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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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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 Ica'smom 1996 on December 28, 2015 at 1:40pm
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:'( Thanks so much for this words of encouragement. You have the perfect words to say. When I've talk to her, I was sad as she, but my words didn't come as comfortable like yours. I really wants her to come home but like you said I will feel like a bad mother because I didn't give the words of encouragement I should. She should have bone scan today, have Dr visit on Wednesday and probably on weekends I'll hear from her. I'll let you know how is going. Thanks again!! :)
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Comment by hanncam on December 28, 2015 at 7:38am
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Icamom, my son says the talk in RCU is about quitting "all the time". Think about it, they are down on themselves and feel like they have failed for one reason or another. When my SR called and said he wanted to come home I said, "There's nothing I would love more than for you to come home. But, I would not be a good mother if I didn't tell you that as much as I would love that, you are in the exact place you need to be. God has a reason for everything. Maybe he didn't want you to ship out yet, maybe there was someone you are supposed to meet. I don't know, but I DO know in Whom I trust and He has never let me down about you." I also told him, "You signed a contract and you can't break that just because you've hit a bump in the road. You must start out your life with integrity and honor. Four years will be gone in a flash. And after those four years are done you are going to look at me and say, Thank You."
He says the talk is they don't "feel" like the Navy is there thing. I said it's not about a feeling, you made a commitment now honor it.
That's how we talk to each other. HTH
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Yes,Hanncam! My daughter told me you can send magazines, books, color pencils or markers, small notepads, crosswords or puzzles, etc... Ask her next time what she would like.
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I'm desperate because my daughter got both knees with Meniscus or tendonitis. Don't know if she's going to have surgery. She was in FIT when one of the knee was bothering her but when she did the running test again her other knee got bad. She wants to quit Navy and come back home to get well. I told her to stay and do get best but she's still got upset and started to cry. I felt horrible because I couldn't help her. Please I need advice what to tell her next time she calls me. Thanks in advance
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Just wondering, does anyone know if your recruit can receive a Christmas package in RCU?
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Comment by Mamasboy96 on November 30, 2015 at 11:51pm
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My son was sent here this evening, he is so disappointed that he will be missing his 12/31 graduation. He fell on ice last Sunday and was put on light duty, when he went back to doctor today the did not release him. He said recovery was up to four stages and he could be there up to four weeks, maybe longer. He fell on his ankle, and was initially put on crutches the first few days. I was looking forward to seeing him soon, so this is hard for me and him both.
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Comment by Mickatee on November 17, 2015 at 1:20pm
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The wonderful lady who is the admin for the FB page is a volunteer. Because PFAs are on M/W/F if it takes her a few days to admit you, don't stress
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They will forward. The address for injured Ship 4 Division 2341
3600 Ohio St
Great Lakes, IL 60088-7103
We worried about that too, from the best we can tell, being sent home depends on the severity of their injury and prognosis for healing (including time factors). This is not a boast or a slight to anyone: their attitude and being an active participant in their recovery seems to make a difference. {based on observation). They already have a fair amount of time and money invested in them, they will work with them. We were also concerned about long term damage and an over eagerness to finish by our SR. We have been satisfied with his medical treatment there and impressed with his level of maturity in dealing with it. Having sprained or broken a few bones/joints in my life - their protocol was the same. The first week will be the hardest. In the upside is they do get to call more frequently (usually on Sundays - but not always always)
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until you have the actual address, use his old one and add "now in rcu". he'll get it.
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Thanks for the response Mickatee! I so appreciate your advice! I had held off writing because he said he was going to send me his new address. If I send one to the old address will they forward it? I want to immediately send encouraging letters but not sure if I need to wait until I get the new address. Congrats on your sons upcoming graduation!!! My fear is he gets sent home so I am hoping and praying he makes it through. Thanks for the FB info but I am having trouble finding it.
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