Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Illinois | US Navy Boot Camp

[@samanthachantelle]

Just graduated navy bootcamp, it isn’t like what’s on the internet, much chiller, times will be hard times will be easy but it’s all mental

[@danriceman7533]

Congrats man. Still a pill many can't swallow.

[@leodanao9682]

shipping 3 days from now. nervous and excited

[@Lurkzlori]

Good luck to you!!! Give an update when your out

[@Dee_honeylocs]

How was the Asvab? I am going to MEPS in a couple weeks to my Asvab.

[@Lurkzlori]

@@Dee_honeylocs how long has it been since you were in school

[@Hijabieprincesssafiyyah]

I failed my first one by two points but in two weeks I’m gonna take it again wish me luck I’m better now and I’m gonna study and study

[@studiodasai]

you're graduating in a few weeks, you did it!!

[@sgtspooktaylor9552]

I just graduated yesterday. Trust me when i say its easy. The toughest part is honestly the mental aspects. Missing home. Missing things you used to do like listening to music or playing video games. They'll yell at you and curse you out. You go down to the OOD (officer of the deck) to report when you're the roving security watch of your compartment. You get nervous and dont say the proper words. They look at you and call you curse words and that you're stupid. Dont let it get to you. At RTC they dont actually hate you. You didn't cause the world to end because you called a chief a petty officer. They know youre learning and dont understand everything. Just let them chew you out. Try again. if you get it right cool. If not they'll curse you out again. Just say no (rank) or yes (rank) or aye aye (rank). If i can do it. Trust me you can do it.

[@jonathancrosby2959]

I graduated on October 17th! Chief Guerrero and Chief Mares were the best.

[@sgtspooktaylor9552]

@jonathancrosby2959 what ship were you?

[@jonathancrosby2959]

@@sgtspooktaylor9552 Ship 03, USS Hopper, Division 301.

[@Esha0123]

Ahh appreciate this a lot, I really want to join this, have been worried I wont be able to handle the mental aspect of it

[@frankie-b-gud1343]

I went thru Boot Camp at San Diego the summer of ‘79. I turned 18 while I was there. Went on to do twenty great years globe trottingas a CTR. I “retired” at the ripe old age of 37, and was recruited into Federal service, from which I retired about three months ago. And now every day is Saturday. SO, all of you who are about to start this journey need to have faith in your shipmates, and especially have faith in yourselves. About three days in you’ll ask yourself “what have I done..”. Hang in there, keep your ears and eyes open, pay attention to detail. Before you know it you’ll be walking tall at graduation and heading off to A/C School. I envy you! P.S. Practice your handwriting! You’ll be issued stationary (look it up) to snail-mail out letters. So you may want to get a little address book, too.

[@XPurplebulletX]

For those going to bootcamp you’ll see tons of comments here like “don’t take it personally” and “it’s all mental” and for the most part that’s all true but what your focus needs to be is that it truly is training. Every piece of what you learn here and your A-school will serve you well anywhere you go afterwards and it’s recommended you take note of what you’re given. From PT schedules, to shining your boots all the way to greeting an officer, nothing at all is just to get you through the day here, it’s to turn you into a sharp member of one of the worlds most powerful forces to ever exist in the history of mankind. Those who see it this way have a legendary future ahead of them. It’s been over a year since I graduated from here. Now , I serve on a nuclear powered Los Angeles class submarine waiting for absolutely anyone to try me or my country. Hooyah navy

[@Yurkskiii777]

I’ll be here soon

[@TayBabie23]

When u ship? I ship the 18th of Sept

[@GlowStormTV]

@@TayBabie23 you will be initially sent to USS Pearl Harbor initially for p-days. sometime during p4 to p6 you will be assigned to your actual ship.

[@jackshaffer1623]

@@TayBabie23p days suck bro after that it’s easy

[@Woopog]

Same, I'm shipping tomorrow on the 27th

[@TayBabie23]

@@Woopoggood luck

[@souler4224]

Not me watching this as I'm about to head there today

[@superphatdad519]

Same

[@Hijabieprincesssafiyyah]

I gotta take my test then I’ll be in the same place

[@studiodasai]

2 more weeks then you're free if you left two months ago like the comment says!

[@idarkboost]

Saying “not me” when it is you like a little TikTok girl smh

[@steptv2632]

I graduated Navy Boot Camp last week and for the ones that are bout to go just do as you are told and you will be fine. Nothing will always be perfect but listen to what u are told.

