Need tips on attending the PIR.

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Permalink Reply by kevin on October 1, 2009 at 9:01am

alex

first thing to do is to leave early for pir,we were there at 6;20am and had a hour wait.when you get to the gates security checks will be coducted on you and your vehicle will be checked.thing to do six flags is near by and also the gurnee mills mall.i expect it to be to cold for six flags.after pir it all depends if your son is grad and go or if his a school is in great lakes.my daughter was a grad n go but her school is in great lakes.she had liberty all weekend and was able to stay with us at the motel.check with your son he will know what his next duty will be. my daughter pir was on 9-2-09 and it was something to see.if you have any more questions let me know.

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Permalink Reply by Alex S on October 1, 2009 at 9:08am

Thanks Kevin, I am not sure what happens next for my son after the PIR. If all goes well he will go to PreBUDS. I think he stays there for that. He has been there for almost 3 weeks and no word yet from him. This is the hardest part of it . Just not knowing. I do appreciate your advice. Alex

kevin said:

alex

first thing to do is to leave early for pir,we were there at 6;20am and had a hour wait.when you get to the gates security checks will be coducted on you and your vehicle will be checked.thing to do six flags is near by and also the gurnee mills mall.i expect it to be to cold for six flags.after pir it all depends if your son is grad and go or if his a school is in great lakes.my daughter was a grad n go but her school is in great lakes.she had liberty all weekend and was able to stay with us at the motel.check with your son he will know what his next duty will be. my daughter pir was on 9-2-09 and it was something to see.if you have any more questions let me know.

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on October 1, 2009 at 9:50am

the best thing to do is to read through the past posts in the PIR and Bootcamp groups. There are tons of posts there from others that have been down this road before. Get there early-- enjoy-- and remember NO PHOTOS OUTSIDE ANYWHERE on base

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