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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

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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 Mandy on May 25, 2016 at 4:08pm: Middle Mom, I can't find the FB pages your talking about? Is there a more specific name?

Comment by middlemom on May 25, 2016 at 2:59pm: Redbecky - My son is also in Groton. He graduated BESS on April 15th and then graduated from ATT school last week. he has to go to TECHNO school and then finally onto his A school. depending on your sons rate will determine how much schooling he is going to need. Stay on this site and join the Sub School BESS and A school.facebook page they had tons of information and Mark Pavely helps with any questions you have.

Comment by Redbecky on May 25, 2016 at 9:14am: Thank you for all your comments. Mandy, I'm not sure I'm really new to this, but he arrived on Friday and said school started Monday, talked to him on Monday and he said they spent the day doing paper work, maybe it is different, maybe not I really only know what my son told me. I know after sub school he is staying in Groton for IT school, I think that is his A school. And that is about the sum of my knowledge, I'm so new to this I'm not even sure what my questions should be. :) but I am very greatfful for navy4moms it has been a great help.

Comment by Mandy on May 24, 2016 at 10:57pm: Redbecky, my son got to Groton coming up on two weeks and he hasn't started Sub School yet. I talked to him yesterday and he thought the next class would form in two more weeks. They have to wait in more guys to show up to make a class. From what I understand, once they start school it lasts for 63 days. Then on to "A" school. Hope this helps!

Comment by Redbecky on May 24, 2016 at 9:24pm: My son started sub school yesterday in Groton. Where could I find more information on the training, maybe a timeline? Is this "A" school or does that come next?

Comment by Gardenia100 on May 22, 2016 at 11:40pm: Your son have to put you on his guest list.
Did you get that form?
That website will help.
I hope I answer your questions.

Comment by Gardenia100 on May 22, 2016 at 11:35pm: Great lakes naval graduation. You can also watch the previous graduation on utube.
Contact Sergeant Sarge to get info on graduation ceremony John Spadaro(Sarge)847-212-0246, he is also on Facebook.
You can also go to this website http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil

Comment by Reds on May 22, 2016 at 11:07pm: Gardenia100
I was wondering if they sent tickets or info for Friday's Bootcamp graduation and what I should do once I get to the base? Is there a meeting like you said for us before the ceremony ?

Comment by Reds on May 22, 2016 at 11:05pm: Mandy25
Thanks so much..I'm not sure if I'm on a list because he's allowed 4 guests and if they sent something as well. Not even mail on what to do when I arrive on Friday for the ceremony. I thought my son would of called tonight but no call

Comment by Mandy on May 22, 2016 at 11:02pm: Reds, I just got a text from my son. He said he will see if he can get some details about graduation for Friday, 28th.