I leave in one day. Wish me luck

@Bria.The.Sunflower

10 ай бұрын

Tell us how it was please

@Draeus_Prime

10 ай бұрын

@@Bria.The.Sunflower easy

@wigeongaming1882

10 ай бұрын

That’s honestly a relief to hear, or a joke.

@Draeus_Prime

10 ай бұрын

@@wigeongaming1882 it's true

@oriir6431

10 ай бұрын

⁠@@Draeus_Primeso is it a Joke if your in any real shape?

I went through boot camp in 2004, and already retiring in 10 months. I dont even feel old at all. Time really does fly.

@IAMJUSTME841

10 ай бұрын

Went there in 07. Got out in 2009 on a medical/honorable discharge. SHSN Mead wishing you "fair winds and following seas" 🔱⚓

@JeffSpehar-ov1cn

9 ай бұрын

Retired Jan 1994. Time really flew by after I hit 12 years in.

@user-px8lx9dp6h

2 ай бұрын

What rank are you after all the years in?

Go into RTC “or I guess any bootcamp” with a humble mindset. Leave your ego at home and try to learn something new every day. RTC flew by for me because I genuinely applied myself to all the activities and school curriculum. I noticed a lot of the recruits who were hating life always complained and in turn they had a terrible time. Think about it, you’re getting paid to wake up, eat three times a day, exercise, and learn seamanship “obviously much more “ Enjoy your time there and just embrace the suck when times get rough. Remember nothing last forever and all hard times end. I genuinely miss RTC at times, hopefully I can pick up an RDC billet later on in my Navy Career Be safe everyone and have a great day

Do EXACTLY as you're told, never more never less, only exactly what you are told, don't do anything stupid, and youre good. Boot camp is not hard, YOU make it hard

My son went through this in 2020, and COVID added an extra layer of stress. He was so shook up that his intial phone call he said about 10 words then he hung up. You could hear yelling in the back ground which made me laugh. In 1984, obviously before cellphones, we had to stand in line and make 'collect calls' from pay phones to tell the folks back home we made it.

@Papirrin-di8cy

11 ай бұрын

Poot baby 😅

@allstar930

11 ай бұрын

Same for me in '94.

@ayykinggg6630

8 ай бұрын

I leave January 9th

I went to RTC on 08/02/99 and boy does this bring back memories. Been retired for 4 years now from the Navy and I enjoy watching these videos.

@askardc

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service!

@ImCegtr

Жыл бұрын

Hey would you recommend retiring and doing the full 20 years in the navy …are the benifits worth it because I’m think about going into service

@damienjackson7534

Жыл бұрын

I went to RTC on 09/24/1998. Yes. I remember also. I’m a retired from the military also.

@jessieball6195

11 ай бұрын

@@ImCegtr I am also a retired Navy veteran (retired in June 2000), and I would advise you to wait until at least you have completed 3 years of active duty before you start thinking about whether or not to make the military a (lifetime) career. Just enjoy the experience, and explore all your options later. Don't start thinking about retirement, when you haven't even joined yet. Just some friendly advice.

@richvarela9636

11 ай бұрын

most dont stay.. do a contract first .... see if you like the cramped life style on a ship first.. being at sea 6 months...then decide ...and boot camp sucks ass ...@@ImCegtr

I'm soooo glad I did not know that I could turn around and go home at the airport, or I might have chickened out and missed some of the best years of my life. XD

So many memories... so much yelling but honestly its an experience that you will never forget. If your going I'll tell you this make sure you run and swim before you do because i didnt and well i had a lot of great memories of being trained at boot camp... The nervousness is normal but ill be honest if i make it then you can too.

Ahhh beautiful hotel rtc. Wonderful staff, a sizable swimming pool for pleasure, beautiful greenery and a whole lot of pain

Interesting Recommendation. Keep up the good work shipmate.

I would like to see more. Enjoyed the break down

And they always make sure everybody arrives at night. Late at night.

It’s been 40 years since I’ve been in RTC Orlando Florida, which by the way is no longer there, but what a difference in the way everything looks compared to back then! I can still remember it like it was yesterday, those are times you never forget!👍🇺🇸.

@askardc

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service!

@Navygrl58

Жыл бұрын

@@askardc It was my privilege and my honor!🇺🇸.

These videos are helpful. I leave next week for RTC and I am getting more nervous as the day gets closer.

