PIR over New years?

sidewinder_x5 · 09-30-2015, 03:05 AM

Hello all,

getting close to shipping out, and honestly i'm getting nervous as hell, but excited as well.

While talking to my parents about their visit to the US in Dec/Jan (they live in malaysia), they wanted to know the exact date that I would graduate from RTC. Talked to my recruiter, and he said that it will most likely happen after new years, as my 8 weeks ends on 20151230. Now, from what i've gathered on this site, that normally means that PIR will be the next friday after said date, which is...Jan 1st.

Will my new PIR be the next friday, being Jan 7th? from what i gather it doesnt really happen on weekdays.

thanks in advance!

LT Guppy · 09-30-2015, 03:13 AM

Maybe the 8th, but also could be the 15th.

jzhaun · 09-30-2015, 07:43 AM

It isn't an exactly 8 weeks type of situation, especially around the holidays when things get backed up. I know your family probably wants to be prepared and buy tickets early and all, but you won't know your graduation date for certain until after you get there. An arrival difference of an hour or two on the day you check in can put you in a different division that graduates a week later.

Rach4USN · 09-30-2015, 10:17 AM

I'm in a similar situation, I ship 20151221 (TBD) and I'm waiting for the official date so I can let my family know...my recruiter said I should find out next month when I will actually be shipping and hopefully I will be pushed up rather than pushed back.

FlyNavy · 09-30-2015, 12:47 PM

They'll tell you your graduation date while you're in boot camp, which you can then write a letter home letting them know.

/r
CTT1

sidewinder_x5 · 09-30-2015, 10:03 PM

thanks for all the info!

Guess i'll tell my parents its most likely gonna be on the 8th...I doubt theyll stay longer if it ends up being on the 15th as my siblings will have already missed 2 weeks of school by then, and not sure how many days off my dad can take from work.

I will definitely send them a letter, but the unpredictable nature of actual letters means it might only reach them in malaysia after theyve arrived in the us.

jeannesarah · 10-01-2015, 12:57 AM

If you purchase an international calling card that will work from a pay phone you MAY be able to call them 2 or 3 weeks after you arrive at RTC. From the current boot camp moms sites it looks like almost everyone is being able to call around then but nothing is guaranteed. If you need help with finding the right kind of calling card feel free to PM me.

sidewinder_x5 · 10-01-2015, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeannesarah

If you purchase an international calling card that will work from a pay phone you MAY be able to call them 2 or 3 weeks after you arrive at RTC. From the current boot camp moms sites it looks like almost everyone is being able to call around then but nothing is guaranteed. If you need help with finding the right kind of calling card feel free to PM me.

I've been hearing rumors of that as well. As for actually calling them, my parents have a US VOIP number, so international calling isn't a problem.

I suppose it's a good idea to wish for a chistmas miracle? 😂

sweetmtn · 10-01-2015, 02:43 PM

Have your parents check this web site for your graduation date...RTC posts the upcoming dates...so as soon as you get there have them start checking...that way you will know for sure! This also will give them an idea on who the day will go and how many guests you are allowed...When you get there you will know your division number so they can look to see when your graduation is...you can always call them to let them know faster, but I remember getting a letter from RTC with all the info a about 2 weeks in to my sons bootcamp.

http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/upcoming_grads.asp

jeannesarah · 10-01-2015, 03:06 PM

Our letter actually came in only a week - in August of this year. I think 10 days is average right now. But that was to a US address, not overseas. Is there someone you can send the letter to in the US that can call your parents to relay the information about your division and graduation date? That may be the quickest route.

09-30-2015, 03:05 AM	#1
sidewinder_x5 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Sunnyvale Posts: 14 Rep Power: 8	PIR over New years? Hello all, getting close to shipping out, and honestly i'm getting nervous as hell, but excited as well. While talking to my parents about their visit to the US in Dec/Jan (they live in malaysia), they wanted to know the exact date that I would graduate from RTC. Talked to my recruiter, and he said that it will most likely happen after new years, as my 8 weeks ends on 20151230. Now, from what i've gathered on this site, that normally means that PIR will be the next friday after said date, which is...Jan 1st. Will my new PIR be the next friday, being Jan 7th? from what i gather it doesnt really happen on weekdays. thanks in advance! __________________ Manners maketh man ----------------------------------------- DEP: 20150223 Switch to NF: 20150309 Ship Date: originally 20150916, now 20151104

09-30-2015, 03:13 AM	#2
LT Guppy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,858 Rep Power: 343	Maybe the 8th, but also could be the 15th. __________________ Officers: making simple stuff hard since 1775 ACTIVE DUTY SAILORS - Click here to have your account verified

09-30-2015, 10:17 AM	#4
Rach4USN Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Navy Home, USA Posts: 107 Rep Power: 16	I'm in a similar situation, I ship 20151221 (TBD) and I'm waiting for the official date so I can let my family know...my recruiter said I should find out next month when I will actually be shipping and hopefully I will be pushed up rather than pushed back. __________________ You can't SITH with us!!! Star Wars meets Mean Girls "You were given this life because you were strong enough to live it."

09-30-2015, 10:03 PM	#6
sidewinder_x5 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Sunnyvale Posts: 14 Rep Power: 8	thanks for all the info! Guess i'll tell my parents its most likely gonna be on the 8th...I doubt theyll stay longer if it ends up being on the 15th as my siblings will have already missed 2 weeks of school by then, and not sure how many days off my dad can take from work. I will definitely send them a letter, but the unpredictable nature of actual letters means it might only reach them in malaysia after theyve arrived in the us. __________________ Manners maketh man ----------------------------------------- DEP: 20150223 Switch to NF: 20150309 Ship Date: originally 20150916, now 20151104

10-01-2015, 02:43 PM	#9
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,787 Rep Power: 390	Have your parents check this web site for your graduation date...RTC posts the upcoming dates...so as soon as you get there have them start checking...that way you will know for sure! This also will give them an idea on who the day will go and how many guests you are allowed...When you get there you will know your division number so they can look to see when your graduation is...you can always call them to let them know faster, but I remember getting a letter from RTC with all the info a about 2 weeks in to my sons bootcamp. http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/upcoming_grads.asp __________________ Proud Military Mom, Navy Vet Justin(MM2n), and Army Vet SSgt Clayton "*Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude*." Thomas Jefferson

09-30-2015, 07:43 AM	#3
jzhaun Active Duty Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 627 Rep Power: 127	It isn't an exactly 8 weeks type of situation, especially around the holidays when things get backed up. I know your family probably wants to be prepared and buy tickets early and all, but you won't know your graduation date for certain until after you get there. An arrival difference of an hour or two on the day you check in can put you in a different division that graduates a week later.

09-30-2015, 12:47 PM	#5
FlyNavy Active Duty Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Secret Secret Posts: 1,286 Rep Power: 262	They'll tell you your graduation date while you're in boot camp, which you can then write a letter home letting them know. /r CTT1

10-01-2015, 12:57 AM	#7
jeannesarah Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 39 Rep Power: 9	If you purchase an international calling card that will work from a pay phone you MAY be able to call them 2 or 3 weeks after you arrive at RTC. From the current boot camp moms sites it looks like almost everyone is being able to call around then but nothing is guaranteed. If you need help with finding the right kind of calling card feel free to PM me.

10-01-2015, 03:06 PM	#10
jeannesarah Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 39 Rep Power: 9	Our letter actually came in only a week - in August of this year. I think 10 days is average right now. But that was to a US address, not overseas. Is there someone you can send the letter to in the US that can call your parents to relay the information about your division and graduation date? That may be the quickest route.