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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 Navy2011Mom on February 1, 2012 at 12:54pm
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Tsghart... Sorry to hear about your SR, but glad you've found us here. This site and everyone here really are a source of comfort for me. It's nice to know that you're not alone in the waiting and wondering about what your injured SR is going through. The women here really do help each other through the set-backs and it is truly a wonderful thing. We are definitely in this together. Hugs!!!
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Comment by SharonW on February 1, 2012 at 10:44am
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Good morning to all,
Welcome aboard, Tsghart. LostSoul is right - we understand what you are going through and are here to share our experiences and hope with one another.
I'm sorry to hear about your son's injury. My son has been in the RCU for two weeks now due to two stress fractures in his lower legs. I asked family & friends to take a moment to send a note or card to our son to let him know that people care about him, are praying for him and wish him well. I try to send a card or letter daily. We are certainly doing our part to keep the US Post Office in business!
The lack of information is frustrating - I am sloooowly learning patience. And yes, a phone call would be wonderful.
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Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on February 1, 2012 at 10:29am
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Tsghart... ugh sooo sorry about your SR.. he will write to you when he finds out anything...
Lostsoul...i know what it feels like to have your PIR date...come and go while you sit here and wait... my SR's date was 1/13 .. he was bummed that day couple days after that date he ran into some of his old shipmates while they were waiting to ship out and they all were sooo happy to see eachother.. my SR said it was bittersweet..
Sharon... my SR said they get to read... he said HE MIGHT read a book... then said "YUP ive lost my mind:" not much of a reader hahahahahha
hoping for mailboxes full of mail and MAYBE a phone call this weekend.. ITS BEEN A MONTH since i've heard from my SR...
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Comment by Tsghart on January 31, 2012 at 11:10pm
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Well it doesnt seem there is a very big support group for our injured SR's. I just received the dreadful call that my son moved to ship 04. He fx his wrisy falling on some stairs. He is having an MRI Thurs and I have no idea when I ll hear about the results. UGH! Frustrated and worried!
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I received a letter from my SR today. He sounds pretty good, bummed he has to be there for several more weeks, asked for a book as they are allowed to read (though only those titles from a list) and continues with his physical therapy.
It is interesting that our SR's all wrote about advancing while in the RCU though he hasn't written anything about doing PIR or not - yet.
Prayers will be said tonight for all our SR's.
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I think that after being in RCU for so long (my SR was initially set to graduate on Dec. 29th, so he really has been at RTC for what seems like FOREVER), they just must get to the point where they just want to be finished. I know my SR is excited to move on to A-School. He calls RTC "this evil place" now, so I'm sure he is just wanting to move on as quickly as possible. His 2 month boot camp experience has now already been a full 3 months, and he is still in Phase 3 of RCU, so he could still be there several more weeks. I guess we'll just have to see what happens ultimately.
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Comment by Patrick's Mom on January 31, 2012 at 7:50pm
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Navy2011Mom, I'm glad you received a letter from your son - it's like receiving a pot of gold, isn't it? It certainly is encouraging to know that even while "laid up" so to speak, they can progress in their training. That definitely is a gift I didn't expect and am very thankful for! I know the waiting game is very difficult - I'm really learning patience at a new level! But...if they don't have a PIR, perhaps it may afford us a bit more time with them before leaving RTC and starting A school, who knows? One certainly can hope and pray for that!
Barb - I know the thought of no PIR can be very disappointing, (especially when that's the day we've been looking forward to since they left), but if it gets them out of there sooner, and they are truly okay with it, you will have another graduation to look forward to eventually from A school. Praying God will comfort your heart if that is the case for your SR.
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We got a letter in the mail last night from or SR saying almost EXACTLY what you said, Patrick's Mom, about advancing in training while in the RCU and then just passing the Final PFA and BattleStations, but not participating in an actual PIR. I sent a letter off this morning telling him that whatever he does with that is fine with us and we're behind him on his decision, but that we want to be able to see him as soon as possible, of course. So, whether it's while he's at RTC or at A-School is okay with us too as long as he is okay with it. I just want to see him so badly. I understand they'll get liberty once at A-School, so maybe we'd be able to spend more time with him there. I just don't know. As always, just waiting to hear the next thing...
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I think the way they look at it is that their "time" is well being made up during their RCU stay, if they are doing everything they are asked to do (good behavior) and further progressing while there. Certain other things like those I mentioned in my previous post, they must do with a division. Initially the thought that my son might not participate in an actual PIR made me sad, but once I knew he was fine with it, I was fine with it too. My son will be going on to sub school, and I feel I may need to refocus and plan on looking forward to a graduation from there.
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I don't quite understand when RTC said they HAVE to complete whatever time they have left. I told my Sr he would regret not going thru PIR and so would I
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