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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.

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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.

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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804, 805, 806 Division address changes

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Comment by Brian Brazier on July 13, 2014 at 8:10am
Hope to hear from my son this week... at least get "The Box" and his address. I have several letters ready to send, trying to stay positive
Comment by Scott johnson on July 12, 2014 at 10:46pm
My kid still in processing either 4th or 5th day shipped 8th my wife is basically standing by the door waiting for the box hope we get by Monday she might flip
Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on July 12, 2014 at 9:40pm

When he marches through the big roll-up door at Midway Ceremonial Hall at Great Lakes all the waiting and frustration will be forgotten and you'll experience a level of pride you may never have had before!!!!!

Comment by Greg Hellmann on July 12, 2014 at 9:22pm

Joel,

I know its fustrating but hang in there. I am still waiting for the first call since the entry call. I work a rotating 12 hour swing shift and work OT on several of my off days, I know down deep I wont be home for the call, but his mom will be. Just remember as hard and fustrating as it is you have to be there for your SR. Write him daily and let him know how much you love him and are proud of him. Keep the faith!!

Comment by joel stallsworth on July 12, 2014 at 9:02pm

got a call from my son i dont know if he called someone before me or what but the call was only about 30 seconds and all he could say was I love you dad and i am out of time and the phone was really staticy I just don remember being that up set and only given that short of time for first call and i am not speaking of the I am here and safe call 

Comment by Melanie Snyder on July 12, 2014 at 8:40am

Ed, You'l be amazed at how fast and painfully slow it goes. Take it one-day at a time. I hope he gets to call you every so often. Write him A LOT. My son graduated a month ago and he said he never knew how much he enjoyed reading letters, and writing them and he is NOT a writer. But he was very very thankful. He even said he was very disappointed that he did not get a letter on the first mail call. We had sent a couple but it took them a while to get them. 

Comment by Ed Guyer on July 12, 2014 at 12:55am
Got my kid in a box today now just waiting on my form letter
Comment by Eric Mount on July 10, 2014 at 7:31pm
Tell him there is one at the NEX
Comment by Michael Wayne Lowe on July 10, 2014 at 7:22pm
I talked to my grandson day before he is a little home sick. Said that he wanted us to keep the letters coming. And that he really wanted Taco Bell after boot.
Comment by Eddie on July 10, 2014 at 8:32am

My son leaves Nashville Monday for RTC. I am starting to get excited/anxious now.

 
 
 

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