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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

**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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NUKE moms

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

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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

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Comment by SubMom on July 30, 2019 at 3:59pm

I love the honesty and advise that everyone has on this site. Knowing there are others out there that "get it" and are on the same journey is a huge comfort. Thank you all!

Comment by Tx Mom of Far Away Nuke on July 30, 2019 at 2:59pm

bigsky21 - Waiting is the worst!  Back when I had an Iphone I changed my ringtone to a Sub Diving Alarm for my son.  That turned out to be a mistake as his rare calls could come at all times of the day or night.  And I remember quite a few times waking up in a panic because of the sub alarm going off only to turn into pure joy realizing he called.

Later will happen.  And the moments are so much sweeter when unexpected.

Comment by Rebecca J on July 30, 2019 at 2:47pm

Submom....my son is on a sub and preparing for his first deployment. I don't get a lot of info, but when we visited him recently he shared a little. He's not one to complain,but it sounds rough! He reenlisted for the extra 2 years, but when that is up I know he will out,and I will.be so glad when this part of his life is over. I hope your son adjusts and when he gets to his sub, makes a few good friends...that has helped. I feel that anything else my sailor will do.in life wil be a breeze compared to this.

Comment by bigsky21 on July 30, 2019 at 2:41pm

SubMom, I just put my son on a plane this morning headed to his first sub assignment, so we’ll see! He has been telling me the “horror stories” he’s heard about being a nuke in the fleet but he doesn't seem to be too concerned about it so far. He just wants to get started - I worry about him, but I also have confidence in his ability to handle it. The thing I’m struggling with today is that up until this morning every time we said see you later I knew when “later” was....right now I have no idea when the next time I see him will be, and it’s getting to me a little. Hopefully I’ll make it home from work before the tears get me.....

Comment by CSW on July 30, 2019 at 2:31pm

My nuke seems to enjoy what he's doing but the speed of the Navy is slower than he has liked at times. I remind him that he was furloughed by the Union Pacific and that there are all sorts of issues in any job; civilian or military.  Subs are not for everyone and they are pushed because when in active mission everyone must pull their weight and perform well. My nuke is still qualifying for his dolphins, so that, too, has added pressure, but once you make it, you know you've achieved something special.

Comment by Tx Mom of Far Away Nuke on July 30, 2019 at 2:23pm

SubMom - My son is on a nuke sub.  He took one 2 year extension that I think he regretted but they made it too tempting to turn down.  I don't think he'll take another.

My son has enjoyed the life experiences that this adventure has brought him.  Stationed far away, he's enjoyed island life on his days off.  He's made a lot of good friends with guys just like him.  They play video games and have cookouts.

When he's underway, it was tough.  Some people made it bearable and the others, unbearable.  He has some great stories, of the ones he's allowed to tell.

When he gets down, I remind him that this isn't forever.  The expiration date has been set and he'll get closer to it every day.  I know this experience has turned him from boy to responsible man.  And life just might be a breeze afterwards considering the hardships he's endured.  

Comment by Know Weigh on July 30, 2019 at 2:17pm

SubMom- My son is on a sub. I don't really know whether he enjoys the fleet. He doesn't say he hates it. Getting any kind of information out of him is like pulling teeth, though. No, pulling teeth would be easier. When I asked him if he is going to reenlist, he didn't dismiss the idea out of hand, so he must not be totally miserable. So far, he doesn't regret enlisting. Granted, he is relatively new to the fleet and has gone on some short underways and hasn't yet done a deployment. 

From what I have read online, there seems to be a stereotype about nukes being the most unhappy, bitter people in the fleet. I think the ones who are unhappy feed the stereotype and have the loudest voices. Those who just go about their business and do what they need to do without complaining aren't the ones whose voices are heard.

I had a lot of concerns about my son before he got to the fleet, despite him not telling me of any worries that he might have had. Reading the stuff online about how miserable nukes are online kept me up nights. But, my son is doing fine now and yours will, too.

Comment by Chipmunk on July 30, 2019 at 2:09pm

SubMom - my son shared the same comment - "it only gets worse" when he was finishing Prototype a few months ago. He is on a carrier but has started duty days and shared with me how those work. It is 24/7 - even if you have a short cycle for sleeping. You never know, there could be a muster call in the middle of it and you loose part of your sleep. 

I think that in some small way the leadership at Prototype are trying to get across to our young men and women that just because they are finishing the Pipeline, doesn't mean life is going to get easier. Unfortunately, as I have stated before the recruiters don't always paint an accurate picture, and especially not for Nuke. I don't know that even at Prototype they can paint an accurate picture, but as harsh as they make it sound, I think it is better to be negative and then find the positive later. 

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on July 30, 2019 at 2:09pm

Welcome to our newest member ~ MommaLeah!  (I like your profile picture!).  Please be sure to read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** info at the top of the page.  Also the Pages (18) to the right under the member profiles have lots of good info (be sure to hit "view all").  And of course, feel free to ask any questions you may have!

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on July 30, 2019 at 2:01pm

Hi all - Happy Tuesday (this is going to be a long week lol!).

JenNC - how fun!  I'm sure your son enjoyed the party and nice that he had extended family there too.

SubMom - remember, just because he volunteered for sub doesn't mean he'll get it.  Way more sailors needed for carriers so hopefully if he decides he really doesn't want a sub then it can be changed.  

WLH - I have not heard that saying before but I like it!  I'm definitely going to have to remember that one lol!

 
 
 

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