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Welcome to Ask A RDC! We aren't here to convince you to join, but to just give you the facts. Here we give basic and factual information for those looking to join the US Navy from talking to your recruiter, to graduating bootcamp, to going to your first ship, and more. We also give news about changes in the Navy and information that might help you grow in your career.
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Some things that I think are worth considering bringing: 1. Microfiber camp/ gym towels instead of normal cotton ones. They take up way less space and dry very quickly. 2. A folding backpack instead of just a smaller one. They don’t have rigidity but they can pack down into less space than a brown tshirt and are awesome for day trips. 3. 100 mg caffeine pills (2 packs of 250). Take up no space, one or two can be stored in a pocket to stay up during long watches. Also nice if the ship store is closed. 4. Kindle paperwhite if you’re a reader.
Make one for hiking
Man, pray for me, I havent been able to retain it at all
Khakis on first class…heresy.
Unrelated to this, and love you videos great info, but are you able to make a video for family members. I leave in about a week, and im putting together links for my wife and dad to reference to, like bootcamp.navy.mil, going over the base map for graduation, etc. but could also use some info on things like deers, or like when my wife and our son can go to the nearest base to make an appointment to get their dependent cards, things like that??
I leave in a week for rtc. Probably not enough time, but for others could you make a video that breaks down the ships of the navy for education, learning from cv vs ddg, etc?
Great info thanks a lot. Definitely never been explained to me, leaving in a week!. In USMC recruit training I only had firewatch 1hr during night if was my night (rotated about every 2 days or so) or if you're house watch which was you didn't go to chow for whatever reason or volunteered not to and you watch the house (barracks) with another recruit, cleaning, while everyone is at chow.
So if they have that red rope they are Chiefs?
Minutes 18-end 1) if they're on probation and mess up further, they'll be reverted 1 (or even 2 weeks) - sent to the company behind them to re-do the week and delay their graduation. 2) RAMP is a "punishment platoon" something no other branch has...the JAGs from the DoD decided that they were too much like correctional custody so recruits assigned to it should have all tha rights of receiving an Article 15 and among other things, consult with an attorney...so all DoD branches did away with it. USCG is not DoD so they still have it. Who's hard core now? 3) you pointed out the guy "quick stepping" in the hallway...that's literally what you're required to do. Be loud, be fast. 4) yes, Fly Away = get away from me. 5) Week 4, everyone fills out their "Dream Sheet" listing preferred District/Station location/Specific type of station/type of cutter or even a specific cutter. Most actually get pretty close to exactly what they want, but the needs of the CG come first...if you're at the top of the class, you may get exactly what you asked for...at the bottom and you'll get what no one else wants. End of week 5 you find out where your going. Some enlist with guaranteed district - but, you cannot get guaranteed disteict for the districts where Hawaii and Florida are located because everyone wants those. Also, in the CG you pick your rate (job) and once you go to A school (specialized school for your chosen rate) you again fill out a dream sheet but this one has a list of assignments equal to the number in the class and you rank them, ie 1 - STA Kauai, 2 - STA Key West, 3 - CGC Eagle, etc. They then assign based on class rank...1st in class will get their 1st choice, 2nd in class will get their highest ranking choice among those still available, etc. Different people have different reasons for where they pick, some want Alaska, some Guam, some Oklahoma...so rankings from one person to the next can be wildly different and most get one of their top 3 picks.
I love when NON-CG military try and talk about the Coast Guard because really, they are as clueless as your average non-military citizen. So, some corrections (minutes 1-8)...1) USGB does deploy, although shorter than the Navy (60-90 days at the most, usually), they go all the way west to Japan and south to Antarctica. 2) they have participated in every major war since like WWI (or even earlier?) - in wartime they transfer to DoD and become a part of the Navy and support alongside the Navy. At Normandy, guess who was driving the boats? It wasn't the Navy. 3) yes, CG ODUs are fire-resistant (which has led to problems lately since one of the chemicals was found to be harmful to the environment and finding a replacement has caused shortages). 4) my son graduates bootcamp next week and yes, they still train with rifles - unlike the Navy, once they reach E4 they are Federal Law Enforcement Officers...they board vessels and take drug runners, illiegal migrants, etc in to custody...they don't always want to comply. In boot camp they have firerms training and marksmanship awards. 5) why would someone join the Navy and soend their whole enlistment just training to do a job instead of the CG where you are literally saving lives daily? 🤣...you should have joined the USCG. 6) yes, this is a REAL branch of the US military and gets ALL the game benefits (including post-9/11 GI bill) as every other branch). 7) yelling at USCG bootcamp has a purpose - it's not "just to get yelled at" - emergencies don't happen in calm, quiet seas...emergencies happen in terrible weather and the only way to hear each other is to yell...loud...which is why USCG recruits typically lose their voices by week 5. Engine rooms are loud and if there isna fire, you MUST YELL to hear and be heard. So you may never hear yelling again in the Navy after boot, but if you work at all on a boat in the USCG, you WILL hear yelling when you haven't done anything wrong. 8) USCG handles "life and death situations" EVERY DAY...no other branch does...but, that's why other branches don't have the same enlistment qualifications as the USCG.