Thank you for all the information. This channel needs more subscribers. Whenever I hear about someone wanting to enlist in the Navy, I tell them to visit your channel as I think your advice and ability to set expectations is the best there is on youtube. Take care shipmate and thank you for helping out our future shipmates.

@askardc

Жыл бұрын

We appreciate that shipmate! Is there any videos you wish you could see that we should make? Also, HM I assume? FMF Maybe?

@14arma

Жыл бұрын

@@askardc Thank you, & yes, I was a greenside doc, but full disclosure, I got out in 2008 so I'm not nearly as spun up on what to expect and all the changes that may have occurred. However to this day, my time getting to be a part of the greatest fighting force this world has ever seen, was the coolest thing I've ever got to do in my life and still consider myself a sailor and love seeing the next generation continue to carry that torch. The best friends of my life I met in the military as well. Its fun to sometimes watch and see what has changed, which it seems like a few things have, however it looks like for the most part very similar to what I experienced. No ideas off the top of my head that you haven't already done a great job at explaining, however if there's any way an old veteran can help give me a shout. I'll pass along any questions I encounter or pop in my head.

@askardc

Жыл бұрын

@@14arma Thank you for your service brother.

I really enjoyed this video! I graduated from RTC in Great Lakes in 2007. Division 404!

Thank you so much for this video! It’s very informative. My grandson just left. I think he might have arrived at Great Lakes last night or today. I’m hoping to hear whether or not he arrived, and to get his mailing address - hopefully, soon!

@ginashores2809

Жыл бұрын

Mine is on the plane to Chicago right now.

@Chisha101

Жыл бұрын

My son left on the 6th too!

@marijaneramirez5637

6 ай бұрын

My son is leaving on Feb. 28th 😢

I Passed my RDC in the nex and he stared at me and flipped me off and started giggling😂

not gunna lie ive been out of RTC for little over a year now and my oh my i miss it sometimes but now im really looking forwards to my full navy career now especially getting tied to a small boy aka a destroyer...ddg67 the cole :)

@askardc

Жыл бұрын

The USS Cole has some amazing history.

Nothing compares to meeting the lizard king!!

1999 I was the division after smoking was stopped. Division 349. Could only use perell for hair, and balls. We got cycled a lot! Come to find out a SR.Chief that went to my first command was the one who cycled us the first time in bootcamp! Don't miss the Navy, but miss my aircraft!

This was me back in 2003. Wow time flies. Uniforms are way different. We had ugly utilities.

Mine just left out today and arrived tonight .. obviously mama bear is not worried at all , up at midnight watching KZread’s on what he may be going through 😂 … 🙏🏼 oh dear Lord

Obviously, it’s a lot different than when I went through boot camp in 1982. If anyone were to ask me advice about making your experience as positive as you can… 1. Listen! 2. Pay attention to detail 3. Maintain a positive attitude 4. Put 100% effort into all evolutions For me personally, I did well in boot camp, and had the best job, Company Yeoman. My subsequent training was very demanding AW pipeline, and boot camp set me up for success…C029 RTC Orlando, FL 11/22/82-01/21/83. OSC Muchow and MMC Herrington…R.I.P. to these great sailors, leaders and CCs.

I’m supposed to arrive there on the 26th y’all pray for me hope everyone does well as well and stays strong for whoever is going as well!!!

@ericramos9155

9 ай бұрын

ill b there the 21st hope to see you

This stuff is so timeless. I went through in 1994 and it was all exactly the same. Peace

@askardc

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service!

@ernwalton4255

9 ай бұрын

I was also there that year You remember what company you were? I was company 350

Thank you SRCS Tutton for saving my life in 1999. If you are still living I'd love to meet you, if you ever see this! I'm the guy from Magna Vista! Did 10 years, but got screwed by an officer who hated me. Thank you sir! I'd do anything to meet you man! If you see this,and still alive please reply! Please!

@askardc

Жыл бұрын

Hope they see your post!

It's been 30 years since I went to RTC. Have you ever hard someone turn around and run for it? I heard it as an urban legend back then. The recruit who turned tail and ran out the gate.

@askardc

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service! Some have tried. There is a recent picture of a recruit stuck on one of the pillars that break up the metal fence. Most are not bold enough.

