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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Hi GAMOM - I am glad that you have joined Beyond BC. Please feel free to come to the comment area and introduce yourself. Also, please do not hesitate to ask any questions that you might have about Navy life in training or in the fleet. We mostly just post questions and answers in the Comment Wall area as more people receive that in their email feeds.
I also help out and that's why I didn't respond back then as I only know a little bit about OCS school as I have a few friends that their loved ones have gone thru the academy!
When you can let us know which one so you don't get over whelmed with all of the information.
GAMOM - Welcome to the BC Mom group. Would you please clarify, is your son enlisting and going to Great Lakes for BC or is he going to Officer school elsewhere? I saw that LeAnn had posted on your BC question and so I did not reply as my son is enlisted. The BC Mom group is primarily made up of enlisted moms and is all about information for Recruit Training Command at GL.
Recruit Training Command Home Page (navy.mil) - That is the link for the RTC I will try to get back with you when I have a confirmation of where your son is actually headed. The best place to ask questions though is on the BC Mom group page, be sure to scroll all the way down the group page, past the discussions and post in the comment wall area since more members follow those postings.
We all volunteer our time on here and Saturday can be a little hit and miss.
#1 priority before he leaves, make sure he has a valid driver's license for your state. If he had a vehicle check with your insurance company on how to insure once he is where he will want a vehicle.
#2 (not in any order) get a POA for all his needs medical and financial, especially if you are not on his bank accounts as a joint owner.
#3 Get his passport.
#4 Set up an account with NFCU for his direct deposits to go into and then get the accounts linked with his other local bank account and make sure you can transfer money to his bank accounts if need be.
#5 Get a calling card for a paid phone so he can call you from BC if he is going to GL. If not able to, then he should be able to buy there. His accessories need to be black, so a solid black watch, an inexpensive Casio works fine, wallet we were told should be black as well but I don't think that matters as much.
#6 Make sure he takes his cell phone and charger. He will use this to make his initial "I'm Here" call and then it will be boxed up, and he will go to ROM (restriction of movement ) quarantine at Ft. McCoy. He will be given back his box before going to A school. He will pack up the clothes on his back, so he may want to wear his nice tennis shoes, and just a comfortable pair of clothes and jacket for the plane ride.
He must have his SS Card, his driver's license if he has one and his bank account information with him. (Those should stay on his person in a concealed place.)
Keep a note in his wallet with addresses, phone numbers, a couple of stamps, and some moleskin for his shoes, and also a short note to encourage him as it is taking about 4 - 5 weeks for our moms to get their form letter with the address and then time for them to get the letters from you. Read these with your son.
Head to “Settings” on the main page right away to add a profile image (no last names visible, please) and complete your Profile. Then - and this is important! - read these Community Guidelinesand this Operations Security (OPSEC) Checklist, for the safety and privacy of all our Sailors.
Then jump right in! Browse around the site and check out the groups and the information in their Discussion Forums.
Get a head start during boot camp by joining groups for, and learning about, your Sailor's occupational specialty and "A" School; and later your Sailor's duty station and/or Navy ship and homeport. You can also join groups for your own state, region or home town and interests from getting ready for deployment to care package ideas!
Please say Hi when you join a group, and feel free to ask any and all questions - everyone was new once, and there is no "dumb" question. This site was created by the U.S. Navy just for you, and we look forward to getting to know you and your Sailor. Welcome to the NAVY family - we're so glad you're here!!
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Please note - there are blue hyperlinks up above. Click on them and they will take you directly to the groups.
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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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Shirts, caps, mugs and more can be found at CafePress.
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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GAMOM - I don't know if my reply helped any or not, but I asked you a question as well to clarify. Be sure to post your reply in the group. Thanks!
Hi GAMOM - I am glad that you have joined Beyond BC. Please feel free to come to the comment area and introduce yourself. Also, please do not hesitate to ask any questions that you might have about Navy life in training or in the fleet. We mostly just post questions and answers in the Comment Wall area as more people receive that in their email feeds.
