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Old 03-26-2012, 08:21 PM   #1
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So this means that after we graduate RTC we wait around at Great Lakes before we go to "A" School if we're out of state? I heard that we only got to spend about half an hour with our family before we go, does this mean we get to spend more time with them?
What they mean is, once the PIR is over, you get the rest of that day to spend with your family. Then you have to be back on base unusually by 8 or 9 o'clock that evening. Then you get the next day and again Sunday with them, mostly for the whole day with the same return times. You may loose some time with them if you have watch duty...yes they can make you stand watch even then. Now if your school is across the street for A school, it just depends on when you are to go across the street what time you get with your family. Some sailors will be flown to their A schools on Saturday, some on Sunday or even later in the week....can you imagine if the navy sent 500+ sailors to the airport all at once...cant be done realistically, so they are spread out. You will know what you will be doing about half way through boot in time to let your family know.
Of course, if you or your division get in trouble, you can loose all the time or some of the time with your family!
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Old 05-21-2012, 02:18 PM   #2
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When will the recuit know how much time they have off? need an answer ASAP please
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Old 05-21-2012, 03:05 PM   #3
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When will the recuit know how much time they have off? need an answer ASAP please
Some know about half way through boot, but they should know in time to make flight and hotel reservations.
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Old 05-21-2012, 03:35 PM   #4
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ok cuz my recuit hasnt said anything about and iv asked so i hav less thn a month to plan this no stress
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Old 05-21-2012, 09:31 PM   #5
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ok cuz my recuit hasnt said anything about and iv asked so i hav less thn a month to plan this no stress
You can find some nice inexpensive places to stay while there as well, try the Navy Lodge, as they will even have a shuttle to the graduation so you dont need to drive.
https://www.navy-lodge.com/lodge_pag...lodge_number=5
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Old 05-22-2012, 06:08 AM   #6
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But without a car you're going to have to use cabs to get around and doesn't that get $$ (especially if you want to go to Chicago? I know there's train service to the city but....
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I live only about 2 and a half hours away from boot camp. Lucky me :P
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