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Boot Camp / graduation date

Posted by Billy Taylor on December 4, 2014 at 7:38pm in General Discussion

My son is scheduled to ship out Tuesday February 17th.  I am trying to plan ahead as it will be a long drive to the Chicago area. Can anyone tell me, if everything goes without a hitch what date might I expect his Graduation to be?

Billy

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  • Billy Taylor December 4, 2014 at 7:44pm

    Thanks, for the prompt reply!  I always plan far in advance, sometimes to my own annoyance! LOl

  • NavyDads Admin (Paul) December 4, 2014 at 7:41pm

    shoot for 8 weeks from the Friday following arrival...but could be 7 or 9 weeks:

    Typically the first 4-10 days after the new recruits arrive at RTC are called Processing Days or P-Days. Around holidays and sometimes for unforeseen issues (flight delays, severe weather, etc.) P-days can last up to 14 days. Although recruits are assigned to a ship and division upon arrival, these assignments are not final and they do not move to their designated ship until P-days are over. Unplanned events may change that ship assignment. Your sailor's recruiter may give you an address a day or two after your recruit arrived at Great Lakes with a particular division that may not be final. This is why NavyDads always advises you to wait for your sailor's form letter with his or her correct address. That letter typically arrives 5-10 days after they have shipped to RTC.

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