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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
Members: 1840
Latest Activity: Oct 31, 2023

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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Hype man?

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January 15th

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804, 805, 806 Division address changes

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Grauatioon

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Comment by Dave on November 30, 2008 at 1:09pm
this is him and his mom 1 hrs befor he left i think she is looking for the recruiter lol
Comment by Dave on November 30, 2008 at 12:45pm
Thanks you guys he just left the recruiter came in the house and talked to us and tolled us what to expect I think its going to be ok.thank again
Comment by Jamie (Coty's Mom) PIR 12-24-08 on November 30, 2008 at 12:30pm
Dave if your sending him with a calling card make sure he knows how to use it too. My son couldnt make his first call home during week 2 because he didnt know how to use it. Finally week 3 someone helped him and he was able to call home.
Comment by Rick on November 30, 2008 at 11:36am
Dave, nothing I can say will ease the pain you & your wife will experience. We were literally grieving until we got Phillip's first letter. It was really just a couple of lines, but it meant the world to us. Losing all contact for a week and a half is frustrating beyond belief. Phillip texted us while he was at MEPS, on bus to the airport, when he landed and on the bus ride to RTC. It gave me plenty of time to let him know he is deeply loved. It helped me to know he was very excited every step of the way. Hang in there Dave. His letter home will come soon.
Comment by Dave on November 30, 2008 at 8:54am
thanks thats a good idea ill tell his mom. we go to fort hamilton in NY to see him get sworn in tomorrow. happy but sad
Comment by Jamie (Coty's Mom) PIR 12-24-08 on November 30, 2008 at 8:42am
Have him call your phone and leave you a voicemail before he leaves. Then you can hear his voice whenever you want. I wish I had done that.
Comment by Dave on November 30, 2008 at 8:29am
hay all my son is geting picked up to day by his recuriter me and his mom are having a hard time with it
Comment by Jamie (Coty's Mom) PIR 12-24-08 on November 28, 2008 at 5:03pm
Rick keep an eye out on this website for PIR dates http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/family/upcominggrad.html
Comment by Rick on November 28, 2008 at 4:36pm
What a great day after Thanksgiving! I received Phillip's first "letter" which provides his mailing address and a one-lined note from him. The rest of it is a form letter from the NAVY that tells families what I already learned from you parents who have posted previously. I also know his Division and his ship. Now I need a PIR date. But at least I can rest better, knowing he loves it so far. From the day he arrived in GL (19Nov) until his letter arrived, it is 9 days. His box arrived 5 days after he left. Hope this helps those parents whose kids are following Phillip's division.
Comment by Glen H. on November 28, 2008 at 7:41am
Corky - when did your daughter start boot camp? Glen
 
 
 

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