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Ship 2/ DIV 902
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Since your Recruit is in a performing division, you may also want to join the Group, 900's division sailors. There will be information on there that relates to your situation. Here is a site I found that explains about 900 Divisions, The Requirements for the Navy RTC 900 Division
There are 3 types of 900 divisions. There are the Band/Bluejacket Choir/Drill team, otherwise known as Triple Threat (the musicians, singers, and drill team), the Sticks (those who carry the state flags), and the Ship Staff/Honor Guard (the body snatchers, those who guard various things...). Three 900 divisions perform their duties at each PIR, the 900 division(s) from that TG and if needed one to three 900 divisions from the next one or two TG's. Each 900 Division performs in their own PIR and in the PIR for one or two TGs ahead of their own. They may also have performances in the community--that happens mainly for the Triple Threat though. I believe that Division 902 is Sticks/Flags.
Sticks/Flags does an incredible march perfectly timed and executed to the drum corps cadence. It is their job to present the flags for every state in the union. They are lined up by height, so the flow looks better, so your recruit will probably not get to carry their home state flag. They also honor those who have gone before by presenting the POW and MIA flags, as well as the US flag.
Watch the RTC’s fB page beginning 2 weeks before your SR’s PIR and you may catch a glimpse of your SR.
Did you receive the form letter and if so, what is the PIR date since he will have PIR Thanksgiving week?
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You are very welcome.
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DIvision 902 will have PIR on Wednesday, 21 November 2012. This has been confirmed by the PAO at the RTC.
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Permalink Reply by Emily Anne on
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Hi there! My husband is on board with your son! I'm looking very forward to PIR! How is your son doing? Also, do you have any idea what time PIR is?
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Permalink Reply by sherry73 on
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Hey Emily! In my sons last letter he mostly just complained about being tired. But we are on the home stretch now, I am sure he can hang in there for another couple weeks. I believe PIR starts at 9am. We are planning on being there when the gates open at 6:30 so we can get a good seat.
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http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/grad_day.asp gives the schedule for PIR. Like sherry73 is planning, it is best to plan to arrive early (when the gates open) because traffic gets worse the closer you get to PIR time.
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Permalink Reply by ellen0502 on
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Make sure you join the PIR group for 11/21, there are others there with loved ones in the same TG and division.
PIR: Nov 21, 2012 TG 2 - 11 Divisions (009-018 & 902) (Note: It's Wednesday)
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