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

[nosaltnsugarpls]

Hi All! Hope all is well! This is really very nice! I hope we were able to read this before my hubby left for bootcamp. I'm thinking of mailing this info to him, do you think this is ok? Would he get in trouble if they (RDC) see this mailed to him? Thanks in advance!

[sweetmtn]

Originally Posted by nosaltnsugarpls

Hi All! Hope all is well! This is really very nice! I hope we were able to read this before my hubby left for bootcamp. I'm thinking of mailing this info to him, do you think this is ok? Would he get in trouble if they (RDC) see this mailed to him? Thanks in advance!

Not a good idea to mail this to him there, he could get in some trouble if his RDC's see it.

[nosaltnsugarpls]

Originally Posted by sweetmtn

Not a good idea to mail this to him there, he could get in some trouble if his RDC's see it.

Yikes! Yeah, that's what I thought. I've printed it out but didn't mail it. Oh well. Thanks for the reply Sweetmtn! Appreciate it!

[blessing]

I dont think its a good idea lol,he would only get more tense!

[LSsquillace]

How is Illinois in July?

[LT Guppy]

Originally Posted by LSsquillace

How is Illinois in July?

It can get hot and humid.

[LSsquillace]

Originally Posted by Guppy2010

It can get hot and humid.

Oh great... That's when I go to rtc

[stevebw]

Originally Posted by LSsquillace

Oh great... That's when I go to rtc

Luckily Chicago doesn't get as hot as AZ would, I imagine. Nothing to worry about!

[Tracy]

Originally Posted by LSsquillace

How is Illinois in July?

Actually, this year temps were well over 100 some days but as long as you keep hydrated, you should be fine.

[LSsquillace]

Originally Posted by Tracy

Actually, this year temps were well over 100 some days but as long as you keep hydrated, you should be fine.

Okay well at least I'm used to heat lol

[CB]

How's the weather in April?

[DarkAngel77]

This is AWESOMEEE!!!! Thank you for posting this. :D

[Sail_la_Vie]

what exactly happens at medical in RTC? do you have to stand in your undies again and do all duck walk, tippy toes, and all that silly stuff?

[3rdGenSailor]

A couple questions..
1.) Where is the slideshow explaining what each coin is for?
2.) Do I just volunteer to try out for the best swimming qualification?
3.)How is the weather during late Jan-late March?
4.)Where can I find the challenge coin(unless it's any of them) where I flash mine and if someone else in the military doesn't have theirs, they buy a round of drinks?

[LT Guppy]

Originally Posted by 3rdGenSailor

4.)Where can I find the challenge coin(unless it's any of them) where I flash mine and if someone else in the military doesn't have theirs, they buy a round of drinks?

It's any challenge coin. You'll receive them throughout your career.

[3rdGenSailor]

Originally Posted by Guppy2010

It's any challenge coin. You'll receive them throughout your career.

Good haha

[prop827]

Originally Posted by Guppy2010

It's any challenge coin. You'll receive them throughout your career.

Challenge coins are really cool, but tradition dictates you can't buy one for yourself, they have to be presented/awarded to you by someone. If you are at a bar and someone challenges you, you need to show your coin, if you don't have a coin, you're buying. If everyone has a coin, then the person with the lowest coin is buying (based on the rank of the person who awarded you the coin, so if you get one from the CNO you are golden haha).

[geeMA]

Originally Posted by Sail_la_Vie

what exactly happens at medical in RTC? do you have to stand in your undies again and do all duck walk, tippy toes, and all that silly stuff?

you get shots, a lot of shots. there is no duck walk.

[pchamb1991]

on Weapons computer based training. You complete the course and print out the certificate. You must score 100%.

Is it considered passing if you miss 3 questions on this test

[NavyGuyRob]

this was the best info ever...thanks!!

[PacificSunrise]

I ship next week, this has been really helpful. Ive been reading it over and over so many times.

[Gienass]

Hey, thanks for the information, this is sooo useful!!

