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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.
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Comment by david r. frey on November 3, 2009 at 9:24pm
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my son's PIR was this past friday,thinking about it ,it was not that bad waiting to see him again.
letters will come and so will phone calls.
i still cannot get over the changes in my son(cannot call him a boy anymore) standing straight and walking tall.
proud is the word of the month for my wife and i.
dont worry your son david is in good hands.
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Comment by Mark on November 3, 2009 at 9:07pm
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My wife and I are empty nesters as well. Our son, David left Orlando on October 28. Just got his "box" today... Been reading and soaking up all the comments about graduation but it's still so far away.
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Comment by Paul on November 3, 2009 at 6:08pm
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New to the site. Daughter left for boot camp last monday, She arrived safely and we are waiting for the Division Number for Mailing letters. No news is good news.... Based on their Processing schedule "P days" she should be starting her formal Training this week if she hasn't already. Brings back the memories !!!! :) -
I really appreciate everyone's comments/recommendations for PIR. Were estimating a 30DEC09 Grad and plan to drive to the area. The Taxi to the base definately sounds like the least frustrating and quickest check in. I'm onboard for that plan. Thanks for the advice.
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Comment by David on November 3, 2009 at 5:12pm
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Well as of today we are a empty nest. Number 2 son left for Great Lakes this afternoon.
So my wife is blase about it on the outside, but I can tell that she is not as tense as our Marine when he left for boot camp.
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Comment by Mike on November 3, 2009 at 8:11am
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Jack, what time should I be at the chapel to see the sailors march out? This may not apply to us because Wes will be going to AECF training right after graduation, so we hear, but I want to be prepared. Thanks.
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Comment by Gary T. on November 2, 2009 at 6:33am
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Roger, congratulations on yours sons P.I.R.. It is somewhat difficult to answer your question with ref: to times off after graduation. The correct term is (Liberty). Usually on the day of graduation your sailor will be able to tell you when he or she will be moving over to the A-School side of the Base.
If he moves immediately you will be able to chat briefly once graduation is concluded. Your sailor will then be required to report back to his ship (barracks) to move to the A-School side. It will take about 5 hours until you will be able to meet again. He should then be on liberty for the entire week-end and must report to his new ship on Sunday no later then 9:00 P.M.. Once he is transferred over he will then be allowed his cell phone and laptop.
If your sailor does not transfer over to the A-School side and remains on the RTC side he will start liberty immediately after graduation but will be required to return to the RTC each night before 9 PM. He will then be given liberty the following day unless he is required to pull duty for a portion of that day.If he remains on RTC he will not be allowed to bring a cell phone or laptop back to base until he is officially moved to the A-School base.
If your sailor transfers over to A-School you will usually meet him at the USO one block east of Gate 1. (Visitor Center). Hope this helps. Gary T.
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Comment by Roger Ravenstad on November 1, 2009 at 8:52pm
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Steven, we purchased the "insurance" in case we had to cancel.
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Got a call from my son on Friday after he passed Battle Stations. Graduation is this Friday (11/6) and we've started packing. He's grad and go to right across the street for AECF/FC so we are wondering if he will get leave for the weekend. Any folks with experience in this? N4M has lots of positive comments on this.
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Comment by Nick Maccarone on November 1, 2009 at 4:47pm
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Finally, a phone call came today! Patrick sounds great. He is very happy and couldn't stop talking about how much he has learned. He also said the food is pretty good. He says they study all the time. He is on the sprint team for the captains cup and can't wait to win it for his Div. We're all feeling better now that we have actually spoken.
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Comment by Jim on November 1, 2009 at 9:23am
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Steven, if you want to book a flight early to get a cheaper price book one that is refundable. Congrats to you and your son.
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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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