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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.
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Events
**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:
**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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I'm a Mom considering joining the Navy...help?
I'm a married mother of two boys and I'm considering joining the Navy MYSELF. I've been hardpressed trying to find others like me. I did get in contact with a gal who is my age (almost 30) and she is married but has no children. I'm curious about family life in the Navy. My relatives think that having a family and being in the military is practically unheard of...though, no one bats an eyelash when it's the father going in. Thoughts? Advice? My ASVAB is coming right up.
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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First, you will need a waiver because you have more than two dependents. Shouldn't be an issue, just be aware.
I knew a few active duty moms, wasn't one myself.
Your husband will need to be the primary caregiver for long periods of time. Not only will you be away for boot camp, but for schools of up to a year, and then once in the fleet, you can potentially deploy for months at a time... six to ten months. You will not get time off for their illnesses, special events, school, or medical appointments. Well, maybe now and then. Maybe. You will need top notch daycare or your husband will need to be a stay at home. The Navy might facilitate on base child care, but it certainly doesn't guarantee or pay for it. If your family can handle this, then go for it. Many couples find this a workable scenario.
I've also seen couples who move one of their moms in to be the caregiver. Hmmm.
I get edgy when I hear about moms joining, then try to refuse to deploy because they didn't think they'd be separated from their kids! Not saying that's you, but it has happened and is not good for the image of sailor moms at all. Don't be that person, yeah?
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Permalink Reply by beachmom76 on
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Tough call, but it really depends on your family situation. During my husband's 30 year Navy career, I often called myself a single parent who didn't have to wait for child support. The reality is that hubby was gone for the majority of our daughters' lives. This isn't to say that you can't handle it, but you need to be aware of the reality of Navy life. Moves are another reality. Depending on the ages of your children, they may wind up changing schools frequently. My family thrived in this environment, yours can, too.
You will need to have a serious talk with your husband about how his role and responsibilities will change if you decide to enlist. This has to be a decision that the two of you make together since it is going to place a much heavier burden on him than most spouses anticipate.
Best of luck to you, whatever you decide to do!
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