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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

Events

**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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For all the Moms(and Dads) with a Sailor in Japan

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Comment by Kim on August 30, 2016 at 8:11am

He can use his laptop when he is off the ship in port.  Cyber security and communication are big issues when ships are deployed.  The captain may suspend their ability to send emails for numerous reasons and there is usually someone assigned to read all incoming and outgoing emails. 

There is also a pay phone on the ship.  It is costly and there are lines to use it.

Here is a cute article about cranking:  http://www.navyjoe.com/2015/04/things-my-recruiter-didnt-tell-me-ho....  Most sailors do it their first deployment.  I did not hear from my son on his first deployment.  They kept him so busy that all he did was sleep when off duty.

Comment by Wheatonpup on August 29, 2016 at 11:54pm

tytulip,Kim & scully, Thank you for the info.  We still don't have the ship's address, but are hoping to hear soon. I will certainly get the flat rate box. How is the food on the ship? Do they get goodies? I am glad to know that we will have some communication.  My son has a laptop computer with him.  Can he use that, or only the ship's computer?  ...so many questions!

Comment by tnmom50 on August 29, 2016 at 8:44pm

well deploy set for wed delay till sat halleugh well GOD IS WITH THEM ALL PRAYERS TO ALL PARENTS WHOM HAVE A MAN OR WOMAN SERVICNG OUR COUNTRY.THANK THEM ALL.

Comment by tytulip40 on August 29, 2016 at 1:50pm

Weatonpup - my son has deployed a few times on the Reagan - the first week or so I don't hear anything, then i'll get bombarded with emails, then silence for a week - depends on their schedules.  I send goodie boxes - that, as others here have heard, I don't have the best of luck on - but at Post Office they have flat rate box - I choose the large, it's $16.90 out the door - and the form is pretty explanatory. Emails - like others have said - our sailors are taught not to say anything, so in other words, don't ask just keep it simple and sweet.  I'm working on that one, momma bear always wants to know everything - I'm getting better. I've spotted my sailor in a few of the FB ship pics - they are good about posting stuff - eases our conscience. And another note, this page is a good place to come and vent, laugh, realize you are not alone.  Welcome. 

Comment by Kim on August 29, 2016 at 9:59am

Weatonpup, mail comes to the ships with supplies.  They replenish at sea frequently.  My son communicated better when he was deployed.  He had a computer where he worked.  You can ship a birthday cake from any company that delivers to an FPO Box.

If this is your sons first deployment, he will be cranking.  He will be working in the kitchen or laundry on top of other duties.  He will have very little free time.  You won't hear from him too much if he has to line up to use a computer.

Send him emails to his ship mail address.  Every day if you want.  Keep them short, send a picture, tell him you are proud of him.  He will enjoy reading them when he has time.

Emails are monitored when they are deployed.  Don't put anything in the email that you do not want the captain to read.  He cannot discuss future positions of the ship, so do not ask.

The navy frequently publish pictures of the ship when they are underway.  Google the ship.  It is cool when you see your son in a picture.  You can forward to your local paper and they sometimes print the picture.

Comment by scully_the_skeptic on August 29, 2016 at 9:16am

wheatonpup - you can send mail even when they're deployed.  they still get mail when deployed, just takes a little longer. and use USPS flat rate boxes - you stuff 'em to the gills.  our post office ladies know the ropes for sending to the military - told us which boxes to use, and the right customs form to use on the box. :) 

I usually end up sending 3 emails to my sailor's every one email or call. and when he's deployed he does tend to have longer days so less time to communicate, too.  I'm on his schedule. 

thanks for the info Blondie - good to know these things.  my sailor is 25 so he's less forthcoming with info and has been on his own for a bit.  I do follow his ship on FB - that's been good - I've managed to see him in a few published pics - so that's been really awesome.

Comment by Wheatonpup on August 29, 2016 at 12:01am

Blondie, Thank you for your encouraging words. Good to hear from someone who knows the ropes.  Hopefully we will hear from him in a few weeks.  His birthday is coming up in September.  I hope I can at least get an e-mail to him. We can't mail any packages or letters, can we?

Comment by Momof2 on August 28, 2016 at 6:52pm
@anti m will his phone not work there or is it just because of the cost? Who does he go to to ask for a sponsor?
Comment by Wheatonpup on August 27, 2016 at 12:14am

Thank you Blondie & Scully,  My son is not big on texting & e-mailing us.  I will e-mail him, though and hope for the best. I do worry about that typhoon, althought I guess it is better if they are out to sea rather than in port.

Comment by scully_the_skeptic on August 26, 2016 at 10:44am
Wheatonpup - my son is in Yokosuka too & going on deployment as well on a support cruiser (guessing his cruiser will be one supporting the Reagan) - we email & when they're underway communication is more limited. Use email. He can call you when he can & especially when they're in any port. You can still send mail but may be slower. Maggs is pretty informed of these things & can comment more.
 

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