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Welcome to Recruit Training Command! We understand the beaming pride and anxious uncertainty you feel about your son or daughter, husband or wife, brother, sister or friend joining the world's finest Navy. As your loved ones make the arduous journey from civilian to Sailor we would like you to know that we are committed to help them discover things about themselves that they never knew existed that will make this journey possible. We would also like to do everything possible to make your visit with us the enjoyable, proud, and awe-inspiring event that a recruit graduation should be.

We have gathered all of the necessary information you will need for your visit to Recruit Training Command into one convenient site. We have also included a taste of what your recruit is going through and a list of frequently asked questions. If you still have any questions about recruit training, the base, or graduation events please feel free to contact us at rtc.pao@navy.mil. Welcome Aboard!



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