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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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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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.)

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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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chippers mom
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  • Troy, NC
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A little about me:
Mother of five children with the last one graduating from high school this year. I consider myself a go getter and I have always pushed for what I thought my children deserved or earned. I am one that is not likely to back down. I don't like change very much and I am happy with my old car and warm home.
I am here to support my
Son/Daughter
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?
Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I...
Needed to learn more about it
The Navy offers opportunities that...
Oh hard question. I gave in, not me at all, however I am not happy where it is taking y child. Not happy with the job assignment at all. So I will say that what I have learned is the recruiter is just that , a recruiter. He can not do anything about the job assignments made by MEPS
Our Navy experience so far...
The Navy was not the right path for my loved one/me.

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At 1:26am on September 17, 2014, BunkerQB said…

"I know this should not be a bitch session and nothing I say is intended for any of you. We are all somewhat in the same situation in one way or another. My gripe is with the US Navy. Why does it take so long for you to return our children?"

I have seen many comments similar to yours over the last 4 years. It makes not sense to me. It cost money to house and feed the ones being separated. Hard to believe they can't get it done within 7 days maximum.  You should contact other families whose sons/daughters have gone thru the same process and contact your Senator & Congressmen. 

Furthermore, I also have a hard time with how many of the recruits were process thru when if the recruiters (and whoever else is in charge) had done their home work, they would have recommended that the recruit discontinue with the processing - erroneous paperwork, waiver not obtained, recruits obviously not ready to be away from home, recruits simply not suited for military life.

My son finished his commitment to the Navy 2 years ago. He is glad to have had the 5 years of experience but he had not desire to continue with his service. 

I wish you and other in the same situation best of luck in the future. Time for Plan B, C or D.  These young men & women are still our future and we must do everything we can to make sure they are supported and have the resources to succeed.

At 8:15pm on August 27, 2014, lemonelephant said…

Join Ship 5 Moms(Formerly Ship 17) and see FAQ about SEPS and http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/ship5/index.asp for more information on SEPS. Be sure to have your recruit sign paperwork with legal so that they will be able to discuss the situation with you if your recruit wants that to happen.

At 9:27am on August 25, 2014, LoriM said…

chippersmom, I went through this last year.  Medical items,,, they call each time something changes. So if he called when in the VA and hasn't yet called back then he is still there.  They will call as soon as  there is a change.  Once back in normal bootcamp regiment he will have to earn the calls again.

At 11:54pm on August 24, 2014, lemonelephant said…

Welcome to Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones). I look forward to sharing this journey with you. Be sure to check out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) for information on what to expect and to help you prepare for PIR. Start with OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) and Arrival and What Happens at the RTC and read 1 or 2 pages a day and then go back to them as you need the info. What is your recruit's rating (job/specialty) going to be? There are groups for most ratings and/or "A" Schools and knowing that will help you to better plan for PIR weekend. Take care and blessings to you and yours.

At 12:08am on August 22, 2014, lemonelephant said…

I'm sorry to hear about your recruit. By the time you get there, your recruit may be dismissed and back in training. You have to do what you feel comfortable doing though.

At 12:06am on August 22, 2014, lemonelephant said…

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At 3:53pm on August 21, 2014, chippers mom said…
We just got a phone call from our child who happens to be an inpatient at the VA hospital. Extreme muscle cramps/spasms and possible dehydration. I spoke with the Dr.and they are going to do a neurological work up. Oh my is all I can say. Anyone experienced anything like this. Should I fly out there ?
At 9:24pm on January 26, 2014, Navy for Moms Admin said…

Welcome to NAVYForMoms!

You will find this site very helpful and full of members who are eager to answer your questions. Browse around the site and check out the forums, groups, blogs, photos, videos, and even the other member profiles!

If you haven’t already, please make sure that you review our
Community Guidelines to learn the “Do’s and Don’ts” of the community. Also, check out this Internet OPSEC Safety Video and this Survival
1:05 Guide for NavyForMoms Newbies
that was created by one of our members.

Enjoy your time here! I look forward (along with the community) to reading more about you! :)

-Tiffany

 
 
 

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