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Navy For Moms

This site is for mothers of kids in the U.S. Navy and for Moms who have questions about Navy life for their kids.

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FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO GET STARTED:

Choose your Username. For the privacy and safety of you and/or your sailor, NO LAST NAMES ARE ALLOWED, even if your last name differs from that of your sailor (please make sure your URL address does not include your last name either). Also, please do not include your email address in your user name. Go to "Settings" above to set your Username. While there, complete your Profile so you can post and share photos and videos of your Sailor and share stories with other moms!

Make sure to read our Community Guidelines and this Navy Operations Security (OPSEC) checklist - loose lips sink ships!

Join groups! Browse for groups for your PIR date, your sailor's occupational specialty, "A" school, assigned ship, homeport city, your own city or state, and a myriad of other interests. Jump in and introduce yourself! Start making friends that can last a lifetime.

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.

OPSEC - Navy Operations Security

Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind. In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships." OPSEC is everyone's responsibility.

DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.

DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."

Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

OPSEC GUIDELINES

Events

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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).

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:

RTC Graduation

**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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Graduation Info
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Printable PDF – 2.0 MB

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Navy Speak

Click here to learn common Navy terms and acronyms! (Hint: When you can speak an entire sentence using only acronyms and one verb, you're truly a Navy mom.)

N4M Merchandise

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Please note: Profits generated in the production of this merchandise are not being awarded to the Navy or any of its suppliers. Any profit made is retained by CafePress.

Navy.com Para Familias

Visite esta página para explorar en su idioma las oportunidades de educación y carreras para sus hijos en el Navy. Navy.com

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NUKE moms

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

Weather - Charleston

Members: 2693
Latest Activity: 8 hours ago

Please, if you no longer want to be a part of N4M's consider NOT deleting your profile as everything you have ever posted will disappear when you delete it . You can leave a group but don't permanently delete your profile!

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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

MILITARY CRISIS HOTLINE INFO:

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.

IMPORTANT: Read and follow these Operational Security (OPSEC) guidelines. N4M is an open website that can be read by non-members; and not all members are necessarily what they seem. Be smart and keep yourself and all our sailors safe. Keep YOUR safety in mind too. It's human nature to trust and want to share, but don't provide personal information to others. Great and lasting friendships are made on NavyforMoms.com, but use common sense and caution before proceeding. Online chat safety tips

Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak

Here's the story of RED SHIRT FRIDAY: Red Shirt Friday

USPS "If it fits, it ships" - link to order boxes: USPS If it fits, it ships

MAKING POSTS TO THE GROUP - Please be sure you are on page 1 when typing your comments or they may not post!

NPTU OMBUDSMAN TEAM (4/2024)

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Comment by NoahsMom on March 10, 2018 at 1:32pm: My son just got the call he will be going to boot camp in two weeks, We were initially told it wouldn't be until October so we are a little shocked. I have read everything from 6-8 weeks for boot camp. Will I have ample time to prepare when I can fly out to graduation? Will he fly out to Goose creek the day after graduation? Looks like graduations are on Fridays? Thank you ladies! I am in a bit of a panic right now.

Comment by Moonbeam on March 10, 2018 at 11:39am: Thank you Chipmunk

Comment by Chipmunk on March 10, 2018 at 11:26am: NavyNukeWife - I saw your comments in the main chat room. Hang in there sister. Being snowbound and pregnant is no fun. I hope you hear from your hubby soon. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Comment by Chipmunk on March 10, 2018 at 11:20am: For those at GC - some conversation starters - after talking to my son last night - I guess at least some of them had a mandatory "fun time" and they went to an arcade, mini golf, go cart park. My son was in his orange again, and I guess he said he got called out the most for bumping on the go carts even though others were doing so as well.

Also, they had an important visitor recently - Not sure how specific I can be, but my son almost stepped out of his classroom to refill his water bottle and ran smack dab into him.

I was going to pm some of my friends but have to scoot to a meeting. Enjoy your weekend!

Comment by Chipmunk on March 10, 2018 at 11:15am: Moonbeam - most of us have experienced early morning flights but it all depends on what the Navy finds for tickets, and there isn't a guarantee which airport they fly out of. I know of some who fly out later on Saturday but they are all taken to the airport early. I would recommend that if you want to fly out on Saturday, that you plan for a later flight. And there is also the possibility that your sailor could be sent to THU (temporary holding unit) in which case they will be staying in GL until their orders are finalized. You would then be able to see them on Sat/ Sun. That is the rare case, but it happened with some sailors from my son's TG who were headed to GC. I just wanted you to be aware when making your decisions.

Most important, book with an airline where you can change your tickets. Most recommend SW Airlines for that, but I would call the airlines directly. We drove, which gave us a lot more flexibility.

Comment by Moonbeam on March 10, 2018 at 11:03am: Thank you SubMom!

Comment by soccermom19 on March 10, 2018 at 10:34am: Hope everyone has a nice weekend. If you are one of those who had a graduation on Friday, I hope you are having a great time and enjoying seeing your sailor

Comment by SubMom on March 10, 2018 at 10:32am: Moonbeam - after our sailor’s PIR anyone headed to GC left for the airport Saturday morning. We were able to meet at the airport and stay until the flight boarded. Sunday they get settled in to their room at GC. I hope you have a fantastic time at PIR - is is amazing!

Comment by Moonbeam on March 10, 2018 at 10:27am: JayDee659 oh wow ok...I would just rather fly home Saturday instead of Sunday if he won't be there. Thanks for the info!

Comment by JayDee659 on March 10, 2018 at 10:22am: Moonbeam generally they ship out the next morning. Sometimes a holiday or the weather can delay that but I am not aware of any holiday at that time. My daughter was at the airport at 2:30 am for a 6:00 am flight.

Enjoy PIR and stay flexible!