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NAVY BOOT CAMP

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.

U.S. Navy Acronyms

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

RTC Facebook Group Photos

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.

Important RTC/PIR Changes

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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Comment by John H'ausen on August 1, 2014 at 10:04pm
We got our sons first letters yesterday and just got our 4th phone call from him a minute ago. He's in div 943 and apparently they got to call tonite. We've been lucky that we have had a couple bonus calls because of the security clearance process for his job & they have had him call for a piece of info but let him talk for a few minutes. He is in pretty good spirits and SO thirsty for info from home even though he gets a couple letters a day from us. Always wants the sports news when he calls.
Comment by Ed Guyer on July 30, 2014 at 6:59pm
Just got a call from my SR so happy tr hear his voice he's doing much better now and enjoying it So proud
Comment by Kevin on July 30, 2014 at 6:20pm
Just got call from out girl in 276. She said they were told last call for a while. She's doing good just really missing the real world.
Comment by Ed Guyer on July 30, 2014 at 6:01pm
Rumor on navy4moms is div 273/274 get calls tonight i don't know how good info is but they were right last time hope it's true
Comment by Darryl W. Hughey on July 29, 2014 at 2:17pm

Got the letter ... woot woot ... will be there on Sept 19th!!!  I knew he would be PiR on the 12th or the 19th.  He got the 19th.  The 12th worked better for us but all will be well.  SHIP 14 DIV 291 .. PiR 09/19/2014!

Comment by Steve Czarnecki on July 28, 2014 at 3:20pm

We just got the form letter for our son Will.  He is scheduled for PIR on Sept. 12.  Does anyone have any suggestion on lodging that will be convenient to the base at Great Lakes?   Thanks!

Comment by Ladyrocker on July 25, 2014 at 6:56pm

Eddie I never received my form letter and was a nervous wreck about it. As long as you have his ship # and division #, his PIR date you should be fine. Next chance you get to talk to your SR ask him to let you know when he mailed it and get the password for the gate pass. My son was up for almost 21 hours and said he mailed it to me but he was so tired and as you stated the stress of it all he did not remember what address he mailed it too. It never went to his dads or grandmother's house either. Good luck and I hope this helps. Hopefully you will receive it soon.  Best of luck to your future Sailor.

Blessing to you and all our Sailors/SR's

Comment by Ed Guyer on July 24, 2014 at 3:24pm

Just got the first letter from my SR he said he is missing home, but is enjoying the learning new things and said he passed his first physical testing run with time of 10:47 and he wasn't even trying hard.

he volunteered for subs and is waiting on his nuke rating. he sounded upbeat about training and down about missing home so I've told all family to write and cheer him up.

Comment by Ed Guyer on July 24, 2014 at 12:17am

that is the one :)

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on July 24, 2014 at 12:06am

you mean this one?

 
 
 

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