Before they train Navy recruits at boot camp, future RDCs must graduate from Continuation School, or C School, at Naval Station Great Lakes near Waukegan, Illinois, about 40 miles north of Chicago.

After graduation, Pingenot and his friends were shipped to a Navy boot camp north of Chicago. Lots of running, marching, and swimming. After about two months, the recruits were given an eight-hour ...

Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) has introduced the inaugural Basic Military Training Core Competencies Manual (BMTCCM) at the Navy's only boot camp, Recruit Training Command. The new manual ...

A Navy sailor breaks down every uniform that new recruits are issued at Navy boot camp. HM1 Daniel Andren explains the history, features, and uses for the six uniforms every sailor receives in ...

Airman Apprentice Armando Rabago graduated as the top Sailor from Recruit Training Command, earning the Military Excellence Award (MEA) March 13, 2025.

The US Navy launched the Navy Bootcamp Rebirth Tournament to build credibility, equity and connection with Gen Z through e-sports. Summary of the marketing challenge, methodology, insight discovered, ...

In 2024, the U.S. Navy exceeded its recruitment goals, with 40,978 new recruits. The Navy did this through strong DEI policies that communicated equal opportunities and a place for all. Today’s Navy ...