[@danriceman7533]

Congrats Sailor. That's a tough hill you climbed. Glad to have you doing your service. My brother is a retired Master Chief and has done very well in the Navy. You can too.

[@itsbigj2x]

I graduated boot camp not too long ago and honestly it was pretty fun and really easy. My favorite part was the confidence chamber and graduation.

[@Oskiee21]

Aye did u get the peanut butter shot in the ass

[@oliver_night2000]

Graduated on June 20, y'all future ones got this. It's really easy after the first 2 weeks.

[@kingdra-winston3500]

what if im not very good at swimming

[@randomcommenter1812]

@@kingdra-winston3500 Practice swimming before you ship

[@oliver_night2000]

They will give you plenty of practice. As long as you pass Swim, Float, and Abandon Ship before Battle Stations, you'll be fine.​@@kingdra-winston3500

[@CarleeBurgess-s8y]

@@kingdra-winston3500 they give swim classes to those who arent that capable, 99.9% pass rate even if you cant swim, you got it

[@MasonDeNike]

thank you. i ship out tomorrow on september 23rd.

[@carlosreynaga2272]

Graduated boot camp nearly 5 years ago and I remember myself in their shoes every step of the way 🤣 was the funniest place we couldn’t laugh 😭

[@Wyte-noyz]

this will be me soon, too heavy to join right now, losing weight in order to go. nothing but respect for all our armed forces, and i hope to serve my country well in the near future.

[@Ned-r4t]

Good luck... went thru Great Lakes in 1971. All it's about is teaching teamwork. Nothing even close to being in the fleet! BTW I loved the Navy regret getting out.

[@prod.domino]

Im leaving in 3 days!! I wish I pushed myself to work out more than i did but cant turn back, from now on im giving it 1000%!!!

[@chechinelo9785]

OH SHIT I SHIP OUT THE SAME DAY AS YOU

[@studiodasai]

have fun! see you in 10 weeks!

[@JulianSwanger]

Never work out, they will you was training for yourself. So they will even push you hardwr

[@mvameze]

Drink lots of water constantly

[@Esha0123]

@@JulianSwangerah shit really? I was planning to work out cause I dont wanna fucking die when doing it, but if they going to push me even harder than I wont go training to much then 😭😅

[@kendallwilliams1601]

On my way! See your there sailors

[@natefontana5757]

Thank you all for your service 🙏

[@reesethestone412]

Can't wait go Navy bootcamp!!!!

[@Bulldog1653]

Damn it's changed a lot since I was in. I reported to RTC Great Lakes 21 March 1994. It used to be you marched to a different building for chow, same with classes.

[@nathanflores4776]

Each building has its own galley. They try to make it as close as they can to ship life.

[@RS-nc5qx]

They say navy food sucks. These dudes were eating better than me.

[@mikeymercure]

They say that in the Navy the chow is mighty fine, they jumped up on the table and started double time!

[@carlosreynaga2272]

The best food I had was in boot camp and A school. Was eating like a Damm king 🤣 once you get to the ship though it’s a whole other story depending where you go

[@tonymu2976]

Food in the .Navy was the best even aboard ship.

[@DaJuiceisLoose11]

Guarantee ts prolly not seasoned

[@jonathancrosby2959]

@@DaJuiceisLoose11 it depends on what it is, really. They have certain sauces and syrup along with salt and pepper sitting at the tables. They also have peanut butter and jelly if you're feeling froggy.

[@aknadiri2520]

I want to join Navy soon , can't wait

[@BarbiesRingsideShow24]

Soon !!!! I’ll be there 😊

[@tyresestewartforeverabsolu4089]

2 more weeks after this one baby!!! September 16th ship out

[@THERAREORACLESB]

My son graduate this September 2024🎉

[@THERAREORACLESB]

❤❤❤❤

[@ademhawilson5579]

i leave the 11th😫

[@goodwind3190]

Good luck and enjoy the funniest place your not allowed to laugh at

[@jaylenn4ks]

I ship out sep10

[@klubmember960]

My fiancé's daughter is there currently, shes 2 weeks in and we hope she keeps going 💪🏿🇺🇸

[@RebeccaClay-l5l]

My daughter is there and she graduates this coming Thursday.

[@studiodasai]

tell her congratulations!!!

[@mkl62]

Company 141, 11th Division, CC's EMC Aguado, EM1 Frilles. Entered April 25, 1986. Graduated June 20, 1986. Left for Meridian, MS June 27, 1986.

[@Sub-km4nk]

As a submariner, it’s worth every moment

[@Aje-ch3ms]

Do you like being a submariner?

