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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 TN Navy Mom (Stennis Nuke Mom) on September 29, 2011 at 2:14pm
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Mine was in THU for 5 weeks (even phased up to civvies while there!!!). BUT it was just bad timing!!! The orders had to come out of Middleton Tennessee and he finished Battle Stations about 3 days before the mighty flood hit Tennessee and the base a Middleton was under water and evacuated. Once it was back up and running, he was low on the totem pole as there were sailors with more urgent needs for orders, so he waited in THU. Was made Yeoman and got liberty every weekend, worked a few PIRs and marched in an Armed Forces Day parade outside of Chicago.
The trick was on him though, once he got to Goose Creek, he had to start at Phase 1 again and no civvies!!!
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Comment by WestonsMom (FL A School) on September 29, 2011 at 11:36am
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I also agree with the aging the mom thing! I'm sure I have more gray hair now. lol
Sharon...did your son get to be in PIR?
Coltens Mom...Please inbox me your son's last name. I think my son knows him.
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Comment by Colten's Mom-Nuke A school 1207A on September 29, 2011 at 11:01am
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Sharon- WHere did your child go to A school? I am glad to hear that it helped him I believe that it has helped Colten as well. I believe that all things happen for a reason. I am so glad +thatyour soin is doing well. Yes I agree with the whole aging the mom thing I found gray hair the other day .
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Comment by Sharon-Proud Sailor Mom on September 29, 2011 at 10:04am
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My son was in THu only 2 days. btw- he's in A-school now and says his time in RCU and FIT helped him to face the challenges ahead - he wouldn't change a thing!!! I don't think he has a clue how the stress aged his poor mother though! I do have confidence in him and the Navy that he's ready to meet whatever is thrown his way. The "I am a Sailor" phone call was one of the proudest moments of my life. Keep the faith, encourage your SR and believe that the Navy wants their success.
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Kassie that is good.
Weston mom Your son will probably out of RCU before Colten he still has 3 weeks to go. It is good thathe is moving right along.
Now I have a question for you moms with kids out of RCU. How long were they in THU before getting new orders? Colten said he could be there from 2 days to a few months a8nd with the holidays approaching who knows if they will have a spot for him at Nuke school before the first of the year.
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Thank you! TN Navy mom I am going to print that off and send it to him. He is so discouraged because he said it seemed like most everyone was there longer than the original time given. Colten's mom, I will give him an idea of who your son is and hopefully they will meet and he can encourage my son to get out of there shortly after yours ; )
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thank you, I will. He's been sick with a cold just about the whole time now so this was no surprise. I know everyone else has been sick at least once but I wonder how common it is for someone to have at least a cold the whole time? The main thing we're concerned with now is if he re-injures himself trying to pass the medical PFA. He told me he's gonna take it easy and not try to push it too much. He said if he re-injures himself he'll get discharged after he heals. And of course he threw in the "you don't have to tell me that mama"! LOL
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Comment by sbarber on September 28, 2011 at 9:02pm
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@westonsmom The poor thing I am so sorry to hear that, he's just having such a tough time bless his bones. But it will end soon at least you have that to look forward to :-) and phase 4 thats good 2 weeks left in RCU with no further complications that is and then you will have a sailor. Tell him to feel better soon and we are all praying for him.
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Thank you sbarber!
My son called today to tell me he's just now getting over pnuemonia but he has been raised to level 4 in RCU and also now at week 5!!
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westonsmom you will get that call no matter if its out of RCU or with a unit have no fear about that :-) and thats one call that goes to the parents period those are orders LOL
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