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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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
Discussion Forum
DEERS question
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Hype man?
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Grauatioon
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Comment by Gary Summers on December 29, 2012 at 9:45pm
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Needs some help with some navy acronyms. My son said his division flagged in PI, WTI and ZONE. PI i believe is personnel inspection, but the other two i have no idea. Anyone knows what they stand for? Thanks in advance.
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Comment by JMBrouPTBSSGN on December 28, 2012 at 7:52pm
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@ David Gjertson: my son is SHIP 03/DIV 076; his girlfriend did get a call from him yesterday. She said he said he is doing ok, but wondering about letters not showing up yet. But we just got his new address in a letter from him not long ago, so he may not have gotten previous letters yet, so started sending them there, & will write more often. My wife has connected with others on Navy for Mom's, & we heard divisions 075 & 076 are training together. Will post any updates on that ship & divisions as I get them.
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Comment by Gordon on December 28, 2012 at 12:36am
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Anyone else's child on ship 13 div 100? I mailed out my first letter today.
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Comment by David Gjertson on December 27, 2012 at 9:27pm
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My son is Ship 03/Div. 075 and I received a call today. It was good to hear his voice. He mentioned tucking my letter away and reading it multiple times that I had written a short while back. I now wish I had sent more. Letters from home mean a great deal to these young recruits.
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Comment by Paul Olson on December 27, 2012 at 7:24pm
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Dan Sr: Thanks for the lodging info. Here is an address to Sarge's Meet and Greet. He was also helpful in arranging for transportation to and from O'Hara for my daughter coming in for PIR.
http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1927111909?profi...
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Congrats Susan. Thats great to hear.
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Comment by Suzan and nickolas Schirner on December 27, 2012 at 7:00pm
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Yeah , I finally got letters! She made a section leader and did great on her PT. So proud
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Are there any suggestions to which "Meet & Greet" to go to. I remember hearing about Sarges at the Sun Dance Saloon but there is suppose to be one more somewhere. We will be there in 2 weeks and just trying to prepare. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Also, any suggestions as far as things to do with our Sailor for the day that are close by?
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SHIP 03 (USS Hopper) DIV 076; if any parent out there has gotten any calls from this ship/div, would like to hear from you. My son arrived @ RTC Dec 3, & well into 3rd week (after processing week). I know we should get a call soon but haven't yet. Maybe you talked to your recruit to get a little insight into this group of recruits. Thanks.
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My son shipped out for RTC 12 DEC. Remarkably, we received his first real letter home today! The much anticipated letter exceeded our expectations. It was great to read his words and to hear that things are going very well. It doesn't sound like they get much free time so letters home may be far between. What a wonderful day!
Brian H: Glad to hear you SR is doing well with the FAST program. It is so much easier to understand and learn when it seems more relevant and one is more motivated.
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- Sage Advice from NavyDads Co-Admin Calvin
- RTC Great Lakes General Layout
- Boot Camp Medals and Ribbons
- Possible RTC Awards/Flags
- Complete Family Guide for Attending PIR
- Official RTC Training Guide
- Boot Camp Grooming & Appearance Standards
- Recruit Division Command Structure
- Captain's Cup Competition
- Something you should know about ADD or ADHD
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