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Complete List of Navy Boot Camp FAQ's - Need to Knows
Official RTC Trainee Guide - link to the trainee guide used at RTC by all sailors
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 Command Structure at RTC
Bootcamp Videos - Several Videos about Bootcamp
Return To Bootcamp Videos - Series of Videos from All Hands TV
Can't Get Your Recruits Address From Your Recruiter? - Advice from Chief West
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
A MUST Read for All New Navy Parents - Bootcamp....and how it changes your recruits!
Click here for a form to order division T-shirts - Get you SR's Divisional T-Shirts!
Small Arms Training and Qualification - OPNAV Instruction 3591.1F
Possible RTC Awards and Flags - The Six Possible RTC Awards and Possible RTC Flags
Possible RTC Ribbons and Medals - What Can Be Awarded at RTC
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Comment by Alan Willard yesterday Great to hear stories that bring back proud memories. My son had his PIR on 05/18/2012. I remember getting his call and how it made me feel. There was not enough time to ask all the ?'s I had but just great to hear he was doing OK. The anticipation of PIR and praying he'd pass everything needed made time seem to stand still. It was all worth it ! ! ! PIR was awesome, and wow the difference in my son. He was obviously proud and it showed :). PS my son also was ready for boxer shorts. GL to you and your son and enjoy PIR and the time with your son. It's times like theese that makes being a Dad awesome ( Proud Navy Dad ! )
Comment by James Allen Amos yesterday great day today, got to hear from my son, they were givin a free hour to shop or make calls, yahooo. he says he is missing home and his old style of undrewear. ( guess all they get issued now a-days is tighty-whities LOL. one request is for me to bring him some boxer briefs. funny stuff. Div. 186 appears to be dolhg well PIR on track 6/15/12 yes. were leaving next week for PIR, driving from Wash. state. hope to see some of you there, Jlm
Comment by Ron Bowen yesterday No Problem John....I would sure hate to miss someone...Have a great day!!!!
Comment by Jonathan Cooper yesterday Ron
I did get the cards. Thank you very much!
Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on Thursday Each Honor Graduate and Award Winner will receive a commemorative token from the commanding officer in recognition of their superlative achievements during recruit training. The Honor Graduates for this week’s recruit review graduation are as follows:
SR Tyson Shero, Division 163, Kelso, Washington
SR Oronde Vassell, Division 164, Brooklyn, New York
SR Steven Brownlow, Division 165, Indianapolis, Indiana
SR Joben Fernandez, Division 166, La Palma, California
SR Daniel Allen II, Division 167, Orange Park, Florida
SR Michael Mahaffey, Division 168, Stockton, California
SR Ashley Johnson, Division 169, Addison, New York
SR Tonilee Priester, Division 170, Aiken, South Carolina
SR Brian Wallace, Division 929, Robbinsdale, Minnesota
The award recipients for this week's recruit review graduation is as follows:
NAVY CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY EXCELLENCE AWARD
SR Matthew Alexander, Division 164, Houston, Texas
NAVY LEAGUE AWARD
SR Kayla Weisinger, Division 169, Lyndonville, Vermont
MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA AWARD
SR Rachael Desmond, Division 170, Tampa, Florida
THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS AWARD OF MERIT
SR Luke Moser, Division 170, Hemingford, Nebraska
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
SR Courtney Conway, Division 169, Rockledge, Florida
UNITED SERVICES ORGANIZATION SHIPMATE AWARD
SR Jack Leavitt, Division 168, Las Vegas, Nevada
Comment by Ron Bowen on Wednesday You guys are welcome...I am glad to be of service...lol....Wish all your Sailor Fair Winds and Following Seas!!!
I got the cards, printed the numbers and mailed them this morning. Thanks, Dan.
Comment by Chuck on Wednesday Ron I got the Phone Cards yesterday. THANKS!
Comment by Ron Bowen on Tuesday Jonathan and Chuck...if you have sent me a message and I didn't return it, maybe it somehow got into my spam folder...I'll check it out...but in the mean time, please send me a friend request here and I will get them to you that way....sorry if I didn't see it :(
Comment by Chuck on Tuesday Yes Johnathan, I have experienced the same thing. I am not sure what the problem is.


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