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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.
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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.
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 KS Dad on August 30, 2009 at 9:09am
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For those of you attending a loved ones PIR, I can recommend staying at the Navy Lodge. Room, two queen sized beds for $65/night and NO TAX. Navy Exchange Convenience Store two blocks from hotel. Again no tax and cheapest fuel around. Rooms are clean and modern. Wi-Fi for $14 for a full week. All within 10 minutes driving of the base entrance. Courteous, friendly, and helpful front desk people.
Flannagans (sp?) is a good place to eat following graduation.
https://www.nexnet.nexweb.org/pls/nexlodge/lodge_page?p_lodge_number=5
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Comment by SCOTT MAHON on August 29, 2009 at 7:43pm
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SHIP 13 DIV 358 ANYBODY HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER IN THIS DIVISION ???
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Comment by Jack Michel on August 29, 2009 at 4:21pm
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Greg
Thanks, After the first one i think i will be OK.
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Comment by Greg Yee on August 29, 2009 at 3:24pm
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Jack
my son is on ship 03 div 349 and we have not received a letter as of today, hang in there I'm sure they are on the way
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Has anyone recv. a letter from there sailor Ship:03 div: 352 ? PIR 10-9-09
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Comment by Dean Carr on August 28, 2009 at 10:52pm
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My son is going to MEPS 10/27/09. Will he graduate before or after Xmas with the holidays?
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Comment by John G. White on August 28, 2009 at 9:40pm
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Steven.. I know what you mean, though Great Lakes in Winter won't be any fun.. been there, done that...
Yeah Tim, the box smell is funny...:-) Ship 04 Div 846
Edward.. at least you were there..he called his mom, and I have not heard his voice for 19 days..ha ha are we pathetic or what...:-)
Mike Good Luck on Hell Week!!
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Comment by MikeU on August 28, 2009 at 9:23pm
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Hell Week - my son (9/11 PIR) writes that they woke up at 4am the first day for a fitness assessment, personal inspections, weapons turn over inspections, rack inspection,weapon simulator, weapons live fire, more inspections, and then they are all studying for a big academic test with the fear that they could get set back 2 weeks if they fail. Next up is firefighting and the gas chamber. Sounds like a very busy week indeed. The good news is the time will go by faster, the busier they are.
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Comment by Edward Davis on August 28, 2009 at 8:31pm
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Man!I really didn't think i'd be taking it like this but it's only the first full day away. But were blessed that we got that call last nite when he made it to GreatLakes. I was so mad at my wife when she answered the phone i took it and said Anthony he said " i gotta go" i looked at her so cross lol! But i'm ok now at least i heard his voice.
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Comment by Suzanne on August 28, 2009 at 5:36pm
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Just wondering??? Haven't seen anything familiar lately!....Has anyone heard from their recruit...re: HELL WEEK???........PIR 11Sept.09!?
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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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Pride and Honor
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Introducing Myself
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Mail problems
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SHIP 06 DIV 100
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Day ONE
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