I went to boot camp back in June of 2018 and my 2 Petty Officer RDCs fought each other, like full on fist fight, in the hallway outside our compartment. Wonder if you were there for that or if it’s now a lessons learned thing.
Also about a week in one of the guys that was in my DEP tried to commit un aliving by banging his head on the floor. The guy was really bad at following instructions so he got lots of attention from the RDC’s. From my interactions with the guy he wasn’t all the way there. Like some mental problems. Idk which one maybe autism. Wonder if you’ve ever had a similar situation and if you’ve ever seen particular recruits who really are not fit for the military but the recruiters pushed them through anyway.
Hey @askardc, i was wondering about more in depth prep for becoming an RDC and i know alot of ppl will call me crazy for saying this, but I'm thinking about pursuing this as a means to be more professionally developed and knowing how to be a better person in the navy. Im 5 yrs of service at the moment and i would like to know how i can prepare myself in the long run so the next time im up for shore duty, i can apply for these orders with confidence. Thank you for your time! 👍🏻
RDC? Back on my day - when you had to rub two sticks together to make fire - they were CCs. Company Commander.
Hey run that 1.5 mile p/t in boondockers...we did in 77...no go fasters in boot...at all period....no p/t shirts or shorts...just boondockers and dungarees ... we did not get yelled at nowhere as much as the new recruits nowadays either...dungarees, bluejackets, 13 buttons Dixie cups and coraframs...blue and brown...blue and brown, Really, on a Sailor...perish the thought....them is gy-rene colors....Go Navy....no put downs here...except for that stinking blue and brown...and them waves dress uniforms back in the day...now they had it going on in them...yes sir they did...Go Navy...❤️...
1977 Orlando Florida Recruit Training Command...Unit 321...
Leave in september, Best tips? I’m E2 right now should be E3 By ship date
I wish I had instructor hottie when I was in boot camp. I’d have happy dreams every night!
Wtf.. at boot camp?? FFS
Lame af.
This is so fucking stupid. They won't be issued a tablet when you leave bootcamp, they need to learn to write legibly in a notebook or notepad, becauze that's what they'll be doing when they get out of bootcamp.
What is the reason why they want you to do the duck walk at meps
Hey! @askardc, I was wondering about RDC more in detail because I want to explore challenge options as I progress professionally in my career. I just made 5 years in the navy and read that 6 year minimum is required to be eligible, what can I do to prepare ahead of time so next time I choose a shore duty billet, I can be somewhat confident in selecting RDC orders? Thank you! 👍🏻
Wtf
Curious to know if VBSS is a rating in and of itself or is it within the master at arms rating. Also, can other sailors in other rates volunteer for VBSS training and become cross trained without giving up their original ratings? Asking as a writer looking at back story for a character.
Good Find RDC , love the history of recruiting adverts and interesting to see how they've changed. Loved those 80s ones.
