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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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Events
**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed. Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.
**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
**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).
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR UP TO DATE INFO:
**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED. Vaccinations still required.
**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.
RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021
Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.
Please see changes to attending PIR in the PAGES column. The PAGES are located under the member icons on the right side.
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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 Colten's Mom-Nuke A school 1207A on October 26, 2011 at 4:06pm
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Congrats that is AWESOME! These boys who have endured RCU I believe are much better prepared for the Navy. Also it is a true testament of the kind of people they are at the core. Ladies we have been blessed with these amazing individuals. There are not enough words to describe the over powering pride I have for these kids. I love y'all and I am so blessed to have had y'all during this very trying time. Thanks!!!
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Comment by WestonsMom (FL A School) on October 26, 2011 at 1:55pm
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Did anyone know their "dress blues" are actually black? lol
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Comment by sbarber on October 26, 2011 at 12:34pm
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@WestonsMom (FL A School); Yeah!!!!!!! He's on his way and you get to see him soon, so happy for you :-)
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Weston just left the base at Great lakes and on his way to the airport!!! YAYYY! Good bye boot camp!!!!
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@ thecntryangel: Congratulations :-) That's another our of RCU and on his way I know your so happy.
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thcntryangel.....CONGRATULATIONS!! I know you are so happy! Do you know where he's going for A School?
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Comment by thecntryangel on October 25, 2011 at 6:37pm
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My son got ahold of us today. It is official... he is a sailor!!!!
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Colten is in a DIV finishing up Boot Camp. He will PIR on 11/4. I have not heard from him since he went to the new Div.
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paces...i'm not sure if there's any way to tell how many are in RCU. I do know that FIT is also housed with RCU recruits. My son had a bunkmate that was in FIT. I'm not sure but I think you have to have a name to whoever your students would be sending the letters to. Maybe your SR can give you names of some of the recruits?
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Comment by paces on October 24, 2011 at 6:13pm
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WestonsMom and sbarber ... You both are so right. I cannot imagine how anyone could be critical of these guys and girls. They step out and do what most would run away from. I really never realized the intensity of what they are required to do.
CoastalKat We didn't get a call. I sure was hoping for one.
Does anyone know how many are in RCU? My students want to write letters, but I don't want to send them and not have enough for everyone. I know it changes regularly, but a rough estimate would be great?
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