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RCU SHIP 04 DIV 741

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RCU SHIP 04 DIV 741

 

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: 16 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!!

Discussion Forum

NOT KNOWING

Started by Navyvet. Last reply by Navyvet Jul 13, 2021. 2 Replies

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

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

Hello

Started by Katrina Dec 13, 2019. 0 Replies

My SR just came into the RCU from hospital..the good news he is recovering, The 'mom' thing is "OMG"...normally so healthy...eek! I don't know the process, and of course want to know that full…Continue

Hello

Started by Katrina Dec 13, 2019. 0 Replies

My SR just came into the RCU from hospital..the good news he is recovering, The 'mom' thing is "OMG"...normally so healthy...eek! I don't know the process, and of course want to know that full…Continue

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Comment by skyler(ship14 DIV 368) on February 21, 2013 at 1:33pm

Hey could any of you tell me what it means when My brother was moved here after spraining his ankel while marching? He was given 7 days to get better on croutches but on day three he was seperated from his DIV. My family just wants to know how he is doing we haven't heard from him since he said he was first hurt. And what is he doing on ship 4?

Comment by CTMom on February 21, 2013 at 11:51am

Thank you again!

Comment by paces on February 21, 2013 at 9:10am

CTMom...He will probably go to THU which is a holding unit. Our son stayed there after boot camp until he was officially declared well enough to continue his training and move on to Spec Ops. Ours had to be able to run 5 miles in a certain number of minutes. After 3 months of no activity, that was difficult to regain. Hopefully your son will be well enough to go on without continuing therapy. Celebrating with you and keeping you in our prayers.

Comment by CTMom on February 20, 2013 at 11:34pm

Thank you both so much. We are just so happy for him. We'll see what happens next week after his next doctor appointment and xray.

He is supposed to be staying in GL for A school. GM. I'm not sure how it's going to work now because they timed his boot with his A school, so I'm wondering if he'll be on hold now...not sure how that works. 

I'm so happy to hear Matt is settled in. That's great. :)

Comment by paces on February 20, 2013 at 6:21pm

CTMom...Great news! Prayers and patience do come to fruition.

Mom&Dad4MattJ...Congratulations as well.

Comment by Mom&Dad4MattJ on February 20, 2013 at 3:15pm

Congrats CTMom,  wonderful news.. Glad to hear everything is going well.

Matt is all settled in Pensacola and classed up yesterday.    Where is Paul going to A school ?

Comment by CTMom on February 20, 2013 at 3:11pm

I heard from Paul today. He is now in phase 4! We are so happy! He has to have an xray again on Wednesday, but it seems that he will be joining the division he is AIT with on Thursday to finish up boot. 

Comment by CTMom on February 14, 2013 at 8:31pm

disneyfan1968 - I am so sorry for what your son is going through and for YOU. I will continue to pray for healing, strength and encouragement. My heart goes out to you and I too have tears in my eyes as I can imagine your pain and frustration. Prayers really do work and try to stay as busy as possible. Hang in there. {{HUGS}}

Comment by paces on February 14, 2013 at 7:18pm

disneyfan1968...My heart aches with you. I can remember these days as if they were yesterday. I have tears in my eyes just thinking about the physical and emotional trials he is enduring and the heartache you are feeling. Prayer, Prayer, Prayer is all I can say. It is the only thing that got us through these difficult times. If he is in phase 3 it does mean he is making progress and we will continue to pray with you and for you and him. We will ask for strength to endure and courage to continue striving on. He does need to put up a good front of wanting to stay in if he really does. He cannot show weakness to the RDC's. That will definitely mean a separation. Prayers and Hugs to you both. Susan

Comment by disneyfan1968 on February 14, 2013 at 2:45pm

Talked to my son again this past Sunday. This is the worst ever. He cried almost the whole call. Said he hated it there. Feel so bad for him. Said he can walk now without crutches, still doing the physical therapy, but still cant run because of his knees. Still doesnt know if they are keeping him or not. they did mention to him that they may separate him because he may never be able to pass any running tests because his kness are bad. Its just a sit and wait situation. Very Frustrating.

 

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