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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 Gary T. on February 4, 2009 at 5:58pm
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Congratulations to your son on a job well done. Please give him a thank you from me, my son Nicholas and I am sure from the other NAVY mom's and dad's on this site. May he have a terrific career in the NAVY.
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Comment by Paige on February 4, 2009 at 2:38pm
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Gary,
It was fun reading your update on Nicholas!!! It sounds like he's doing well and moving right along with the whole boot camp process. My son, Billy also had his wisdom teeth pulled during the 3rd week of BC and was given a couple of days SIQ to recover. The bad part was that when he and some other sailors were taken to have their teeth pulled, the rest of their division got to make phone calls home. Another week passed before Billy got to make his call. He was not too happy!
That wasn't a very fun way for Nicholas to spend his birthday! Maybe you all can celebrate together after his PIR!
Enjoy your phone call when it comes!! If you're like me you'll be so excited when he calls that you will forget most of the questions you wanted to ask him.
I'm wishing Nicholas continued success!!!
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Comment by Coach D on February 4, 2009 at 2:12pm
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My son called last night to let us know he had arrived there ok. It was your quick I am here, the plane ride was great and I love you all. Anyone else have a son or daughter who arrived at Great Lakes this week?
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Mail call #1. My son Nicholas received his first mail on Feb 1st. The beginning of what he calls his official week 3 or 03 week seems to be the lucky number for Division 115 Ship 14.
In his 3rd letter home he says his military experience is OK. First day P-week 01/13/09 at boot was tough up for 48 hours. Shots hurt, and then on the 28th he gave back to the NAVY, he let the dentist pull his wisdom teeth. Didn't say if they let him put them under his pillow for the tooth fairy. They did give him magic medication and let him sleep the whole day of the 29th which was his 21st birthday.
He passed his swimming test, said thanks to his NAVY haircut, it made him more like a hydroplane. His division will be taking there 1st test on Tuesday (yesterday) re: 1st aid, ships, rank and so on. He said sleep is a minimum, they have to wake up for watch, to iron cloths or shine shoes.
Finally the weeks are going by faster and the best news of all is this Thursday of 03 week he was told they will be allowed to call home. Mother was happy to hear the news.
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Comment by karen on February 2, 2009 at 10:21pm
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Hello to all ! Last week my son was aloud to call home and I missed his call. I was so bummed out, I could not stop thinking about him! Well today some good news came my way..First I got a Happy Birthday Mom letter which just made my day!!! Then I got the graduation packet, it is Feb 27, 09 He is in div 914 ship 6. I can't wait to see him!!! We are busy making plans for the PIR.
I have to say this website is the best thing ever to help you get thru each day. I come here and read and it just makes me feel so much better! God Bless all the Sailors and their families!
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Comment by John on February 2, 2009 at 5:57pm
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Received colin's letter today Div 134 USS Chicago
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Jamie my son Nicholas is expected to PIR on 03/13/09. He is in div 115 ship 14 USS Arizona
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Comment by Jamie Daniels on February 1, 2009 at 3:17pm
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We got Greg Ship and Div # about three days after the box. hope that helps. Greg's recruiter didn't have it when we checked a week before. Does anyone have a exsepted Grauation date of 3/13/2009
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recieved graduation packet yesterday.planning to be there 2-27-09.John I remember the day the dreaded box arrived, it was an emotional time here.But I beleive my son is in good hands.From the letters I'm receving from him, he likes the tests of his young adulthood .On his way to become a fine young man and a good sailor. Be proud of all are sons and daughters.
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Thanks again Paige. My wife seems to be more afraid of the computer then meeting new people. I will help her.
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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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Introducing Myself
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