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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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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 Dave M on May 27, 2009 at 3:46pm
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Catching the Cubs would be terrific ! But it would need to be a day game
due to liberty ending in the early evening each day. Tony - Saturday or Sunday might be better than Friday. Traffic in and out of GL for the PIR is pretty hectic. When we were there in April it was about 40 minutes driving to downtown (and we were not native - relying on a GPS and a rental car).
There are a number of things to do in the area, Chicago has great museums and the Navy Pier is entertaining. . . .
CONGRATS TO THE NEW SAILORS ! ! ! And it gets better as our 'kid in the box' becomes an adult ( well . . . a young adult)
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Comment by Otto Mueller on May 27, 2009 at 3:43pm
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Excellent, Richard. Proud of you both. Meg for becoming a sailor and you for supporting her.
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Comment by John Div 930 Dad on May 27, 2009 at 3:15pm
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Congratulations, Richard! That is AWESOME!
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Comment by Richard G. Seeds Sr. on May 27, 2009 at 3:13pm
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Sorry time was 2000 tues till 12oo wed.
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Well my Daughter Meg called us at1425 Philadelphia time and said she had just finished Battle Stations 2 hrs previous. So that was from 2000 wed till 12oo thurs .16 hrs of stations including the hat exchange and ship clean up. Bottom line she is a US NAVY SAILOR HOOYA
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Sorry, here is link to page. Top left, second picture story: http://www.navy.mil/swf/index.asp
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Hey everyone, check out the Navy News front page to see Division 929 marching at Janesville Wisc on Memorial Day. They are the TG 29 class graduating along with my son's Div 210 on 5 Jun
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Comment by Tony on May 27, 2009 at 8:36am
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I was hoping to catch the Cubs when my daughter graduated but they were not in town that weekend. There are links on PIR group to help you.
It is possible to catch a game but only if it is a matinee. Usually, liberty ends before the end of a 7:05 start game. Have fun. I would probably take the train to the game given you do not want him to be late returning and traffic can be pretty bad.
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Comment by Ken G Chartrey on May 26, 2009 at 10:45pm
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My son and nephew are headed to boot camp July 2nd and looking when he graduates, Aug. 28th, being the big baseball fan that we are, I was wondering is catching a game with our newest sailors at Wrigley field doable? How far and how long does it take to get to the field from the Great Lakes? The Cubs have a 3 game series with the Mets that weekend, would Friday or Saturday be best if possible? Just planning ahead. Thanks Go Navy!
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Comment by Geobots2 on May 25, 2009 at 10:33am
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Saw all the videos on youtube. Looks like A schoolers. Recruits would not have had rank insignias, that much freedom... and saw one smoking and that is a definite nono at boot camp.
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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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