[@doggo8755]

Just graduated a month ago. This shit brings back memories.

[@adhancock79]

BOOTER! lol!

[@myclosetisagraveyard]

boot talking like he rates anything

[@j1philmz470]

Mans still in A school

[@Arrow_bro]

Lol

[@iiLoveSoloGaming]

i leave next week, January 8th. I’m hungry, focus & ready to go. HOOYAHH

[@sweebation8642]

Graduated yesterday 🙏

[@studiodasai]

congrats!!

[@Zack_Cestaro]

I remember those days shipped off on January 4th 2024 graduated April 4th 2024

[@James-hl6kx]

Damn you got set back

[@Zack_Cestaro]

@@James-hl6kx No I went to Future Sailor

[@studiodasai]

congrats!!

[@Tiffany-cr5jw]

December 2nd i will be there & i cant wait! 🥳🥳🥳

[@alyx8522]

I graduated not long ago, the first week or two are the worst, after you get used to it it gets better, and if you’re lucky towards the end you’re RDCs will be relatively chill, and they switch to teaching you more about your life in the fleet.

[@jamesschloobohm9132]

went thur sand diego in 77 we had to say general order before we could get out

[@KilldozerNY]

Man , been 12yrs to the week that I was there. Goes by quick .

[@danriceman7533]

Cold fuckin winter. Good thing the pool is heated just like the four seasons resort.

[@maraheades7168]

Hopefully soon!! 🙏🏽

[@robertfreestone414]

Wow! Basic has greatly changed from my time (3-11 to 5-3 '85, CO 085, 14th Div). Although it's more real-Navy applicable, it actually resembles my future Army service many years later (7-18-08 to 7-1-23, retired) with its formations. Except for marching, it was never that formal.

[@davidkelly8274]

When to boot camp in 1988. Spent 20 years in. CTTC(SW) Kelly.

[@whatcanigetwith1video674]

Is it weird that in a fucked up way I MISS this place

[@OscarA.BenitesNavarro]

2025 im traveling to Chicago ❤

[@OscarA.BenitesNavarro]

I have to wait my process until January 2025, or any day that i can get advised to travel. Because first i am supposed to get a permanent resident card. Then i can legally travel from Honduras where i stay at Tambla Lempira to the United States ,its just me but i do will need a hint.

[@studiodasai]

congrats!! you're gonna do great

[@abrahamalvarado9179]

I’m shipping out on the 28th

[@studiodasai]

you're gonna do great!! see you when you graduate!

[@David-n1p8k]

I went through boot 22yrs ago this makes me laughing, they look like they are in kindergarten

[@Ned-r4t]

Went thru in '71

[@CREEPINGIRON]

Oh goodness, fifteen days left. 🦓💚

[@alsomika]

My brother div's RDC went "that mask looks loose" when I went down to the confidence chamber, I was so ready to cough out a lung before they split that capsule

[@CertifiedOnnaPalletJack]

i’ll be there myself fairly soon, i can’t wait to get this shit started

[@ohnoadrii]

Ship in 5 days can't wait

[@greatjoeygaming7870]

I’ll be there in 2 and half weeks

[@mychaela4800]

i go next month january 23 super excited

[@terryharrison4118]

My grandson is there now ,he got there on December 5 ,gonna be a submariner ,so proud of him ,know your people are of you to

[@johnoconnor6356]

I went through Boot Camp in 1986. Since then, it seems they tore everything down, and rebuilt it. Recruit Division Commanders, as they are called today, we're Company Commanders then. You answered them , "Yes, Sir", or " No, Sir," regardless of their rank.

[@Bubblehead640]

Navy Boot Camp Feb1984. Great Lakes was cold that time of year.

[@jaylenn4ks]

Shipping out sep10 future sailor hill otw

[@CHILDOFGOD2002-6]

U got 2 days

[@justanotheryoutuber9711]

0:44 div 277, fuuuuuuck that one was just a few divs away from mine. 270, man I coulda been on here.

[@ryankujawa7062]

lol always cool to see yourself in one of these

[@mikeortiz9664]

I’ll be here soon on November 4th Help me father God ❤

[@largebbc9199]

@@mikeortiz9664 nov 5 here!

[@jim-f4n]

Looks like the boon dockers are finally gone!

