Navy Bootcamp | What I Wish I Knew & What Happens Once You Graduate.

In today’s video I got to address something’s that a new RTC graduate wish she would’ve known before heading off to great lakes, also discussing what to expect after you graduate and leave RTC.
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Kelly
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[@Believeinhim777]

I ship out may 9 and I honestly can’t wait!

[@LAtiaTv]

Same I ship out May 3rd!!!

[@Fyp_202]

Ahhh I ship out May 4th!

[@kellypriscilla718]

How exciting for all of you! Can’t wait to hear from you guys when you graduate !!

[@thecoogermanooper5641]

​​@@LAtiaTv what's does ship out mean? does it mean that you graduated boot camp and ready for real work?

[@tristinsmith9632]

Love the advice about being your own person and getting what you wanna get if you want it.

[@kellypriscilla718]

Of course! That’s the advice i give to everyone no matter what is going on in their lives.

[@funveeable]

I still think bootcamp is harder than any A school I'll ever go to, except for SEAL training. I just finished ETN A school and it is the most academically challenging A school in the military yet I still think bootcamp was harder. I'm just a wimp.

[@kellypriscilla718]

What about boot camp made it so hard? A-School is definitely academically challenging for some especially if they don’t have good study habits.

[@jaywalker2179]

Shipping out April 27th! Wish me luck!

[@kellypriscilla718]

Ahhh good luck!! How exciting. What’s your rate?

[@skrt469]

Really appreciate this information i also got the rate as hmda and I’m really excited, if you don’t mind me asking what college did you get enrolled in and is it fully online and how long after A school did you get to get enrolled in a college because I’m definitely trying to take advantage of that?

[@kellypriscilla718]

Yay! I hope you enjoy being a dental assistant as much as i do! I enrolled into school once i got into my first command and i go to a school where im from- fully online. I paid for it through FAFSA.

[@alexcollado3588]

Hey there I got a question. I’m going into the navy around March for boot camp and I have a hmda contract as well! I was wondering if you seen anyone with that contract in A school switch contracts or orders to become a SARC? I wouldn’t mind being a dental assistant and going to school on the side either, but I would like to know if there’s opportunities to enter the special forces side!

[@kellypriscilla718]

Hey Alex! Sorry for the late response but i had to reach out to a friend who has this rate and this was his response. “Yes so if he wants SARC SMT or DMT he has to have an HM-ATF contract the major issue people are told is you can switch from HMDA which is not true take blodgett (our classmate in corps school) for example he was told he could screen in for SARC and he had an HMDA and the chief of the HMATF program told him only Jesus or the CNO could get the contract changed lol so it’s pretty much impossible no matter what the recruiter said. The only way now is to have a HM ATF contract when I went through they were letting guys screen in with regular HM contracts but to my understanding they stopped that. But you can always screen in after 2 years at your command but its a lot harder from what I’ve heard. In my opinion if he wants to do one of the HM ATF jobs which is SAR MED TECH, DIVE MED TECH or SPECIAL AMPHIBIOUS RECON CORPSMAN he should wait on a HM ATF contract or odds are he’s not going to get into one of those programs for a few years and each of these programs take about 2-3.5 years to complete the navy. Website gives some false info. But if you can get it I’m about to finish the SMT pipeline and I know guys in each pipeline that could give advice” I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@Chris-ef5to]

Hey I might see you there

[@sodgotjuicee113]

How's life and navy life balance? Are you able to see your family during your time in the military? How are you able to take advantage of college classes while in the military? Lastly how to get the most when wanting to do IT in the navy

[@kellypriscilla718]

Hi! So for me life and navy life balance is great, i work full time and go to school full time. I take online class with my school that requires me to be logged in and participate like a normal classroom setting and i go to school monday - friday every night from 5:30pm- 10:00pm. Everyone is different and some people can get overwhelmed and or stressed out by my schedules so it’s really up to each individual. I still have a home to look after as well as pets and all the things that come along with those two things. I see my husband every six months due to us both being military and him having a different leave schedule than i do. The rest of my family i see periodically whenever it is that they want to visit me here where i’m stationed. And yes, you can take advantage of school while being in the military by using FAFSA. If this is something you’re interested in i am more than willing to help you once you become active duty so i can show you how things are filled out. And to answer your last question how to get the most really depends on you. All the doors are there, the opportunity is always there, now it’s up to you to go after it and to make the difference in your life because no one is going to do it for you !

