough. Just not knowing how he's feeling and what he's going through. I am very proud of him and excited for him. We are just really close and it's so hard not to be able to talk to him. I'm sure every mom feels this way. Thanks again.
They took 2nd in personal inspection, color guard A got 2nd and color guard B took 3rd..........I believe they may have placed in the some of the drill portions as well however; I just don't remember. All in all a good day! Yes they stayed until the end, although my husband and I did not.
You were busy, helping out the Kiddo's. No worries, we'll have plenty of time to chat, even if by web page. Thank you for taking time to meet my husband and I. :-)
Pat, seems my husband and I will be able to attend the drill meet tomorrow. I hope to meet you while there. I'll send you a message with my cell number.