AIRR Training CycleTrainees are normally assigned to Class "A" School immediately after completion of Naval Aircrew Candidate School (NACCS). The normal training cycle is:Recruit Training (Great Lakes, IL) Naval Aircrew Candidate School (Pensacola, FL) Aircrew Rescue Swimmer School (Pensacola, FL)...
Recruit Training Command (RTC) and Great Lakes Naval Station "A" school graduations. Please RSVP if you plan to attend the Meet and Greet on our events page. Hope to see you there. Plenty of information, great food from local restaurants (not finger food) real meals, and the opportunity...
The normal training cycle is:Recruit Training (Great Lakes, IL). Nuclear Power School (NPS) in Charleston, SC, where they learn theory and practical application of nuclear physics and reactor engineering. Following NPS, candidates begin prototype training in their rating specialty at one of two ...
Great Lakes Training Center Navy Base North Chicago, IL North Chicago, Illinois Military Bases Great Lakes Training Center hosts multiple and extremely important tenant commands. It is the one and only boot camp of the US Navy. At the same time, it is the largest military base in Illinois an...
Last Four Weeks of Advanced Recruit Training We were in our advanced recruit training for the last four weeks of boot camp. In addition to attending classes, marching, and performing the 96-Count Manual, we had four special activities. They included advanced swimming tests, going to the rifle...