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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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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.
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.
Discussion Forum
DEERS question
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Hype man?
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Grauatioon
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Comment by Michael Lindberg on December 24, 2013 at 9:31am
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Thanks Paul,
I just feel bad for him.
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Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on December 24, 2013 at 8:05am
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Michael - he will go to FIT. You can learn a little more about FIT at this link: http://www.navydads.com/forum/topics/recruit-special-programs-divis...
it is not unusual....the RDCs will do everything they can to help him make his time
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Just got a call that my son will not graduate. He was 10 seconds off his run. He was supposed to graduate jan 3, 2014. I feel so bad for him. He said he hd to read the news off a card and he was very upset. Any idea of what to expect? Thanks all
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division 059
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Comment by Steve Aiello on December 18, 2013 at 9:44pm
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Shaun,
I couldn't agree with you more about Sarge and his meet and greet. Flying in from Boston on Nov 21st for our son's PIR on Nov 22nd, we had prearranged travel with Sarge because of what we've read on this site. Let me say this; I have NEVER read anything bad about Sarge, and I wouldn't believe it if I did. While driving us from Midway to Great Lakes, Sarge asked us what we had planned for the weekend. When we told him what our plans were, he offered us advice; rent a car for the weekend. I was shocked to say the least, but he was upfront and told us that renting a car for the weekend would save us money. Here was a man who owns his own transportation company and he was telling me to rent a car for the weekend to save myself and my family some money? I knew right then and there that I could trust the man. At the end of the weekend Sarge was driving us back to the airport and he offered to take my sailor and some of his friends to his house for Thanksgiving. Come to find out, opening his house for the holidays is something he does every year. My sailor and his friends had a fantastic Thanksgiving due to the generosity of a man who has a heart of gold, and my wife and I were thankful for knowing that our sailor and his friends were with a family for Thanksgiving. Thank you Sarge for all that you do for our sailors and their families. God Bless and Happy Holidays!
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Comment by Shaun Coates on December 18, 2013 at 8:27pm
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For everyone that has upcoming PIR's I want to say one thing.......GO TO SARGE'S MEET AND GREET............
Sarge, I want to thank you and David for the best possible experience we could have possibly had at out sons graduation. the information you provided in the meet in greet was amazing....and not just the information the forum for all of us to get together and meet one another was a blessing. You and your team have outdone yourselves and the dinner was great. we were more than happy to donate to support future PIR meet and greets.
I have seen and heard lots of posts and discussions that Sarge is giving out all of this information and trying to scare people into using his Taxi service. Well to that I say you could not be further from the truth. Sarge and his team have absolutely the best rates to and from the Airports as a matter of fact while my family was in the cab we witnessed Sarge and Super Dave coordinate transportation for a lady that did not follow the advise and comments of these sites and tried to rent a car only to find out she could not. Even though she had not pre arranged transportation with Sarge it was all handled in a matter of minutes on the phone and she was taken care of......Please listen to me when I say that if you get into a random cab at the airport to Great lakes it could cost you HUNDREDS of dollars one way.... We used Sarge for all of our transportation the four days we were there and we NEVER waited more than 10 min when we just called on a whim and they were never late for any scheduled pickup.
Traffic to the PIR was a nightmare and the line was almost a mile at the gate at 6:30 am......we were picked up at the hotel at 6:30 and we were walking thru the gate at the base in about 12 min. ( thank you Sarge) PS it also snowed about 7 inches and being from South Carolina driving in that not on my to do list.....
Sarge, Thank you for making our trip stress free and thank you for all you do for our sailors. those of us that have had the chance to meet you know that you are doing this for our sailors and families.
The Coates Family
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Cody, we all knew she would do it. Enjoy your time together.
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Cody, that is so good to hear. We've all been rooting for Siera. She's one tough, persistent gal. She'll be a terrific sailor.
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Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on December 12, 2013 at 9:29am
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Cody that's awesome and BZ to Siera!!
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Enjoy it Cody....hope NavyDads was able to help you deal with the wait and frustration!!!
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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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