[@hawaiibound62]

@@kellypriscilla718 u have a 9-5 job. You are young and giving people false hope here. Most ratings do not have that 9-5 luxury! So telling everyone there is no reason u can't go to college. Unfortunately u r wrong. Get your feet wet, gain some experience and get to know other ratings before posting videos. Your could be held liable for false info and be sued. Be careful. AND please make a correction on your video. Everyone else has to add in PT plus watch duties. People need to expect the truth. U should have said, what it's like for a corpsman raring. Because most everyone else will NOT have it as easy as you. Nor the luxury of getting the time to go to college. U have a luxury, and explain that. NAVY does not have to allow to time off to go to college! Many I knew were NOT granted time off. In fact, I didn't know anyone at all, unless it was online. NOT every person will have access to computers like I either or great internet service. So it all depends. Be wise. And get to know the Navy just a bit more. With all respect to you. I just don't want u giving others hopes up! They need to hear the truth. And make a decision to join off the truth. Not a n experience from a dental corpsmans viewpoint.

[@kellypriscilla718]

@@hawaiibound62 Respectfully whomever you are, i do NOT have a 9-5 job. Never once have i said that and never once have i advertised my rate as a luxury or that the other rates have that luxury. I am not wrong, i’ve always said since the get go this is MY EXPERIENCE thus far. I know plenty about not only my job but the jobs of my peers that serve along side me so you commenting that i need to get my feet wet and gain some experience and get to know other ratings is pretty funny and i don’t need to make a correction to my video because never have i once said something false or advertised something that it’s not. I stand watch and I PT just the same as everyone in the fleet, nothing has ever “come easy for me” but how would you know if you’ve never even met me you only know what i’ve said thus far in my videos, and if one wants to go to college it’s up to them to make the time for it and i’ve said that time and time again. No one said that you need to take time off to go to school because it’s doable to work and go to school your probably making excuses for yourself and for others when you say that because you think that you need to take time off from work to attend school. I don’t have to “be wise” because i am but again how would you know if you don’t even know me? Everyone that watches my video on my channel hears the truth and knows the truth because never have i once withheld that from them and you can see that for yourself in the comments when i reply to people and when i have one on one conversations with people. Thank you so much for watching my video and taking your time to comment not only once but THREE times (: YOU’RE AWESOME !!!!!

[@hawaiibound62]

@@kellypriscilla718 constructive criticism is healthy. And in a way, just trying to protect you. I have family who work in pentagon and throughout military. It's always best to be discreet. Like I said. Truth is better. In no way am I trying to put u down in any way. But remember this. What u say, others may hear differently. I have some age on you and experience. Others do consider your rate as 9-5. Take that as u may, but it is what is is. Too many are false advertising the military. Especially the younger generations. It's very apparent. Don't gain arrogance, gain understanding from others. That's where u r lacking. If u want to make videos, you need to narrow down what areas you can speak from. 😉

[@kellypriscilla718]

Thank you, have a good night (:

[@olamidesogaolu7229]

Hi Kelly Priscilla, My name Oris Ola. Thanks for the video and for the important information you passed. How or when do you get your second rating? I’m about to go to boot camp and i was giving HM but I heard you mention in your video HM-dentistry; how do you come about that? Thank you.

[@kellypriscilla718]

Hi hi! I got “dental” apart of my contract at MEPS when i picked my job for the Navy. 🙂

[@aluzumaki9728]

i wanna be like you when i grow up 🧍🏽‍♂️

[@kellypriscilla718]

🤭 Awe thank you

[@arielhendrick5977]

how much money should you bring for bootcamp besides the money they give you? also everyone is saying they give you bras, but what kind ? or could i bring my own sports bras. and with the new hair regulations, do I have to gel it everyday for bootcamp?

[@kellypriscilla718]

You can take your own personal debit card and can have cash, whatever amount you wish to take really up to you. They’ll issue you standard white fruit of the loom sports bra, you will not be allowed to wear your own sports bra. Regardless of hair regulations you’ll still need to gel your hair down, you’ll learn that the hard way of you choose to do things your own way unfortunately.

[@Yellowsub23]

Hi.. new subscriber here.. thanks for the videos u put out.. i ship out to bootcamp next week.. im so nervous🥲 .. especially with the running part.. How was that when u were in bootcamp? The running part

[@kellypriscilla718]

hey! good luck on your new journey! it’s okay to be nervous everyone is because it’s something new but don’t stress it. I struggled running because i didn’t make it a habit running before i left to bootcamp but i got better throughout bootcamp because we ran a lot !

[@robertganoe4471]

Good nice to here from you

[@kellypriscilla718]

Thank you ! Thanks for always checking in

[@kclark91197]

Great video

[@ssmith38106]

You all please don’t clown me but I have a serious question. How long do you have to stand at attention in navy boot camp? Someone told me practice staring at a door for hours in formation to prepare myself for boot and I’m like huh? Do RDCs make you stand like a statue in formation at bootcamp and if so for how long?

[@kellypriscilla718]

For the first night you get there you don’t stand at attention but you’re just standing around for hours waiting for them to tell you what to do next. Later on in bootcamp it’s up to your RDCs to keep you at attention or not. It’s a form of military bearing, if your division likes to play games and not listen then it can turn into a form of discipline. Just don’t lock your knees and you’ll be good. If you lock your knees while standing after standing for a bit you’ll pass out.

