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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.

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.

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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Comment by Jim G. on February 17, 2009 at 7:03pm
Bob, I think at least one of the drill halls will look familiar to a couple of us "old salts..."

: )
Comment by Bob on February 17, 2009 at 5:20pm
Hang in there all you new Navy parents. The days drag but the weeks go fast it will be PIR time for all of you very soon.
Comment by Bob on February 17, 2009 at 5:18pm
Waterfront duty in Charlston Will have to tell my son about that if he gets delayed when he gets down ther on march 4th. I went through GL 30 years ago and from what I have seen I will not know one building on the grounds there.
Comment by Paige on February 17, 2009 at 11:46am
Geobots2, they do still have the 900 divisions at bootcamp. If a recruit has experience in band or choir, they are selected on those basis. For the drill team, honor guard, and state flag holders, it's my understanding they are selected for different reasons. I've read on N4M's that some of the recruits were selected because they had high ASVAB scores, while others were selected because of their attitude and appearance. I believe your son can request to be assigned to a 900 division, but whether or not he gets in may depend on space availability also. I know that the 900 division recruits perform in more than one PIR. It is considered on honor to be in one of these divisions.
Good luck to your son if he trys!!
Comment by Geobots2 on February 17, 2009 at 8:50am
Do they still have a 900 division... plays instruments ... sings.... carries flags.... just curious as to what he should do to try to get in if it still exists.
Comment by Geobots2 on February 17, 2009 at 8:48am
I took a moment or 2 and watched all the videos that are online irt Boot Camp. I turned to my son and said kid you are on your own, when it comes to the day to day operations at boot camp. I can help him with the psychological side but in the last 26 years everything has changed. I can't wait to hear about his time when he is done. I only hopes he gets as much out of it as I did 26 years ago.
Comment by Paige on February 17, 2009 at 8:29am
Jim, thank you for the comment and sharing your Navy experience with us. I will share this perspective with Billy and I'm sure it will give him a new outlook on his own situation.
We appreciate it and thanks again!!
Comment by Gary T. on February 17, 2009 at 8:17am
Jim G. thank you for your response to the delay discussion. You have given a completely different outlook for this issue. Thanks again, Gary F..
Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on February 16, 2009 at 9:36pm
Bravo Jim--- I had to laugh reading that post! And I'm reminded about the weeks Eric spent in S-2 "cranking" before he was relieved from that purgatory and was back in the shop! Kat too spent her time in S-5 and was most pleased to get back to Media and a computer! It all is part of the Navy journey!
Comment by Jim G. on February 16, 2009 at 9:21pm
Paige and Gary, I have followed the delay discussion in the Nukes forum, and I would like to reiterate here what I shared with the other parents.

Having served 8 years, with over 5 of active sea time, I would encourage our sons and daughters to enjoy each and every minute of shore duty they can get. While it is normal to be eager and to want to get to "the fleet" I can assure you that life aboard ship is very demanding. I have gone days upon days without sleep while in tactical situations, gone weeks without a shower during water rationing, stood fifteen minute watches in the engine room because the AC was down and it was over 140F, eaten more powdered eggs than real ones while underway, and slept in a rack that was shared by two others ("hot-racking").

Mind you, I am not complaining. I would do it all again in a minute! But, any time spent ashore, in an actual barracks, with minimal duties and the ability to sleep in on the weekends, hit the gym on a regular basis and see a movie that is not on a small TV 40 feet away is time well spent.

The Navy has always had training delays, and I am not surprised to hear that they still do...I spent 2 1/2 months working as a Galley Master-at-arms in Orlando while waiting for Nuke School, and over three months working as Waterfront Security in Charleston while waiting for my advanced training. BTW, the duty in Charleston, while "on delay" was the best duty I ever had in the Navy.

So, I would encourage you to be patient, encourage your kids to enjoy the time ashore and make the most of it, and understand that there are three ways to do things: the wrong way, the right way and te Navy way! : )
 
 
 

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