Guests at PIR

Laworlo · 03-18-2012, 06:26 PM

I have a question regarding the 4 people you can have at your graduation. Say you choose your 4 and write their info down on "the list" during boot camp. What if one of the ones on that list can't make it? During boot camp, can you edit your list?

sweetmtn · 03-18-2012, 10:24 PM

Not really as by the time you can give them a list and you get a response from your family, there may not be any time. Not sure if they allow a replacement at the door or not...

prop827 · 03-18-2012, 10:31 PM

You finalize "the list" about a week to 10 days before PIR, so you will be able to fix it if you know by then. Also thats the time where you can "borrow" a shipmates guest spot if they have an extra. A few guys only had 3 people coming so the guys with 5 coming just put the 5th down on a shipmates extra slot (with their permission of course) your guest just need to be sure they know your shipmates name because they are listed under them.

JakeRhino · 03-20-2012, 10:42 PM

Does anyone know if children count towards the 4 people?

JakeRhino · 03-20-2012, 10:47 PM

I guess it's just children 12 and under. Got too many guests...

prop827 · 03-21-2012, 01:08 PM

Children under 12 and Military Members attending IN UNIFORM do not count towards your 4 guests

pmhangel · 03-21-2012, 05:24 PM

When we attended PIR in August of 2010, 10 of us traveled to GL. Four were on the list but because the graduating class was small (800+) the remaining 6 of our group were seated after all of the guests on the list. Good luck and enjoy the day. It's certain to be a memorable event.

Craig · 03-21-2012, 11:07 PM

Here is the official rules:
http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/fam_guide.asp

Note: You cannot edit the names. However, I've only seen about 3 times in 4 years where not everyone was allowed in. Those times
the PIR groups were like 14 divisions. So I wouldn't worry at all.
The people on the list just need to get in early and reserve seats for those that have to wait.

Laworlo · 03-22-2012, 01:18 AM

Craig, what happens though when you are in boot camp and have already written down the 4 names, and one on the list can't make it out to Chicago for whatever reason? At that point, could I alter the list while still in BC?

prop827 · 03-22-2012, 02:24 PM

You can't change it once its finalized, but it doesn't get finalized until week 6 or 7, so you should know for sure by then.

Laworlo · 03-22-2012, 06:49 PM

Oh okay, as long as I can still change it. I didn't know if it was a one time deal at the beginning or not.

03-18-2012, 06:26 PM	#1
Laworlo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 322 Rep Power: 39	Guests at PIR I have a question regarding the 4 people you can have at your graduation. Say you choose your 4 and write their info down on "the list" during boot camp. What if one of the ones on that list can't make it? During boot camp, can you edit your list?

03-18-2012, 10:24 PM	#2
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,787 Rep Power: 390	Not really as by the time you can give them a list and you get a response from your family, there may not be any time. Not sure if they allow a replacement at the door or not... __________________ 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

03-20-2012, 10:42 PM	#4
JakeRhino Newbie Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 7	Guests Does anyone know if children count towards the 4 people?

03-20-2012, 10:47 PM	#5
JakeRhino Newbie Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 7	Guests I guess it's just children 12 and under. Got too many guests...

03-21-2012, 05:24 PM	#7
pmhangel Newbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Parkton, MD Posts: 12 Rep Power: 8	When we attended PIR in August of 2010, 10 of us traveled to GL. Four were on the list but because the graduating class was small (800+) the remaining 6 of our group were seated after all of the guests on the list. Good luck and enjoy the day. It's certain to be a memorable event. __________________ Connie (PNG)

03-18-2012, 10:31 PM	#3
prop827 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 633 Rep Power: 71	You finalize "the list" about a week to 10 days before PIR, so you will be able to fix it if you know by then. Also thats the time where you can "borrow" a shipmates guest spot if they have an extra. A few guys only had 3 people coming so the guys with 5 coming just put the 5th down on a shipmates extra slot (with their permission of course) your guest just need to be sure they know your shipmates name because they are listed under them.

03-21-2012, 01:08 PM	#6
prop827 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 633 Rep Power: 71	Children under 12 and Military Members attending IN UNIFORM do not count towards your 4 guests

03-21-2012, 11:07 PM	#8
Craig Administrator Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Centennial, Colorado Posts: 2,767 Rep Power: 285	Here is the official rules: http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/fam_guide.asp Note: You cannot edit the names. However, I've only seen about 3 times in 4 years where not everyone was allowed in. Those times the PIR groups were like 14 divisions. So I wouldn't worry at all. The people on the list just need to get in early and reserve seats for those that have to wait. __________________

03-22-2012, 01:18 AM	#9
Laworlo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 322 Rep Power: 39	Craig, what happens though when you are in boot camp and have already written down the 4 names, and one on the list can't make it out to Chicago for whatever reason? At that point, could I alter the list while still in BC?

03-22-2012, 02:24 PM	#10
prop827 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 633 Rep Power: 71	You can't change it once its finalized, but it doesn't get finalized until week 6 or 7, so you should know for sure by then.

03-22-2012, 06:49 PM	#11
Laworlo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 322 Rep Power: 39	Oh okay, as long as I can still change it. I didn't know if it was a one time deal at the beginning or not.