My recruit arrived at RTC on Sept. 19 of this year. Division 426, Training Group 51, which jives with the explanation on this website as to how TG's are numbered (First week of October being Week 1).
According to the RTC's graduation schedule, PIR w
Read more…Upon their arrival at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, (RTC) new Seaman Recruits will go through a simple sort. Recruits who joined with a future Musician (MU) rate as well those with music, flag/drill, or ROTC experience are assigned to a 900 d
Read more…My recruit arrived at Boot Camp on September 19, 2022, two weeks ago. Still have not received the form letter with his ship and division so therefore, no address yet. I've read this should happen within a week to 10 days. Should I be concerned? I
Read more…Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this group. My family is a very new navy family. Our son just graduated bootcamp on 04/08 and we couldn’t be so proud of him. I was referred to this group for some additional input about a matter which will b
Read more…Operations Security (OPSEC)
This list is rapidly growing (HooYah) and now may be a good time to remind not only the newcomers but all of us about certain Navy security issues. Many Navy dads, family members and friends are new to the Navy (or perha
Our recruit just started basic training last week and I’m wondering if he immediately started basic training or if they stuck him in ROM for 14 days since he’s unvaccinated. What do you think happened to him? We’re just wondering if his basic trainin
Read more…The United States Navy, like any organization, produces its own acronyms and abbreviations, which often come to have meaning beyond their bare expansions. United States Navy
Good afternoon everyone. Quick question. What is the process for finding out (if there is one due to OPSEC) when a ship will return to port? I am old Air Force guy so used to being able to communicate regularly so forgive my ignorance. My sons first
Read more…Our son went into RTC on Nov 8, 2021. He actually got to call us last Tuesday, Nov 23, as recognition for effort from his RDC. He mentioned that he had mailed the Form Letter on Monday, Nov 22. We still have not received it. Is that normal for the ma
Read more…My son is posted at Yokosuka and is coming up on his first leave. Does the Navy help him get back to the US?
Read more…My son just arrived in Japan, and the Verizon plan he has stateside is charging him an extra $10/day for cellular service. Well… charging me lol! I’m thinking he needs to get a Japanese cellular plan and ditch Verizon. Anyone have experience with thi
Read more…My son goes to asvab and meps this week, what should I prepare him for, what should he expect?
Read more…I wanted to wait till today to post this. My son is in legal holding due to helping a shipmate in bootcamp who was not feeling good. The person had just got news from Salvation Army his brother passed away. It was 3 weeks left for graduation so this
Read more…So, I have a question. My son is attending boot camp now. We just received his form letter in the mail that contains the mailing address we are to use while he is there; which leads to my question. Everything I have read indicates we are to use the
Read more…hello everyone ... first post ... thanks in advance for any and all comments ... here goes
my son is going to OCS ... scheduled to report to Rhode Island March 14 ... he doesn't have his FINSEL document ... his recruiter doesn't know when he will g
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My son is due to graduate BC on 10/15 and off to Pensacola on 10/17. We'd like to fly down to see him first weekend in November. Does anyone know if visitation is allowed? Will he get liberty? If we can't go now will he be able to come hom
Read more…Just wondering if anybody knew what’s goin on in ROM? I’m sure it’s very boring!
Read more…My grandson left from NJ last week 11/18 and went to WI where he is quarantined for 14days. So when will he start boot camp?
Read more…My son graduated on 10/1/2021. He is supposed to attend A School in Pensacola. He has been holding at Great Lakes for 6 weeks, and no one will tell him anything about his status. Why isn't someone informing him of his status?
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Nine-Week Training Schedule
The First Half of Your Navy Boot Camp Journey:
I hope you're ready for an intense time. Your experience at Boot Camp begins as soon as you step off of the bus and are met by one of your Division Commanders. If yo
