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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.

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NUKE moms

A place to come for support and guidance for anyone with a loved one in the nuke program ⚓️.

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***NEW MEMBERS***

PLEASE READ ARTICLES IN THE "PAGES" AREA (20)

in the right-hand column, under the members (hit "view all") ----->

BEFORE YOU ASK QUESTIONS !!

These articles are the "reference library" for moms, ready to answer FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 24x7 (twenty-four hours, seven days a week).  You may not have to post a question after all!  

"There is lots to learn before coming to NNPTC." This link will give you much needed info:

https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/NNPTC/

NNPTC OMBUDSMAN CONTACT INFO:

(843) 296-9426

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RED CROSS CONTACT INFO:

In the event of an emergency within the sailor’s family, where you feel the sailor must be notified and considered for Emergency Leave, you must notify the American Red Cross through the national headquarters in Washington, DC (1-877-272-7337) or via their website www.redcross.org.

The time frame for each of the schools is listed under "Your Sailor's Schedule Upon Arrival to GC" to the right ------->

Here's a "Welcome New Members" link from BunkerQB with some good info: Welcome New Members

The NF Rating Information Card can be found at NF Rating Information Card.  (If you get the security warning, it is safe to go there.)  https://www.thebalancecareers.com/navy-enlisted-rating-descriptions-nuclear-field-3345847 has some good info for you.


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Comment by TN Navy Mom (Stennis Nuke Mom) on June 27, 2011 at 2:05pm
Yep, know a guy who was a Nuke.  Did well, seemed to be enjoying the curriculum, was in prototype training and BOOM did something extremely stupid and was discharged.  Loved loved loved the Navy when he was doing well, now trash talks it every chance he get because HE screwed up majorly!!!  I take sailor's stories with a grain of salt.  Have good friends who are retired.  Did they love every minute of it, why hell no.  I don't love every minute of my job either.  It's a job!!!!  Gotta make a living doing something!
Comment by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on June 27, 2011 at 1:57pm
There you go, TN mom, that is exactly what I'm talking about.  It's like saying whether or not you enjoy being a TV anchor when you are still taking English 101 in college.
Comment by William in Nashua on June 27, 2011 at 1:57pm

I am hoping my son will be home to New Hampshire this Friday for the weekend, he has been planning to but had to get a chit from the lead petty officer when I spoke with him last Friday. That should be today, if he is going to get permission for liberty that is - we live 1,000 miles from Goose Creek.  It is getting late to buy airline tickets and I bet the price will go up since it is less than a week before departure.  Oh well as long as we hear from him before Friday so I can pick him up at the airport Lol.  Anyway we will be seeing him after A school graduation in mid-August so it will not be so terrible if he can't get liberty this weekend, we will be seeing him in six weeks anyway.  It is a little more complicated because we live far away from Goose Creek.

 

The class finished the Digital Microprocessors subject and he did well in it and seemed in good spirits he had midnight watch Friday it was his turn again.  They already have split off into the ET-only curriculum for the last two months stretch of A school, which is Instrumentation and Control Equipment.   

 

Comment by TN Navy Mom (Stennis Nuke Mom) on June 27, 2011 at 1:55pm

CAnavymom - that's what is so great about this group.  We can ask, get and answer(s) and ask again.  Everybody is so supportive.  My son has enjoyed the challenge of the curriculum and at the same time HATED the challenge of the curriculum.  In the end (he just graduated Power School) he is proud of his accomplishments so far.  That being said, he has specifically told me that there is no way he can form an opinion until he joins the fleet and is deployed.  He has nothing to go on other than other sailor's stories and reserves judgement until he has done it himself.

Comment by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on June 27, 2011 at 1:54pm

Hi everyone:

Been enjoying the Nuke discussion over the past 6-8 pages and thought I'd lend my thoughts.

 

First of all, my son posts Machinist's Mate Third Class at United States Navy on his FB page and is proud of it.  I'm not sure, but don't think they are encouraged to advertise that they are a Nuke.  Many "old farts" that are long out still say that our sailors that are not yet out into the fleet don't really have any idea what "being a Nuke" is all about and I have to agree.  Right now they are only learning what it takes to be a Nuke but until they get underway and get their first year of quals done, they really don't experience "nukedom" so it is difficult for any one of them to say they are happy or not with being a Nuke.  What our sailors are saying (for the most part) is they don't like the studying.  But we must remember, most of the Nuke Stereotypes didn't have to study through high school or even college.  They had much better things to do than do homework and yet were fairly brilliant kids, some of them borderline genius.

