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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
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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).
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**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.
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GROTON, CT. SUBSCHOOL & "A" SCHOOL MOMS
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hi My Son is currently in Groton, Ct. for Submarine School then "A" School.
Members: 862
Latest Activity: Apr 7
Discussion Forum
Not even sure what to expect next…
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Car at sub school
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Comment by sbarber on November 8, 2011 at 10:18am
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Laney IDK the answer either I am kind of stalking their facebook page hoping to see something on this. My son just got there on Sat. He did his A school first and now I'm in the same boat (no pun intended) as you and I'm sure lots of others wondering about this. These ladie have been really nice about answering all my crazy questions I'm sure they would tell us if they knew for sure. I think we should just keep our fingers crossed for now :-) have a good day.
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Comment by Laney (Ship 03 div 005) on November 7, 2011 at 11:23pm
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Do sailors get holiday leave while at BESS?
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@ Isabel M Aaaw thats so sweet of him and his wife. And I'm sorry he can't be with you for the holidays I know how you feel :-( {{{HUGS}}}
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Comment by Isabel M on November 7, 2011 at 9:04pm
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Since he is there with his wife he said he will adopt a sailor for the holidays and I told him that is very nice of him to share his home to other sailors who are not as fortunate.
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Hello... my son has been in Groton since June, it looks like he will be there for a while. and I dont get to see him for the Holidays, I will miss him very much it's his first time away from home for the holidays.
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That makes me feel good I know some places are better than others. My husband was in the Marine Corp for 12 years so I kinda know the drills :-( doesn't mean I have to like them LOL but it's different as a mom. I sure hope you get to see your son this year at Christmas that will be nice and maybe he will be stationed closer to you who knows though right???
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Cheri; Thanks for the information, I appreciate it very much. I think my son did A school first because of the class schedule at BESS as he was delayed in bootcamp 7 weeks from a knee injury kinda messed up their scheduling plans for him. Did your son like it in Groton? I'm ok with him not being home for Thanksgiving and I know I will have to get used to him missing holidays but this first Christmas IDK how I will take it if he's not home.
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Hello, I too just found ya'll. My son got to Groton just yesterday. He completed his A school in Ms then he was sent there. We are so excited for him and hope he continues to have a great experience. I however have ?'s how long is sub school and will he have to re-earn all of his liberty? Will he stay there after school and wait for orders or will he be able to come home for Christmas with orders to his sub??? To many questions oh I hope not just really want to see my son soon. He was injured in boot camp and there for over 4mths so seeing him a few hours just hasn't cut it for this mom. Thanks in advance for all the help hope I didn't over do it ;-)
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Comment by Aaron's mom on November 6, 2011 at 9:24pm
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Hi everyone. I just found this group. My sailor has been in Groton since 10/8. I recognize some of you moms from other groups. Hi KathyMmom and Sheila. I love getting to text with my son often. He keeps me posted on things he is learning. He went to Mystic yesterday with Kathy's son. He said it is a small town nearby with not a lot to do. His rating is radioman, which he wanted, so I am happy for him. I am anxious for him to come home at Christmas. I can't wait to see him.
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Comment by rlbly on November 4, 2011 at 1:44pm
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Thanks tackijacky, I appreciate the information. I am new to all of this. That is what is great about this site. There are no dumb questions. I am happy that someone who has been there and done that can give advice to those of us just starting out. I haven't met anyone here who is not helpful and kind. Thanks again. I am sure I will have more questions as time goes on.
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