Good Morning Gamom and welcome to our group. We are glad you are here.
I remember you when you were posting back in March. So if he is going to OCS use the links that LeAnn gave you.
If he is going to Boot Camp here is a link for you:
Boot Camp First Weeks Timeline(See Things to Do in the Last Month Before Your Future Sailor Leaves for RTC.)
I also help out and that's why I didn't respond back then as I only know a little bit about OCS school as I have a few friends that their loved ones have gone thru the academy!
When you can let us know which one so you don't get over whelmed with all of the information.
GAMOM - Welcome to the BC Mom group. Would you please clarify, is your son enlisting and going to Great Lakes for BC or is he going to Officer school elsewhere? I saw that LeAnn had posted on your BC question and so I did not reply as my son is enlisted. The BC Mom group is primarily made up of enlisted moms and is all about information for Recruit Training Command at GL.
Recruit Training Command Home Page (navy.mil) - That is the link for the RTC I will try to get back with you when I have a confirmation of where your son is actually headed. The best place to ask questions though is on the BC Mom group page, be sure to scroll all the way down the group page, past the discussions and post in the comment wall area since more members follow those postings.
We all volunteer our time on here and Saturday can be a little hit and miss.
#1 priority before he leaves, make sure he has a valid driver's license for your state. If he had a vehicle check with your insurance company on how to insure once he is where he will want a vehicle.
#2 (not in any order) get a POA for all his needs medical and financial, especially if you are not on his bank accounts as a joint owner.
#3 Get his passport.
#4 Set up an account with NFCU for his direct deposits to go into and then get the accounts linked with his other local bank account and make sure you can transfer money to his bank accounts if need be.
#5 Get a calling card for a paid phone so he can call you from BC if he is going to GL. If not able to, then he should be able to buy there. His accessories need to be black, so a solid black watch, an inexpensive Casio works fine, wallet we were told should be black as well but I don't think that matters as much.
#6 Make sure he takes his cell phone and charger. He will use this to make his initial "I'm Here" call and then it will be boxed up, and he will go to ROM (restriction of movement ) quarantine at Ft. McCoy. He will be given back his box before going to A school. He will pack up the clothes on his back, so he may want to wear his nice tennis shoes, and just a comfortable pair of clothes and jacket for the plane ride.
He must have his SS Card, his driver's license if he has one and his bank account information with him. (Those should stay on his person in a concealed place.)
Keep a note in his wallet with addresses, phone numbers, a couple of stamps, and some moleskin for his shoes, and also a short note to encourage him as it is taking about 4 - 5 weeks for our moms to get their form letter with the address and then time for them to get the letters from you. Read these with your son.
Is your recruit leaving for Boot Camp during COVID? - Navy For Moms (ning.com)
First Things First-- The Quarantine Edition - Navy For Moms (ning.com)
If your son is going to OCS (officer candidate school) it may be different.
Here's a couple of groups you might like to join:
OCS Graduate Moms
Moms of Officers
Welcome to NAVYforMoms.com!
Head to “Settings” on the main page right away to add a profile image (no last names visible, please) and complete your Profile. Then - and this is important! - read these Community Guidelines and this Operations Security (OPSEC) Checklist, for the safety and privacy of all our Sailors.
Then jump right in! Browse around the site and check out the groups and the information in their Discussion Forums.
Join this group for boot camp moms, where you'll also find a group for your Pass in Review (graduation) date; and this one for PIR Reference Information.
Get a head start during boot camp by joining groups for, and learning about, your Sailor's occupational specialty and "A" School; and later your Sailor's duty station and/or Navy ship and homeport. You can also join groups for your own state, region or home town and interests from getting ready for deployment to care package ideas!
Please say Hi when you join a group, and feel free to ask any and all questions - everyone was new once, and there is no "dumb" question. This site was created by the U.S. Navy just for you, and we look forward to getting to know you and your Sailor. Welcome to the NAVY family - we're so glad you're here!!
Your NAVYforMoms Admins
Please note - there are blue hyperlinks up above. Click on them and they will take you directly to the groups.