[@relaxationsounds3799]

Who ships out close to the end of February, I ship out Feb.28th

[@shadinewalters9748]

I ship 23rd

[@thatgirlken949]

I ship February 22nd

[@tiyannanelson494]

Feb 23rd

[@missty3982]

Great advice!

[@kellypriscilla718]

Thank you! I try!

[@missty3982]

I was on here just curious of course as a new sailor mom🥰

[@kellypriscilla718]

That’s awesome, if you’re sailor has an questions in regards to anything I can try my best to answer them. Are you on any support facebook groups ? Sometimes you can connect with other family members who have sailors in the same A-school and what not.

[@missty3982]

@@kellypriscilla718 I will look into that. Thanks so much ☺️

[@kineyshlaperez3068]

Hi love ! Quick question do navy recruits get permission to leave base after graduation (same day graduating) they only get two tickets but would it be possible to see them after graduation?

[@MsVULTURE101]

Navy Sailors get 5 Hours of Liberty after graduation it’s usually from 0900 to 2100, they are able to leave the base, Many Sailors go to Chicago, but the traffic can be bad sometimes, so many just stay near the Base, most Petty Officers make Sailors come back early from Liberty like 1900, Navy Sailors Leave Recruit Training Command the next day early morning usually between 2am and 5am in Buses

[@kellypriscilla718]

This kind person that replied is spot on with his response!! Glad they were able to help! Do you have any other questions ?

[@kineyshlaperez3068]

@@kellypriscilla718 Thank you so very much ! And all good got a call from him Saturday ❣️

[@kellypriscilla718]

Awe that’s awesome!!! Was that his first call home to you?

[@kineyshlaperez3068]

@@kellypriscilla718 yes it was after the Im here safe one ! He cried and it broke my heart 😭but I’m finally getting letters now !

[@anaiiliera2740]

Boot camp just got extended to 10 weeks :(

[@kellypriscilla718]

Yes put in affect Jan 3rd. Forgot to mention that in this video. Not much will change to the training schedule they just want to add some classes to help with sailors success in the fleet.

[@anaiiliera2740]

@@kellypriscilla718 do you by chance know what classes they added? I leave in like a week and had been mentally prepared for 8 weeks and not 10 lol

[@kellypriscilla718]

@@anaiiliera2740 The article I read said it was just a new program called “sailor for life” consisting of leadership and professional development. I’m sorry :/ I hope this helps (-:

[@robinoo5466]

I have some questions. After you finished your boot camp, how did you get your things which were already packed for a school? How much weight could you bring, like just a carry-on baggage or even a checked baggage? Could you go to your a school by your own plan or with other sailors, like military plan? When could your family start to ship things to you, to your A school? I’m a future sailor and my rate is corpsman. Thank you.

[@kellypriscilla718]

Hi! My parents took a bag of clothes and i took it to A-School. Then everything else i wanted later on down the road my mom packed up a box and shipped it to me. It doesn’t matter the weight when you are traveling on orders and you have a max of 5 checked bags. You go to A-School with the sailors that graduated bootcamp the same day as you. Your family can start to ship things to A-School once you get a mailbox, they give you a mailbox like the second or third week of you getting to A-school. I hope this helps! If you have any other questions don’t hesitate to ask (-:

[@robinoo5466]

@@kellypriscilla718 thank you so much 😊 this really helps me. ❤️

[@jada9822]

i’m going in may i’m scared , i want to know as a black girl which i am are you able to wear weave/braids have you seen girls ? when is the swim qual

[@kellypriscilla718]

Hi! I’ve seen it yes but, the up keep for the braids was a lot for some people so they just took them out. You’d need to get braids within Navy regulations so you can be within regs and your RDCs not give you an issue. If your bun is too bulky they will make you figure something out. Swim qual is like week 2 or 3 if i’m not mistaken.

[@jada9822]

@@kellypriscilla718 thank youuuu

[@kellypriscilla718]

yeah of course !! sorry for the late reply (: if you need anything else or have any questions feel free to ask !

[@MrShQ-uz3ng]

Good video！thank you！

[@kellypriscilla718]

Thank you!!

[@robertganoe4471]

@@kellypriscilla718 when my grandson goes to Texas will he be there for a long time

[@kellypriscilla718]

@@robertganoe4471 All depends on what his job in the Navy is

[@Klayyyys-Life]

Hey, I wanted to know if I could change my job to HMDA if I’m a HM.

[@kellypriscilla718]

Hi! You’d need to speak to your recruiter! Hope this helps (:

[@lonekaneil3700]

Do they teach you how to do a push up if you don’t know how to do it at bootcamp?

