PIR/Graduations๐ through April 1st, 2021 Capping ceremony (recruitsโ transition to full-fledged sailors) held at the end of the, โBattle Stations 21.โ Watch a video of a typical โCapping Ceremonyโ at US Navy Capping Ceremony – YouTube Pass-In-Review ceremony (divisions march… Read More ›
Bootcamp Graduation Dates
Survival at Sea Training
Jump in! The water is fine. According to Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great lakes, recruits participate in a survival at sea training scenario in the USS Indianapolis Combat Training Pool as part of the hands-on learning curriculum. The training at… Read More ›
Memories are Forever
Recruit boot camp may only be nine to twelve weeks, but the memories will last a lifetime. 20 plus years later, I still have the letters my mother sent to me. Mail from family and friends has proven to motivate… Read More ›
4 Ways to Motivate your Service Member!
Not that I need to remind you that recruit training can be challenging. Recruits will face many unexpected challenges and difficulties but will quickly adapt and overcome them. I encourage you to communicate as much as possible – both handwritten… Read More ›