@codyspradley6277

10 ай бұрын

​@@askardcI sadly washed out of basic but on my way out I met a recruit who claimed at least to have gotten out of the base by buying a red rope at the NEX and just walking out the front gate

@JeffSpehar-ov1cn

9 ай бұрын

@@codyspradley6277 It's called Boot Camp in the Navy, not basic.

@chasemorris704

8 ай бұрын

@@askardc Everytime we would march by the tunnel my chief would point and say "the train station is just over there if anyone wants to make a run for it tonight. The MA's at the gate wont even stop you, they'll probably just cheer you on"

I had a MACS, BU1 and MNC(SEL), it was hell👍👍

@RoundenBrown

6 ай бұрын

I had an OS2, IT1, RS1, and a CPO bluerope.

Man, I still remember this night vividly and it was 8 years ago!

@theunknown4570

8 ай бұрын

1991 for me. And I remember too

@dangusprime

8 ай бұрын

@@theunknown4570 actually now that I think about it, it was 13 years ago. I got out 8 years ago xD. Bootcamp 2010.

how do you get honor recruit? (shipping out july 10th)

I’m currently at the USO waiting for the Petty Officer to come and get us ready to go to RTC. Less than 1 hour from now. It’s getting real real

@flman1284

4 ай бұрын

Son was just picked up from USO, currently waiting for his call home.

@nikoshiesty

4 ай бұрын

@@flman1284 give it abt 45min to an hour and he’ll call you either saying the script he’s told to tell you or he’ll just say he’s made it safe and he’ll call you again in two weeks. Make sure you tell him that no matter what you believe in him and it’s gonna suck at first but it DOES get better just keep pushing through. Navy bootcamp is rlly not that hard it’s just stressful at first and then it gets demanding in ways that are rlly annoying. Your son is gonna be just fine these next few months I promise.. if I made it through anyone can.

@nikoshiesty

4 ай бұрын

@@flman1284 did ya get the call😅

@flman1284

4 ай бұрын

@@nikoshiesty yeah man, just a minute ago... Was about 20 seconds lol. Guess I'll hear from him in 2 weeks

@flman1284

4 ай бұрын

@@nikoshiesty my prior comment to your first comment did not show up. In short... Don't down yourself with the "if I can do it, anyone can" nonsense. Be proud, stand tall, you earned it and deserve it.

4:03 that guys face is exactly what you think it is. I watched this documentary he’s there with his identical twin and they both expected it to be this easy thing that they just sign up for and get and it was harder than they expected and neither one finished. They both quit or got released (I don’t know the terminology). But you’re reading his expression right. He did have an attitude and he did end up quitting.

Nice video

My son just left today. Thanks for the information

@askardc

11 ай бұрын

Glad to help!

i leave for bootcamp june 25th, 2024. can’t wait!

@keevo255

11 ай бұрын

Why so far😭😭😭😭

@JohJW

11 ай бұрын

@@keevo255 I’m still in high school

@lovealwaysjasmine

7 ай бұрын

My daughter goes around the same time. Good luck to you!

I left 29JUN22 and honestly it’s not bad. Just know how to run, bring your own running shoes. And expect to have no privacy

RTC Great Lakes in 1970 was not pretty. We spent our 1st four weeks in wooden barracks. Boot camp was also 13 weeks in those days.

@askardc

Жыл бұрын

California, Illinois, or Florida?

@jeffreywaters9906

11 ай бұрын

Illinois.

I'm shipping out on June 5th 2023. Any tips other than the ones provided. That would be greatly appreciated.

@askardc

Жыл бұрын

Get comfortable with running, study your start guide (we have a video on that), be ready to give up any unhealthy habits. If you want to be in, it is easy.

@brodyleger7751

Жыл бұрын

@Ask A RDC will I be kicked out of the navy for not knowing how to swim. I'm trying to, but I'm not good at it.

@boecaj3731

Жыл бұрын

@@brodyleger7751 no they teach you how to swim, and you’ll have multiple times to pass. But if you aren’t comfortable with water, maybe rethink joining the navy.

@brodyleger7751

Жыл бұрын

@Boecaj I'm comfortable in the water. It's just propelling myself forward I have issues with. I tread water, really well

I go tomorrow!

I never got to experience this. My plane got delayed a day lol

I’m Enlisting in the US Navy once I’m 18 and ship off when I graduate high school, ima be a US Navy Combat Corpsman Greenside.

