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All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.

Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)

Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC

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**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed. Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.

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**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:

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 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED. Vaccinations still required.

**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 Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on December 31, 2011 at 6:27pm: yea goin back for another scan on the 5th... i don't want him to rush it. he sounded great.. asked if he was in a special boot or crutches.. said no, just the new insole. said he hasn't seen so many people on crutches .

Comment by paces on December 31, 2011 at 5:04pm: Congratulations on the phone call. I know that made your day. Does he go back to the doctor on the 5th? You certainly don't want to rush it. By this phase ours was in much better spirits as well. They are given a little more flexibility and are able to get out of the RCU for a while to do some training. Let us know. Still praying.

Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on December 31, 2011 at 4:11pm: well well well.... my phone rang WOOHOO.... my SR said that he goes back on the 5th to see how much more he has heeled up and MIGHT get out then... but im thinkin its too soon... Says he feels soooo much better!!!!

Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on December 31, 2011 at 2:09pm: thanks ladies... im not expecting a call since he just got there wednesday or thursday.. i have googled his injury and talked with a dr friend of mine... since i don't kno the extent of his injury, no idea on how bad it really is... ugh frustrated to no end... BUT on the good side... he's where he needs to be and not trying to push thru it and injure himself to a point where surgery or even discharge could happen... SO i'll just sit, wait, pray ... chat with everyone... and wait and wait and wait... HAPPY NEW YEARS EVERYONE

Comment by paces on December 31, 2011 at 2:01pm: sbarber...You are so right. It does fly by and I have to go back to work on the 2nd. He is coming by the school though. My students sent him get well cards. I am going to try to take Friday off to take him to the airport. I am not looking forward to that. But, we will enjoy every minute. He is with his dad gallivanting right now.

barbydahlzz...Yes, no news is good news. sbarber is right. We are here for you. This is the most difficult time of all. We didn't hear from ours as much during Phase 4 because he was really working to get through. Keep your chin up. We are sending lots of prayers your way. Let us know if you get a call.

Comment by sbarber on December 31, 2011 at 12:53pm: @paces: Congratulations I am so happy for you enjoy your visit it flies by. My son leaves on the 2nd to go back to CT not looking forward to it but, Christmas was great and after our long stay at bootcamp you know I was ready to see him LOL.

@ barbydahlzz: No news is good news but, its very hard the waiting and not knowing whats going on. We are right here with you. Hope you get a call this weekend with some good news.

Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on December 31, 2011 at 12:13pm: No news is good news right??

Comment by paces on December 31, 2011 at 11:19am: Happy New Year everyone. Hope you all have a safe New Year's Eve. Ours made it home yesterday. He was able to get an earlier flight. He looks so good. He has gained 12 pounds. He needed to though. He was only 130 when he left. Prayers to all of you. Wishing to hear good news soon. It won't be long for those in Phase 4. Keeping the blue lights burning.

Comment by Phillies on December 29, 2011 at 12:31pm: These last 2 phases are a bit out of wack because she only needs to complete her runs and Battlestations. But the runs take place on Monday and Fridays which happen to be holiday days until after the new year. She has been there since a few days before thanksgiving.

Comment by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on December 29, 2011 at 12:18pm: Phillies. Yay phase 4!!! How long is all this taking her ? I kno each Sr us different. Just wondering...