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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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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

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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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For loved ones and graduates of Ship 5(17) no critics!This is a haven for the above, not for those seeking to attack those in need of support! PLEASE READ THRU MASTHEAD. MANY QUESTIONS ANSWERED HERE!

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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Latest Activity: Aug 11, 2022

IMPORTANT NUMBERS AND INFO FOR SHIP 5

LEGAL 847-688-4949 hit 1 at first prompt, 7 at 2nd.
***Have recruit sign WAIVER so they can speak to you about their case. The hours in Legal are 9 am to 5 pm Central Time. This is only if they are being separated and have been transfered to Ship 5.
If they are being separated on medical issue, have them sign HIPPA release so you can talk about the medical issues too.
Medical 847-688-6755
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ADDRESSES FOR ALL SHIPS add division number.
http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/contact_recruit.asp
SR NAME
SHIP XXX DIV XXX
XXXX STREET OR AVENUE
GREAT LAKES IL 60088-XXXX
Ship 5
3610 Illinois Street
Great Lakes, IL 60088-3118
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NAVY INFO ON SHIP 5http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/ship5/index.asp
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SEPARATIONS ADMINISTRATION OFFICE ; 847-688-7444 ext 456
PUBLIC AFFAIRS 847-688-2405 if no word from recruit they will have them call back!!
TRANSPORTATION ;Once your recruit has a date going home a civilian handles the actual arrangements His number is 847-688-2767 ext 112, Most recent update is this person only hands over the paper work to the travel office which handles the travel arrangements.Have recruit call when he gets to that point to firm up the arrangements.
Contact your CONGRESSMAN if your recruit is getting a raw deal, it does wonders.
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---OMBUDSMAN--------
Recruit Training Command Ombudsman
(ombudsman assists with problems recruit s family is experiencing)
Ombudsman info
Great Lakes, Illinois 60088-2845
DSN: 792-3603 ext. 100
PHONE: 847-688-3603 ext 100
http://www.nsgreatlakes.navy.mil/fsc/
This one has specific numbers too
http://www.cnrsw.navy.mil/fsc/ombudsman.asp
NORTH CHICAGO VA HOSPITAL NAVY LIASON; for hospitalized recruits
1-847-688-1900 ext.85438 or 85441
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REPORTING RECRUITER FRAUD & DISINFORMATION;
write to
COMNAVCRUTCOM Code 001
5722 Integrity Drive
Bldg 768
Millington, Tenn 38054
Phone; 800-522-3451 Mon thru Fri 8am to 4 pm
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GreatLakes Web page
https://www.cnic.navy.mil/greatlakes/index.htm
go to Great Lakes Directory on that page for phone numbers not listed here
RED CROSS ASSISTANCE FOR CONTACTING MILITARY IN FAMILY EMERGENCY
http://www.redcross.org/services/afes/0,1082,0_476_,00.html Refer to this page re Red Cross Assistance Phone number; 877-2727337
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MEDICAL COVERAGE AFTER THEY LEAVE
TAMP (Transitional Assistance Management Program) is a program that offers TriCare standard benefits to separated service members (and their dependents) for 180 days after separation. The coverage begins the day following separation, and you can then go to CHCBP (Continued Health Care Benefit Program- similar to COBRA at $933/quarter for service member, $1900 for family), The separated service member has to call and activate the TAMP benefits. That's it- just a phone call. The service member had to have served for than 30 days and the cause for separation has to be no fault of their own (like a medical condition). DEFINITELY worth looking into! Here's the info:
http://www.humana-military.com/library/pdf/tamp.pdf
Here's the link for info about the CHCBP, as well:
http://www.humana-military.com/site-map.asp
DISCHARGE CODE CONTACT LINKS
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/l/blcode5.htm

UPGRADING DISCHARGE RE CODES
http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/generalinfo/a/dischargeupg.htm

BUPERS INSTRUCTION 1900.8C

This contains all the codes and authorities complete with detailed explanations. It explains every block and every code on a DD-214.

Medical Standards for Appointment, Enlistment, or Induction in the Military Services

Department of Defense INSTRUCTION NUMBER 6130.03

Criteria and Procedure Requirements for Physical Standards for Appointment, Enlistment, or Induction in the Armed Forces

Department of Defense INSTRUCTION NUMBER 6130.4

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Comment by Nicole on January 25, 2015 at 5:00pm: Do they get phone calls on Sunday? I haven't heard from my son since he got there Tuesday, and I'm getting worried.

Comment by Hank'sMOM on January 24, 2015 at 4:52pm: Thanks for that.

Wow, you are right about the blue!! She needs a fresh start.

Hope you hear from her today....

