JUST GRADUATED

Dre505 · 04-01-2013, 05:57 PM

So i graduated this past Friday. I was in a push division so i was only at boot camp for about 7 weeks. Now im in Groton, CT awaiting BESS. And i love it here lol. If anyone has any questions aout RTC just ask. MY division was horrible. We got all the flags BUT we had at least 20 demerit chits. So we didnt even get Battle E. The only advice i have is shut up, do what your told and pay attention to detail. Your going to hear that a million times while your at RTC so just do it.

cire · 04-01-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dre505

The only advice i have is shut up, do what your told and pay attention to detail.

Same suggestion I always give

johnplisac32 · 04-01-2013, 06:07 PM

what can u keep at rtc ? wallet small bible postage stamps ?

Dre505 · 04-01-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by johnplisac32

what can u keep at rtc ? wallet small bible postage stamps ?

Yes you can keep a bible and postage stamps. You can take your own postage stamps or buy some at the NEX. The smaller your bible the better beacause thats less room you have.

johnplisac32 · 04-01-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dre505

Yes you can keep a bible and postage stamps. You can take your own postage stamps or buy some at the NEX. The smaller your bible the better beacause thats less room you have.

so thats it postage stamps and bible ? i read somewhere to bring no more 50$ should i take money with me?

Dre505 · 04-01-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by johnplisac32

so thats it postage stamps and bible ? i read somewhere to bring no more 50$ should i take money with me?

You can have alot of different things. Just dont sneak food or any contraband. You can take an address book also. You have a small drawer that you lock up and your RDC's cant go look in it. You can also take as much money as you want with you but i suggest only about $30. They issue you a NEX gift card that has $150 i believe. So you basically buy everything you need with that. I still have $24 dollars left on mine lol.

Dre505 · 04-01-2013, 06:08 PM

Yeah, for some reason a lot of guys in my division had problems doing those 3 things. Which are the easiest things you will do while your at RTC.

griz3232 · 04-03-2013, 08:53 PM

How do you get in a push division? or is it all luck or the draw?

Dre505 · 04-03-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by griz3232

How do you get in a push division? or is it all luck or the draw?

I'm guessing it's just luck of the draw. I didn't do anything special.

daisy03 · 04-09-2013, 01:33 PM

Hey congrats on graduating I do have a question for you though, I was wondering if you saw anyone that didn't make it or got kicked out while u were in bootcamp, if so how common is it and what were the reasons? I was just curious I ship 1st week in June and I'm nervous as hell!

cire · 04-09-2013, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by daisy03

Hey congrats on graduating I do have a question for you though, I was wondering if you saw anyone that didn't make it or got kicked out while u were in bootcamp, if so how common is it and what were the reasons? I was just curious I ship 1st week in June and I'm nervous as hell!

People can get kicked out for a lot of reasons.. I've seen it from injuries, medical reasons, mental reasons, failure to adapt, failure to train, failing physical and written tests, being asmo'd too many times, busted on drugs, found out they were pregnant, had a warrant for their arrest, going UA, destroying government property, lying or not disclosing information, etc

It's fairly common.. I think for my 900 division we lost about 1/3 by the end.. not sure how it is for everyone else. Most people got weeded out the first 2 weeks, after that it was mainly just due to physical/written tests

warehimer33 · 04-14-2013, 05:44 PM

Okay, I've looked everywhere for an updated version of my answer I'm seeking. Can you, hour per hour, go over the schedule of a typical day of RTC, please? I know I'm not the only person looking for this type of info.

Auridan · 04-14-2013, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by warehimer33

Okay, I've looked everywhere for an updated version of my answer I'm seeking. Can you, hour per hour, go over the schedule of a typical day of RTC, please? I know I'm not the only person looking for this type of info.

This should cover that about as well as you can possibly hope for:

http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433

camfurr · 04-14-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by warehimer33

Okay, I've looked everywhere for an updated version of my answer I'm seeking. Can you, hour per hour, go over the schedule of a typical day of RTC, please? I know I'm not the only person looking for this type of info.

Everyday is different in ways. You wake up at 0600 everyday, and you usually go to bed at 2200. You eat 3 meals a day, and do different kinds of training. Usually you'll have a class in the morning or the afternoon. All your spare time is "training time", which usually consists of mock inspections and 8-counts...

bink91 · 04-14-2013, 09:20 PM

Congratulations on your Graduation! I leave on 20130618. I have a question for you, how many times did they take check your heart rate/blood pressure during P days? At MEPS I had a very hard time keeping both down because I have a case of "White Coat Syndrome" and I am scared that if it's too high I will get in trouble.

04-01-2013, 05:57 PM	#1
Dre505 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 36 Rep Power: 10	JUST GRADUATED So i graduated this past Friday. I was in a push division so i was only at boot camp for about 7 weeks. Now im in Groton, CT awaiting BESS. And i love it here lol. If anyone has any questions aout RTC just ask. MY division was horrible. We got all the flags BUT we had at least 20 demerit chits. So we didnt even get Battle E. The only advice i have is shut up, do what your told and pay attention to detail. Your going to hear that a million times while your at RTC so just do it.

04-01-2013, 06:07 PM	#3
johnplisac32 Active Duty Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 260 Rep Power: 33	re what can u keep at rtc ? wallet small bible postage stamps ? __________________ 70% of the world covered by water 80% of all people live near water 90% of all trade travels by water 100% on watch 5 oceans 7 continents whatever it takes where ever it takes us americas navy

04-09-2013, 01:33 PM	#10
daisy03 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 9 Rep Power: 7	Question Hey congrats on graduating I do have a question for you though, I was wondering if you saw anyone that didn't make it or got kicked out while u were in bootcamp, if so how common is it and what were the reasons? I was just curious I ship 1st week in June and I'm nervous as hell!

04-14-2013, 05:44 PM	#12
warehimer33 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 435 Rep Power: 50	Okay, I've looked everywhere for an updated version of my answer I'm seeking. Can you, hour per hour, go over the schedule of a typical day of RTC, please? I know I'm not the only person looking for this type of info. __________________ Depped In: 15 AUG 13 Ship Date: 03 APR 14 "All the waste in a year from a nuclear power plant can be stored under a desk." --Ronald Reagan

04-01-2013, 06:08 PM	#7
Dre505 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 36 Rep Power: 10	Yeah, for some reason a lot of guys in my division had problems doing those 3 things. Which are the easiest things you will do while your at RTC.

04-03-2013, 08:53 PM	#8
griz3232 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 140 Rep Power: 21	How do you get in a push division? or is it all luck or the draw?

04-14-2013, 09:20 PM	#15
bink91 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Congratulations on your Graduation! I leave on 20130618. I have a question for you, how many times did they take check your heart rate/blood pressure during P days? At MEPS I had a very hard time keeping both down because I have a case of "White Coat Syndrome" and I am scared that if it's too high I will get in trouble.