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In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).

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**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.

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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!!

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Comment by Phillies on January 24, 2012 at 11:45am: Phase 4 is bitter sweet- they are getting better but you lose the weekly updates. :/ I hate it! My SR was to go to the doctor last Friday to get the go ahead to complete her run (she had low iron). I would like to know if she got the go ahead.... Ugh... I know how frustrating it is to wait and hear nothing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I believe they only ones that really know how we feel are on this page. Thank you everyone!

Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on January 24, 2012 at 11:39am: Navy2011.... i think he's been phase 4 for 10 days or something. Haven't spoken to him since new years eve... SUCKS.. they almost got to call last saturday but were in Lock down because some others tried to Haze someone...UGH.. PLUS Phillies statement of phase 4 no phone calls...makes more sense..thanks girl

Comment by Patrick's Mom on January 24, 2012 at 9:22am: Thank you so much for the info Phillies. It's a great help in understanding this new ship my son is in.

Comment by Phillies on January 23, 2012 at 9:35pm: There are 4 phases. #1 is basically on crutches and 4 is back to running. My daughter was able to call every Sunday while in phase 1-3. Now she is Phase 4 ( no phone calls)

Comment by Patrick's Mom on January 23, 2012 at 9:31pm: Can someone please explain the phases in this ship? Is a higher or lower phase # closer to full healing & PIR? I have no idea what phase # my SR is in. Also, how often do they get to call while they are in RCU? Thanks!

Comment by Navy2011Mom on January 23, 2012 at 6:07pm: I am so with you Barbydahlzz. Just having an ending date would really be a relief I think. How long has your SR been in Phase 4 now? I was thinking it was a couple of weeks, but I can't actually remember -- man do I feel old today!!!

Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on January 23, 2012 at 2:16pm: EXCELLENT news Navy2011mom....from what i can figure out Phase 3 is alot of Physical therapy...My SR is in Phase 4 STILL.....DRIVING HIM NUTS... need a PIR DATE just to ease my mind..... soooooo happy for you!!!

Comment by Navy2011Mom on January 23, 2012 at 1:55pm: Got a letter Friday night, and it sounds like my SR has FINALLY moved from Phase 2 to Phase 3. He's been at Phase 2 since the beginning of January, so this is so exciting for us. Hopefully only two or three more weeks until he is out of RCU. Of course, that is wishful thinking on my part. Can't wait to get a PIR date and have him finished with basic.

Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on January 20, 2012 at 11:14pm: good idea Patricks mom

Comment by Patrick's Mom on January 20, 2012 at 11:04pm: Barb & Phillies, I think we've got an all points bulletin out to everyone we know to please send get well cards!!! Hopefully he'll be flooded with them!