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NAVY BOOT CAMP

Navy Boot Camp: Questions & Answers to what your Sailor will be doing at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, IL.

This Support Group is for Families & Friends with Recruits attending Navy Boot Camp.

Website: http://www.navydads.ning.com/group/bootcamp
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Latest Activity: Oct 28

Boot Camp Forum, Helpful Links and Videos

No More "Sailor in a Box" - From RTC- Posted 5 Sept 2019


Attention families and friends of RTC: Previously, upon arrival to boot camp, recruits would box up their civilian belongings and ship it to their choice of destination. Our new procedure now has those boxes being stored locally and will be returned to the recruits the day before graduation. The new procedure went into effect this week beginning with Div. 409 in Training Group 52.

U.S. Navy Acronyms

OK- When is PIR and What Is Their Mailing Address?

Something you should know about ADD and ADHD 

Moment of Truth - First week of Boot Camp

Complete List of Navy Boot Camp FAQ's - Need to Knows

A run down of how the divisions are formed

Pass in Review Dates - Dates for Upcoming Graduation Ceremonies

RTC Facebook Group Photos

Contact Your Sailor - RTC Division Addresses -RTC Ship/Div Addresses

Bootcamp Weekly Training Schedule - Follow Your Sailor's Training

Recruit Division Command Structure - Division Recruit Command Positions

Bootcamp Videos - Several Videos about Bootcamp

Return To Bootcamp Videos - Series of Videos from All Hands TV

Captain's Cup Competition - Final Competition between Divisions

BattleStations 21 - Videos and Infomation about BattleStations

Navy Lingo & Slang -Learn to speak their Language

Navy Enlisted Ratings- Navy Job Descriptions

Boot Camp Checklist - Items you can and cannot Bring to Boot Camp

Being Paid While in Boot Camp - Yes, you get paid in Boot Camp!

A MUST Read for All New Navy Parents - Bootcamp....and how it changes your recruits!

Small Arms Training and Qualification OPNAV Instruction 3591.1F

Current Weather Conditions at Recruit Training Command - Great Lakes, IL

Pass in Review Group- Tips, Hints, & Help for Navy Graduation

 

 

We talk about Holiday Routine at Boot Camp - here's the skinny

Sunday/Holiday Routine allows recruits to attend religious services and observe Federal holidays. From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. recruits are able to: attend religious services, read and study, hygiene, perform uniform upkeep, write and read letters, or clean their rack and personal locker.

Important RTC/PIR Changes

RTC is making important changes to polices regarding PIR Guest Access as well as Bag Checks and Restriction Policies. Take the time to read thru these and be prepared when you head to Great Lakes for PIR.

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Comment by Gary Ray on October 23, 2013 at 5:13pm

Stephen Phipps 

Sadly it probably does. Tell your son to send you the names of the recruits who are not getting mail and forward them to the admin who runs the callsforrecruits.org website. He says he will forward them on to people who have agreed to write to recruits.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on October 23, 2013 at 4:27pm

That's why we try to only post what we consider true and reliable information on NavyDads

Comment by Shaun Coates on October 23, 2013 at 4:15pm

I apologize, but I an going to have a minor meltdown. I have been looking at lots of internet pages and youtube videos for information concerning things like navy basic training and different rates and A schools. I must say there are lots of great videos posted by our service members ( thank you all)....But what really pisses me off are some the comments I read posted to those videos and here are my thoughts for those people.

1 we can tell you are not a service member because you obviously lack the honor that the military teaches, no matter how much you brag how bad you are...you probably have done nothing!

2  the disrespectful comments concerning training and how easy it looks or how that would be a breeze....please....get off you butt , join the service and run something other than your mouth.

3. remember the people you are trying to belittle with your stupid comments are the very reason you can sit at home and post them....you have the right to post your opinion in this great country because of them so what you should post is thank you.

Thank you, to every service member in every branch in every rate, You are all equally important to our freedom.

Comment by Jared Hyde on October 23, 2013 at 11:21am

@ Brandon

The Black watch and white numbers are fine as long as the watch is not faddish ie oversized. He may or may not be allowed to wear his watch during boot camp according to the RDCs. Once he graduates basic and moves on to A School, it will be his decision as long as the watch is not faddish

 

Comment by Stephen Phipps on October 23, 2013 at 10:52am

Well I got to talk to my step-son last night and my wife was overjoyed to get a second phone call from him in the last few days. His spirits seem good on this call which is always a positive sign that he is doing well at boot camp. I had a chance to talk to my wife after the call and found out that some of the recruits do not get mail because no one sends them any and someone of them do not have the ability to call home. I can assume they do not have a calling card to use to call their loved ones.

While I am extremely excited to hear the good news about Glenn but I am also sadden to think of those recruits who don't hear from anyone. Does this happen often with recruits?

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on October 23, 2013 at 9:41am

they are supposed to be able to wear a "plain wrist watch"...issue becomes defining "plain"....and please ask yourself if they really need a watch at RTC

Comment by brandon maynard on October 23, 2013 at 6:13am
Can my son wear a black watch with white numbers on its face in the navy?
Comment by Cody Baird on October 22, 2013 at 7:45pm
There are 4 divisions on ship 4 consisting of RCU and FIT.
Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on October 22, 2013 at 7:27pm

believe that is ship 4

Comment by brandon maynard on October 22, 2013 at 7:24pm
Anyone know what ship rcu is in?
 
 
 

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