 

I believe when many of them heard of the opportunity to become a Nuke and put their brains to work, in spite of the difficulty of the upcoming school, many knew they could finally be challenged.  Will they always like it?  NO.  Will they have fun?  NO  Will they finally feel that they have met their match when they are done?  YES

 

My son is now 23 and just starting Power School TODAY.  He knew going inthat it was going to kick his butt.  Not in the difficulty of the educational process, but purely on the amount that would need to be learned in a short time.  My son is, and always has been, one of the very smartest in his classes all the way through.  At the age of 15 he was mentoring men into their 30s in Mechanical Engineering CAD programs.  Had these guys realized he was only 15 they probably would have been offended, but because he was 6'2" and a full beard, they didn't know the difference as, after all, he was in college right along with them.  That said, my son knew what he was in for, he was ready for it and knew that there would be up days and down days.  He knows that for now, his JOB is schooling.  He refers to it as his JOB.  He doesn't talk about either liking it or not liking it, he says it is exactly what he signed up (volunteered) for and will continue doing it to the best of his ability.  He knows that the prize will be at the end when he finally gets status enough to be able to have more available opportunities in the Navy or a phenomenal job as a civilian.

 

Will we hear many, many stories of disgruntled ex-Nukes?  OH YEAH.  But are there numerous ones that are out in the civilian world enjoying what they do now because of what the Navy disciplined them for?  OH YEAH.  I am a recruiter and place Electrical/Mechanical Engineers - many of them ex-Nukes.  To this day I have yet to speak to a disgruntled one - every one of them (sub or carrier) have told me repeatedly what the Navy did for them and they were thankful.

 

My best advice to each of us is to tell our sailors to live every single day with the goal of learning something new and keeping their eye on the prize.  Encourage them with unconditional love, ever-growing respect and soft words of encouragement so that they KNOW their choice was the right one for them.

Comment by Pamela on June 27, 2011 at 1:53pm

Amen to that Penny!  My son just started Power today as well.  He couldn't wait.  He is very ready and up for the challenge.  We all know that this will be the hardest thing our sons/daughters will do in life, but it will be so worth it in the end.  Every once in a while he'll talk about making it his career, but then, a different mind set, sets in.  At least he knows that whatever choice he makes he will have a very productive and full life ahead.  He is only 22 and has accomplished so much.  All we can do, is encourage them to do their very best and to keep a positive outlook throughout this process.  

We have just moved to Daytona Beach, FL and now he is 6 1/2 hours away from us instead of just 4.  We used to live in Hickory, NC.  He was hoping to be able to come down here for the 4th, but found out that he has duty this weekend.  Bummer!  My other son is at Corry Station and also won't be able to visit us for the 4th.  He is in "holding" right now and is waiting to class up.  He is a CTR and is very anxious to start his A-school.  

My husband and I are so very proud of them both and tell them that all the time.  I don't think they ever get sick of hearing it.  At least I hope not!!   

Comment by CAnavymom(MMN) on June 27, 2011 at 1:51pm
My thanks again to all of you for your input. I appreciate everyone's honesty and the positive spin that most are able to put on it. I am sorry that in my quest for answers, I have caused others more concern and anxiety.
Comment by Emily-aaronsgirl11 on June 27, 2011 at 1:30pm
Rachel- Don't worry about being a distraction to him. And if you love each other, your relationship can handle the change-- It's only made Aaron and I's relationship stronger. It's definitely not easy, and it takes some work. But it really is all worth it. :)
Once he gets down to SC, the transition can be a lil rough. You'll just have to learn what he needs (in terms of support and study time and freedom) and he'll have to learn what you need (in terms of attention). Once you have a balance, things get a lot smoother. :)
Comment by RachelJohanna on June 27, 2011 at 12:48pm

my boyfriend just got accepted into the nuke program this week and we are waiting to find out when he leaves. i want him to do well and im so proud of him. i too am worried about how he will do. we took classes together in college and he decided it wasnt for him.... hes always bored and never wanted to do the "stupid assigments" i hope this will be the challenge he needs to get on track. im also extremely.... unknowledgable.... about the program. i am worried about being a distraction and if our relationship can handle thi change. we've been dating for 2 and a half years... and not getting married lol :)

 

any information or advice is most appreciated

 

Comment by quiltblue on June 27, 2011 at 11:58am
My son who should move to Phase 3 this week, is really challenged with all the studying in A school, but he has been out of school/college for awhile (he is 25) and so he is getting better at studying the Navy Way! I have encouraged him to not sign up for additional years until he has actually made his rate and been in the fleet for a couple of years, there is much pressure on the newbies to go ahead and add now.  That just screams at him (me too) that they are having troubles getting Sailors to commit to "life-time careers" as Nukes. It will be interesting to see where his journey takes him, but I will support his choices... his Dad and I remind him that he has to finish what he starts. Growing up, our kids did not get paid for a job unless it was finished!
 
 
 

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