BUT, could anyone tell me more details about Fit For Full Duty stuff? What exactly do they check? Dental was done at MEPS, what else are they looking for?

[cire]

Originally Posted by Gienass

Hey, thanks for the information, this is sooo useful!!

BUT, could anyone tell me more details about Fit For Full Duty stuff? What exactly do they check? Dental was done at MEPS, what else are they looking for?

Everything. What do you have to hide?

[Gienass]

Originally Posted by cire

Everything. What do you have to hide?

Nothing to hide, i just like to be educated, i'm really serious about career in the NAVY and i want to be fully prepared, i'm taking ASVAB on thursday and then should get scheduled for MEPS.

Does anyone know how long it takes to get a spot at MEPS and then average Leave for BootCamp, i'm soo excited, just worried that they will find something that will disqualify me. I guess i just worry too much.

[Auridan]

Originally Posted by Gienass

Nothing to hide, i just like to be educated, i'm really serious about career in the NAVY and i want to be fully prepared, i'm taking ASVAB on thursday and then should get scheduled for MEPS.

Does anyone know how long it takes to get a spot at MEPS and then average Leave for BootCamp, i'm soo excited, just worried that they will find something that will disqualify me. I guess i just worry too much.

Your MEPS date depends entirely on your recruiter's willingness to bust his own ass, your persistence in reminding him to do so, and how many other people in your area are in the pipeline with you. I got MEPS done 11 days after the ASVAB, and that was after a delay because the MEPS was trading at heavy volume at the time.

As for your ship date, that likewise depends on your rating and how crowded it is. When you sign your contract, they're scheduling you for boot camp and your rating's required schools all at once, and locking in that amount of time means a bit of a wait beforehand. Expect a couple months at least. Some ratings get you moved a lot faster, but make sure you don't pick based on that unless you really want to do THAT job. Good news is this: When you sign your contract and DEP in, you are a member of the Inactive Reserve, and your contract clearly states that if nothing else happens, you WILL be ordered to active duty in 1 year.

Tip: At MEPS, don't make them "find" things to DQ you for...if there's something big lurking in your record, tell them. Disclose everything. They can forgive a lot of things, but you have to offer them up.

[Amos37]

Awesome post

[FutureSailor24]

This all really good information. I'm mostly just worried about making the weigh in and passing the initial PFA.

[OscaR]

Hello and thanks for posting this, very helpful.
I may leave for bootcamp by winter time depending on how well the paperwork goes, I'm just concerned about some things:

-Can you, and should you bring your own razor? I read that they confiscate everything you carry with you and may dispose of it as they see fit.

-I've been using the wet shaving method with a double edged razor for a while now, and prefer my shaves much more with me making my own lather, but I'm wondering if theres any time for that during bootcamp specially with the way they hurry you up. Can you choose the times at which you shave everyday?

-What is useful to take with you?

-What supplies can you exactly buy in those stores during bootcamp?

[bronxCTM]

Originally Posted by OscaR

Hello and thanks for posting this, very helpful.
I may leave for bootcamp by winter time depending on how well the paperwork goes, I'm just concerned about some things:

-Can you, and should you bring your own razor? I read that they confiscate everything you carry with you and may dispose of it as they see fit.

-I've been using the wet shaving method with a double edged razor for a while now, and prefer my shaves much more with me making my own lather, but I'm wondering if theres any time for that during bootcamp specially with the way they hurry you up. Can you choose the times at which you shave everyday?

-What is useful to take with you?

-What supplies can you exactly buy in those stores during bootcamp?

Everything gets issued to you but you need to bring your SS card and birth certificate (and Driver's License?).


I'm wondering about when you shave each day though myself...it would be so much better for me if I could shave at night and not have to worry about that in the morning, if that is possible?

[D.Brothers]

Fantastic post! This really helps a future sailor get a great idea of what to expect during their time at RTC. Thank you

[like00111]

Quick question... Do people under the AECF(ET/FC) get a special briefing for more on criminal records?

I have never done anything wrong, I am just curious.

