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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.
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DEERS question
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Hype man?
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Comment by Shaun Jones on August 21, 2012 at 8:55pm
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Came home today to the "Box" sitting at the front door. To me, I feel it puts me one step closer to seeing my Son at his PIR!! Hooyah!!!
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Comment by Troy Baker on August 21, 2012 at 8:37pm
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Jim, I know how you feel. My son is only 17 and I really miss him.
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Comment by Brian E. Moore on August 21, 2012 at 3:48pm
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Jim, My daughter left a week ago and I didn't even get the "I'm here" phone call. Her GF got it. That was a huge disappointment. Especially how close we are. She is 24 and my best friend. Like Phillip said, coming from another Marine, no news is good news. I miss her from when I wake up, till a fall asleep. I know when I was in boot camp (about 50lbs ago) Writing home was my saving grace. I am sure as soon as they allow him to write, you will get a flood of letters saying how good he is doing. Stay strong. We are all here for ya buddy
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Comment by jim peterson on August 21, 2012 at 3:08pm
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ty you all for your comments it does help i know hes in great hands. i still wake up in middle of the night and go look in his room funny sometimes i think bet he wishes he was here. he u7se to complain about bed was not that comfortable. bet its more comfortable then what hes sleeping in now. and i know hes so busy he doesnt have much chance to think about home . i am so proud of him go navy
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Comment by Phillip Porter on August 21, 2012 at 3:03pm
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Jim - My middle son entered bootcamp on Aug 14th, I have yet to hear from him as well. My oldest son joined the USMC 2 1/2 yrs ago. Being a former Marine I can tell you that if Navy bootcamp is anything like USMC Bootcamp, no news is good news. I know this does not help much, but I'm confident they are keeping our sons and daughters safe and all the while... busy! Hang in there you'll hear from him soon, I'm sure of it! Picture him running, doing push ups, reciting the general orders, rank structures, forgetting Port Side is right and Starboard Side is left, learning how to do everything: eat-sleep-walk Navy Style!
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Comment by Phil Shannon on August 21, 2012 at 3:01pm
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Hang in there Jim. Somewhere on this great website I learned that "no news is good news" for the first 2-3 weeks at BC. You should be hearing from him soon, and then it seems like time flies by, and before you know it you will be at PIR.
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today is a very very rough day son been in bc for 2 weeks and i think not hearing from him is the hardest not knowing how he is doing. its been a day of a lot of tears and alot of wondering. my son is my best friend i miss him so much. i hope that i get a letter or something from him soon this is killing me. i know hes in great hands but that doesnt make any easier. SON I AM SO PROUD OF YOU.. GO NAVY
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Joseph, just a wild guess and this is coming from a Jar Head, I think they have the choice.
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Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on August 20, 2012 at 8:52pm
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Comment by Joseph Gonzalez on August 18, 2012 at 8:53pm
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Does anyone know what determines if a Corpsman goes FMF or ship? Or base?
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- 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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Boot Camp
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RTC
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Bittersweet Happiness
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Pride and Honor
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Introducing Myself
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Mail problems
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