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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 Becki Bohan on March 5, 2012 at 7:56pm
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Philip, I've burned one every night since my daughter left for boot except one when I wasn't home. I went and purchased an electric candle at Michael's so if I weren't going to be home, I could take it with me. I will take it to GL next week to burn that last night.
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Comment by Phillip Mitchell on March 5, 2012 at 7:38pm
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Burning a Blue candle tonight.....
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Comment by Michael VanDeMar on March 5, 2012 at 7:10pm
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George...........excellent news, I know how it feels waiting.......continue to write often......my SR, (now an SA) said letters were like christmas morning.......we also sent him some newspaper clips, he loved it.
Good Luck and remember, your SR is in good hands
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Comment by George on March 5, 2012 at 11:29am
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Ok! A little contact sure makes a difference .Update on my SR. Since last week, finally the form letter was recived by our daughter in-law on Saturday. What a wait that was!. It was two weeks on this past Thursday since he shipped out. He is Ship 12 Div. 122, PIR on 4-13 having the note on the back was outstanding, he said boot camp is great, so far. With a big smiley face! We have received phone calls for his security clearance information etc. This is now what expected of our son. Makes me feel much better, he was in a great state of mind. I’m really glad he was Physically and mentally very prepared for GL.
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Hopefully we will hear from our young man (says he is one of youngest in his division at 18yrs) at the end of this week...............his PIR is 16March...........says his mates are awesome and has made many friends. Thank you to your sons/daughters in 09/088 who may have helped my son get through this tough time. We appreciate it............GO NAVY!
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Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on March 3, 2012 at 12:46pm
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Comment by Chris H. on March 3, 2012 at 12:31pm
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Steve: Our daughter is only 5-2, but we KNOW she was taller at PIR. (We were too.) Congratulations!
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Well here we go again, my daughter's PIR was Feb 17...it was Great!
Now my son just started Boot this past Wednesday! I was home when he made his "I'm here and fine" phone call. Both were in the DEP program going for different rates, so I have one new sailor on the west coast and the other will be on the east coast. I was amazed by the change in my daughter, she seems taller, standing with pride at what she has become. She and my son exchanged many letters with his sister while she was in boot, so he knows what he is getting into and I am sure he will do well. I am proud of them both for making the decision to become Sailors.
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Congrats Paul........enjoy your time with him
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What a ride....6 weeks ago, in our first letter, he stated "This place is SHITTY beyond imagination"....Today I got my 5th letter that started "This has been probably the best day EVER" The little bum is having fun!!!! Passing tests, earning ribbons and flags...they got 6...awarded sharpshooter...excited about running and his final PFA. He is even looking forward to the gas room. He then said his RDCs are actually pretty nice guys that he has learned to trust and depend on....when they don't get mad and yell. If it wasn't his handwritting, I wouldn't believe it was my kid. Wow what a change. Yea, I'm Jazzed, BS21 next week and PIR on 3/9. We are both looking forward it.
Dads, hang on tight...the days are long but the weeks go fast. He mentioned several times how much our letters mean to him and give him hope so write often. GO NAVY !!!!
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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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CHIEF PETTY OFFICER
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Form letter
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Boot Camp
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RTC
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Pride and Honor
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Introducing Myself
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Day ONE
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