[@kellypriscilla718]

You should know how to do a proper push up before leaving to bootcamp! If you expect to learn it there you will fail your first PFA and you can get held back in training. Try talking to your recruiter to see if they can help you if not there’s always youtube videos you can watch! I hope this helps (-:

[@mspeaches351]

Hello, how many days before set graduation is battle stations done?

[@kellypriscilla718]

The same week as graduation! Battle stations occurs Sunday night - ends Thursday morning. So whenever their division is set to go it can be any time between those days.

[@kingxtre1396]

Does the navy pay for your flight to Chicago?

[@kellypriscilla718]

They do!

[@briannabell5131]

I have a question. I am going as a HM. If there anyway I can try out for the SARC and stuff during my A school or something. Or apply for that or would I have to have a different contract. Because I would love to be one but idk how all that works yet. I leave on Aug 30th

[@juicymilkfeet5897]

Hello, I want to do this too, did you figure it out?

[@tugboat_actual]

Gotta talk to the recruiter to see if those options are available. If no try outs, get all the schooling you can asap. Then apply

[@mariapineda754]

What do you think on CE ? Any Advice

[@kellypriscilla718]

I’m not familiar with that rate and unfortunately I do not know anyone that has that rate. I’m sorry :/

[@samuelhay1347]

Hey Maria, I'm a old Marine but have done tons of research on Navy rates for my grandchildren. The CE rate will be one of the rates that probably keep you stationed on shore. It will be great preparation for potential work once you leave the Navy should you get out. If you like working in the construction field and working with your hands, CE would be a great rate to have. Blessings

[@dannybryandavis6135]

can women bring pads

[@kellypriscilla718]

Yes!

[@wolfdawg29]

Hey so I am interested in getting an HM contract I know that it is a super popular rate and it's kind of a luck of the draw whether or not I get that rate. If HM isn't available do you know how the process of telling them no I would like to wait for when it's available would work? Like would they notify me when it's finally available or how would I have to go about that?

[@FUBAR6996]

im a corpsman myself. Promotion sucks because there’s a shit ton of us in the navy already. But if ur really into the medical field, you can always be a quad ø corpsman.

[@kellypriscilla718]

Hey! So if you want HM and they don’t have express to them you’re not going to pick a job other than HM It’s your career in the Navy, you can express that to your recruiter as well and the liaison at MEPS when you get sat down to pick your job. Based on when you want to leave they will let you know what they have available for such dates. Don’t feel pressured to just pick a job because once you sign a contract for that job there’s no switching it around regardless of what your recruiter tells you. They lie all the time. If there’s the job available for when you want to leave that’s great but if there isn’t then you tell them you rather wait they should notify you if there’s an opening for that job but really you have to stay on top of the recruiter for that. If you read the other person that just commented under your comment it might seem discouraging but honestly you’re gonna find that everywhere in the Navy there’s always gonna be some people who are negative who don’t do anything to help themselves towards promotion don’t compare your story to theirs because there are so many ways to pick up for advancement especially now when I came into the Navy the corpsman advancement rate for E3 to E4 was 2% now it’s at 9%. The Hospital Corpsman manning (the personnel within the rate) was at 120% last year and this year it is at 89.9%. The manning went down due to a lot of military personnel being kicked out due to the vaccine giving people the opportunity to join the HM rate. If you want it go for it. I love my job and where I work, and I love being apart of the most decorated rate in the Navy. And i’m sure if you get the job you will feel the same way too.

[@wolfdawg29]

@@kellypriscilla718 thank you so much this actually helped a lot I have a couple of friends who are corpsman rn and if I had done things the way my dad told me at first I would’ve been a corpsman in 2018 but now my journey shall begin. I hope everything keeps going well for you and great content!!

[@kellypriscilla718]

There you go!! Everyone goes down different paths in life and you did something differently first and that’s okay, your story starts now. Everything will happen just as it’s supposed to. You got this. And thank you so much! I appreciate your support!!

[@laisssz.a8104]

Im undes for a year on a ship (OJT with the HMs and got my asvab waived) and finally got picked up as an HM.. gonna be 3rd class after A school next year. At first I wanted to be an LS but they’re not available that time and i saw it’s available if i go undes so i just chose that route so I could also explore other rates and automatically E4 if I reenlisted. After i got all my basic qualifications I asked my chain of command if I could do On the job training with the HM (i learned a lot from the LS but i lean more HM) cause we only have 3 on board and they need a female for medical reasons. Im a couple points off my asvab score so I talk to our command career counselor and after waiting for a month or so we finally got a response, do some more paperwork then i moved from deck division to hm. I got my orders couple days after to go to A school next year and ill be 3rd class after graduation and hopefully pick the C school right away so i can have a proper schedule to finish my college. As long as you have strong mentality and goals, life will be more less stressful 😂