I am going to RTC in 4 weeks. Any insight on P days?

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 21:12:09 -0500

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2018 9:52 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 21:52:04 -0500

Welcome to RallyPoint. Please do not use acronyms or shorthand when asking a question. I will hazard a guess that you mean Recruit Training Center and Paydays?

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2018 12:21 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 00:21:13 -0500

What are you asking? Are you asking what P-Days are? Are you looking for Boot Camp advice? Help us help you, Jerry.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2018 12:21 AM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 00:21:52 -0500

Expect to stay up for the first 48 hours after you arrive. This is so that recruits being received at the command can all be placed on the same sleep schedule despite reporting from various time zones. After your initial night of uniform issue and such, you will be taken to your compartment. You will spend up to one week in a temporary compartment before being moved to another ship (building). In the first few days, you will learn the bare basics of being a sailor: cleaning, studying, and standing watch. Your head will be shaved and you will stand in line for chow three times a day.

This video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19Fo6rS1rDg) is a bit old but sums up your first night at Recruit Training Command.

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