Extra Guests?

[Carl W. Harris Jr.]

What are the chances of getting extra guests into the PIR?  As far as I know only 4 can be officially invited by your recruit and we have 2 others that would like to attend.

[NavyDads Admin (Paul)]

this has been addressed many times in the PIR group....here is one post from Craig that sums it up-

Tim ~ I've been doing this stuff for years, the Navy has not and will not turn anyone away. This is where the Navy wants to shine and show the world what it has to offer. They will get everyone in even if they have to use a dang shoe horn to get them in. Go to this link: http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/faq_family.asp and read the FAQ that says:

Q. How many guests per recruit are allowed to attend Pass-In-Review?

A.+/- Four seats are guaranteed per recruit; however, children 12 years old and younger do not count against the four-guest maximum. The graduating recruit is responsible for identifying those individuals to be placed on the access list. Please coordinate with your recruit via letters regarding who will be on the access list. No additions, deletions or changes will be made to the access list the week of graduation. The four guests on the access list will be admitted into the ceremonial drill hall first. Additional guests not on the access list will have to wait inside the Visitor Center until after the start of the ceremony at which time they will be allowed into the ceremonial hall if additional seating is available as space permits. No additional seating can be guaranteed. PLEASE DO NOT CALL FOR ADDITIONAL SEATS. All visitors must have valid photo identification. This requirement includes children (school ID, Social Security card or copy of birth certificate). Please be aware that security may deny base admission to guests NOT on the access list if they are not accompanied by a guest who is on the access list.

Just remember....if everyone decides to bring extra guests that drill hall will get really crowded really fast. It has limited seating and space

[Michael Matheus]

Our son graduated 11/12.  There were only 7 divisions graduating that day.  We were able to get 6 extra guests into the drill hall.  They were all with me when we checked in.  Make sure everyone has a valid photo ID.  Our extra guests were allowed immediate access and did not have to wait until the start of the ceremony.  I think they are a little more lenient when there is a smaller number of divisions graduating.