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Thank you for this site. It has helped me tremendously. I wish I had gotten on it before he left but I think I was trying to avoid thinking about him leaving (in denial). To find out his PIR date I have to wait for the form letter even though I have his ship and division number already? Thanks, Debbie
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Permalink Reply by MRs L* on
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no you dont have to wait to know his PIR, but to be safe dont make travel arrangements until you get the form letter. what is his ship and div?
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Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on
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Debbie...tell me his division # and I can most likely tell you his PIR date.
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Permalink Reply by zachsmom*USS Curtis WIlbur on
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Debbie - You can get PIR dates from this website also. You probably need to visit this site anyway. I was on it many times. My son's PIR was 9/10. He has been moved to A School even though his classes don't start until 10/1. This site is a real lifesaver. Keep asking questions. I ended up knowing more about BC before my sailor knew what was going on! Good luck.
http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/upcoming_grads.asp -
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Permalink Reply by JudyG on
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Quick question - on the upcoming graduation dates what is the TG number? When Trying to figure out my son's graduation do I just look at the div#? he left Sept 16th and is in Div 367.
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If you go to the link zach'smom left you you'll see that the PIR groups divisions are consecutive...so depending on how many are in your PIR group (usually anywhere for 5 to 14 divisions) your PIR date may be 11/5 or 11/12...you won't know for sure till the form letter comes or the RTC updates the site with the 11/5 PIR group added.
So, here is the link to the 11/5 PIR group...the 11/12 PIR group hasn't been formed yet (if that is your PIR you may want to start it) just click on the link http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir1152010 -
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Permalink Reply by Kat (MM Nuke) on
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Hi Debbie,
My son left for BC on Sept. 13. I hear you about singing happy birthday with the tears rolling down. We had my husbands birthday a couple of days after he left and just weren't much in a party mood. Both sides of our family are Marine Corp. all the way, so this is the first Navy guy. A totally new experience for everyone. My parents told me that I left home once and they were sad too, but somehow I don't think that compares to sending your child off to the military with little contact for the first several weeks, and in a place where you haven't checked out thoroughly before hand to be sure it is safe for him, ha.
We will all make it through this somehow, and hopefully have some wonderful men on the other side.
I believe you can check this web site: http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/upcoming_grads.asp for upcoming graduations. My son's isn't on there, according to the info. the recruiter gave me, so maybe in a couple more days they will post it.
Hang in there. I am really finding comfort in this site and at least hearing that I am not alone in my feelings.
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Permalink Reply by Pam on
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Debbie - I know it's so hard! My son left ON my birthday! Really hard to handle. However, the first three weeks are the toughest with no communication, but once the letters start rolling in, you'll turn into the mailman stalker!! My son PIR'd on June 4 and is still in Great Lakes for his A School. He graduates next Wed. and I can't wait to see him again. THis site was a saving grace. I knew nothing about this process and just happened on it through a google search. Crazy! If you have any questions, concerns or you just want to post how much you miss your child, go the Bootcamp Moms Page and fire away! There will always be someone there to lift your spirits up.
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Permalink Reply by Sharon ~ K's Mom on
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Welcome to the Navy!!! Our son left on Tuesday and we are waiting on his info and the "kid box." We are doing the best that we can on this end and at times it isn't pretty, too many tears flowing. We know he will do well, it is hard not to be able to talk to him. Though, as many others before us, we will get through this stage of his career. Thank you for your service, it is appreciated!!
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