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RCU SHIP 04 DIV 741
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Seamen Recruits are here getting medical treatment for minor injuries. FIT DIV is also in this area.
Location: RTC Chicago, IL
Members: 203
Latest Activity: Jul 20, 2023
It's hard not knowing! That is the purpose for this group. Most likely if you are here your SR has had trouble keeping up or not passed a PFA due to some sort of minor medical issue. Often it stress fractures bringing SR's here. Know this when you don’t get a call that is a very good thing. Calling them is not a good thing and it can negatively impact your SR to have his or her “Mommy“ calling! They are harder on them in this DIV than any other. They want them up and out. The best thing you can do is sends tons of mail. Send scripture and motivational mail. I know my SR said reading the Bible was considered a sign of weakness here. When you get a tearful call motivate. Stay positive and encourage you SR. This is a small detour to greatness and getting the I'm a Sailor call! Recruit family and friends…“Navy mom friends are the best“…to send your SR mail as well. NMH for you all!!
Discussion Forum
NOT KNOWING
Started by Navyvet. Last reply by Navyvet Jul 13, 2021. 2 Replies 0 Likes
My daughter left June 30, 21 ended up being sent to the ER before going to RTC to have her gall bladder removed. She left the hospital on July 5th and is now in RCU. I have not heard from her to see…Continue
Looking for an explanation of the RCU process- please share your insight!
Started by KarinD Mar 18, 2021. 0 Replies 0 Likes
My son was sent to the RCU unit on 3.8.21 for having an inhalant in his medical record for treatment of bronchitis/pleurisy when he was 15 yrs old.Would someone be kind enough to explain the process…Continue
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Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on February 8, 2012 at 12:32pm
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LOSTSOUL... oh my ... I cried after i read your post...im praying that he heals and moves forward...
i haven't heard from my sr about mailing him books or goodies... maybe because he's sooo close to getting out of there..
ugh i just wish i'd hear SOMETHING from him
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Comment by SharonW on February 8, 2012 at 11:35am
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Good morning Ladies,
LostSoul, it brought tears to my eyes to read your post about the letter from your SR. I pray for all the SRs to heal, persevere and help one another.
Friday, Feb. 10, was to be my SR's PIR until his 'relocation' to the RCU. It is a tremendous blessing to have this group who understands and shares their experiences and hope with one another.
I received the Priority mail envelope I sent my son last week with letters and cards he's received. Of course, I'm looking for a letter for us and all I find is a piece of paper with 'Will write soon' on it. Gotta love that kid! I know he is busy and working towards the goal of healing, finishing boot camp and heading to Nuke school which is most important.
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Comment by Patrick's Mom on February 8, 2012 at 10:10am
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LostSoul - you mentioned a fire??? Where and when did this happen???!!!
Ladies, I love your hearts in wanting to send your SR's candy, cookies, (I'd absolutely love to too), but must admit I am worried about the possible consequences to our SR's. If you hear from the Chaplain's office LostSoul, could you kindly ask him if these things are permitted? Thanks so much!
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Comment by Peejay on February 8, 2012 at 12:10am
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The reading list is mystery to me but I sent two books my son requested, 1776 and a book on Admiral Raphael Semmes, A Confederate raider. Tonight I packed up the Halo books since my SR said other SR's wanted to read them. And I did add cookies and chocolate figuring if he never saw it, at least the RDC's would enjoy it. My SR did say the day before his call someone had gotten a book on the stock market and several were very interested in it. He also said one SR had gotten a package with food stuffs and the RDC were rationing it out daily to him. He didn't mention anyone getting in trouble for receiving a package.
Lost Soul, here is hoping your SRs spirits are lifted soon now that the Div seems to have some freedom. Being able to go to the library or the NEX has certainly improved my SR's spirits.
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LostSoul,
I'm so sorry you received such a difficult letter, and your son is so down. I'm praying he will be lifted up by some of the recruits around him who are feeling stronger and more positive at the moment. (They all go through these down days). I also sent my son a book, and know nothing of an "approved list" other than hearing there supposedly is one. I sent my son a Christian book entitled Wild at Heart about discovering the secrets to a man's soul. I'm with Navy2011Mom. Send him something you think he would like to read.
Will keep you as well as your son in my prayers. I know it's so hard to have them in RCU especially when they're feeling so down. May God lift him UP!
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Comment by Navy2011Mom on February 7, 2012 at 7:45pm
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Oh, LostSoul... Keep sending the encouraging cards. I'm sure they all are going through the highs and lows that come from being so disconnected from family, and being injured on top of it all.
I have sent my son 3 books -- without a list. The first book he asked for when he phoned to tell us he would be in RCU back in early January (he asked for the 4th book in the Eragon series, "Inheritance"), then sent a letter asking for the 1st book in another series ("Name of the Wind"), and I found another book I thought he might like ("Game of Thrones..." -- can't remember the rest of the name.) He sent a letter saying that he had finished the 1st two books and had lent them out to some other SRs. I would probably go ahead and send a book you know he would like if I were you and that would probably pick him up some. Hugs!!!
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Thanks for the info ladies. Soooooooooooooooo happy to hear the lockdown has been lifted. Praying in time they'll be given a phone call privilege, and soon!
Hearing that there are recruits in the RCU that are not getting with the program and behaving is VERY distressing. Our boys are already dealing with so much just having to be there to heal, the last thing they need is for others to make it harder for them!!! I can't imagine what in the world these troublemakers are thinking!!! Praying for them is the best I know to do.
Peejay, so glad you got a call! You said your son asked for candy. I didn't think we were allowed to send them anything like that. Does anyone know? I'm sure my son would LOVE to receive candy, but if it's prohibited that's just one more thing that could get them all in trouble.
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No call this weekend and no letter yet this week from my SR.
Peejay, my SR is a Nuke also and in RCU for 3 weeks for two stress fractures in his legs. I sent a friend request to you.
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I received a long call yesterday: my SR has been in 2341 for 2 weeks with multiple tibia stress fractures. Until the call I had no idea even where the fractures were only that he was not graduating on 2/03. He said the lock up is lifted and they can now receive small packages. He asked for books and candy. He sounded good, has a goal to be on the plane to Nuke school Mar 3 and will follow the doctors orders so that he can let the fractures heal.
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Not sure.. from that last letter i got.. (dated last wed) they were up late because someone pissed off the chief... had no call over the weekend.. my SR hasnt called home since 12/31/11 .. so from the way it sounds... someone or a few of them are REALLY MAKING IT HARD on us moms!!!!
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