[rosch]

Great post and this is wonderful information to know! Here is something I don't think a lot of people think about, how often do you get to use the restroom. I know I have to pee all the time and reading this it sounds like you have to drink lots of water. I need a potty break darnit!

Also, in the mornings when you are woke up, about how much time do you have to get ready? Is it a wake up and yelled "you have 20 minutes to $hit, shower, and shave!" I know in the mornings I can't be that fast!

thanks

[classified9]

My brother was there in 2010, and he said his RDC's would make head calls all the time. They know you're going to have to go after pounding water all day long. And as for the morning thing, I'm sure you'll adapt after being there for a few days

[rosch]

Originally Posted by classified9

My brother was there in 2010, and he said his RDC's would make head calls all the time. They know you're going to have to go after pounding water all day long. And as for the morning thing, I'm sure you'll adapt after being there for a few days

My fingers are crossed taht I'll adapt soon! I'm a decent morning person, but I fear I'll be late on time.

[classified9]

Great post!

[mike]

It says that if you are on P Hold it doesn't count towards your time at bootcamp. What do you do on those days and do they pay you extra for those days?

[LT Guppy]

P-days refers to "processing days" you do paperwork and medical inprocessing. You also wait for the right number of people to form a division. You are paid from the day you ship.

[digitalxhottie]

I know this is an older post, so Im wondering if anything has changed since 2009? LoL

[BonzerAsp]

Originally Posted by digitalxhottie

I know this is an older post, so Im wondering if anything has changed since 2009? LoL

Not really.... lol

[Haasino]

The general day-to-day framework of RTC isn't going to change much... still the same length, still the same evolutions and classes that need to be completed... and still the same in-processing during P-Days. What changes are the little things: you may wear tennis shoes longer with your NWU's... you may get issued an iPad... female's may not have to get their hair cut.

What's going to vary the most is how each individual RDC chooses to run their division... there are training objectives that have to be met, and external pressure from Admin... but it's generally up the the RDC how the Division is run. That's why you'll hear a lot of "it depends" answers. Phone calls? IT? Yelling? Leadership positions and promotion? It's all largely up to your RDC... some don't give phone calls except for the "I'm here" and "I'm a Sailor now" calls... some don't IT much... some don't promote people... it all just depends.

[BonzerAsp]

One of the divisions in my training group NEVER got IT. Their RDCs didn't believe in it. Needless to say, all of our jaws dropped...

[Navywife160]

Thank you so much for this excellent thread! My husband is on his 6th day of bootcamp. Today is his first Sunday is he probably having a easier day today? If he needed his wisdom teeth pulled when is that done?

[Victoriarj]

Has much changed? This is so awesome.

[Cris2369]

Originally Posted by sweetmtn

Not a good idea to mail this to him there, he could get in some trouble if his RDC's see it.

I have been reading this ever since my boyfriend left a month ago and we have been sending each other letters back and forth. He is already on his week 4 so I decided to print it and send him week 4 and 5 so he could be prepared and study hard... but I am so scared I got him in trouble for this and might get him quicked out!!! I feel so so sorry I wish I would of read this comment earlier... I was jut trying to help my sailor... Could he get in major trouble for this?

[BonzerAsp]

Originally Posted by Cris2369

I have been reading this ever since my boyfriend left a month ago and we have been sending each other letters back and forth. He is already on his week 4 so I decided to print it and send him week 4 and 5 so he could be prepared and study hard... but I am so scared I got him in trouble for this and might get him quicked out!!! I feel so so sorry I wish I would of read this comment earlier... I was jut trying to help my sailor... Could he get in major trouble for this?

I don't see any reason why he would. It doesn't go against any rules that I'm aware of. The worst that could happen would be him getting it taken away and maybe doing some pushups or something.

[Cris2369]

Thank you so so much for this and for taking the time to reply. I feel much better knowing that I won't have to wait another week until I hear back from him and how much trouble I got him in for that. Thank you!!!

[walla125]

He will be fine, don't worry. No rules broken.