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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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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 WestonsMom (FL A School) on October 16, 2011 at 7:52pm: Did anyone get a call this weekend?

Comment by Colten's Mom-Nuke A school 1207A on October 16, 2011 at 7:47pm: that is my understanding as well. It all depends on how far along they are in boot camp when they are injured.

Yes I am a nervous wreck as well!! I wonder if Tylers Grandma got a call?

Comment by WestonsMom (FL A School) on October 16, 2011 at 7:28pm: Colten's mom... same here! No call and no info. I feel like a nervous wreck! :(

CoastalKat....it seems to depend on what week/day of training your SR was on when going to RCU. If it was early in boot camp I think chances are likely that SR will go back to a division at the same point of training. If SR was further in training, seems to depend on SR if they want to return to a division or finish training while in RCU. I'm not positive and someone should correct me if i'm wrong but that is what it seems like to me.

Comment by CoastalKat (Ship 09 Div 360) on October 16, 2011 at 5:46pm: How does this ship work? My RS is there for a fractured leg. Once he's well, will he move into a division that is near where he was when injured? Does anyone have a clue?

Comment by Colten's Mom-Nuke A school 1207A on October 16, 2011 at 5:39pm: Well no call today!!! Darn I was wanting some information about when he thought he would be doing BS21.

Comment by WestonsMom (FL A School) on October 15, 2011 at 10:37pm: I sure hope they will fly you out for each surgery she has to have. Im sure that it was an accident. I just hope the Navy takes some kind of precaution from now on so this won't happen again. Is she okay though? What i mean is what kind of damage did it cause? I'm so sorry this happened to your daughter. I just can't imagine what you're going through.

Comment by tks4 on October 15, 2011 at 10:29pm: I am not sure if they will fly me out again for this surgery. The Navy personal involved with her first surgery took very good care of me. The civilian doctor who did her first surgery as well as the hospital staff were also very nice. I don't know if I can afford round trip flight, hotel, and transportation to and from hospital. It all seems really expensive but I work at a school where we take care of each other in times of need. I am sure I will receive support from them. I am also allowed to use my sick leave which I have over 120 days to use. WestonsMom- I have no idea if the dentist got into any trouble. I would hope that they just think about what they are doing and realize when they think they can leave a wisdom tooth alone they will. I know this person didn't mean to harm my daughter .

Comment by Colten's Mom-Nuke A school 1207A on October 15, 2011 at 10:07pm: tks4: Oh wow that is horrible! I can't imagine what you are going thru are you going to get to be with her when she has surgery. My prayers are with you both!!!!!

Comment by WestonsMom (FL A School) on October 15, 2011 at 9:35pm: tks4...that is awful!!! did the dentist get in any kind of trouble? I'm glad I didn't read that before mine had his wisdom teeth done, I would've been a nervous wreck! I didn't even know that could happen! That's just awful! You said she'll get to come home but will have to return where...boot camp? How long has she been away from home and is she okay?

Comment by sbarber on October 15, 2011 at 9:23pm: @tks4: OMG thats horrible I'm so sorry to hear she has gone through all of this hell and it's still not over with. Have you been allowed to be with her at least. Seems like thats the least they could do. My heart is breaking hearing this I will be saying a special prayer for her. And thanks for the candle info too.

@tylersgrandma: Please keep us posted. My son and your grandson went to RCU at the same time and my son knows him and said that he's a great guy. It really sucks the things that happen to some of these poor kids in boot camp WOW.