What happens at bootcamp - Day-per-Day? (Up to week #6)

[prop827]

They may or may not end up in your division. Its a random assortment. One way or another you're gonna meet and get to know people in boot and you will all become a family and a team. Because the socializing in boot camp is such a non-factor, you all just kind of come together on your own without even knowing it. Of course, it is possible that has something to do with showering with all 80 other guys........

Divisions usually start out with between 75-85 people and the numbers go down as people leave the navy or get ASMO'd (set back). As for what rates, you'll meet people with all kinds of jobs and rates. Some of them will be going to A school with you, others won't. You'll find out who's going where pretty quick. You guys will be together for a while (same A school), especially if there's a lot of you in your division that's the same rate; its just the way timing and numbers work out.

[Haasino]

Excellent thread, Craig! Thank you so much for all the information on what to expect at RTC!

[shannoneliz]

This is extremely helpful, thank you! I am shipping next month and have been trying to find out more about what happens at basic - this is the best description I've found by far.

[Frazer]

At what point does the opportunity to volunteer for SPECWAR/SPECOPS (in my case, EOD) come up?

[sweetmtn]

Originally Posted by Frazer

At what point does the opportunity to volunteer for SPECWAR/SPECOPS (in my case, EOD) come up?

It is my understanding that going EOD is a rate you go to bootcamp with not one you volunteer for later according to this: http://www.navy.com/careers/special-operations/eod.html

[Frazer]

Sweetmtn, I've done the research on this subject

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...9202448AAS0ibo

I have read something to this extent on numerous forums. Just curious as to the actual timing of the NSW/NSO presentation/pst. Thanks

[Nuke Guy]

It will be done when you go to take your swim test, about 1-3 day