RTC on Monday, nervous

LSsquillace · 07-12-2013, 11:41 PM

i leave for basic or RTC on monday july 15th. i am getting kind of nervous since its only 3 days away. should i be nervous, or do i have nothing to worry about?

HeatherG · 07-13-2013, 12:28 AM

I ship out on tuesday! The advice I always get is keep your mouth shut and your ears open! and that the hardest part lies not with bootcamp itself but living with so many people with absolutely no privacy. Just keep in mind why you're there in the first place, and you'll get through! (Also, I've been told to not go to medical unless its something MAJOR!)

FutureIC · 07-13-2013, 12:41 AM

Wow you guys are lucky to be leaving so soon best of luck to you both!

LSsquillace · 07-13-2013, 12:51 AM

well i enlisted september of 2012. and whats your last name? maybe ill see you there heather!

NavyNate · 07-13-2013, 05:55 AM

"Attention to detail" and "Never move ahead". Also if you see someone struggling or needing help don't be afraid to step up to the plate and assist them. You're a team and you will never get yelled at for helping a fellow sailor. I leave 20130814 for RTC, it's a mind game, just take everything with a grain of salt.

bsilk89 · 07-13-2013, 09:12 AM

Pretty much what Navy Nate said. Attention to detail is everything. For me the worst part of boot was p-days. It seemed like everything took forever in the beginning of boot but then it went fast as the weeks went by and before you knew it you were graduating. LSsquillace, I just graduated Yeoman school on Wednesday so I know what your a school will be like. If you have any questions about it let me know and I can answer them!

wdpballer · 07-13-2013, 11:15 AM

see you guys there, im there july 18th

gheinisch · 07-13-2013, 12:29 PM

My son is going into his fifth week at RTC. We just got our second letter from him. He says it is difficult but is doing OK. Everyone gets sick, and as Heather said do not go to medical. Our son said that a couple recruits were sent home after being told medical was for recruits who were really sick. Nick (son) said he has been sick most of the time but refuses to go to medical. And as some others have said, listen and do what you told, no more, no less. He said some there just don't "get it". They have excuses for why they can't "get it right", and there are no excuses in boot. He said you learn to appreciate the small things and really enjoy when you receive letters from home. So tell all your relatives and friends to write lots of letters. Best of luck to you all!!! Remember to stay focused on your goal and go get it!!!

LSsquillace · 07-14-2013, 12:13 AM

cool, thank you guys for all your help, im not to worried. im going to go in with an open mind. im excited! woohoo!

07-12-2013, 11:41 PM	#1
LSsquillace Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: phoenix arizona Posts: 199 Rep Power: 26	RTC on Monday, nervous i leave for basic or RTC on monday july 15th. i am getting kind of nervous since its only 3 days away. should i be nervous, or do i have nothing to worry about? __________________ Logistics specialist 20130715 hooyah!

07-13-2013, 12:51 AM	#4
LSsquillace Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: phoenix arizona Posts: 199 Rep Power: 26	well i enlisted september of 2012. and whats your last name? maybe ill see you there heather! __________________ Logistics specialist 20130715 hooyah!

07-14-2013, 12:13 AM	#9
LSsquillace Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: phoenix arizona Posts: 199 Rep Power: 26	cool, thank you guys for all your help, im not to worried. im going to go in with an open mind. im excited! woohoo! __________________ Logistics specialist 20130715 hooyah!

07-13-2013, 12:28 AM	#2
HeatherG Newbie Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 11 Rep Power: 8	I ship out on tuesday! The advice I always get is keep your mouth shut and your ears open! and that the hardest part lies not with bootcamp itself but living with so many people with absolutely no privacy. Just keep in mind why you're there in the first place, and you'll get through! (Also, I've been told to not go to medical unless its something MAJOR!)

07-13-2013, 12:41 AM	#3
FutureIC Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: TSC Great Lakes Posts: 32 Rep Power: 10	Wow you guys are lucky to be leaving so soon best of luck to you both!

07-13-2013, 05:55 AM	#5
NavyNate Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 40 Rep Power: 10	"Attention to detail" and "Never move ahead". Also if you see someone struggling or needing help don't be afraid to step up to the plate and assist them. You're a team and you will never get yelled at for helping a fellow sailor. I leave 20130814 for RTC, it's a mind game, just take everything with a grain of salt.

07-13-2013, 09:12 AM	#6
bsilk89 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 104 Rep Power: 17	Pretty much what Navy Nate said. Attention to detail is everything. For me the worst part of boot was p-days. It seemed like everything took forever in the beginning of boot but then it went fast as the weeks went by and before you knew it you were graduating. LSsquillace, I just graduated Yeoman school on Wednesday so I know what your a school will be like. If you have any questions about it let me know and I can answer them!

07-13-2013, 11:15 AM	#7
wdpballer Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 25 Rep Power: 9	see you guys there, im there july 18th

07-13-2013, 12:29 PM	#8
gheinisch Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 33 Rep Power: 9	My son is going into his fifth week at RTC. We just got our second letter from him. He says it is difficult but is doing OK. Everyone gets sick, and as Heather said do not go to medical. Our son said that a couple recruits were sent home after being told medical was for recruits who were really sick. Nick (son) said he has been sick most of the time but refuses to go to medical. And as some others have said, listen and do what you told, no more, no less. He said some there just don't "get it". They have excuses for why they can't "get it right", and there are no excuses in boot. He said you learn to appreciate the small things and really enjoy when you receive letters from home. So tell all your relatives and friends to write lots of letters. Best of luck to you all!!! Remember to stay focused on your goal and go get it!!!