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ALUMNI OF PIR 11/25/2015 TG 03 10 Divisions (019-026, 801 and 903)

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ALUMNI OF PIR 11/25/2015 TG 03 10 Divisions (019-026, 801 and 903)

This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 11/25/2015. A place to keep up with each other as their journey continues.

Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 62
Latest Activity: Dec 1, 2016

WELCOME to PIR 11/25/2015! PLEASE See the PAGES section for Informational Posts about BC and PIR. PAGES is underneath the Members Photos. PLEASE scroll down this page here to find the Comment Box to post a reply to the PIR GROUP.

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~A quick note here, from the N4M’s CG’s:

• Don’t Jeopardize the Safety of Our Sailors: Remember OPSEC (Operational Security) (Don’t Sink Ships With Loose Lips) This site and all content posted on it are viewable to everyone on the Internet. This doesn’t mean you can’t share things about your Sailor – but too many details can put Sailors in harm’s way. The following are examples of red flags and should not be shared within this community either by posting or sending via a Group message:

• Sailors’ last names. This includes your username if you share the same last name as your son or daughter.

Some Suggestions:

~If your last name is different from your Recruits it is still not recommended for you to use in your username for your own personal security. This is your option. It is also not a good idea to use an email address as your username for personal security reasons.

~First Names and pictures of your Recruit are allowed but remember, everyone can see it and someone can easily match them up with their "mom". So you might want to consider changing your profile picture to not include your Recruit at least for the duration of BC. Again, your option

~It is also a good idea to make your settings for your Profile Page "viewable only to your friends"

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Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on October 10, 2015 at 8:05am
SECURITY CLEARANCE CALLS

Here is something on SECURITY CLEARANCE CALLS:

If your Recruit has a rating that requires security clearance information,(800 Divisions, IT's, CTI's CTT's Nukes, AT's..., anyone that handles confidential info),there is the possibility of you receiving a phone call from your SR (Seaman Recruit) during the first one to two weeks (sometimes later as well) after their arrival for Security Clearance info. I received mine one week after my son arrived at RTC. Had no idea it would come that fast. I'd only really been on the site for a week or two, so I had NOTHING ready!My son asked for two more names along with their phone number and address. Sometimes you may be asked to fax the info but he was told to get it from me right then. So, it is a good idea to have a couple of references ready just in case.

This is a short business call and it is monitored. No time for chit chat...but once in a great while the person monitoring the call allows a few extra minutes.

The area code for GL is "847". My security clearance call, the caller ID said "US GOVERNMENT". We have also had "PAY PHONE" reported and then area codes for the surrounding areas...so answer all...and just get rid of those telemarketers!

Also, if you receive a call from your SR (at any time...not just the Security Call) and miss it...please do not call the number back. Your SR could get in trouble.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on October 10, 2015 at 8:02am

Many times we often see a lucky set of Brother Divisions getting to make a call home this early on in BC. I can't say it happens with each and whey TG but it happens enough that we like to prep you. CatMom's post has helped many Boot Camp loved ones "be ready" :-)

It's good to be ready at all times. I wasn't and I got three calls during the first two weeks.

One was five days after arrival. This was because while he had called from the AP in Chicago he did not get to call from RTC. So his RDC had him do it first chance he could.

He actually left a message because I missed it as I wasn't expecting it.

The second time was two days after that as he misswdbme the first time...he needed to get a "live" person on the other end.

The NEXT one was two days after that for additional Security Clearance info. That's another call that can come anytime during BC but most come within the first week or two after a rival and before that anticipated "three week, 'I'm still alive'" call. That is the unofficial-guaranteed first real call from BC that is talked about.

I'll post about Security Clearance calls next.

Comment by NavyDad on October 10, 2015 at 7:44am
It hasn't been 2 weeks since my son left for BOOTCAMP and called me on his first night on Sept 28. I thought they didn't call again until 3 weeks in?
Comment by CatMom509 on October 10, 2015 at 1:24am

Hey everyone, I want to give you a "HEADS UP" to be prepared to possibly receive calls from your SRs this weekend! The call will show up as "847", "Waukegan, IL", "Pay Phone", or "Government" or anything else that may be unfamiliar. If it is a sales call, just politely tell them "No, thank you." Please also let your family members know about this too~~

When you do receive a call, could you please post which division is calling also, so other moms/loved ones know to expect a call? Now if anyone in that division doesn't receive a call, it could be your SR is on watch and it is up to the RDCs on whether that SR gets to make-up the call~~

During this time in Boot Camp, please keep your cell phones charged, ready, and with you all the time---upstairs, downstairs, out in the backyard, in the bathroom, out to get the mail, of course, out on errands. If you are going to a loud restaurant or a movie theater, remember to put it on "vibrate" and put in your pocket or some place you can feel it. They can call during the week or weekend, so just be prepared: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm (Pacific/West Coast); 7:00 am - 7:00 pm (Mountain time); 8:00 am - 8:00 pm (Central/Great Lakes time); 9:00 am - 9:00 pm (Eastern Coast).

Comment by CatMom509 on October 10, 2015 at 1:21am

Greetings!

     "Be still in the presence of the Lord,

      and wait patiently for Him to act."

                                         Psalm 37:7

Comment by diannep on October 9, 2015 at 11:33pm

Brenda:  Hotels recommended by others on here are:

Navy Lodge (book in your SR's name if you do not have military ID yourself)

Residence Inn (we stayed here and liked it), Courtyard, Springhill Suites, Holiday Inn Express....these 4 are about 4-5 miles from RTC....close to Sarge's MeetandGreet held for you the night before PIR.  Call these hotels direct and ask for the Navy Graduation discount.

Comment by CatMom509 on October 9, 2015 at 11:20pm

May I say that the Bible scripture is here to encourage those to whom it speaks to~~  Others can just disregard.....  It's all good!!

Comment by CatMom509 on October 9, 2015 at 11:16pm

You're so welcome on the scripture, NavyDad~~

Comment by Brenda on October 9, 2015 at 9:08pm
So being there for 3 days having a little more leave with my son do you recommend any places to see. I like to know some of people's experiences, hotel you to would highly recommended, sites close by, places to get great food.
Comment by diannep on October 9, 2015 at 6:59pm

We are happy to help, NavyDad.  Glad you are enjoying the scriptures too!

 
 
 

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