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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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Latest Activity: Oct 31, 2023
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.
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DEERS question
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Hype man?
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Comment by Paul Olson on December 25, 2012 at 8:03pm
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Daniel Sr. I hear you and my wife, daughter, and I live your heartache too. My son shipped out 12-12-12 and this was a very somber Christmas without our son/brother present. We celebrated Christmas during our Thanksgiving Holiday together as a family. We live with our phones at our sides. My wife got very anxious at one point today after realizing she had left her phone in another room. What a odd emotional response when she grabbed her phone both glad he hadn't called and missed it but sad he hadn't called either. We received the form letter notifying us of his ship and division which is great news; Ship 14, DIV 093, PIR 8 Feb! Now we can start sending our letters to him. We have also included letters to other SRs that might be short on support. I can't imagine any kid going through this without encouragement and acknowledgement of the effort and commitment to their goals.
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Comment by Daniel E. Kline Sr on December 25, 2012 at 12:11am
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Its been a happy and sad Christmas eve. We missed Dans first call and have been waiting for a second call for weeks. We know last week was hell week and he said he couldnt call. We had my Wifes family over for a prime rib dinner tonight and it was fun and exciting. My Wife broke down into tears afterwards and it was difficult at best to console her. She misses her first born so bad and I know it. All I can tell her is that she should be so proud and that Dan would not want her to cry. I have to admit, I have carried my phone with me every day and have slept with it on every night waiting for a second call. It just wasnt and wont be Christmas without him and the only gift the "I PRAY FOR" is a second call so his Mother and little brother can speak to him. I hope that call is granted. Thank you Father and Happy Birthday.
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Comment by Gordon on December 24, 2012 at 9:45pm
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-4' celcius there tonight and it's 27c and sunny here today for christmas. Wee bit of a difference.
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Wow, this place is legendary for information. Thanks. I've just emailed them. I certainly don't expect to hear back in the next couple of days because of the holidays but I'm sure they'll respond.
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Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on December 24, 2012 at 9:00pm
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I knew I had their email address somewhere Gordon: e-mail at rtc.pao@navy.mil
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Cheers Paul.
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right now Gordon it would be difficult to track down people to help.....I would not call the Red Cross, as you indicate this is not an emergency. You may want to contact the RTC PAO after Christmas....
Recruit Training Command
3355 Illinois Street
Great Lakes , IL 60088Phone: Public Affairs Office 847-688-2405
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What a fantastic forum. My son shipped off to bootcamp on the 13th Dec via richmond VA. As I live in australia his box of clothes was delivered to a very good family friend.
We almost always communicated via skype and other online avenues. He does know my mailing address but not sure he has the ability to post international mail during bootcamp. I'm trying to figure out how I can send him letters but I don't actually know his division yet so therefore no proper mailing address for him.
I did read where I can contact his recruiter but I didn't actually see an email address for him. I'm also not sure the office would be manned over the christmas holidays. Not sure it would be appropriate to go through the red cross as it isn't really a family emergency. Any other ideas how I can get that address?
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Comment by Brian H on December 24, 2012 at 2:58pm
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Merry Christmas everyone. Got our son's first letter just a little while ago. My wife's at work, so I'm waiting to open it until she gets home. :)
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Comment by Gary Summers on December 24, 2012 at 1:54pm
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Ladyhawk. Ship 11 division 58. PIR 1/11/13. Merry Christmas everyone
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- 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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