Learning and training at RTC

The Navy's Recruit Training Command (boot camp) today is more a mental test than a physical one. Recruits have classes almost every day while they're there. These classes include how to identify threats, basic line handling, fire fighting, basic seamanship, naval history, first aid, navy ships aircraft, rank recognition, Uniform code of military justice, firefighting, and watch standing.

Along with having these classes recruits also have to learn their 11 general orders of sentry, anchors aweigh, and the sailor’s creed. One of the biggest mental tests the recruits go through happens every time the Recruit Division Commanders make them fold and stow or clean. This is to help them learn attention to detail. This will be the most important part of boot camp.

As for Physical training, the recruits run every few days on an indoor track, do B.A.S.E.S.or ( Balance Agility Strength Explosion and Stamina ) is a weekly exercise routine which incorporates shipboard required skills with aerobic and strength training each Saturday. This consists of a bunch of different exercises in a small amount of time that the recruits rotate through. The exercises include a short run, push ups, jump rope, squats, and a few weight lifting exercises.

Other PT will consist of, sit-ups push-ups, sharks, windmills, and arm circles.