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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.
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.
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 MarkM on December 19, 2009 at 10:28am
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We got our first letter yesterday, too. He is very upbeat and has a good attitude. He is in the 900 division which has the toughest RDCs on base. Since they are the performance division, they have to be the best at everything. He said they are very hard on them, but it will just make him a better sailor. He spoke of the pride he felt the first time he put on the uniform and saw his name and US Navy side by side. I remember that feeling, too.
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Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on December 19, 2009 at 10:07am
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When son Eric PIR'd in Mar '07 he was a grad-and-go "across the street" so he had all weekend to spend with his mom and I. He also was master at arms for the division.....at dinner at Chili's that night he started telling us about being master-at-arms and trying to get the rest of the division to act as a team and follow instructions--- he was telling us about the things he used to say and yell and them....I've never laughed so hard in my life and my sides hurt for hours!! Your son is going to have some awesome stories to tell you....look forward to it!!!
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Comment by Jim Butler on December 19, 2009 at 9:47am
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We got our first letter yesterday, quite an event as you all well know. Chris is in Ship10/Div74, and is currently Master-at-Arms, though he said he wasn't sure how long he'd have the job, since there were some guys who just seem dead set against being part of the team, so it's more work for him.
Sounded very up-beat, and basically had no complaints.
Sure did put Momma's mind at ease ;)
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Comment by Robert S. on December 19, 2009 at 6:06am
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Meghan, My son was in Bootcamp during last Christmas. There were some that were able to go off base to a host home on Christmas Day but they were recruits that were within a week or so of graduating. For the majority they were given the day off and served a special meal. They were able to call home around Christmas Day. Our call was Christmas Eve night and lasted about 20 minutes.
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Comment by David R on December 19, 2009 at 4:38am
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Sorry, once in BC they will keep them on base unless there is some official reason for them to be off base. Remember Xmas day is most likely the only day during "holidays" that they won't be training. The holidays are hard enough for a lot of young folks to be gone, I can't see the Navy making it harder on them by allowing them to walk around and see the other families together.
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Comment by David on December 16, 2009 at 3:23pm
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Got a call from the boy today found out when his Battle stations is going to happen. And also when he ships out from Great Lakes, don't know if he is a grad and go but he ships out to A school on Saturday Morning.
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Comment by John Frank on December 15, 2009 at 2:45pm
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We're paying $139 a night which I didn't think was so bad considering we'd need two Navy Lodge rooms at $65
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Comment by Terry Beals on December 15, 2009 at 2:12pm
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John & Mitch. We stayed at the Residence Inn and got the 1 bedroom, 2 room suite with a separate dinette and living room area with a pull out sofa/sleeper for my son's girlfriend who joined us. The room was great and we were treated really great too. They really catered to the Navy families. On Wed and Thurs nights before the Fri PIR, they had a free buffet with all kinds of stuff. We got to meet other Navy families too. All in all, the Res Inn would be highly recommended if you need the extra room. The cost was up there a little bit but we got the 3-way deal: airfare, car, and hotel for a great price.
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David, and anyone else with a PIR of 1/08/10, I've started another group called PIR 1/08/10 (original huh) so that we can keep up with our wives on N4Ms!
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We are Ship 06/ Div 911 with PIR on 2/5/10. My son will be playing the tuba with the Drum and Bugle Corps. The ladies on N4Ms are planning a dinner Thursday evening. Stay tuned.
We are staying at the Navy Lodge. Rooms are $65/night with no tax!
Pages (13)
- 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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