Comments on: What to Bring to Navy Boot Camp

By: NCCM(ret)

NCCM(ret) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:03:43 +0000

Mom,

There isn’t a set day for the phone calls, I remember them being specific to the division they are in – each of my sons, and my own experience, was based on the performance of the division; however, I think I do remember getting letters before the three week point.

By: NCCM(ret)

NCCM(ret) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:00:50 +0000

Keri,

The response I received stated that you will get a PAP at RTC unless you bring the documentation as stated in the post.

By: Mom

Mom — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:24:45 +0000

My son left on 1/26/12. When he arrived at Great Lakes he called and said he would call me in two weeks and write in three weeks. Did i missunderstand? If not do you know what day they are allowed to make that first call once they have been there? How much time to talk are they allowed?

By: Keri

Keri — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:52:55 +0000

Thanks ! I’ll keep checking back .

By: NCCM(ret)

NCCM(ret) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:27:14 +0000

Keri,

I have never heard of an exception due to age. I will inquire.

By: Keri

Keri — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:11:37 +0000

Sorry, what I really meant to ask is it true that if you’re under 21 you can pass on the pap ? I’m scared to get one at boot camp ! So if you’re under 21 do you get a choice ?

By: Keri

Keri — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:36:07 +0000

Do we get full pap smears or do they just look like they did at MEPS ?

By: NCCM(ret)

NCCM(ret) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:37:35 +0000

FS Trenna,

Per the current, published guidance: “Female recruits who have had a PAP smear/pelvic examination during the six months prior to shipping should bring their test results to RTC.”

By: FS TRENNA

FS TRENNA — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:24:06 +0000

When I go to basic training, should I have my pap results & my shot records?

By: NCCM(ret)

NCCM(ret) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:57:35 +0000

FS Hydrusko,

Not required, but if you do have the immunization records, and they show you have had a shot within the shot’s normal period, then you may not have to get the shot again while at RTC.