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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 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.

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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.

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Comment by NavyMomCindy on April 27, 2014 at 6:31pm: Giselda I think I may have met you at PIR, not sure I met so many. Are you from CT? We went to the airport and gave our son his thing and stayed but then we had to go back to the hotel. I think they have a great group and are all good friends. Were ya'll Div 155? Let me know if you have a facebook

Comment by Giselda on April 27, 2014 at 11:21am: Thank you FATHOMOM and Kevsmom for the information. I am truly thankful that Bootcamp is over lol!
We did go to the airport to see all the sailors off and we had a ball with all of them. Made sure we told them that our house is always opened to all of them if they wanted to come down with our son. I can't begin to explain to others the pride that i have for all of our sailors, and to you all, I don't need to because you know exactly what I mean.

NavyMomCindy,my son said the same thing! I am so happy he is there with the group of sailors he traveled with. My heart is bursting with NAVY PRIDE!!!

Comment by NavyMomCindy on April 27, 2014 at 10:18am: Hi everyone, Giselda my son just arrived too. He is so excited, He said it is beautiful there and has already sent pictures from the plane! He said he got really lucky and will start Monday. What is the Facebook page ya'll are all on. I found families of Groton I think..

Comment by Kevsmom93 on April 26, 2014 at 12:10am: Welcome Giselda and Congratulations to you and your new Sailor! Such an exciting day we all know you've had :-D Are you meeting him at the airport? Does he fly out tonight? That's what our son did last year on June 8th right after graduation on June 7th. Such wonderful memories. We were there to watch him arrive at O'hare and exit the bus with all of the other young Sailors that night, what a sight! ALL so handsome and ready for their journeys. Stayed with him until their flight departed at 10:40 am for New London. Now here we are just a few weeks away from him graduating A school and coming home for leave! Can hardly believe all that time has passed. Your son will enjoy himself in Groton. So many adventures await him. FATHOMOM is right strict base and all the better for it! Follow the rules to a T and he will do great! Lots to stay focused on and keep him busy. You will enjoy this forum so many wise and helpful ladies to get you through this journey!

Comment by FATHOMOM on April 25, 2014 at 11:49pm: Giselda - Welcome, Congratulations and Hooyah! You have a Sailor! On to the next step of his NAVY journey! I wish him well in all he does! YOU too! Our son has been at Groton for just about one year - loves it there.They are a strict base and hold our young men accountable. It is quite different than BOOT - he will enjoy it. Yes, they are able to stay on base for A school.It will be a while before he starts A school. During the next few weeks there will be qual's to meet, lots and lots of cleaning, watch. The courses before A school are BESS (basic enlisted sub school), Techno and ATT (advanced technical training....i think). Hopefully he does not have to wait too long before he "classes up" (starts class). We are here for you. BIG NAVY MOM HUGG!

Comment by Giselda on April 25, 2014 at 10:40pm: My son just graduated from GL today and will be off to Groton tomorrow!!!
What an emotional and beautiful day!
I have a question for all you wonderful ladies.
What do they do about housing after Subschool? Are they able to stay on base for A school or do they need to find housing off base?

Comment by FATHOMOM on April 20, 2014 at 12:22pm: A Happy and Blessed Easter to all Momma's!

Cath Bubblehead - I too am moved and inspired how you are dealing with your son's marriage decision. You are so right in doing so - we do our best to welcome with love. That is just about all we CAN do! May God guide them in all they do with love, health and happiness too.

Fair Weather and Following Sea's to ALL who are heading out to the fleet!

Comment by Kevsmom93 on April 18, 2014 at 10:30pm: navymom2013- Yes, our son is also going to Hawaii! He will be on the USS Columbus. We're under the impression he will be home for at least two weeks. We know he has plenty of leave time after detaching from Groton and before his arrival date in Hawaii. He didn't come home for Christmas he knew there was supposed to be a pocket of time after detachment from New London. I really don't understand how they use and earn leave especially when they are in between duty. Maybe someone else does?? I just know he has plenty stockpiled :-) I'm with you budget and time off keeps us from travelling. But that's okay I'm a firm believer that good things come to those who wait :-D And yes I will start that Hawaii fund!!

SoProud your post made me teary eyed reading it (happens a lot on here reading posts) I am so happy for you. God bless your son and so thankful he had safe travels.

marlene and Mattsmom-Congratulations to your sons! Wherever they go whether it's first choice or not our boys will certainly have an adventure ahead of them!

FATHOMOM- As always thank you for your guidance, wisdom and kind words!!

Cath Bubblehead-Wow, I am inspired by your ability to handle your son's sudden decision to marry. You're obviously going to be a very gracious MIL. And why not see the positive side that is the high road for you to take. May God bless them both with faith and love to keep their marriage strong.

Tysmom- Thanks for the invite I need to check out that NFM's Hawaii group! k-love- You are welcome happy shipping!

Britbrat2323- Our son put his dream sheet in during the latter part of A-school in late March. He found out a week later where he was going. His graduation date is May 8th. He did say that the turn-a-around on their dream sheets went particularly quick usually takes longer. But as usual things are always based on the needs of the Navy and I would imagine not all situations are going to be the same. That was our son's experience maybe someone else can chime in and kind of give an average. Hope that helps:-)

Comment by Britbrat2323 on April 18, 2014 at 8:06pm: Question? When do they turn in their wish list and when will they give him his next command is it in BESS or while in A school? Thanks in advance:)

Comment by k-love on April 18, 2014 at 6:12pm: Thank you for your great shipping advise. Congrats to all moms and sons heading to their next adventure... These are rewards that make SubSchool worth all the effort:) now good luck to a new beginning, to the new challenges ahead- a Happy Easter indeed!