Comment by sara on January 24, 2015 at 4:37pm: Sorry about the typos..... take you to get you out ; )

Comment by sara on January 24, 2015 at 4:36pm: Wow.... He's been there since November..... I'm so sorry.....If I lived closer I would take you ; )

My daughter is just the opposite. Shes more of home body. I hoping this changes when she comes home. She needs to break out of her shell. Im assuming that's where the panic attack came in. She's never had one before. Shes shy at first but once you get her talking she doesn't shut up. She is the opposite of my other two, I couldn't keep them home!! . My oldest is an RN and my middle daughter is a Vet technician.

I went with the white with the hint of yellow!! I figured she wont want to see anything blue for quite some time!!

I was expecting to hear from her today, but so far nothing... Im hoping she will have some idea of the way they will be sending her home. I found a direct flight from Chicago to hear that day but its at 1:25. They told if I did book her a flight not to do it before 2......

Comment by Hank'sMOM on January 24, 2015 at 4:12pm: He left 2 days before Thanksgiving.....so he was gone for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Yes, my daughter and I had a big Chicago trip planned - seeing the city and then ending up in Great Lakes with my son. The first time my daughter was ever to be on a plane!

My daughter is a social butterfly, so needless to say, she is already off to lunch with friends, and then will be going out again tonight with friends. I am just glad that her friends are pulling through for her. She is the one who always goes out of her way for their birthdays.

I need to get out of here and do something.....

So, what color are the walls?

Comment by sara on January 24, 2015 at 3:57pm: I am soooo sorry..........How long has he been there? Was he there for Christmas? My heart goes out to both of you. Its just so sad. I honestly cannot believe they would do that so close to graduation. Its not fair.

Last night on the news I was watching one of the mother's begging for her sons life...........I actually felt relieved my child is coming home.

Believe it or not they so light blues and greens!! LOL. They also said a soft white with a hint of yellow!! I'm bathing in it right now!~!LOL - not purposely. I have more on me than the walls.

Are you do anything special for your daughter? I know you has said you would be at the airport today. Was she going to come? Maybe you should get the 2 of you out for awhile to get your mind of this.

Comment by Hank'sMOM on January 24, 2015 at 3:30pm: He was supposed to PIR yesterday, and we were to be spending the day with him at the airport today, before he shipped to A school. I'm sure that has something to do with my mood. That is so sweet for you to paint her room.....what is the most non-depressive color? I need to go hang out with it! Thanks for your words of encouragement......no one understands.

Comment by sara on January 24, 2015 at 3:19pm: Hanksmom

When was your son's PIR supposed to be?

As we keep telling our children to be strong as do we. Life will go on and one day we will see this happened for a reason. I got my first letter from my daughter today. She said she feels like a failure and everyday there is a constant reminder. We will get them home safe and they will find their way. Today, you HAVE to pull yourself together to celebrate your daughters birthday. Tomorrow you can concentrate on this, there is nothing we can do right now. CHIN UP ; )

I am in the process of painting my daughters room, its keeping my sanity and I am trying to make it bright and cheery for when she gets home. I even went on line to find the most non-depressive paint color!!! LOL.

Comment by Hank'sMOM on January 24, 2015 at 2:38pm: Gosh, I can't stop crying today. At the request of my brother, I opened a Congratulations card that they sent for my son, in order to remove the gift card (and dispose of the card). They said, "We all know you will make a fine Navy man." What a shattering of dreams! I am sending back all of the items I ordered for our trip to Chicago, including the USS Arizona Challenge Coin I ordered for my son. What a hard reality! When I talked to him last night, he said he had ordered me $400 of pictures in his dress uniform....I will never see them. I guess I am just mourning what my son was to be. Today is my daughter's 18th birthday, and I should be happy and celebrating with her......get this dark cloud off of me!!

Comment by Nicole on January 24, 2015 at 2:34am: Hank'sMOM, Heidimom....I'm so sorry you are both having such a hard time right now...I am saying prayers for your sons and all our kids there. One day we will all look back and see how this time helped shape our children into better people...but for now it's nice to have each other to lean on. To get through these dark times. Thanks to each of you for your support and sharing your stories. It helps me to know I'm not the only one feeling like I do ....

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SHIP 5 INFO!! FROM A SEPS RECRUIT

Son had PIR and is now being sent home.

Son hurt and coming home

Waiting for my son to come home

So dang confused

Phone card

Son in Ship 5, called to say coming home!

Son discharged

My son called that he's coming home???

Is it possible to win appeals in SEPS ??

Help re: Medical DX

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My son is coming home

Son's address is Ship 5

What are his chances...

SEPS since June 13th

What does it really mean?

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Son has not contacted me since the move to SEPS

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