[@tonetooniycegaming620]

I ship out on the 30th of this month! Got a lot of emotions 🥴😅

[@NellBlock]

same

[@paytenbaldwin694]

Same

[@brianjett1446]

I'm thinking about joining the navy just to join the Marines. I'm to old to join the Marines, however I'm not old enough to join the navy. If I should go ahead with this I will have to to do two years in the navy and request to be transferred to the Marines. If I'm accepted I will have to go through Marines boost camp. If I don't pass the Marines boot camp I will not be able to be a Marine.

[@Fabranesha]

I ship Nov 20th 🎉

[@TanyaHerrill]

My son just left today 😮September 4th 🙏🏾

[@Arrow_bro]

He’s cooked

[@tanyaherrill9571]

@@Arrow_broHe’s pretty strong guy😊 Haven’t received call yet!! 😮

[@Arrow_bro]

@@tanyaherrill9571 when he graduates show him this comment

[@arkvadik8578]

This looks so casual...we had to run or march everywhere...even worse, these folks don't have the look of warriors in their eyes...

[@ryankujawa7062]

I could kick your ass lil bro

[@nathanking8396]

So is the camo green or blue because it shows both?

[@toddsutherland5724]

shipping out nov 12th! anyone else?

[@studiodasai]

you're gonna do great! see you when you graduate!

[@studiodasai]

@@JocelynR2007 congrats for your bf!

[@AdamAloha808]

Sep 12th here I come🤙🏽

[@jaylenn4ks]

Sep 10th 😢

[@oliver_night2000]

Get it out the way. You'll learn so much there. And build brotherhoods. Truly a blessing.​@@jaylenn4ks

[@dennisgreene5055]

1960's Navy here. Is there still service week, drop and give me 20, and when lining up getting yelled at "nuts to butts" is there still gedunk truck with pogey bait also, if you were sick you better be real sick or you were told to suck it up

[@Ned-r4t]

I think service week is history.... lol went thru Great Lakes in '71

[@David-n1p8k]

Do they still march on the grinder

[@moarkish6739]

Im trying to get into Air Force but the process is taking forever and thinking i should just go Navy, Is it worth it?

[@garouuchiha4041]

Depends on what you are trying to get.

[@x4nick657]

No

[@austinburkey9480]

Yall gon see me soon enough

[@OscarA.BenitesNavarro]

I am born in Honduras i dont have white priveleges, and im fully hondurean i grew up in the USA, i went to school i am 23 years old, if i get to travel by January i may serve the Navy, and requiring my mom Deysi she lives in Kansas to have an attorney with a legal status , for her because she from Honduras too. I have diplomas by the way, but not a ged or a bachelors degree, i think after graduation from Navy a college degree can be more important for me , im smart ❤ and very peaceful educated , good person.

[@DEATHKNIESS]

I’m watching this from A school good times 😂

[@RooseveltLeconte]

I would like to be part of Navy. Unfortunately, I'm an immigrant in the United States , I'm waiting to see when I'm eligible if it will be possible for me. 🙏🏽🇺🇸🙏🏽🇺🇸🙏🏽

[@TayBabie23]

Thank u

[@aggressivedogpetter7219]

Shipping off September 25 🫡

[@Bee_神]

september 11th 😵

[@elmergarcia6847]

Sept 19!

[@aggressivedogpetter7219]

@@Bee_神 good luck to you might see you lol 😂

[@aubrigutierrez4734]

​@@Bee_神good luck to you make sure to scream at the top of your lungs and don't fuck it up

[@SantiagoTPC]

I graduated a few days ago from boot camp. A few things you should know: 1. Don't let other recruits bother you so much. That is the most stressful thing about being in your compartment. 2. Try to sleep as much as possible and drink lots of water. This is so you aren't tired in class and you aren't dehydrated. If you drink a lot of water, you can use the head (bathroom) during class to stay awake. 3. Study your training guide during free time, especially when you're on watch. I would even suggest you ask to be on ship staff (you clean for like an hour everyday around the ship and stand watch every 2 days). 4. Learn to tie a bowline knot. Not very important, but being the person who knows how to tie it is a very good idea so you can teach others how to do it. 5. Listen and do as you're told, even if it sounds stupid or unusual. Don't argue with leadership and try not to be noticed by the RDCs for anything bad. 6. Don't get mixed with the wrong crowd. There are going to be idiots in your DIV, don't be associated with them, then you'll find yourself getting in trouble because you associate with them. Often they cause the DIV more harm because they fall out of line more often than not. Good luck, be sure to journal stuff so you have a way of actually voicing yourself because the RDCs can seem very distant and it's usually very difficult to talk to a chaplain.

[@Chu1sky]

I be there in 11/18

[@XurXeesOn120FPS]

I leave out December 9th

[@studiodasai]

you're gonna do great!

