Navy boot camp!?

Question

Hi everyone,

I start my Navy boot camp on Monday, February 26, 2007 at Great Lakes, IL (the only boot camp left for naval recruit training).

I was wondering if there is anyone here that is starting their Navy boot camp around the same time or on the same day?

Thanks.

Answer 1

I started my boot camp for the Navy in Feb, but I was lucky and got sent to Orlando. This was back in 1985.

Answer 2

There won't be too much time for chitchat there. Great Lakes is going to be pretty cold then, too. I went there in Feb of 1998. Just do what you're told and you'll do fine. Don't be a problem to your RDCs and don't be a problem to your fellow recruits. You are going to be part of the finest military establishment on the earth. Good luck to you.

Answer 3

The chances of you meeting and getting to talk to anyone else who might start their RECRUIT TRAINGING the same day is slim to none. You will be kept so busy from your first moments there you won't have time to see if you can visit with anyone else.
I was stationed at RTC in 1981-1984 on staff duty, so I know what you will be going through. Incidentally, I went through RTC at NTC/RTC San Diego in 1972. Best of luck and remember to salute EVERY RED Agulette you see. You will regret it if you don't.

Answer 4

Not going with you sorry, but I can give you some good advice. BE QUIET AND INVISIBLE! ha ha ha! Just do what you are told and dont get into any arguments with any one else there. Unfortunantly for some they dont realize that this is not high school annymore, so just ignore them. Get through it the best way you can and keep your head low. Dont bring attention to your self!

Answer 5

I don't know any other recruits...but my husband is in RDC school...you might see him! (I promise, he'll be nice...he's still in school!)