What site is this? Signed as an AD
Look up “Navy LADR/OaRS”
Hey AAR, i'm about to hit 4 years TIS next month and just picked up 2nd last cycle. I've been thinking if I re-enlist i'l look into become an RDC, i've gotten an excellent on my last 2 PRTs and I still fold my shirts bootcamp style lol. I heard you need at least 6 years TIS in order to qualify for RDC, didn't know you also needed a letter from your chain. Also when you say if you come as a 2nd class you'll be treated roughly, should I wait to make 1st before going or is it it not that different? Thank you your time -QM2
Also, one of the main reasons i'm interested in this is because, when I graduated bootcamp (OCT 2020) I was in THU for a couple of months waiting for overseas orders screening to process, and while I was there, I worked as someone who supported the RDCs during night of arrival when the civilians weren't there because of COVID, whether it was sizing the recruits for shoes/boots, giving them their initial ditty issue or guiding them to each next place they needed be. During my time there I remember having a few conversations with the main Chief there, the one who did the whole instructing/yelling at them in 2 rows after getting off the bus part. He was a real motivator for me and I hope I can grow into someone like him as an RDC, and on top of that doing NOA was kind of fun and I hope I could do that if I go there and succeed at C school, as I will have experienced it as the recruit, as the assistant helper, and as the RDC which would be cool.
I was part of that division and we all paid for his mistake he paid harshly as well, if you are going to bootcamp don’t screw around like he did. Don’t know if I can say any details so I won’t.
I was capable of handling more stress than anything they can do in boot camp at the age of 12, what is this weak bull if you cant handle boot camp especially navy bootcamp you need to reevaluate your life choices
You do not compare to a seal and they do not do that crap
Ive been out of the navy for 10 yrs.. would i have to go back to bootcamp?
yes and no. you would go back to great lakes, but you would go through a refresher course of sorts if deemed necessary. The program is called NAVET/OSVET (navy veteran, other service veteran)
How do you become a RDC?
talk to your detailer! they are always asking for RDCs. They usually ask for you to come back too
They'll be standing plenty of watches alright. Watches are maybe the most serious thing any military ever does. Which also means standing a derelict watch is an opportunity to get in the most serious trouble of a lifetime. During the Korean war, an entire US Army platoon was bayoneted in their sleeping bags. It was determined because the watch fell asleep.
Career mistake folks
I'd rather not use a tablet
Back in 79 boot camp in RTC San Diego was 8 weeks long did not have battle station did your training and off you went didnt experience battle station until i got to the fleet
thank you for your service!
@@askardc thank you good buddy
Coast Guard/Navy - Everyone is a firefighter Marines/Army - Everyone is in a firefight Airfoce/Space Force - Everyone completes a CBT
I remember seeing these ads as a kid. They did make an impression. I have enjoyed the latest "Forged by the Sea" ones. Thanks for your videos, having a family member in the Navy, its great insight.
And they always make sure everybody arrives at night. Late at night.
Speaking as someone who enlisted from outside of a coastal area, I was aware that the Navy went on big boats in the middle of the ocean, but had no idea what they actually did or the breadth of opportunities offered. Ships were just a nebulous concept to me. Personally I wish we focused more advertising on exploring how the Navy can pretty much directly translate to good civilian careers. Seems kind of baffling that we’re the branch with probably the highest percentage of jobs that have a close civilian equivalent, often offering middle class or higher wages, and we don’t brag about that on social media to the dude that’s stuck working as a landscaper or in a kitchen. Also you should check out the 1970s SNL parody of Navy ads. Showed the exciting life of painting, cleaning the head, and low pay.
I'm thinking you all need to change your name to....... PBJ & bread man. why don't you all cover classic tones? imho buyers originally buy a pedal because their attempting to emulate a vintage sound & from there it ( the pedal)takes on a life of its own at time goes by but nobody can judge this from your channel because you don't cover classic vintage. or maybe you guy don't know how to dial in vintage tones?? no telling.
Why did you say 1989?
I still remember the us Marines chess board ad from my childhood. Badass
Why is he wearing a mask
ID protection?
@@Joseph2637-winner winner, Chicken dinner 👍
Great video, Thanks for sharing.... keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching!
I don’t remember many of the commercials as a kid, but the one that immediately comes to mind that made me want to be a Marine was the chess one. I loved that. That and always seeing them with Sabres & dress blues, I thought they were the most well dressed bad asses on earth. I ultimately went into the Air Force because the recruiter wasn’t blowing up my phone damn near every day. That along with a lot of family members & friends saying it’s great opportunity(which it was).
Great video man!
I think I was set on the Navy sense I watched Top Gun as a kid. One really motivational video I do remember that was shown at the end of battle stations when I went through boot camp was: Operation Enduring Freedom - The Opening Chapter if you ever see that one here on KZread. Great video Chief!
You are the hope lol