[@jacobrichman832]

Why are Navy Recruits the only ones out of all other branches to hold their hand underneath their mouths when being exposed to the CS Gas? I’m just curious. It’s something I’ve noticed compared to watching the branches go through it.

[@jacobrichman832]

@@JocelynR2007 As ridiculous as it sounds, my thought it is that they have to learn to do that because they’ll be on a ship & this could happen. If they catch their snot, it’ll prevent it from other sailors from slipping on it.

[@howellwong11]

San Diego is better than Great Lakes cuz we don't have the cold weather. On the other hand, we had to wash our clothes by hand every day.

[@TheeChosenonee21]

Shipping out oct 30th

[@batcandoi1492]

Can you take video ship 11 div327 please

[@chelogarcia69]

sept 10th lets gooo

[@hectorjuanquinones4937]

Are there any grampas 40 year olds??

[@SkaterD]

I leave September 17th

[@RandomPerson-mq3pl]

Same! Might see you there

[@rp28]

This makes me want to go scramble some eggs.

[@CrisDeleon-fp5xe]

i just graduated 2 days ago 😭

[@janetcastillo3243]

Te gustó ir o es muy difícil, la verdad ?

[@RandomPerson-mq3pl]

Whos shipping out sept 17th??

[@kingwashington4044]

You

[@philquintana]

Why are the recruits wearing rank on their blouses?

[@danniehodgett625]

because they can if they do what's called a buddy thing but if they have prior service or some college, they get a rank but only issue is they do not have the same authority as a person who is holding the rank and passed RT.

[@Arrow_bro]

@@danniehodgett625this is wrong he’s talking about the ones with the petty officer insignia. Those who have insignias have a leadership position the amount of shevrons represent the importance of their role

[@philquintana3576]

​@@Arrow_broThanks for the info. We did that in recruit training. I was a squad leader so I had a small blue felt square and Sgt stripes but we wore them on our covers.

[@oldsalt7534]

Company 158 RTC San Diego Feb. 19-May 14, 1964. Company Commander MMC James A. Hanley, Jr.

[@TheOctomasprime]

I just completed army basic training I’m now at AIT. Idk why I’m watching navy videos lmao

[@daishathabrat1877]

Omg really? Did you have to complete your swim test in uniform?

[@TheOctomasprime]

@@daishathabrat1877 I’m in the army there’s no swim tests

[@garouuchiha4041]

The ARMY is a bunch of try hard warrior's, generic version of the MARINE CORPS. A grown adult version of boy and girl scouts.

[@TheOctomasprime]

@@garouuchiha4041 after the time I been in so far I can agree with that

[@kill3ersrreal486]

I have done line handling twice so far in the 6 six years I have been. My personal opinion it’s the most useless thing to learn unless ur going to be a BM

[@teleman07]

Blood for the blood god.

[@khristopherulloa4283]

I Ship out September 27

[@xiiisnow2909]

Ngl. Navy would be good for because I do live in Chicago but I like. Airforce more

[@HumeRachel-j3w]

Kiley Skyway

[@ojaymormah4818]

I don’t understand?? Has the navy gone back to using blue berries? Or this is just an old video?

[@danniehodgett625]

old video but some still use blueberry's in RT. The NWU III is still experimental among RT but in the fleet NWU III is the uniform of choice.

[@Arrow_bro]

@@danniehodgett625This is not true no one wears the blue berries anymore

[@AsianVidWatcher]

Blueberries? Since when?

[@adhancock79]

This is boot camp lite. lol

[@Arrow_bro]

Guarantee you still live with your mom

[@TayBabie23]

I heard ur up for 2 days n I can’t swim soooo there’s that but I know my sailors creed and my 11 general orders

[@oliver_night2000]

Remember the chain of command up to the rtc fleet commander.

[@reeseringer816]

Shipping out February 13th 2025

[@Ned-r4t]

Good luck! Go with the flow.... bee.ive me that's not the Navy... After A school when you hit the fleet that's the Navy and forget all about bootcamp....

[@Ned-r4t]

BTW all boot is getting into teamwork. Good Luck....

[@TayBabie23]

Y am I screwed James

[@Melli0dys]

september 16 😮‍💨

[@LP3me]

Seeing that young girls face 😂

[@saulbeiza7303]

Did anyone have athletes foot there?

[@ryankujawa7062]

Lots of us, we found ways to get around it

[@rananashi6755]

If I was eligible for joining a military force, then I would have been a navy seal.