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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: 15 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 gracie21 on May 15, 2013 at 1:40pm: Rec'd a message to join this group but this appears to be for recruits that have been delayed due to medical issues. My son only arrived last night. Not sure why I was given this group to join? Any ideas?

Comment by Janai'sMom on April 28, 2013 at 10:06am: Christina, I'm sory to hear you daughter is being shipped home. I'm very new to this group, my daughter has two stress fractures in her legs, and was at 4-1, going to PIR in three weeks. I'm more of a wreck when now than I was when I left the first time. I got her first letter since joining ship 4 yesterday. It was the saddest letter I've ever read.

Comment by Janai'sMom on April 24, 2013 at 10:42am: Just got a call, my daughter is 4 weeks in, shin splints turned to stress fractures. We only had a two minute call, I got her new address. She said she would be in physical therapy, and rejoin another division to finish bootcamp where she left off (4-1), and will not be graduating in three weeks, but some time in the future. I'll continue to write every day, encouraging, uplifting, of course. But could someone clue me in as to what else goes on in RCU? I'm nervous, and she is hurt and heartbroken. Any advice / ideas would be appreciated. I'm not sure where to look.

Comment by jacintaaradanasSHIP13DIV096 on April 10, 2013 at 4:52pm: has anyone had a phone call?

Comment by CTMom on March 28, 2013 at 7:43pm: I just posted this on the FB group page and I wanted to be sure I put it here too. Paces, one of the Mom's on here who was a huge supporter to me, told me I would always feel this way and she was right:

Hello all,
I just wanted you all to know that I am still thinking of and praying for all of your SR's. I know what it feels like to have a child in RCU and not know what's going on. I know the frustration you are feeling and even though my son finally made it through, I never stop thinking about the many others who are still healing and for those who are just arriving in RCU/FIT. Our experience of Navy Boot Camp is unlike the rest...and they can't fully understand what it's like. My heart goes out to each and every one of you. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and soon enough this will all be behind you. Stay strong and know my prayers are with each and every one of you & your SR's. ♥

Comment by gotattitudesd on March 27, 2013 at 1:53pm: I am looking for any answers. There are no set days in FIT/ RCU that our SR's are getting calls. Has anyone heard from their loved one recently?

Comment by jacintaaradanasSHIP13DIV096 on March 23, 2013 at 2:31pm: I talked to my husband for about 45 on the 14th! He is hopefully in phase 4 now!! I'm just anxious to know what happens after he's completed therapy!

Comment by DR'smom on March 23, 2013 at 10:46am: The Navy feels if they don't give the sick and wounded calls to their family,this will motivate them to get better! What a concept.....

Comment by gotattitudesd on March 22, 2013 at 6:56pm: Has anyone in RCU or FIT talked to their SR's?

Comment by gotattitudesd on March 15, 2013 at 1:19am: I received a call today, 1 st call in almost 4 weeks. She said they changed the day for calls to the 3 rd Thursday of the month. She wasnt sure why she got to call today but did not ask questions, lol. My daughter is moving from RCU to FIT. She completed phase 4 and her medical PFA. Just final PFA and BS. This has been quite the journey. 6 weeks in RCU, 7 weeks in BC. I haven't seen my daughter since Dec 13, can't wait for her to finish, and get the "I am a Sailor "call.