JUST GRADUATED 23MAY14 900 DIV. ASK ME ANYTHING
I was in a 900 division, I am an AC and I am currently in Pensacola, classing up for A-School tomorrow. I know before I left for boot camp I was on this site every day asking questions, so literally ask me anything and I will try my best to help!
BUT before a million Glee kids ask how the 900 divisions work... there are 3 different types of performing divisions. There's the triple threat division, which does the choir, band, and drill team. Then there's the state flag division (that's what I was in), they do state flags, color guard, and drum line. The last one is the staff division, it's always an all male division and they are in charge of catching people who pass out, manning the door ways and bleachers, and commanding the pass in review ceremony. The type of 900 division available all depends on what week you arrive. For example, I got there March 25th and was put in state flags. There was no prior skill really needed for this dovision, btw, only drummers and colorguard. The week after I got there, they were forming the triple threat division, which you have to try out for. And the week after that they formed the staff division. All the 900 divisions stay in their own barracks separated from all the other divisions. Our training schedule is way different because starting in week 5 you perform at every graduation including your own. And you go to rehearsal 4 times a week. Everyone at RTC will say the 900 divisions get treated differently and they get spoiled, and in my experience that was true. |
Hey welcome back! I can't wait til you start A school so I can bombard you with questions. The only other AC I've met leaves 2w before me. So she won't be any help. How long do you think it'll be until you class up?
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What if you want to audition for the triple threat 900 div and they're not yet forming it or they've already formed it?? I'm a singer and I know I would be more suited for that division. Is it just a matter of chance or can I request to audition??
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First Off Gratz and welcome back
Second can you go over generally what went on throughout boot on a summary type deal, what would you rate it on a scale of 1-10 as far as being difficult ( rate without the initial culture shock for people with low to no discipline ) how lenient were they with liberties etc. |
I'm gonna try my hardest now to join the 900 division :rofl: |
Im an AC and I leave in like 19 days... is there a long wait time to class up, or did you get lucky and get to p-cola at the right time?
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OP as well as my first question, do you recall anyone getting promoted to E-3 from E2 while you were there? and when you went as far as knowing ships and aircraft what all did you need to know |
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What kind of skills do drummers need? I'm an experience band drummer but no experience in drumlines etc...
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I think we came out of the same recruit office, The USS Denbigh?
Welcome back :) |
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Is the food at boot camp good? My recruiter says it is, but I don't know if I believe that...
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Fortunately, by P-2 day, you're not gonna care and it's gonna be the best food you've ever eaten, lol. Quote:
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Rhode Island food was great. |
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No snacks. Dessert'll depend on the day (sometimes more fruit or yogurt, sometimes cookies, ice cream only on sundays, there was pie for Christmas), but your RDCs may yell at you for eating it. In my div the people who had passed a PFA were given free rein, anyone else would be seriously guilt tripped if they asked for dessert. |
Thanks guys, I still think SEAL candidates should get more snacks and exercise but whatever....they think losing mass and fitness is a good idea.
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While I agree that the meal system at bootcamp is overall somewhat detrimental to one's health, at the same time:
a) It's only 2 months for most people. (I personally had the privilege of being there for 4.) b) Bootcamp's primary goal is not to make you as fit as possible. Its primary goal is to make you a sailor, which requires some discipline, team spirit, and sacrifices. |
If you have a root canal going in and don't tell them about it, will you be kicked out?
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How did haircuts and grooming go while in basic and beyond? I like to keep my hair a very short buzzed at all times. Is it possible to get haircuts as often as you like?
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Btw, how much do they deduct from your paychecks during bootcamp? (rough estimate) I'm going in as e3 so I'm hoping to have 2 grand in the bank at the end of the 2 months. |
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I think the State Flags are responsible for the drumline performance at the beginning of PIR (quads, snare, bass, cymbals) as well as providing the cadence for divisions marching in (standard 6/8 cadence with snare, bass, and cymbal). The Triple Threat will provide the recruit band, which usually includes snare, bass, and cymbal. |
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i was wondering about the peanut butter shot its honestly the only thing ive been worried about. im allergic to penicillin but i dont remember telling meps that i faintly remember telling my recruiter that i was before going up to meps. so my question is do they ask who is allergic to penicillin while they administer the shots? i meet with my recruiter wednesday so obviously im going to check with him although i already called him and he says he thinks that its on my medical records
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