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Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on June 14, 2012 at 9:25am

we're consistent in everything we post about PIR: advise you read http://www.navydads.com/forum/topics/helpful-info-from-a-dad-who just to read one dads recent PIR experience and that you review the series of links we have in the PIR group......and BTW...we advise folks take a shuttle to the base...traffic can be a hassle though many have no issues....all depends on your schedule and comfort level with driving in the area and what your preferences are......PIR will be packed and there will a lotta folks there.....

Comment by BillG on June 14, 2012 at 9:20am

Paul - Thanks, we have that all filled out and ready to go. Just trying use what little time we have wisely i.e. not waiting in line to leave RTC. Strangely enough that same Metra station was how I got to GL...there was an airline strike so we had an 18 hour train ride from Harrisburg, PA. Good times...

Comment by BillG on June 14, 2012 at 9:15am

Todd - Thankfully no, he's actually coming back to Pensacola on Sunday. You get mixed messages on various sites about the best parking, best time to get there, etc. Guess we'll play it by ear. Things certainly have changed in 46 years. I remember very few spectators at my 1966 PIR.

Comment by Todd S on June 14, 2012 at 9:06am

BillG, I assume your SR is staying at GL for A-School if you plan on going to Chicago to tour. Note that your SR may have up to 5 hours after PIR to get processed into A-school.  Don't plan on a quick escape on the train after PIR. 

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on June 14, 2012 at 8:20am

not sure that is a wise move...though the Metra station is really handy, think you have to check in at the Visitors Center by the main gate.....there is parking on base, but you'll need a parking pass which you can get with the password from the form letter your sailor sent out: http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/consent1.asp

Comment by Pete Mullally on June 14, 2012 at 8:18am

Bill G try this map from an earlier post on the PIR group

http://g.co/maps/umj8p

We just received the "letter" from my SR. Ship 13, Div. 233, cant wait for PIR in August.

Good luck to your son and have fun at PIR.

Comment by BillG on June 14, 2012 at 8:15am

Paul - Thanks for the quick response, we plan on parking at the train station, since we're all going into Chicago after the PIR and I wanted to make sure it wouldn't be a long walk to the drill hall. It's changed a lot since 1966.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on June 14, 2012 at 8:09am

As I recall the main gate is on Illinois St.and the Drill Hall just a short walk from there....next to the gate is the visitors center and the small NEX and McPon hall

Comment by BillG on June 14, 2012 at 7:55am

I'm leaving for GL in a couple of hours and I have what is probably a stupid question. Which drill hall do they use for the PIR? I'm thinking it's the Midway Ceremonial Drill close to the main Gate, but not sure. Hopefully someone's online this morning.

Comment by Pete Mullally on June 13, 2012 at 2:35pm

Jon Cooper thanks for the video link.

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