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

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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: 204
Latest Activity: 2 hours ago

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 KierstinsMom on May 30, 2014 at 6:10pm: It's such a roller coaster. Hope your daughter has healed well and will pass her run quickly once she's ready to try again!

Comment by dianemnc on May 29, 2014 at 8:09pm: My daughter is in 2341 also and her pir was 4/25. She had stress fractures as well and is now phase 4 hopefully getting ready to pass her run. It seems like it's been a long time but she seemed to heal pretty fast.

Comment by KierstinsMom on May 29, 2014 at 3:34pm: I joined the FB page when my daughter went into Ship 4 due to not passing her run in time for PIR 4/25. That ship also has the SRs in RCU. I find it very helpful. Yesterday was supposed to be my daughter's last attempt to pass but on Tuesday went into RCU due to a stress fracture in her leg. She had left for BC on Feb 24th. I feel so bad for her. She wants to be a sailor so desperately but keeps having obstacles. Now another 8 to 12 weeks to heal then one final try to pass her run. Hoping her determination holds out. I have you and your SRs in my thoughts. Not an easy road... not that motherhood is anyway!

Comment by Mloopey_Norfolk bound on May 13, 2014 at 10:09am: Thanks, I did, but still waiting for them to accept me I guess, cause I can't see any activity on the page yet.

Comment by dianemnc on May 12, 2014 at 8:03pm: You should join the facebook page for this div, they they are a very active group but this one on here is not.

Comment by Mloopey_Norfolk bound on May 12, 2014 at 3:30pm: My daughter just arrived to Ship 4 on Saturday due to a stress fracture in her foot. She is bummed to be out of her division, but we are hoping for a quick recovery. It is so hard to hear the disappointment in their voices.

Comment by dianemnc on May 5, 2014 at 3:39pm: Not sure but you should join the facebook page for this div, they seem to respond better to these types of questions.

Comment by spooniemom on May 5, 2014 at 2:59pm: My Son is now in this division due to a fracture. How does this process work. He was suppose to graduate on 5/9/14. The airline says they need some documentation. I don't where to start. Can someone please help me. Thanks

Comment by spooniemom on May 2, 2014 at 4:26pm: My Son is now in this division due to a fracture. How does this process work. He was suppose to graduate on 5/9/14. The airline says they need some documentation. I don't where to start. Can someone please help me. Thanks

Comment by paces on April 30, 2014 at 5:16am: Hello everyone, It has been a while since I visited. My son was here 2 years ago. It doesn't seem like it has been that long. I check in every so often. I am sorry to hear about your SRs. I will be praying for them and you as you travel this journey. I know how difficult it is. My son was here for nearly a year with a complete break of his fibula. It can be difficult to keep a strong voice for your kids, but with God's help and grace you and your SR will get through this and be stronger for the experience. Prayers and Hugs to everyone.