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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 Parrothdgal on June 23, 2011 at 8:17am: Mama...

She will be placed back into a DIV at the same point where she left off! She will finish BC with them and get to graduate with that class. At what point was she placed in this ship? Don't be worried about the stages of healing...bottom line is she will set the pace. My now sailor got out of there in less that 2 weeks. She finished her final PFA with 2 stress fractures. It was the worst thing for her going to this program and you as the Mom get very little information! It will be hell there...they really make them want to get out!

I have another group if you want to take a look. Search for "Letters of Support for your SR!" :o)

Comment by mama bear on June 21, 2011 at 10:42pm: Hi I can't believe I finally found a group that has someone on ship 04 div 2341, My daughter has been there since sometime after May 13th. She has 4 or 5 stress fractures, anemia and maybe a low heart rate. She has five stages to complete in her healing process and she now on stage two. What happens after they get well, she did not graduate with division

Comment by Parrothdgal on June 12, 2011 at 8:38pm: If you come here and I don't respong right away message me :o)

Comment by Parrothdgal on June 7, 2011 at 8:29pm: WOW samiam I would think she would be sent home right away if there was a medical reason for her not to be in the Navy. Sheesh the RTC's gave her the high blood pressure! It's my understanding if you have to get a new rate you have to go back through meps to do so. You can call the RTC and check on her condition and you might get better information. This is a place for minor medical however so feel good about that and she is getting very good care!

My SR will finally go to BS tonight! Thank the lord!

Comment by samiam ship 4 div 2341 on June 4, 2011 at 12:35pm: My daughter calls once a week. She is seeing several doctors. They say she has high blood pressure and enlarged heart. So far they aren't saying she's coming home but how can they help her pass the run test & physical required to qualify for any position to continue on in the Navy? She been disqualified from ever being a Fireman which is what job description she tested out to do.

She's getting pretty depressed. She was originally due to graduate May 26th.

Comment by Parrothdgal on May 2, 2011 at 8:26pm: I looked for information about SR's that have been removed form all training to get medical treatment and there was nothing here! I hope we can all help each other help our SR's!