@cripwalkonmyheart

Жыл бұрын

My RPOC is green side corpsman, I miss RTC sometimes man. The best memories of my life

@1533TodaVida

Жыл бұрын

@@cripwalkonmyheart what’s it like being a corpsman?

oh this is fairly new great

I leave in about a week. I’ve done research and I think the answer is yes. Am I allowed to bring my own athletic shoes? They’re all back

One change since this video was recorded. Cell phones are now allowed in boot camp, you do not have to pack them away till the last week. That doesn't mean you have access to it 24/7, but when it comes time for a call home, you'll be allowed to use your cell phone. I believe the Navy is rolling this out on a trial basis, but the Army and Air Force are already doing it.

I'll be shipping in 2 weeks man

@jtp39nau

Жыл бұрын

Same here

@Jaktado

Жыл бұрын

Same

@cheriejonas6319

Жыл бұрын

Yall are with my daughter. Ship in may 24th

How about if someone isn’t good with English? Is it going to be okay ?

😂fuck that night, I still remember my night of arrival. 14DEC22 I’ll never forget

@askardc

Жыл бұрын

It is rough both ways. But i still remember my NOA too

@bonkrood4629

Жыл бұрын

17NOV22 it was the worst night for sure, once we got to sleep we had a recruit keeping us up for another hour yelling.

Will over the counter medications like Gaviscon be taken away or can an rdc issue them

@askardc

Жыл бұрын

When it comes to medical questions, it is best to speak with your provider. RDC's do not issue medication. Medical does.

What happens if they kick a person out if they don't make the pt standards? Does that person get an administrative discharge? A general discharge which isn't bad?

@tryxjay8289

9 ай бұрын

Usually a medical discharge so it doesn't screw up their chances of getting jobs after. It will always be reasonable

I honestly wish I could've became an RDC during my time in the Navy, but I have one fatal flaw. I honestly cannot get irate with someone without feeling bad afterwards. It crushes my mental health, and I find myself apologizing relentlessly to them. I feel like I kicked their dog, and it hurts me inside.

Good video. Wish the audio had been better.

Shipoff date September fifth. Your video helps ease my nerves

@GamePolicies

11 ай бұрын

Yours the 5th? I leave on the 6th lol

@justsomeguythatwantstocry4243

11 ай бұрын

@@GamePolicies aha nice. I personally can't wait. If you're Joining the Navy, we'll actually be working together. It's one big BootCamp after all. Everyone in the navy goes to the same BootCamp. Can't wait to work with you

@GamePolicies

11 ай бұрын

@@justsomeguythatwantstocry4243 you too man. Let us see it through to graduation bro💪🏾

@justsomeguythatwantstocry4243

11 ай бұрын

@@GamePolicies I imagine you’re at MEPS now. Your boy’s in the airport waiting for the airplane to take me to Chicago. Super excited

@GamePolicies

11 ай бұрын

@@justsomeguythatwantstocry4243 oh shit. We’re currently at the hotel atm

If they bring a contacts book, like for numbers and addresses. can they use it ?

@askardc

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@tylerwaymire9001

Жыл бұрын

Recommend to keep the book small. The lockers recruits may use are very small and they must store hygiene products and other things inside

Everyone should join the milatary it instills that something extra that will carry you through life

@lobotomizedjesse

Ай бұрын

I don’t think so tbh

I ship out July 26th and cant wait. Im nervous but exicited.

@codclipz8454

Жыл бұрын

I ship out the 26th also what’s your rate gonna be

@jackis5581

Жыл бұрын

@@codclipz8454 Nuclear Field will be designated if I’m MM ET or EM

@codclipz8454

Жыл бұрын

@@jackis5581 ahh okay I’ll be IT I think they group all the smarter rates together

@jackis5581

Жыл бұрын

@@codclipz8454 hopefully lol. It gonna be fun but stressful.

@codclipz8454

Жыл бұрын

@@jackis5581 yeah it will

what is it like to shower? is there group showers or is it one person shower with a curtain on it?

@lilthunder9623

Жыл бұрын

Bruv it’s the navy

@flint8362

Жыл бұрын

At the Pearl Harbor I had showers with curtains. Once you get moved to your permanent ship, after p-days, it turns into group showers.

