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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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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

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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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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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Welcome to the deep, silent world of submarines! If you're new to this world, start by reading the "Pages" of info found in the right-hand column, below the strip of member avatars.

We welcome your questions. But, while you're here, maintain silence... don't slam doors or the lid on the toilet!

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Comment by tidefan on October 20, 2014 at 4:16pm: my son was sonar and now he has been told radio-what is the rate for that?

Comment by LoriM (div 337--Kevin's submom) on October 20, 2014 at 4:12pm: BunkerQB, thanks for the info. I did tell him that since he maybe be coming home for Christmas(?) he could take his skis and in the equipment back with him. I do know that his driver is custom made-he was on the golf team all through high school. We are going to see him in WA in the spring/summer (all depends on his underway schedule) and I thought we could bring his clubs. My husband has traveled with his clubs and it wasn't too bad.

Comment by BunkerQB on October 20, 2014 at 2:00pm: Don't know much about ski equipment but here's my suggestion if sending golf clubs.

On mailing golf club to Hawaii: depends on the following:
1. How expense is the set? There are 14 clubs (or less) to a set. If it is a decent quality, the set can cost $3000 to $4000. Of course, you can get a set from Costco for $700. If it is in the upper end - make sure you have insurance.
2. Level of play of your son. If he is a low handicapper, he probably is particular about his clubs and expects to play often, he will want the set with him.
3. Any packing store w an UPS affiliation will be fine. They can make any kind of box you need. We have had hundreds of clubs shipped (from Golf Smith, Edwin Watts, individual sellers on EBAY, Callaway Used clubs, PING) to our home over the years. Have never had a lost club. Make sure the box is made of card that is stiff/strong enough.
4. It will be cheaper (and easier) to send it w/o the bag.
5. Traveling (flying especially) with golf clubs is a real pain in the rear. Does he really want them with him?

If he does not think he is going to be playing that often, he should consider buying a used set in Hawaii. Just look on Craigslist. Or better yet visit the various golf courses and see if they have an discounts on new clubs or "used" trade-ins. A cheap "good quality set in Hawaii - one that he could sell to a buddy later would be fine. With the economy, I'll bet he can get a great deal out there.
My son has his normal "custom fitted" set with him but he thinks it would have been easier to get a used set in HI. Besides, playing golf is really incompatible with his work schedule.

Hawaii golf courses. The course at Hickum AFB is wonderful, especially for the price. The Navy-Marine is so-so but still good for the money.

Comment by LoriM (div 337--Kevin's submom) on October 20, 2014 at 12:44pm: Did someone mention that they sent golf clubs to HI? If so, what type of box did you use. Also, who did you send it through? Son was looking to get his ski equipment sent to him in WA and then later his golf clubs. He really doesn't need the clubs right now. Any help would be great. Thanks.

Comment by John and Yvonne on October 19, 2014 at 8:44pm: CO-Twin, that would be a great idea if we had a big freezer, but alas, we don't. :( That would be one way to get him here though! Hmmm...maybe we should go out and buy one! LOL

Yvonne

Comment by Mark on October 19, 2014 at 7:11pm: That would be a promising thought, Kaye, but it doesn't look like there are direct flights to Indy from either Seattle or Knoxville, so a flight would need two more connections than a trip going through a hub airport.

Comment by Kaye S. on October 19, 2014 at 4:58pm: Tennessee ain't that far from Indiana... schedule a layover and come visit us, Mark!

Comment by Mark on October 19, 2014 at 10:08am: Welcome to the SubMoms group, SlezaksMom. Getting assigned to a fast attack boat out of San Diego is about as good a deal as a nuc out of prototype can get; I hope you enjoy visiting him there. I'm a big fan of Knoxville and the music scene in east Tennessee, BTW, since I get to visit Oak Ridge occasionally for professional training. I think the concern tysmom was getting at is the general OPSEC caution about not putting information on a social media site that would let a bad guy find family members of US military. If you and your sailor shared Slezak as a last name, that could provide that sort of connection. The Navy wants people to be very cautious with what is posted on social media for both operational security and to keep family safe. The touchier info has to do with ship's schedule, especially with submarines. It's always good to remind new folks to the group that timing of future departures or arrivals in ports are highly sensitive, and should never be posted. It is perfectly fine to mention a port visit or a homecoming after the fact, as it is also OK to mention the name of the boat and homeport a sailor is assigned, which is an area where I see occasional confusion. Again - it's good to see you in the group!

Comment by CO-TwinSalorsMom on October 19, 2014 at 8:15am: Hey I know... LOL you could store it for him at your house and then we could get him there for your fellowship evenings.

Comment by CO-TwinSalorsMom on October 19, 2014 at 8:13am: John and Yvonne,,, It was great fun to have him recount his story of his hunt. Such a talent that boy has at story telling, Writing was his strong suit in school. The local radio station used to have him read his stories over the radio.

Maybe he will share some with you when he returns.
Have to figure out how he will transport it back and where he would store it? I am sure the barrack does not have a big freezer.