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All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018. 

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

Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC

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**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed.  Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.

**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.

**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:

In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).  

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RTC Graduation

**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED.  Vaccinations still required.

**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.

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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: 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

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 paces on July 4, 2015 at 11:48pm

Will be praying for him. I know it is hard when they are injured and sick during this most important time for them. Just keep sending him encouraging words and tell him how proud you are of him. He will be back up and running in no time.

Comment by Janet on July 4, 2015 at 11:27pm
I just got word that my SR was sent to the RCU for pneumonia. He was only one week from PIR and had completed all of his physical tasks except the running and battle stations. I hope he isn't in there too long!
Comment by mcmomma on June 22, 2015 at 10:36pm

I just got the call...my SR now graduates next Thursday!!!!  I am so happy and relieved.  Good luck to all of you and I will continue to pray for all of the SR's in limbo right now.

Comment by NavyAunt on June 11, 2015 at 2:36pm

Hello everyone! I just got a call from my niece this morning. She had informed me that she just got moved to this ship due to stress fractures in her knees and ankle. She was at week 5 day 2 with her other division. She was so close to PIR (6/26). We now have to write her encouraging letters and try to keep her busy reading. She is a strong girl and will get through this!  

Comment by Kim (Proud Mom of Sailor) on June 6, 2015 at 12:52pm

I am happy to report that I received a call from my son and he is done with RCU and is now with a division.  We have been praying for this - GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!!  Thank you for all the support and information during this time.  You ladies are the best.  I will keep all in my prayers!!!!

Comment by Kim (Proud Mom of Sailor) on May 29, 2015 at 5:52pm

My son has been in RCU since mid-April. I just received a letter when he thinks he will be placed on FFD and be in a division.  Does that mean he will have a PIR?

Comment by Lilly on May 24, 2015 at 6:01pm
My son is on LLD due to an abnormal ekg after having an upper respiratory infection and being dehydrated. It breaks my heart to hear how frustrated he is sitting around waiting to be cleared by medical so he can finish up his PFA and BS.
Comment by Kim (Proud Mom of Sailor) on April 19, 2015 at 8:51pm

My Son just arrive to RCU.  His has a stress fracture.  He was also will not PIR on May 8th.  I just received an nice long call.  I call the call with a new address.  He will have his revaluation on April 28th.  Praying for recovery.  Will keep this group's SRs in my prayers also.

Comment by Ryan's_Mom on April 13, 2015 at 10:51pm
The FB group is wonderful. If you aren't a member, you need to join. ♡
Comment by Ryan's_Mom on April 9, 2015 at 11:25pm
I got a sad phone call tonight. My son has stress fractures in his ankles and can't run so he is being placed in a recovery division and wont PIR on May 8. It was like a 2 min ph call and he read a prepared statement. I didn't get to ask any questions and then he was told to get off the phone. Can anyone please explain to me what a recovery division is, will his mailing address change, how long he has to get well, will he still get to participate in a PIR? So full of questions, upset that they wouldn't let him talk, sad that my son is hurt and an emotional basket case right now. Ugh
 

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