Recruit Training Command Great Lakes - Navy Base in North Chicago - 3355 Illinois St, USA

Good times. It was definitely the easiest Summer I had for years. Be sure to completely exhale once they get the Gas built up in the gas chamber to get the full effect. Work for a leadership position in Bootcamp, and then get a Non-Duty gig when you go across the street. Did an easy two month's at RTC and then went across the street for about 9 more months after that. Party in Milwaukee, the girls are really nice up there, and they always served us alcohol once they heard we were Sailor's. Have fun!

It was the worst 10 weeks of my life, but it was all worth it at the end. Also there is a blonde old lady at the Pearl Harbor who was disrespectful and rude to me and many recruits there. When we were trying to contact our families to get our bank information. Make sure that she is found and brought forth to justice.

Went here September 9th 2003 and graduated November 14th before they did the massive renovation to this place hard work but was the greatest and most memorable experience of my life that I will cherish forever Division 421 GO NAVY!!!!!! ANCHORS AWAY!!!!

Jail. RDC's had no common sense and were very disrespectful. They need to take mental health more seriously. I had a psychologist appointment and my female RDC tried to prevent me from going. And some of the RDC'S need to understand that not everyone can memorize 50 phrases in 1 day and everyone makes mistakes; especially recruits. The RDC'S were no different than middle school bullies. I'm so glad I was sent home by the psychologist, I wanted my life and free will back.

Recruit Division Commanders (RDCs) try to act like they command respect, but instead they sound like middle school bullies. and it's even more pathetic listening to them in-person lol My 4 RDCs were super chill and it made bootcamp a generally alright experience, although being sick for 2 weeks because of the unhygienic living spaces wasn't great. RTC also seems to give you a taste of what's to come as you progress through America's Navy: abuse of power, wastefulness, etc. You also get to see just how slow things process within the military through the Chain of Command. It's pretty interesting to experience firsthand I guess. It's a huge waste of time as you'll typically stand doing absolutely nothing for hours each day, but the free food and pay is nice I guess!

It was incredible! One of the best experiences I have had in my life and I would do it again!

December 94 - February 95, then A-school there. Will never forget how cold it was haha.

How do you not sell or inflate balloon at Party City until after 2pm on a Saturday?? People work Monday-Friday and run around gathering party essentials on the weekends. Please make that make sense to me??!! Wasted my time!!! Get it together people!!