@tylerwaymire9001

Жыл бұрын

Group showers after p-days. It’s not bad. You get used to it. Usually your “head PO” will rush you so you don’t have much time to think about it or get uncomfortable, you just do it

From what I heard it’s the same thing from when I initially went in

@askardc

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service! When did you go?

@GabrielRuiz702

11 ай бұрын

@@askardc I went 11/2019 but discharged for medical reasoning two and a half months later… Now I’m reenlisting

@elizabethvlahos4091

6 ай бұрын

@@GabrielRuiz702 get it! You got this!

Leaving on NOV 6th!!!!!

My boyfriend is at boot camp right now

I’ll be there November 7 2023

This seems like a cake walk

Do you know what hairstyles are good for a woman with a tapered cut?

Leave tomorrow lowkey nervous

My son just left on 8/24/2023. 😮 I’m excited for him. 10 wks!

@askardc

11 ай бұрын

Hope he does well!

Are we allowed to bring our own PT shoes? Recruiter told me it’s a new thing they’re doing now. But he could be lying to me like always

My son is going through it right now

I leave January 9th wish me luck 👍🏽

they don’t yell at you…when i first got there, they didn’t yell until FFD

@askardc

9 ай бұрын

Depends on who you get

i leave tomorrow im kinda scared but not at the same time

@notscarce9112

8 ай бұрын

It’s week 2 for you homie, wish you good luck

It was 27 years ago the night I arrived.😅.

i leave tmw wish me luck

Do they still ASMO recruits?

@THREEONEMUSIC_

10 ай бұрын

Yes

I leave in two Day im excited sign my contract has a IT/ATF

i was promised drag but i was robbed

Grandson USN SARC PIPELINE MAY 24 BOOT

I didn’t get a hair cut to 1-2😭😂😂

@user-qh7de6yv2p

10 ай бұрын

You didnt have toc cut your hair at boot camp?

That guy did not make it through boot camp

Company 199 July-Sept 1991. Petty Officer Burrows. Color Company

Leave in 58 days 🫡⚓️

USS Constitution. Across from kings gymnasium.😊

I leave in 2 weeks

@lobotomizedjesse

Ай бұрын

Same bro

I got a question, can you join the Navy if you have High Functioning Autism?

@askardc

Жыл бұрын

You would have to reach out to a recruiter for that one.

@dakota3464

Жыл бұрын

@@askardc alright thank you sir, sounds good

do i, female have to get a haircut still? also is covid vaccine required?

@askardc

11 ай бұрын

My Navy HR talks about uniform standards and hair standards. It delineates specific male and female hair standards. As long as you can maintain or make your hair fall into those standards, you do not have to worry about it.

Do what your told, make sure they don't remember your name, make sure your rack is perfect, and you will be good

Is the location of this video is at Chicago?

@askardc

Жыл бұрын

Great Lakes, IL. About an hour away from chicago

@kitten103083

Жыл бұрын

Do the female recruits still get their hair cut at boot camp ?

I leave on the 11th

@bysontyson

8 ай бұрын

Omg sameeeee

Things look pretty cushy compared to 50 years ago.

@askardc

11 ай бұрын

Very true. Not just he Navy, but all branches have changed. Some due to technology, others due to the nature of the job. They still lay the necessary ground work though. But that is all thanks to those who did serve 50 years ago. We are truly standing on the shoulders of giants

@68air

11 ай бұрын

@@askardc Besides my children, I have personally talked at least 2 dozen young adults from joining the current military.

@askardc

11 ай бұрын

Military life definitely isn't for everyone. Glad to hear you are filtering before hand.

i leave next month😤

I’ve been told Navy boot camp was the easiest. Sure doesn’t seem like it.

@eagle-r2gaming557

Жыл бұрын

the air force is the easiest since its called the "chair force" because of all the sitting you'll be doing to study and there's going to be less of physical training

Hey do u still have to take covid vaccine

@tylerwaymire9001

Жыл бұрын

Nope

Bankers puppets, told when to sleep, eat, and sh it.

@askardc

11 ай бұрын

not the last one but definitely the first two!

Career mistake folks

Commintating on a youtube video ?? Like pantera says 'is there no stantard anymore?!'. Weak!

@askardc

10 ай бұрын

Also make original content to include informative videos and animations if you wanna check those out too!

This video is truly pointless

Looks like the Boy Scouts……..