How many at graduation?

HeishaPeisha · 11-29-2011, 02:45 PM

Unfortunately my parents are divorced. My Dad and step-mom have military I.D.'s .. they still need to be on the guest list? How long does the ceremony usually go for? Also, my little brother might be in boot camp when I graduate.. is he allowed liberty for the ceremony? Would he count as 1 of the 4 people?

LT Guppy · 11-29-2011, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeishaPeisha

Unfortunately my parents are divorced. My Dad and step-mom have military I.D.'s .. they still need to be on the guest list? How long does the ceremony usually go for? Also, my little brother might be in boot camp when I graduate.. is he allowed liberty for the ceremony? Would he count as 1 of the 4 people?

Yes. All guests need to be on the list. Mom, dad, and step-mom. They will check everyone's (over 12) ID - military or drivers license and match it to the list.
The ceremony probably lasted an hour (but guests start going in at least an hour before that).
Little to no chance that your little brother will be allowed liberty for your graduation (unless he is in a 900 division in one of the last three-ish weeks and is the performance division for your graduation).

Hope this helps.

HeishaPeisha · 11-29-2011, 04:03 PM

Thanks!! It helps!

sweetmtn · 11-30-2011, 12:34 AM

Also be aware that only ONE Parking permit will be issued...PERIOD!

Craig · 12-01-2011, 12:14 AM

I am a retired Navy guy, and they tried to make me wait since I didn't want to be on the guest list (ie thinking I was already allowed). You get no benefit by having an ID card, you must be on the guest list or you will be waiting. Remember, just have someone save a seat for your waiting guest.

Luckily, I knew someone that was assigned there and I took a backdoor in.

Totally agree with Sue, you only get 1 parking pass....

jdAECF · 12-15-2012, 07:56 AM

the policies recently changed. when I say recently, I mean 3 weeks before I graduated. Now, children 2 and up count as adults. no kidding there. I wish I was. they need to be on the list, and take up a seat.
AND military personell also count as a body on your list.
my family was divided, because I had 6 people at PIR, and only 4 seats. they weren't allowing us to use seats from people with no family attending.

sonnyn32 · 01-13-2013, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdAECF

they weren't allowing us to use seats from people with no family attending.

Just out of curiosity, what happens to the seats of sailors with no guests? Assuming I pass boot camp, I won't have anyone coming to graduation.

11-29-2011, 02:45 PM	#1
HeishaPeisha Newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Good Question. Unfortunately my parents are divorced. My Dad and step-mom have military I.D.'s .. they still need to be on the guest list? How long does the ceremony usually go for? Also, my little brother might be in boot camp when I graduate.. is he allowed liberty for the ceremony? Would he count as 1 of the 4 people?

12-01-2011, 12:14 AM	#5
Craig Administrator Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Centennial, Colorado Posts: 2,767 Rep Power: 286	I am a retired Navy guy, and they tried to make me wait since I didn't want to be on the guest list (ie thinking I was already allowed). You get no benefit by having an ID card, you must be on the guest list or you will be waiting. Remember, just have someone save a seat for your waiting guest. Luckily, I knew someone that was assigned there and I took a backdoor in. Totally agree with Sue, you only get 1 parking pass.... __________________

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

11-29-2011, 04:03 PM	#3
HeishaPeisha Newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Thanks!! It helps!

11-30-2011, 12:34 AM	#4
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,792 Rep Power: 0	Also be aware that only ONE Parking permit will be issued...PERIOD!

12-15-2012, 07:56 AM	#6
jdAECF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 86 Rep Power: 0	the policies recently changed. when I say recently, I mean 3 weeks before I graduated. Now, children 2 and up count as adults. no kidding there. I wish I was. they need to be on the list, and take up a seat. AND military personell also count as a body on your list. my family was divided, because I had 6 people at PIR, and only 4 seats. they weren't allowing us to use seats from people with no family attending.